The solo designer: One seat, all the hats

UI Design The solo designer: One seat, all the hats Jul 05, 2025 Designers gush about how FAANGs do design and that’s okay. FAANGs are responsible for a lot of design innovation. However, centering the design discourse around how big tech designs warps the perception of young designers of how design should be done. Being … Read more

The psychology behind great UI design

UI Design The psychology behind great UI design Jul 05, 2025 You know those designs that just feel right? The ones where everything seems to be exactly where it should be, and you don’t have to squint, think, or rage-click to figure things out? That’s not magic. It’s psychology. Good UI design doesn’t just happen … Read more

Designing for trust: why UX ethics matter

UX Design Designing for trust: why UX ethics matter Jun 29, 2025 “Good design” is supposed to make things better. But what happens when “better” is defined by business metrics rather than by people? We’ve built a world where digital products too often are judged by clicks and conversions, and not by the dignity or … Read more

UX/UI App Design: Best Practices for Better User Experiences

UI/UX App UX/UI App Design: Best Practices for Better User Experiences Jun 28, 2025 A successful app doesn’t just function well; it feels good to use. This ‘feel good’ factor is the result of meticulous UX/UI design, adhering to principles that prioritize the user at every touchpoint. 1. User-Centricity: Always Start with Research Best Practice: … Read more

Top UI/UX design trends to watch in 2025

UI Design Top UI/UX design trends to watch in 2025 Jun 29, 2025 Design trends come and go. Some stay long enough to make an impact (hello, dark mode), while others vanish faster than a junior designer’s unused font options. But if you’re a freelancer, product designer, or agency trying to stay ahead of the … Read more

95% of homepages are inaccessible

Website 95% of homepages are inaccessible May 24, 2025 Next week is the 14th annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). This tradition was founded in 2011 with the goal of getting more people to think about and apply web accessibility practices to include users with disabilities. Though it seems web accessibility is a priority in … Read more

Payment Button Design Trends & Best Practices 

UX Design Payment Button Design: 7 Best Practices for Higher Conversion Rates May 18, 2025 Payment button is one of the most important elements for any eCommerce or SaaS website. It’s way more than just a functional element — it’s a critical touchpoint in the user journey that can make or break a transaction. Payment … Read more

Why Japanese Websites Look So Different

Website Why Japanese Websites Look So Different May 16, 2025 Over the years, I have had many encounters with Japanese websites — be it researching visa requirements, planning trips, or simply ordering something online. And it took me a loooong while to get used to the walls of text, lavish use of bright colors & … Read more

How I Actually Use AI in UX Design

UX Design How I Actually Use AI in UX Design Apr 20, 2025 The Reality Check Most teams either over-rely on AI as a magic solution or dismiss its potential entirely. After months of client work, I’ve found that the sweet spot lies in understanding when and how to leverage AI effectively in the UX … Read more

7 UI UX Principles Every Dev Should Know

UI UX Design 7 UI UX Principles Every Dev Should Know Apr 19, 2025 You spend weeks building a feature-rich app. The backend is smoother than a fresh jar of Skippy. APIs respond faster than your ex when they see a text from you. You’re proud. You should be. It works. Then someone — probably … Read more