Design

In the past 10 years, I've built over 200 websites and helped design many more, though I didn't always handle the development part. I've also been a judge at CSSDA for 5 years, checking out and reviewing more than 10,000 websites.

Today I show how user experience is key, as even simple tasks like adding a phone number to your X account can become a nightmare.

One of the top spots on a website is the hero section, where you'll find the main brand image and/or a catchy headline. Here are some tips to jazz up that headline: try out different character spacing, line heights, font styles, and typeface choices, among other tweaks.

Designers often go for #FFF for white and #000 for black on RGB screens because of their super bright and super dark qualities. While using or skipping these colors won't shake up the market, they can lead to more visually accessible and balanced designs.

Modes are important for making digital content accessible to everyone, not just for looks. They help users with different eye conditions. Having standard options ensures everyone can access content easily.

If you've looked for jobs in the creative field, you've likely faced this question without knowing how to respond at first. "What's your Design Process" is a direct question that may feel a bit too blunt. Let's breakdown it.

Should you always use autolayout in Figma, or is it sometimes better to just position elements manually? Designers often have mixed feelings about autolayout. Is skipping it really the best move?

With apps on the rise, a lot of web designers have jumped into product design, working on digital products. Are websites still worth it these days, or do we just rely on apps now?

The dropdown we use for selecting nationality has some obvious usability issues, even on popular platforms designed by experienced pros, because it doesn't get enough attention. Let's dive into it together.

How to get started and what mistakes to dodge: If you're thinking about jumping into a design career, these are the tips I wish I'd had when I first thought, "I want to be a designer"