[ad_1] Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is everywhere. From corporate mission statements to ad campaigns, it’s the rallying cry of modern workplaces. But as DEI dominates the conversation, many in creative industries are starting to wonder: is it driving real change, or is it just the latest box-ticking exercise? In a world where appearances matter […]
Beware the Cut ‘n’ Paste Persona – A List Apart
[ad_1] This Person Does Not Exist is a website that generates human faces with a machine learning algorithm. It takes real portraits and recombines them into fake human faces. We recently scrolled past a LinkedIn post stating that this website could be useful “if you are developing a persona and looking for a photo.” Article […]
Dropbox Unveils New Brand Identity Microsite
[ad_1] Dropbox has taken a leap forward in branding with its new interactive brand guidelines microsite, a fresh and innovative approach to presenting its brand identity. The site goes beyond the traditional PDF or static webpage, using interactive animations and dynamic storytelling to showcase Dropbox’s visual and verbal identity. It’s not just about displaying brand […]
Handling the Business Side of Design
[ad_1] One aspect of the American Dream is owning your own business. The idea of becoming your own boss, setting your own hours, and pursuing your passion is highly appealing. However, having a love for design doesn’t automatically make you a good business owner. Conversely, lacking an MBA doesn’t preclude you from starting a successful […]
That’s Not My Burnout – A List Apart
[ad_1] Are you like me, reading about people fading away as they burn out, and feeling unable to relate? Do you feel like your feelings are invisible to the world because you’re experiencing burnout differently? When burnout starts to push down on us, our core comes through more. Beautiful, peaceful souls get quieter and fade […]
3 Essential Design Trends, January 2025
[ad_1] Happy New Year! If the website design trends we are already seeing are any indication, 2025 is going to be a great year for visual communication. This month’s collection of trends features a resurgence of shapes, text as a background element, and lovely high-drama imagery. Here’s what’s trending in design this month: 1. Circles […]
10 Top Black Friday 2024 Deals for Designers and Agencies
[ad_1] Stick a post-it on the refrigerator, mark your calendar, or tie a string around your finger to remind yourself that Black Friday is just around the corner. You don’t want to miss it. Black Friday is known for its blockbuster discounts across a wide range of products, including tools and resources for designers and […]
Giving Feedback – A List Apart
[ad_1] Feedback, in whichever form it takes, and whatever it may be called, is one of the most effective soft skills that we have at our disposal to collaboratively get our designs to a better place while growing our own skills and perspectives. Article Continues Below Feedback is also one of the most underestimated tools, […]
The Dark Side of Reddit: How Communities Are Turning Toxic
[ad_1] Reddit, long heralded as a bastion of free speech and community engagement, is facing an existential crisis. Beneath its surface of thriving discussions and niche communities, a darker narrative unfolds—one of unchecked toxicity and harmful ideologies that have begun to overshadow its founding ideals. Anonymity and the Cultivation of Hate Anonymity on Reddit allows […]
12 Best Sublime Text Tips and Tricks
[ad_1] You probably know by now that we are fans of Sublime Text. It might look like a very simple code editor, but it has a lot of hidden features underneath. After exploring it for a while, you might be surprised to find that you can do quite a number of cool things in Sublime […]