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Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

Those Things You Must Do When Ending a Freelance Design Project

There are important things you should do when ending a freelance project, and today we go over what they are and why you should do them.

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Staying in Touch with What Users Want

Strategies for staying in tune with user desires and expectations to deliver relevant and satisfying experiences.

The Challenges of Building a Shared Experience on the Web

The Challenges of Building a Shared Experience on the Web

Let’s look at how the web brings us together in a quirky, roundabout way, and discuss how it impacts web designers trying to build these experiences.

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

At What Point Does Obsessing Over Design Become a Liability?

Focussing too much on the design of a project can be done to death – or at least to the detriment of a project. We outline a few situations where the process can get in the way.

Why Gutenberg Has Changed My Opinion of Page Builders

Why Gutenberg Has Changed My Opinion of Page Builders

Ever since page building tools hit the market (particularly the WordPress market), I’ve been rather dismissive of them. A big reason why is that they made a bad first impression….

The Web Design Process Periodic Table [Infographic]

The Web Design Process Periodic Table [Infographic]

How many times have you had to placate your clients because they want to see their website live, and they want it NOW? Unfortunately too many of us have had…

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

Does the Computer Negatively Impact the Creative Process?

Examining how computers might negatively impact the creative process and ways to counteract this effect.

10 Reasons Why Your Design Skills May Seem Lame

10 Reasons Why Your Design Skills May Seem Lame

The design field is pretty crowded. If this is your “calling,” then you have to accept that you are in competition with a lot of creatives that may know more…

How to Involve Decision Makers in the Design Process

How to Involve Decision Makers in the Design Process

At some point in your design career, you’ve probably been in a meeting with a client discussing design for their website or product, and the conversation starts to turn toward…

When Illustrations Matter to the Design Process

When Illustrations Matter to the Design Process

Lately I have found myself focusing more and more on an illustrative approach when I think about how to develop the true identity of a product. I’ve found it a…

The Guide To UX Design Process & Documentation

The Guide To UX Design Process & Documentation