Abduzeedo

OCTOBER 30, 2023

"Tales of Restless Nights": Cristiana Braz's haunting exploration of Sleep Paralysis AoiroStudio 1030—23 Graphic design is an art form that transcends boundaries and opens doors to the unexplored territories of human experience. This blog post dives into the enigmatic world of sleep paralysis through her editorial academic endeavor.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

UX writers employ tools like simplicity, clarity, empathy, and strategic messaging to create compelling content that supports the overall user experience. From crafting button text to writing helpful notifications, UX writing impacts how easy software and websites are to understand and use. Let's dive in!

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 31, 2023

But today, attention is fragmented across social media, blogs, YouTube, podcasts, discussion forums, and more. But today, attention is fragmented across social media, blogs, YouTube, podcasts, discussion forums, and more. If you sell tools for woodworkers, connect on niche DIY blogs and subreddits like r/woodworking.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 15, 2023

20+ UX Design Tips for Creating User Experiences Today, attention spans are fleeting, and users have endless options; delivering an exceptional user experience (UX) is imperative. Read on to learn how to make your product or service irresistible through the power of design. At its core, UX design is about empathy.

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UX Collective

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

How to instruct developers to build accessible products Just as we designers, who are responsible for the quality of the products we build, do not receive reinforced training on accessibility in traditional bachelor’s and postgraduate courses and courses in general, developers also need this study. Let’s do it in steps.

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Just Creative

AUGUST 31, 2020

One of the most widely acknowledged principles in business is the importance of understanding your customer and designing for them. A deep understanding of your target customer often translates into perceptive design decisions that help you build strong brand awareness. Why Put People at the Center of the Design Process?

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Shillington

OCTOBER 7, 2021

After a degree in Business Administration and Marketing, Shillington New York graduate Anuja Shukla harnessed the power of empathy spurned through travel and employment abroad to shape a meaningful career in graphic design. And at what point did you decide that you wanted to switch careers and study graphic design?

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Azure Magazine

MAY 15, 2023

After making our way to Milan last month , we’re off to cover New York’s spring design season and everything that entails — from NYCxDesign exhibitions to product launches at ICFF and fresh debuts at WantedDesign Manhattan. Here are all the invitations and product launch teasers that have piqued our interest so far.

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Moo

DECEMBER 8, 2022

Christen Danielle Robinson is a multifaceted artist, who trained as a graphic designer and painter at the University of South Alabama. We’re nearing the end of 2022 and what better time to start looking ahead? You may have promised yourself you’ll work on your business, set new goals or advance your career. Find balance and have a schedule”.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Startup Branding Tips: How to Build an Unforgettable Brand Starting a new business is exhilarating. You've got a great product or service, passion and drive to succeed, and visions of growth and prosperity. But without proper branding, your startup risks fading into obscurity. Branding does more than just slap a logo on something. The good news?

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Shillington

MAY 30, 2023

Diversity in design is an important topic to us at Shillington and we aim to support and strengthen equity by cultivating diverse and inclusive representation in the design industry—within our classrooms and beyond. Read our teachers reflections on diversity in the design classroom. What does diversity in design mean to you?

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UX Collective

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

The importance of creating space in government for UX professionals to thrive Photo by Julien Flutto on Unsplash In 2021, I was asked to assemble a centralized User Experience (UX) team to lead the design of intuitive digital learning experiences for the Canada School of Public Service’s new learning platform.

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Inkbot Design

OCTOBER 24, 2023

How to Become a Successful Freelance Graphic Designer So, you want to become a freelance graphic designer? The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer. The most important thing is ensuring you have the design skills and experience to thrive as a freelancer.

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Just Creative

FEBRUARY 16, 2021

Related: Branding, Identity and Logo Design Explained. Unless you’ve never played the board game Risk, having a strategy essentially means having a plan of action designed so that you can achieve a major or overall aim. Thanks to their biggest competitor, Microsoft, they were saved from going under. It’s an emotional one.

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Shillington

JULY 16, 2020

Starting out with the company early in their journey, Anna was the first designer to join the Aginic team and has been part of the company’s story from the beginning. Anna recently delivered a remote lecture to the Shillington Brisbane campus on the subject of Designing for Data.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 5, 2024

On billboards, social media, TV commercials — it never stops. And with so much noise, it's more complicated than ever for companies to cut through and truly connect with their audience. But getting branding right has never been more crucial. It builds trust, differentiation, and long-term customer loyalty. Where do you even start? Let's dive in.

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Shillington

FEBRUARY 6, 2020

The words ‘design theory’ might make you freeze up as the idea of getting theoretical was definitely not what you signed up for. Though, trust us, it’s not as complicated as it sounds, but it is a really important thing for designers to get to grips with. ” So, What Exactly Is Design Theory?

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UX Collective

DECEMBER 30, 2021

The act of storytelling strengthens empathy and provides perspective on how objects are imbued with meaning (A version of this article first appeared in the Winter 2016 issue of Innovation , the quarterly of the Industrial Design Society of America.) What’s the value of a writing workshop for design students?

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UX Collective

JUNE 28, 2021

What UX Designers can learn from other professions? This blog’s intent is to help you understand the different professions and the diverse skills which can be used to become a Generalist+Specialist combo if you approach it smartly. Attention to detail & thinking like the culprit is something that puts empathy in the forefront.

