Pick of The Week
How to Respond to Skepticism of Testing Small Groups of Users
STOP. BEING. DEFENSIVE.
Uncovering problems from small usability tests to your stakeholders isn't always straightforward, but it's critical to learn how to be persuasive and stand by those (genuine) insights with people who don't trust your insights.
The Best of The Rest
Go Back to the Sketchbook – RE: Write
Sketch is the best tool after all - no, not that one!
We've all seen those gorgeous designs and hastily started pushing pixels to create something similar. But taking a step back and exploring your ideas on paper can be incredibly liberating.
jQuery to ES6 and what if you don’t need a JS framework…
jQuery out, ES6 in.
With the rise of “the modern javascript framework” more and more developers are ditching jQuery in favour of ES6. But what if your site doesn’t require the features that React and Vue are great at?
Do Brands Look Better Stripped Back? We Have the Answer!
Extreme minimalism isn't for everyone.
More and more brands, ranging from digital services to consumer goods, are starting to take a more stripped back approach to their visual identities, but maybe that shouldn't be the trend for everyone.
React for Web Designers
Deconstructing UIs as individual components.
At the core, React enables teams to deconstruct their UIs into individual, reusable components optimised for interactivity and collaboration. Might be worth adding to your tool-set🛠️.
Solid Vs. Outline Icons: Which Are Faster to Recognize?
It's not all about preference...
While it may be tempting to choose an icon style on a whim, people you design for can actually recognise and respond to each icon style in different ways. So choose wisely...
One More Thing
Accessible Brand Colors by Use All Five
Test your brand colours, all in one place🎨.
Check out this free, handy tool that allows you to select and adjust your multiple brand colours and see how they comply with accessibility standards.