Apple Releases New “Exhausted” Emoji – It’s All of Us, Always!
Apple just dropped a brand-new emoji in iOS 18.4 and—brace yourself—it’s a yellow face that looks like it hasn’t slept…
Do Ugly Websites Sell Better? A Contrarian Look at Web Design and Conversion Rates
When you think of high-converting websites, what comes to mind? Clean, minimal designs, aesthetically pleasing color palettes, and a well-thought-out…
The Death of Coding Jobs: How AI, No-Code, and Corporate Greed Are Killing the Industry
For the last two decades, the promise of a lucrative career in coding has been drilled into our heads. “Learn…
Zeroheight Releases Its Design Systems Report 2025
Zeroheight’s Design Systems Report 2025 is out, and let’s just say it’s a wild ride through the world of design…
The Death of Google Search: Is the Search Engine on Its Last Legs?
In the world of digital marketing and web development, few institutions have been as influential as Google Search. For years,…
Digg.com is Back: The Reboot We Didn’t Know We Needed
Digg, the iconic social and link-sharing platform that once held the title of “the homepage of the internet,” is making…
The Worst Branding Blunder: Meta’s Messenger Logo U-Turn
In a move that’s left the internet shaking its head, Meta has swapped its bold, colorful Facebook Messenger logo back…
The Figma Dilemma: Too Many Cooks, Too Few Decisions
You know what? Collaboration’s overrated. There, I said it. “Teamwork makes the dream work” is just something people say when…
Design Handoff Pitfalls: Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
When it comes to web design, the handoff process is where the magic (or more often, the chaos) happens. For…
Pixel Pressure: The Real Stress Behind Being a Freelance Web Designer
Let’s get real for a second: web design isn’t all sleek mockups and creative glory. Sure, the job can look…
Why Customers Hate Chatbots (And Why You Should Too)
For years, chatbots have been paraded as the future of customer service. Businesses embraced them with open arms, wooed by…
When DEI Fails: Is Diversity Just a Marketing Gimmick?
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is everywhere. From corporate mission statements to ad campaigns, it’s the rallying cry of modern…
Web Designer Salaries Around the World: A Comprehensive Guide
Salaries for web designers vary significantly across the globe, influenced by geographic location, experience, and the local cost of living….
10 New Year’s Resolutions Every Web Designer Will Definitely Break
It’s New Year and that special time when we vow to become better versions of ourselves—only to realize by January…
Matt Mullenweg, WordPress, and the Battle for Control of the Internet
When one man holds significant influence over 40% of the internet, controversies are inevitable. Matt Mullenweg, the co-founder of WordPress,…
Shopify Releases The Boring Edition: Winter 2025
Shopify’s 2025 Edition, humorously titled The Boring Edition, takes a no-nonsense approach to improving its platform. Instead of introducing flashy…
Subscriptions Are Killing Creativity in Design: Why the Industry Must Break Free
The graphic and web design world was once a sanctuary of creative freedom, where designers wielded their tools with boundless…
Top 25 Conferences and Events for Web Designers in 2025
Here’s a curated list of 25 notable conferences and events in 2025 that web designers should consider: 1. Smashing Conf…