Perspectives, insights and tips for all things related to user interface design.
Yes, centering text is like running with scissors. At least for designers learning the basics. Let me explain. Picture this. You’re 5 years old again,… Read More »How Centering text is Like Running with Scissors
Why Isn’t there More Motion in the Ocean? Motion tells a story[1], and Designers are nothing if not storytellers. So why is Motion still so… Read More »2 Minute Master: Motion, the Overlooked Element of UI Design
Getting Touchy-Feely with Texture It’s time to embrace your sensitive side and get to know ‘Texture’ a little better. In the Elements of Design, Texture… Read More »2 Minute Master: The Touchy-Feely ‘Texture’ Element of Design
The Element of Form is, Like, So Deep… Okay, so maybe not that kind of ‘deep’. As an element of design, Form is what lends… Read More »2 Minute Master: The ‘Form’ Element of Design
Shapes, Feel and Personality ‘Shape’ is an often overlooked member of the 7 Elements of Visual Design. It’s so fundamental that it almost feels… basic.… Read More »2 Minute Master: The Design Element of Shape
The foundation of a great digital experiences is laid with the Elements and Principles of visual design. They are crucial concepts to understand, whether you’re… Read More »The Elements and Principles of Visual Design: Your Pocket Guide
Color Theory, Visual Design & Sir Isaac Newton ‘Color’ is one of the 7 Elements of Visual Design. And you could spend hours going deep… Read More »2 Minute Master: Using Color Theory in Web Design
Line is a Foundational Element of Visual Design Specifically, the ‘Line’ Element of Design one of 7 Elements of Visual Design. Lines can be straight,… Read More »2 Minute Master: Using Line Elements in Web Design
The Design Element of Space Space, simply put, is the plane upon which the objects in your design lay. And, it’s one of 7 Elements… Read More »2 Minute Master: Using White Space in Web Design
Why SVGs? Designing for the modern web, we need images that look good on any screen size and at a high resolution. Don’t get me… Read More »Taking a Crack at SVG Animation with CSS