Creative & Design

20 articles

Canva vs. Figma: Choosing the Right Design Tool for Your Needs

Canva makes design accessible. Figma makes design professional. But which tool is right for your specific needs? This detailed comparison covers use cases, capabilities, pricing, and learning curves to help you choose — or decide you need both.

How to Create a Brand Identity from Scratch

A brand is more than a logo — it's the complete system of visual, verbal, and emotional elements that define how the world perceives your business. This step-by-step guide walks you through creating a cohesive brand identity, from strategy to visual execution.

UX Design Principles Every Developer Should Know

Developers who understand UX design build better products, communicate better with design teams, and become more valuable professionals. This guide covers the essential UX principles that bridge the gap between code and user experience.

Photography Basics: How to Take Better Photos with Your Phone

The best camera is the one you have with you — and that's your phone. This guide covers composition rules, lighting techniques, and editing fundamentals that transform everyday smartphone snapshots into photos worth framing.

Typography 101: Choosing Fonts That Speak Your Brand

Typography accounts for 95% of web design — yet most people choose fonts based on what 'looks nice.' This guide teaches the fundamentals of type classification, font pairing, and typographic hierarchy that transform amateur designs into professional ones.

How to Build a Design Portfolio That Gets You Hired

Your design portfolio is your most important career asset — more influential than your resume, degree, or interview skills. This guide covers what hiring managers actually look for, how to structure case studies, and the common mistakes that get portfolios rejected.

Design Thinking for Non-Designers: Solving Problems Creatively

Design thinking isn't about making things pretty — it's a structured problem-solving framework used by companies like Apple, IDEO, and Google. This guide teaches non-designers how to apply its five phases to any challenge, from product development to career decisions.

Color Theory for Beginners: A Practical Guide

Color isn't decoration — it's communication. This practical guide teaches the fundamentals of color theory, from the psychology of hues to building harmonious palettes, so you can make confident color choices in design, branding, and visual communication.