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The Principles of Design
Wondering what goes into the creation of a successful design piece? Learn the principles of design, see examples of the principles of design, and more!
Laura Keung
25 Aug 2022
Design & Illustration
Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline
Looking for a self-taught graphic design course? Wondering how to teach yourself graphic design? Find the best graphic design tutorials and resources here!
Sean Hodge
7 Sep 2022
Design & Illustration
65 Design Terms You Should Know
Want to learn more about fundamental design terminology? In this article, we cover 65 design terms that can help you put your visual work into words.
Laura Keung
29 May 2022
Design & Illustration
Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design
In this article, learn all about what brutalism is in graphic design and how 90s graphic design trends are influencing a new hybrid.
Laura Keung
9 Sep 2022
Design & Illustration

The Principles of Design

Laura Keung
25 Aug 2022
Teach Yourself Graphic Design: A Self-Study Course Outline

Sean Hodge
7 Sep 2022
65 Design Terms You Should Know

Laura Keung
29 May 2022
Rebellious Design: Brutalism Meets 90s Graphic Design

Laura Keung
9 Sep 2022

Principles for Successful Button Design
Here are ten quick and simple things that I always think about when designing buttons. These are simple, general design principles that can go a long away in...
Pete Orme
9 Mar 2023
UI Design
Understanding Visual Hierarchy in Web Design
Visual hierarchy is a key principle behind effective web and UX design. In this article we'll cover the theory behind it and go over basic exercises to put...
Brandon Jones
29 Nov 2022
Design Theory
What Are the Gestalt Principles of Design?
Based on findings from psychology researchers in the 1920s, the Gestalt principles help us design digital interfaces that make sense to users.
Suzanne Scacca
29 Aug 2022
Design Theory
Understanding the Qualities and Characteristics of Color
Moving on from our previous article on defining and recognizing colors, let's now explore the qualities and characteristics of colors.
Rachel Shillcock
23 Jun 2022
Design Theory
The Testing Phase of Design Thinking
Testing is the space for users to experience a prototype without guided questions from the team. It is the opportunity for the Design Thinking team to...
Franc Lucas
27 Dec 2018
Design Theory
Prototyping in Design Thinking: Fail Fast, Fail Often
In this article we’ll take a look at the prototyping stage of design thinking. Failing is mandatory.
Franc Lucas
24 Sep 2018
Prototyping
10 Remedial Design Pointers for Developers
Here’s a situation which may be familiar to you: you’re a developer and you build a prototype to demonstrate something. It works just as you mean it to, but...
Ian Yates
15 Jun 2017
Design Theory
New Course: Exploring Creative Web Design Patterns
Are you ready to get creative? Then try our new course, Exploring Creative Web Design Patterns. It's a quick, half-hour dive into some of the most creative...
Andrew Blackman
9 May 2017
Typography
UX Design Process: Understanding Design Fundamentals
In this article you’ll learn about design fundamentals. We’ll talk about what a designer might want to express, and the visual decisions made to communicate...
Joanna Ngai
17 Apr 2017
UX
The Significance of Visual Context in Web Design
Let’s take a look at visual context in web design; what it is, how it’s achieved effectively, and what benefits it gives users and product owners.
Zeeshan Khalid
14 Feb 2017
Design Theory
Invisible Forces: Spacing and Shape
In the previous article, we learned about how sizing and scaling can be used to make your designs harmonious and clear. In this, our final article on...
David Kadavy
8 Aug 2016
Design Theory
Invisible Forces: Size, Contrast, and Balance
This is the second of a three-part series of articles about “invisible forces” in design. In this article we’ll look at size, contrast, and balance.
David Kadavy
3 Aug 2016
Design Theory

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