In this new issue of Design Talks we will make a round of featured readings in UX/UI design. I've been looking around and I've found some resources that I think you'll like, like OpenMoji. There's a bit of everything, so I'm sure you'll find something that interests you. Let's get to it.
That is what it is OpenMoji, an open source project that offers more than 4,000 emojis carefully designed for designers and developers. The emojis follow a unique style guidewhich ensures their coherence, and are available from different versions. Moreover, OpenMoji is based on Fitzpatrick's skin tone scale and offers multiple combinations. On top of that, all emojis are free of charge for use under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence. Have a look at the project.
The article "How to succeed by Sam Altman will come in handy. Sam is a well-known entrepreneur and investor in the technology sector and in this text unpacks 13 keys to go further with your "stuff".. I won't do too much to you spoiler but this post highlights the importance of having faith in yourself, thinking independently and improving your skills in the art of persuasion. In short, Sam encourages you to be a courageous person who is not afraid of risks and is always looking for ways to grow and improve.
The article "Skeleton Screens 101 by Nielsen Norman Group explores the concept of "skeleton screens" (sorry for translating the term 😉), a design pattern used to indicate that a page is loading. These screens provide users with an outline-like visual representation that mimics the layout of the page.
The article details the different types of skeleton screens, including static ones, animated ones... Learn when it is better to use them compared to progress bars or spinners and improve the user experience of your projects.
| Our reflection this time is on the importance in design of having references to inspire your way forward... The article "Where are our design heroes? by Tobias van Schneider reflects on how the perception of design references (heroes) has changed. In the 80s, 90s (last century), design "heroes" were those who had made significant contributions to the industry and whose work was recognisable and unique. Today, however, many young designers look up to social media influencers who are famous for being famous, rather than for their design work. Tobias laments this trend and longs for the days when important designers were admired for their dedication to their craft and meaningful work. This shift in perception of referents is a reflection of how social networks have changed our society. Fame and influence are often valued more highly than skill and dedication. However, I believe there is still a place for the "real" designers, those who dedicate themselves to their craft and create inspiring work. > Do you think social media has changed the way we value success in design? >Who are your design "heroes" and why do you admire them? > How can we foster a greater appreciation for meaningful work and dedication in design? Difficult but necessary questions that you should give some thought to... 😉 |
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