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Sketch vs. Figma vs. Adobe XD: Which Design Tool Is Best for Beginners?

Sketch Templates / 14 Jun 2023

Sketch vs. Figma vs. Adobe XD: Which Design Tool Is Best for Beginners?

There comes a time when every designer needs to decide which design tool they’re going to settle down with for the rest of their career. If you’re in the process of finding your perfect design tool or looking for a replacement, this guide is for you.

Sketch app used to hold the throne as one of the most versatile design apps out there. That’s until two new contenders surfaced to challenge the throne—Figma and Adobe XD.

Both Figma and Adobe XD apps are not only developed by industry leaders but offer some amazing features that managed to steal many users away from Sketch. Of course, Sketch is still one of the best UX design tools available today as well.

For beginning designers, it can be frustrating to find the right tool for their work. In this article, we aim to provide a solid answer to that problem, by comparing Figma, Sketch, and Adobe XD against one another. Let’s dive in.

35+ Mobile App Wireframe Templates: iPhone + Android

App Templates / 13 Jun 2023

35+ Mobile App Wireframe Templates: iPhone + Android

If you want to create a mobile app with a great user experience, you should always start your project with a wireframe. In this post, we share a collection of modern mobile app wireframing templates to help you get started in your design process.

When using a wireframe template, you won’t have to spend hours crafting layouts, buttons, image placeholders, and all the other elements that take hours to create from scratch. All you need to do is edit the templates and rearrange the elements to make your own app wireframe design.

We’ve handpicked some of the best mobile app wireframes you can use to design both iPhone and Android app user interfaces, all in various file formats.

Design Trend: Sticker-Style Icons and Emojis

Trends / 12 Jun 2023

Design Trend: Sticker-Style Icons and Emojis

Website design with a hint of nostalgia. That’s what you get from the latest design trend that makes you think of childhood with sticker-style elements, including icons and emojis, that add a little something extra to projects.

This design style is popping up everywhere and includes everything from a full design theme to smaller elements sprinkled throughout.

What’s great is that for a certain demographic, this look has a feel that’s a distinct throwback to the sticker books we had as kids, making this design trend interesting and engaging.

Here’s a look at everything you need to know about the sticker design trend.

How to Organize Figma Files

Figma Templates / 9 Jun 2023

How to Organize Figma Files

Keeping your Figma files organized is crucial for maintaining efficiency and collaboration in your design process. As projects grow and files multiply, maintaining an organized workspace in Figma becomes a pressing need for both individual designers and teams.

This guide will walk you through the steps to effectively organize your Figma files. Whether you’re aiming to streamline your personal workflow or improve team collaboration, we’ll provide clear and actionable tips.

Prepare to transform your Figma chaos into a model of order and productivity!

20+ Best Military & Army Fonts (Stencil Style)

Font Collections / 9 Jun 2023

20+ Best Military & Army Fonts (Stencil Style)

When it comes to designing highly visible, clear, and attention-grabbing typography, no one does it better than the military.

Whether it’s a poster on a wall or text on a military vehicle, you can easily read the text from so far away. And that’s what makes military fonts and stencil fonts so effective.

You can apply this same strategy to improve the visibility and readability of your text and titles using military-style stencil fonts.

Today, we have a bunch of bold military and army fonts for you to use in your designs. These fonts feature attractive and different styles of stencil designs. Have a look and be sure to download the free fonts too.

How to Export From Figma (To PDF, PNG + More)

Figma Templates / 8 Jun 2023

How to Export From Figma (To PDF, PNG + More)

Figma stands as a titan in digital design for its collaboration features and intuitive use. But when designers must share work across platforms or with various stakeholders, exporting designs to formats like PSD, PNG, and more becomes essential.

Let’s explore how to export your Figma designs to these popular formats. Whether you’re moving your design to Photoshop or sharing high-quality PNGs with clients, this guide will show you how to convert your work without losing design quality. Get ready to maximize the utility of your Figma projects.

Buckle up and get ready to unleash the full potential of your Figma creations!

45+ Best Adobe XD Wireframe Kits (+ Wireframe Tutorials)

Adobe XD Templates / 8 Jun 2023

45+ Best Adobe XD Wireframe Kits (+ Wireframe Tutorials)

Adobe XD is one of the most popular tools used for designing user interfaces for mobile and desktop apps. What most designers are unaware of is that Adobe XD is also a great tool for wireframing as well.

We handpicked a collection of Adobe XD wireframe kits and templates to show you how easy it is to design wireframes for websites and app interfaces using the free app.

With these wireframe kits for Adobe XD, you don’t have to spend time designing buttons, shapes, and other elements. They are already included in the templates kit. You can easily edit and customize them however you like.

Have a look in our collection below and see if you can find a wireframe kit for your project.

How to Edit Text in Figma

Figma Templates / 7 Jun 2023

How to Edit Text in Figma

In digital design, Figma has earned its place as a go-to tool, celebrated for its ease of use and robust features. One of its many powerful functionalities is its text editing capabilities, an essential for any designer aiming to communicate effectively through their designs.

In this guide, we will dive into the nuances of editing text in Figma. From basic adjustments to more complex typographical manipulations, you will learn how to take full control over your text elements.

Gear up to enhance your designs with compelling and polished text in Figma.

15+ Best Logo Design Books, Courses, & Tutorials for Beginners

How to Design a Logo / 6 Jun 2023

15+ Best Logo Design Books, Courses, & Tutorials for Beginners

Logo design is a highly competitive industry where only the best designers survive. And to be one of the best logo designers, you have to learn from the best.

Whether you’re just getting started in logo design or an experienced logo designer, there’s always something new you can learn from other more successful designers.

Logo design books, courses, and tutorials are the perfect source for you to learn new techniques, understand trends, and gain deeper insights from the veterans.

How to Animate in Figma

Figma Templates / 5 Jun 2023

How to Animate in Figma

Animation can bring your designs to life, adding an extra layer of interactivity and engagement to your projects.

Figma, a powerful design tool, offers various features to help you create animations easily and efficiently.

In this article, we will discuss the fundamentals of animation in Figma and walk you through the process of creating animations using Figma’s powerful features.

Design Trend: AI-“Models” in Images or Hero Areas

Trends / 5 Jun 2023

Design Trend: AI-“Models” in Images or Hero Areas

Can you spot AI-inspired imagery when you see it?

There’s a trend in website design projects with hero images that feature models who maybe aren’t quite human. But then again, maybe they are.

The line between reality and artificially created images is beginning to get blurred all the time. In many projects, there is a look and feel that’s supposed to contain an element of AI.

Here’s a look at that website design trend.

How to Prototype in Figma

Figma Templates / 2 Jun 2023

How to Prototype in Figma

Prototyping is a crucial step in the design process, allowing designers to create interactive mockups of their products, test functionality, and gather feedback before moving on to development.

Figma is a powerful design tool that offers robust prototyping capabilities, making it an excellent choice for designers looking to create and share prototypes with ease.

In this article, we will provide an overview of prototyping, explain why Figma is an ideal tool for prototyping, and walk you through the process of creating prototypes in Figma.