Style Guides for Web UI Design: An Overview for Modern Designers gives a practical overview of styles guides for web design, pointing you in the right direction depending on your project needs. Let’s take a look inside the pocket guide. Style guides are essential to any design project, but they’re too frequently slapped together –

We’re proud to announce the latest expansion to our free downloadable library: Cards & Minimalism, a part of the Curated Collection of Web Design Techniques. Analyzing examples from real-world sites like Google, Microsoft, Trello, and Squarespace, this book explains the best practices, history, and pros/cons of two of the most popular design techniques around today.

We’ve all heard the old adage: test early and test often. Yet user testing can be a daunting task for some. After all, there’s gathering the participants, doing the actual test, documenting and analyzing the results. Not to mention, making sense of the feedback, figuring out what to prioritize before taking action. And that can

Photo credit: Jeremy Keith, Creative Commons   Responsive web design has exploded in popularity — thanks to the need to create sites that work across numerous devices. However, responsive design comes with some problems of its own. The issue of slow-to-load sites is now well documented. Let’s walk through some of the tricks designers are using to

When it comes to usability testing, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is whether someone should moderate the session. So which one should you choose? Read on to learn the pros and cons of each. If natural user behavior generates the most accurate usability data, then of course testing should be unmoderated, right?

Free e-book on how to design UI layouts for the content your users crave. 27 best practices from Hulu, AirBnB, Design Milk, and more.

Learn why mockups matter and how they best fit into the design process.

Learn how to use the best prototyping process, fidelity, and tools. Get the most comprehensive ebook about UX prototyping on the web. 144 pages (9 chapters) of case studies, design analysis, and expert advice.

Our newest e-book contains 72 pages of UI design knowledge. Learn about the different types of mockups, their advantages and disadvantages, and when to use them.

Design Patterns and Wireframes Guides you will need in your wireframing workshop

See what tools can help you shift from low to high-fidelity prototypes. A short tutorial on UXPin’s high-fidelity design features.

How to get started in UX Design? That’s an excellent question. UX Design requires solid philosophical background before you’ll get started with UX Design tools.

All the responsive breakpoints you need in a handy poster. Download the responsive web design cheat sheet, print ready.

5 essential traits to look for when hiring a ux professional

Falling for your initial design idea can keep you stuck in your local maximum. Read these 6 simple tips to prevent that from happening.