https://fourbic.com/ — Introduction This Brand Guidelines document serves as a reference for the essential visual and verbal elements that make up the Fourbic brand and outlines how they should be used. By following the recommendations in this guide, we are able to maintain a consistent look and feel across all communications, which works…

https://www.apifestival.africa/ — Introduction Ever been to an event that felt truly unique and exciting? Chances are, its branding played a big role. Event branding is all about giving an event its own special identity — something that makes it unforgettable and draws people in. In this article, I’m excited to share my journey…

Getting Started with Design Tokens What are design tokens? Imagine you’re building a new website. You want to make sure that the colors, fonts, and spacing are all consistent throughout the website. But what if you want to change the colors later? You’d have to go back and change all the code. That would…

Released Figma Features to Enhance Design and Collaboration — Figma’s Config 2023 conference showcased an impressive lineup of feature releases that are set to revolutionize the design process. With a focus on enhancing collaboration, streamlining workflows, and empowering designers, these new features are set to change the way we create and iterate on designs. Some of the highlights include…

Understanding the Aesthetic-Usability Effect in Design — When designing user experiences, there are two fundamental factors that shape how we perceive the design: usability and aesthetics. Usability is all about making things work smoothly, efficiently, and in a way that’s intuitive. On the other hand, aesthetics is about the visual appeal and emotional connection that a design…

The Must-Haves in a Freelance Designer Contract — Introduction So you’re thinking about freelancing as a designer? That’s great! It’s a great way to be your own boss, set your own hours, and work on projects that you’re passionate about. But before you get started, there’s one important thing you need to do: get a contract in place. As…

A beginner's guide to Adaptive Design. — Prerequisites Before reading this article, it’s important to have an idea in these fields for easy understanding: Figma Basics Web design/Development basics UI/UX Design Principles. ;)A Curious Mind. Introduction As more and more people access the web through various devices, it’s important for designers to ensure their websites are adaptive and responsive…

Answering LinkedIn common interview questions. Introduction In this article, we will explore common interview preparation questions from LinkedIn and provide sample answers from my perspective as a Junior UI/UX designer. These answers are simply to give an idea of the type of responses that could be given, and I hope they…

One of the most crucial elements of design is typography. It may influence a piece’s tone, emotion, and overall appearance and feel. While poor typography may make a design appear crowded and unprofessional, good typography can make it appear clean and polished. Hence, in design, it should never be an…