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A comprehensive guide on how to craft good AI design

With the release of Apple iOS 15 and the upcoming Google Pixel 6 device with Google’s Tensor chip, we will soon see a tight competition between two giants in the field of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is the next big thing because > The more an interface leverages human conversation,

Using Red and Green in UI Design

Color has a significant impact on our perceptions and emotions. Used correctly, color can evoke a specific reaction in your users. For this article, I want to focus on two particular colors - red and gree. There's a reason why I want to do it: > Both red and green are

When Friction In Design Is Good For UX

Friction raises negative thoughts in most designer’s minds. When you ask designers about friction, most of them will tell you that friction damages a UX because it slows down interactions, reduces conversions, and impedes progress. Today frictionless design is the new business goal. Designers seem to be obsessed with

10 Simple Tips to Improve User Testing

Testing is a fundamental part of the UX designer’s job and a core part of the overall UX design process. It’s a great way to eliminate problems or user difficulties that were unforeseen in the design phase. 1. Test As Early As You Can The earlier you test,

The Power Of Whitespace

Whitespace (or “negative space”) is an empty space between and around elements of a page. Although many may consider it a waste of valuable screen estate, whitespace is an essential element in design: > “Whitespace is to be regarded as an active element, not a passive background” — Jan Tschichold Today, I’

10 Tips On Typography in Web Design

Communication plays a vital role in design —it’s essential to establish a clear connection between the website and user and to help your users accomplish their goals. When we talk about communication in web design context, we usually mean text. Typography plays a vital role in this process: > More

Essential Color Tools for UX Designers

Color is one of the most powerful tools in the designer’s toolkit. At the same time, color is a tricky concept to master — with an infinite number of possible color combinations out there, it can be hard to decide what colors to use on your site or app. To

Z-Shaped Pattern For Reading Web Content

It is easy to imagine every user excitedly reading every letter you write. Get over it, because users don’t do that. They scan. > Users don’t read web pages, they scan. Scanning means they only stop to read when something catches their eye. As a designer, you have a

Floating Action Button in UX Design

Floating Action Button (FAB) is a very commonly used control in Android apps. Shaped like a circled icon floating above the UI, it’s a tool for designers to call out the key parts of the app’s product story. FAB is quite simple and easy to implement UI element,

The Power of Defaults

Defaults are the values or settings that come out of the box. They might not seem like much, but defaults (and their designers) hold immense power — they make decisions for users. In this article, we’ll discuss how to use pre-populated input fields and default settings in apps for better