In Part 1, Paul explained the basics of the terminal, shared a few productivity hacks to get you started, and how to choose a code editor. In this part, he’ll continue with the topics of version control (Git), HTML and CSS, semantic code, and a brief introduction to some key engineering principles.
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In this seventh instalment of Inspired Design Decisions, Andy Clarke will explore how American art director and graphic designer Otto Storch inspires his designs for the web.
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For the purpose of this two-part series of articles, we’re going to assume the answer for “Should designers code?” is “It depends.” In this first part of the series, we’ll take a look at getting comfortable with the command line and text editors.
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Prototyping helps to formulate the main trajectory of the design by framing your mind around a continuous pursuit of better concepts. Meet ProtoPie.
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How do we use blend modes to add depth to our designs, vertical text for impact and clipping paths to bring in character and energy to a design? In this article, we’ll explore just that.
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90% of the smartphones sold today have >5-inch displays. Bigger screen real estate presents newer challenges and opportunities for app makers and designers. Let’s look at how designing apps for one-handed usage can solve those challenges.
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Does your website have a mascot that the audience isn’t responding well to or that outright hates it? Or maybe your new client has brought along a mascot that you’re unsure about? If a mascot’s design or messaging isn’t on point with an audience, there’s no sense in keeping it as is and losing business over it. Today, I’m going to give you four options for turning your hated brand mascot into one the people love.
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How do we know if we are truly impactful as a design team? Are we seen as a vehicle to deliver a solution that moves a needle? It’s time to empower our design teams and give them one voice to show how and when design really adds value.
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No frills, or flashing neon frills with sprinklers attached? ‘Brutalist’ websites have flourished in recent years, but their guiding philosophy remains unclear.
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Sprint 0, and its close cousin the design sprint, came about to solve real, everyday challenges. But do they deliver real value or just an illusion? In this article, Shamsi Brinn proposes an alternative first sprint that supports agile teamwork and delivers measurable results.
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