3 Essential Design Trends, July 2021
Via @carriecousins Love 'em or hate 'em, here are three extreme and distinct design trends that have been popping up on the Net. Read full article
The Anatomy of a Web Page: 14 Basic Elements
Via @MYalanska Sometimes it's good to review the basics. Here's a run-down on the essential elements of a web page, the impact each element has, and how it contributes to the general user experience. Read full article
7 Modern Website Design Examples (and What You Can Learn From Them)
Via Martin Luenendonk A look at some successful websites to discover how they’ve been designed for maximum engagement and conversions ... and how you can do it, too. Read full article
A Guide to the Modern Minimal UI Style
Via @DianaMalewicz Functional, readable, sleek, and sexy, this design style has a lot going for it. Sometimes less is more. Read full article
3 Essential Design Trends, April 2021
Via @carriecousins Some of this month's design trends include a style that nods to brutalism, slide scrolling that’s interesting and fresh, and animated typography. Read full article
Dark Patterns, the Tricks Websites Use to Make You Say Yes, Explained
Via @SaraMorrison There’s a movement to ban dark patterns — design that manipulates or heavily influences users to make certain choices — and that may lead to consumer protection laws. Read full article
20 Common Web Design Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Via @mahamschappal The author of this article polled 30 experts, asking them what they believe are some of the most common web design mistakes, and how business owners can rectify them. Read full article
Five Simple Design Patterns to Improve Your Website
Via @whipalash Common design patterns — like these five found on The New York Times website — can help solve common website design problems. Read full article