User Experience
Designing for Conversations: The Human Touch in Digital Interactions
Alleviate fear and trepidation for users with conversational design
Chris Kernaghan
Chris is a UX Designer with over 10 years of exp. He's worked with businesses small, large, and everything in between. He's passionate about putting people first through user-centered design.
User Experience
The Role of Loading Spinners and UX-Friendly Alternatives
You spin me right round baby, right round...
Branding
Vancouver Design Contest: The Ethical Quandary of Spec Work Disguised as Competitions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Design contests are often viewed as unethical within the graphic design industry because they undermine the value of professional designers' work and skills
User Experience
Volkswagen Rolls Out ChatGPT: A Gimmick on Wheels?
The quest to cram AI into every conceivable human endeavor continues...
User Experience
From Blank Slates to Engaging Experiences: Empty State UX
Empty states in UX help reduce confusion by offering clarity and guiding users through missing information. Find out how to make the most of them
Game Design
The Magic of Breaking the Fourth Wall in Retro Gaming: A Look Back at Sega Genesis’ X-Men
Reset the system, break free, and save the X-Men universe!
Game Design
The Art of Game Design: Still Relevant or Past Its Prime?
Jesse Schell's book, "The Art of Game Design", is a favourite among game designers, but is it still relevant?
Canva
Canva's Price Hike: A Risky Bet That Could Alienate Its Core Users
There's a price increase on the horizon for Canva Teams... One that many simply can't swallow
Art
LED Art: These Glowing VHS Boxes Are Rad
Who said that you can't turn old VHS boxes into wonderful pieces of art?
Graphic Design
Pentagram: Playing It Safe or Just Out of Touch?
Pentagram. Considered out of touch by some, but the holy grail in work experience by others
Announcement
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Typography
Papyrus Strikes Back: Gen Z Revives A Meme Legend
Of all the fonts to find new fame, why Papyrus?