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When computers first emerged, only software engineers were able to use them. To increase adoption, software developers needed to find a way to make the whole experience highly user-friendly by incorporating graphics and straightforward layouts to reduce the cognitive load. Once the idea of developing graphical user interphases came up, operating systems (OS) like Microsoft Windows and software suites like Microsoft Office were born. This resulted in applications that boasted unique icons for migration, drop-down menus, and aesthetically pleasing layouts…

You know it’s a mistake to accept every job that you’re offered – but when should you say no? When you start out as a freelancer, the temptation is to say yes to every job that’s offered to you. But not every job is a good career move – and some could even end up costing you more than it’s worth in terms of work-life balance, stress, or even actual money. Here, seven designers explain where they draw the line. 01.…

Designers, developers, site owners… lend me your eyeballs for a bit. There’s something rotten in the state of pre-made website themes. Alright, I’ve offended The Bard quite enough. But you get my point, right? Themes have gotten a bad rap for a variety of reasons: they can have bloated code, content must be designed to fit in them rather than designing them to fit the content, et cetera. But they’ve also gotten really good. Many are made to be modular,…

About The Author Suzanne Scacca is a former WordPress implementer, trainer and agency manager who now works as a freelance copywriter. She specializes in crafting marketing, web … More about Suzanna… In Google’s never-ending journey to make the web a mobile-friendly place, we now have even greater insights into the four key reasons why consumers reach for their mobile devices. These are known as micro-moments, and this post aims to teach you how to design for micro-moments to increase website…

Are you getting tired of beating your favourite video games? Perhaps it’s time to challenge yourself in a new way and design your own. With Zero to Hero Game Developer Bundle, you’ll be able to enter a brand new career path in no time at all. Practice creating a 3-D multi-level game using Unity, use Magicavoxel to build Minecraft-like visual effects, and leverage Blender to design low-poly game assets. Gain hands-on experience building games in Unreal Engine, and get introduced to…