Every now and then, I’m asked about applications I use regularly. It happens not only when it comes to design tools (which is quite an exciting topic anyway) but also for many other categories. I don’t even care that it’s not January, so this article isn’t intended for a specific…

There was a point when I had a breakdown over my UI design skills. I was working on multiple projects back then, mostly early-stage startups. I knew that my designs were technically fine and at a level that could be successfully used elsewhere. …

Being able to explain the decisions you make while designing digital products will not only make you confident about your solutions, but it will also improve your communication skills. — The ability to explain the decisions you make while designing digital products is equally important as the design work itself. However, this skill is unfortunately commonly underappreciated. This article will highlight and explain the designers’ role and help them become better communicators by outlining a few good practices.

Designers work with different types of data on a daily basis. It’s one of the most crucial aspects of the work. This article will explain the most common mistakes we make and provide tips about improving our perceptions. — What is data visualization and why should I care? Data visualization is perceived as a modern aspect of visual communication. It involves representations of data, visually, so that it can be more easily understood by the viewer. The main goal is to simplify it in a way that makes the data more accessible, understandable and usable. As designers, we…

As designers, we like to simplify solutions. We want to focus on solving real problems rather than spending time performing repetitive and tedious tasks. I will share a few tips that will help speed up your workflow in Sketch. — Why an 8px grid? This could be the first question that comes to mind…because it’s part of the title. Why use an 8-pixel grid? Well, this topic has been brought up quite a few times by designers everywhere. Simply put, the number 8 can be effortlessly divided by 1,2,4 and itself, which makes it…