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Principles

Foundational and emerging design concepts to help you stay current.

App Design
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App Design

What Are UX Writers? What to Know About UX Copywriting

By Nick Babich

Learn about the role of UX writers in product design.

App Design

How Carbon-Tracking Apps Are Designed to Foster Responsibility, and Why This Might Be Flawed

By Sharlene Gandhi

The near-impossibility of tracking an accurate carbon footprint is a microcosm of the climate crisis itself.

App Design

Why Are All Video Chat Platforms Designed with the Self-View?

By Rachel del Valle

Seeing yourself on video calls is distracting. How did this feature come about, and where is it going?

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Design Systems
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Design Systems

The Best iPhone Widget Designs for iOS 14

By Justin Morales

Here are some iOS 14 widget examples and a few things to consider when designing your own widget.

Design Systems

What Is Universal Design?

By Nick Babich

Learn about the concept of universal design and its core principles.

Design Systems

Design Thinking Process and Its Phases

By Nick Babich

Learn how the design thinking process can help you create efficient design solutions.

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Emerging Technology
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Emerging Technology

Think Outside the Screen: Physical Inspiration for Augmented Reality

By Kim Pimmel

When designing for augmented reality, there is tons of inspiration to be found in the physical world.

Emerging Technology

Best Practices for Incorporating VR in Design

By Dan Silveira

Learn how to design for virtual reality with Adobe XD Ideas.

Emerging Technology

3D Graphic Design: Definition & Principles Explained

By Dan Silveira

Learn about 3D graphic design.

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Human Computer Interaction
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Human Computer Interaction

What is Graphical User Interface Design?

By Nick Babich

GUI is integral for creating effective human–computer interaction. Learn more about GUI design principles here.

Human Computer Interaction

Human Factor Principles in UX Design

By Nick Babich

Familiar with human factors? Learn about human factors in design and how to create a better user experience.

Human Computer Interaction

How Improving HCI Design Can Lead to Better UX

By Muditha Batagoda

Learn how HCI design can lead to a better, more intuitive user experience.

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Web Design
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Web Design

What Is Affordance and How Does it Impact Design?

By Nick Babich

Explore the concept of affordances and why they are so important in UX design.

Principles, Web Design

The 7 Best Modern Fonts for Websites

By Justin Morales

Discover the 7 best modern fonts to use on your website.

Web Design

Proximity in Design

By Nick Babich

The design principle of proximity suggests that objects close together will be perceived as a unit.

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