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Creative Live

JUNE 25, 2019

Creatives think they have to come up with every idea and build everything by themselves,” said Karen van de Kraats, senior designer at WeTransfer. If you improve one thing, make it empathy. Empathy isn’t just about being nice or agreeing with what everyone says. The best work brings empathy to the forefront.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 13, 2024

Benefits & Strategies Digital branding is establishing a brand identity and reputation online through the strategic use of digital media and technology platforms. Defining Digital Branding Digital branding builds upon traditional branding principles but applies explicitly to digital channels and spaces.

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Just Creative

DECEMBER 6, 2020

For instance, if you own a local web design agency, cold emailing and calling all businesses in your area can seem spammy and even put off potential customers. For instance, if you own a local web design agency, cold emailing and calling all businesses in your area can seem spammy and even put off potential customers.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 9, 2023

In this blog post, we will dive deep into the murky waters of deceptive advertising, uncovering the truth behind those glossy claims and revealing the tactics used to lure unsuspecting consumers. Stay tuned for our next blog post , where we'll delve into advertisers' manipulative techniques to deceive consumers.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 9, 2024

The 37 Best Design Books to Level Up Your Skills As a designer, expanding your knowledge is crucial for professional growth. With so many design books out there, it can take time to identify the true gems worth investing your time into reading. Read on for the cream of the crop regarding design literature.

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UX Collective

OCTOBER 14, 2021

I feared that my take on the current system is not backed up enough with prior domain knowledge and that I may unknowingly end up disrupting a well-functioning infrastructure by my bad design decisions. Why is Imposter Syndrome common among designers? The recruiter rolls out the offer and you’re all set to join the new organisation.

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Inkbot Design

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Non-Profit Website Design: 5 Best Practices. Web design is, arguably, equal parts art and science. Whether you're designing a non-profit website or an eCommerce store, or anything in between, modern audiences are increasingly demanding and wary. That's not to say there are no industry-specific web design needs to mind, however.

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UX Collective

JULY 17, 2022

DESIGN LEADERSHIP From handling user interfaces to handling people: Part II I’m a designer by profession and a cheater in people management. Let’s take a look at the following case: Anna was a lead designer at a small studio. Then she joined your much larger firm as a middle designer. Hmm, that sounds ridiculous.

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Creative Review

NOVEMBER 5, 2019

It was carried out by Facebook’s internal design team in collaboration with UK-based type foundry Dalton Maag and brand consultants Saffron. “We designed the new company wordmark with clarity and openness in mind. “We designed the new company wordmark with clarity and openness in mind.

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 18, 2023

The Pros and Cons of Studying Design at University Are you considering studying for a degree in design but need to know if it's right for you? For many people interested and passionate about design, the traditional university option can provide an invaluable experience that develops creative skills and knowledge. Graphic design.

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UX Collective

APRIL 12, 2023

By training Chat GPT on a dataset of user demographics and behavior patterns, it can generate detailed user personas that can be used to inform the design of products and services.” It might not be the best persona you’ve ever seen, but it’s not bad, and we’ve all worked for days or weeks to produce personas this good. It did the thing!

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Telepathy

MAY 17, 2017

Design Sprints are a highly structured week-long approach to solving problems. The structure of a Design Sprint is what makes it so successful and productive, but within that format there are moments of uncertainty and ambiguity. There are plenty of resources out there on how to run a Design Sprint. A Sprint Story.

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Design Beep

JULY 19, 2023

In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of DEI training, exploring how it can transform workplaces into thriving, empathetic, and innovative spaces. In this blog post, we will delve into the significance of DEI training, exploring how it can transform workplaces into thriving, empathetic, and innovative spaces.

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 11, 2023

7 Search Engine Marketing Trends To Be Aware Of The digital marketing landscape is in a constant state of evolution. With emerging technologies, new platforms, and shifting consumer behaviours, strategies that were effective yesterday may no longer deliver results today. In the fast-paced, ever-changing world of SEM, knowledge is power.

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Inkbot Design

JANUARY 23, 2024

Common types of partnerships include: Brand-Centric Co-Marketing Alliances Cross-Promotional Partnerships: Joint promotions across owned marketing channels like social media, email lists, blogs, websites, and more. This creates real value for shared audiences. This ensures mutual benefit. This keeps the partnership accountable.

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Inkbot Design

JULY 17, 2023

In the upcoming blog post, we'll explore the fascinating realm of colour psychology even further. Stay tuned for our next blog post, where we'll delve deeper into the meanings behind different colours and how they can be used to evoke specific emotions. In the fascinating world of branding, colours hold immense power. And guess what?

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UX Collective

AUGUST 18, 2022

After my previous blog on the Two Pillars of Accessibility , I was asked on LinkedIn from a peer in the accessibility field how a program could measure and report the empathy pillar of an accessibility program i.e. how much does your company care about accessibility. Measuring the impact of accessibility is relatively easy?—?you

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Shillington

AUGUST 20, 2020

Snask is a design, branding and film agency. We do brand strategy, brand design (graphic identity etc) and brand content (film, animations and stills). When lockdown came in March 2020 and we had to move all our classes online, we were hit with a new, unique opportunity. He also introduced us to their amazing, pink studio space.

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