research

Is the three-click rule just some three-word bullshit?

A blunt look at why “three clicks” isn’t a usability law, what actually drives task success, and the patterns that…

2 weeks ago

Using Garamond in 2025 without looking like you’re stuck in 1995

Everyone's out here saying "don't use Garamond" like it's 2015. Spoiler alert: it's not.

2 months ago

Why great designers break alignment rules

Discover the science behind visual weight and optical balance that design tools can’t do—and why your eyes are smarter than…

4 months ago

Adult content built the internet. Now it’s building generative AI, too

AI image generators exploded. Turns out, most people don’t just want to see themselves with new haircuts.

5 months ago

How social media platforms screw up with icon choice

Tech giants fail at basic icon design, using confusing symbols with zero context, making users guess what they do. This…

5 months ago

I tested 11 AI website builders: are they the future or just a cheap design shortcut?

Think AI can build you a perfect website in seconds? I spent weeks testing the reality behind the hype. (more…)

5 months ago

I spent $200 on ChatGPT Operator so you don’t have to (Seriously, don’t)

Robots doing all your work sounds perfect—until they’re stuck in loops, grabbing random tweets, and can’t even screenshot. True story.

6 months ago

Losing face: The battle of AI face swappers

We put top AI face swappers to the test—beards, glasses, head tilts, and more. Some nailed it, some failed it.…

7 months ago

How to look smart ass when you talk about icons

A deep dive into the smallest images in graphic design: the history of icons, their anatomy, and ways to use…

8 months ago

Case study: the making of CSSDA’s new certificates

Here’s a case study from our friends at Red Collar on how they reimagined CSSDA certificates.

10 months ago

How I survived two breakdowns creating the perfect AI profile pic

Tired of struggling to get the perfect profile picture? I tested everything from bad photoshoots to AI photo generators and…

10 months ago

Dark mode 101: everything you need to know as a designer

A (nearly) scholarly article on dark mode that covers its benefits and drawbacks and explains how to design it wisely.

10 months ago

13 best portfolio websites: designs that make a statement

Learn from 13 outstanding portfolio websites that creatively blend design, functionality, and personal branding to get clients. (more…)

1 year ago

Retro fonts: history, examples, and modern interpretation pt. 2

Nostalgic typefaces are trendy and more varied than ever. Discover the story behind vintage typography from the 60s to the…

1 year ago

Retro fonts: history, examples, and modern interpretation pt. 1

Curious about the diverse world of nostalgic fonts? Keep reading to explore typography from the early to mid-XX century.

1 year ago

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