UI/UX Design

23rd December 2024

15 Wireframe Examples and How to Make Your Own

You can’t build a city without planning anything; the same is true for websites! Website wireframe examples help you plan your website so you can demo designs before they go live. To help you put your designs to the test, we’ve put together a guide to website wireframes including examples and how you can get started. We’ve even sprinkled in website design trends to keep you modern and relevant! What is a wireframe? Wireframes are a fundamental tool in web design, serving as simplified visual representations of a website’s layout and functionality.  Wireframes act as the blueprint for a website, depicting basic […]
3rd December 2024

Design Trends for 2025: What’s In and What’s Out

Introduction Section 1: What’s In for 2025? 1. AI-Driven Personalization 2. Bold Typography 3. Retro-Futurism 4. Sustainability-Focused Design 5. Immersive Web and AR/VR Experiences 6. Dark Mode 2.0 7. Neomorphism 2.0 8. Inclusive Design Section 2: What’s Out for 2025? 1. Overused Minimalism 2. Static Logos 3. Generic Stock Images 4. Overwhelming Gradients 5. Heavy Skeuomorphism For More Info: XpertLab Related Blog: Typography Matters
22nd October 2024

Typography Matters: How Font Choices Influence Mobile App Usability

In mobile app design, every element contributes to the overall user experience, but typography often takes a back seat to layout or color schemes. However, the right font choices can make or break an app’s usability, directly impacting readability, aesthetics, and even user retention. In this blog, we’ll explore the role typography plays in mobile app usability and offer guidelines for selecting fonts that enhance both function and form. The Role of Typography in Usability When users interact with a mobile app, their experience is shaped not just by visuals but also by how easily they can read and interpret […]
3rd September 2024

The Power of Storytelling in Design

Start by introducing the concept of storytelling and its universal appeal. Mention how storytelling has been a fundamental part of human communication and culture for centuries. Then, segue into how these storytelling techniques can be harnessed in design to create more engaging and meaningful experiences. “From ancient cave paintings to modern cinema, storytelling has always been at the heart of human experience. But what if I told you that the same principles that captivate audiences in a movie theater could be applied to design? In today’s digital landscape, where attention is fleeting and competition is fierce, storytelling in design is […]
29th July 2024

20 Vintage Color Palettes for Kickin’ it Old School

Vintage color palettes are the perfect way to give off a retro vibe. Whether you own a bar or coffee shop, craft handmade goods, or sell services, vintage-style logos create nostalgia, add a traditional look, and give off an old-school aesthetic. Vintage colors can range from vibrant diner scenes to subdued and muted tones captured on film cameras. 25 Vintage color palettes for retro branding We’ll take a deep dive into the various eras of vintage logos, from the dreamy hues of the 60s to the electrifying 90s. Let’s go! 60s color palettes The 60s are defined by their fun, free-spirited, and […]
27th June 2024

From UX to Growth Design: 5 principles to multiply your value

Like many of us, you may have started your career as a traditional “UX designer”. While this discipline remains powerful, it has since evolved into Product design, with designers taking on even bigger responsibilities. In today’s world, designers must make smart and informed decisions that not only make customers happy but also help businesses grow in times of economic uncertainty. To help you navigate this new landscape, I’ve taken a fresh look at the Growth design discipline. In this article, I’ll expand on its value, explore its evolution, and provide actionable advice in the form of 5 principles with accompanying […]
18th May 2024

Colors and Emotions: How Different Colors Effect Perception and Mood

Colors and emotions are intrinsically connected. Picture this: you’re outside, the sun is out, and you’re standing on vibrant green grass next to a blue lake, underneath a clear sky. How does it make you feel? Perhaps more relaxed and uplifted. Now, what if the sky suddenly turned red, the grass was purple, and the lake turned black? Our guess is the feeling wouldn’t be so relaxing! Color and emotion go hand in hand, and the meanings we assign to those colors are all learned and developed over time. We wanted to learn more about people’s perceptions of color, so […]
15th April 2024

Understanding User Interface (UI) And User Experience (UX)

UI & UX User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) are two interlaced relations mixed quite frequently. However, there is a fairly substantial difference from each other. User Experience (UX) User experience (UX) is intensive on HCI (human-computer interaction) variables and the functional flow of the application overall. It depends upon the human-computer interaction means how a human interacts with the system. The User Experience depends on the User’s profound arrangement, restrictions, requirements, capacities, and qualities. It assists the User with gathering the board of the undertaking. UX is a best practice to advance the nature of User cooperation with […]
23rd November 2023

Grid System in UX design

If you are a product designer or User Experience Designer then maybe you’ve probably heard the term grid system. In this article, I will discuss about using the most commonly used 8-point Layout Grid Systems. Consistent and scalable spacing helps both the designer and developer to work much faster on a project. Why use 8 point Grid system? Website, apps, dashboard, UI, etc. there is a variety of screen sizes. Pixel densities have continued to increase making the work of asset generation more complicated for designers. Utilizing numbers like 8 to size and space elements makes scaling for a wide variety of […]
27th June 2023

Making Figma Better For Developers with Dev Mode

How can a design tool work better for developers? It’s a question we’ve been asking ourselves and our community. Today, we’re excited to introduce Dev Mode, a new workspace in Figma that’s designed to get developers what they need, when they need it, harnessing the tools they use every day. Figma was born on the web—an unconventional start to a design tool, but one we felt product design desperately needed. With a single link, designers could collaborate on in-progress work, sharing early explorations, rather than safeguarding designs until they felt “polished.” As more and more designers embraced Figma and this multiplayer way […]
6th April 2023

Behind The Scenes: International Keyboard Shortcuts

I didn’t know much about keyboards going into this project. As a software engineer on Figma’s Editor Usability team, my day-to-day typically focuses on the design editor experience. Turns out, keyboard shortcuts are a big part of that. These preset key combinations are essential for efficient, intuitive workflows and have a host of accessibility benefits—such as making it easier to access menus and functions. Yet Figma’s many shortcuts were originally designed based on US keyboards, which meant that they didn’t work for many other types of keyboards. Our team began seeing a steady stream of shortcut-related bug reports as users encountered […]
9th January 2023

8 Golden Rules of Interaction Design

UI/UX Design Just like there are rules to live by in life, there are some rules you should always follow while designing your user interface. Based on Ben Shneiderman’s 8 golden rules of UI design, these along with our actionable tips will make your design more accessible and understandable for your users! 1. Strive for Consistency Jakob’s Law states that people spend most of their time using digital products other than yours, and their experiences with those products set their expectations. Failing to maintain consistency may increase the users’ cognitive load by forcing them to learn something new. Your target […]