Pick of The Week
The case study factory
"Everything looks the same".
Ever wondered why there are so many UX case studies on Medium, and why they all look so damn similar? UX Collective shares a harsh, but true reality about what's going on in our industry and what you can do to genuinely stand out.
The Best of The Rest
"Make it like Apple!" Why imitation is the sincerest form of failure | UserZoom
Imitating "the best" doesn't always mean you'll become one.
As designers, we've all created (and still do) work similar to big brands and professional designers - to play it safe and satisfy our clients, but there are times when that might be a huge red flag.
Design mentors share 11 tips for excelling at your first job as a designer | Inside Design Blog
"It’s okay not to know everything right away."
Managed to land your first design job, but terrified about what's next? Don't stress✋ ...take it from these amazing senior designers who've all been there too.
Stop Misusing Toggle Switches
Toggle switches or buttons???
If you're tired of getting those two mixed up and confusing your users, the folks at UX Movement might just have the short, but brilliant answer to your dilemma.
Epic Graphic Design Pricing List: "How Much Does Website Design Cost?"
The results are in!
With every freelance gig comes the awkward, but important stage of pricing, and if you're still struggling in that area, the results from this survey might give you a better idea of how much your work could be worth.
One More Thing
Flowkit – User Flow Library for Figma and Sketch
Behind every great design story, there's always a great user flow.
If you (or your team) heavily rely on user flows to support the UX design stage, you'll be happy to hear one of the best tools for the job just got a pretty big update.