Tag: designers

Tips for designers from mobile app developers

I want share some tips to help designers understand better on what are easy and what are hard to do for mobile developers. Photo by Visual Design on Unsplash The goal is to help us work together better. The goal is NOT to limit the creativity of the design. After all, develo...

Dear junior designer, don’t rush to be senior.

The juniors in the design and creative industry are some of the hungriest group of professionals to exist, and all in good fun and delicious competitiveness we can get behind. “A career is a marathon, not a sprint.” Those words I’ve read somewhere before, and have been to...

Volleyball Communication Skills for Designers

Good communication skills are essential for everyone. Life would be much simpler and better if everyone could communicate effectively. It would help avoid many problems and accomplish great things. Today, I’m going to discuss communication for designers, but I suspect that the rules are the sa...

Defying Apple’s Product Designers: Replacing My Magic Keyboard with a Mechanical One

Why are MacBook Air/Pro keyboards the way they are, flat and tightly packed? What drives these design choices? Could it be because it makes them easier to type on? Do they result in fewer typos? Could it reduce stress on your wrist? Or is there another reason? Well, it’s not abo...

Essential Tools for Designers

Whether you’re a novice stepping into the exciting world of graphic design or a seasoned pro seeking to refresh your toolkit, the choice of design tools can elevate your craft to new heights. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the must-have tools that form the backbone of ever...

5 Passive Income Ideas for Designers and Illustrators

Since the beginning of my career in graphic design, I realized that this field would not only allow me to bring ideas to life but also to create products that people will actually use. Over the years I have tried many ways to monetize my passion for graphic design, and although I am a f...

5 Queer Designers Who Changed the World

In the past, queer individuals in the creative field faced limited representation due to the criminalization of homosexuality in many countries. However, the current generation is witnessing a powerful shift as brave queer artists fearlessly express their identities and share their stories. It is cr...

What Decorative Painter Diane Williams wishes Interior Designers knew…

As interior designers we each work differently from our colleagues — so it makes sense that artists would be the same! If you saw my article with Julie Stonehouse about what she wishes interior designers knew, you might like another painter’s perspective too! ...

Will designers be able to replace the real world?

The video gaming industry is a fascinating space in technology. It has always been propelled by an artistic approach to creating fun experiences that are more often than not bootstrapped together by creatives trying to birth something into this world. Looking at the variety of games one can access n...

Good Ideas make for Bad Designers — (Part 1 or 3)

A few years ago, when testing a prototype made during a jam by a group of coworkers, I noted the game was cool but had some pacing issues. One of the programmers then noted that he wished they had a designer on the team. To which another instantly interjected, «I don’t see why; we had a ...

Good Ideas make for Bad Designers — (Part 3 of 3)

Game development is highly collaborative and requires the work of many people. As the industry grows, it is no longer rare to see flagship projects combining the efforts of thousands of people. Despite this, we still have a tendency to see those creations as the work of just one or a few persons. ...

Will designers be able to replace the real world?

The video gaming industry is a fascinating space in technology. It has always been propelled by an artistic approach to creating fun experiences that are more often than not bootstrapped together by creatives trying to birth something into this world. Looking at the variety of games one can access n...

Metaverse, a new challenge for UX Designers?

Extended Reality (XR) isn’t just a buzzword; it’s ushering in an era where our digital and physical worlds blur. Enter the Metaverse, a collective virtual space, melding augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and more. As we stand on the cusp of this digital revolution, UX designe...

Discussing the challenges faced by Product Designers in 2023

As Product Designers, we are adept at facing challenges and navigating ambiguity. But, in 2023, the problem-solving turned to our wider industry. At the outset, there was economic uncertainty. Then artificial intelligence entered the chat. Advancing more rapidly than any of us could have p...

Best Cities For Graphic Designers: Copenhagen

Graphic design is not a career for those in rural areas, so where should designers move to have strong careers? Many people dismiss Denmark when thinking about art, but it turns out that Copenhagen is a great city for graphic design. Although you may be hesitant to move to a less-familiar European c...

Top 10 fashion designers in Kolkata you must follow

Sabyasachi is the most known name in the fashion industry. Not only is he one of the top fashion designers in Kolkata but also is the top designer in India. Sabyasachi’s designs are unique in its own. He mostly focuses on the traditional clothing of India. His most famous clothing ar...

Fashion designer?

I’ve been running a resale business for 5 years now. I come across hundreds of vintage clothes per month and this has led me to develop a skill for “seeing” clothes. Just by looking at most items on a rack I’m able to envision how it would fit a body and the style in which it...

Five Black Fashion Designers, you’ll soon see more about

David Tlale is a South African Fashion Designer, who is known for his bold designs, showmanship and a penchant drama. He has showcased his designs during Cape Town Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week and Paris Fashion Week and is a household name in South Africa. He made his debut when he participat...

7 Tips For Etsy Success For Bridal & Special Occasion Designers

Why do I sell on Etsy as opposed to my own website? I’m glad you asked. Because Etsy is a marketplace, thousands of Brides sign on to look for EXACTLY what you sell, unique wedding dresses with a personal touch. Etsy allows me to “meet” these Brides where they are already. And whil...

Top 10 fashion designers in Kolkata you must follow

Sabyasachi is the most known name in the fashion industry. Not only is he one of the top fashion designers in Kolkata but also is the top designer in India. Sabyasachi’s designs are unique in its own. He mostly focuses on the traditional clothing of India. His most famous clothing ar...