Published in Design + Sketch·PinnedHow the Design Community is uniting and showing support for fellow designers and the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦We’re incredibly proud to see how the world is uniting to support the people of Ukraine in their fight against the unjust raging war. As creatives of all types, we have the power to use our talents to speak on behalf of all those who are fighting and suffering every day. We feel it’s our duty to use our different creative ways to uplift the spirit of our fellow humans in these absolutely gutting times.Ukraine4 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·PinnedBehind the scenes: How we updated Corners for the Mac appGet the inside scoop on the new and improved Corners as we walk you through the new changes to the Mac app — In version 83 of the Mac app, we introduced an update to Corners. This has been a labor of love for the product team, who’ve been working hard not only to ship the feature, but also to perfect some of the smaller details you might not immediately notice. …Sketch7 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·PinnedUniversal language: how Yannick Lung uses Sketch for his intricate icon designs“The wonderful thing about Sketch is that it helps me with the entire icon design flow.” — Designing great, easy-to-understand icons is a real skill. You need to pack a lot of key information into a small, sharp image — and it has to look appealing, of course. …Sketch7 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·PinnedNew in Sketch: A better way to view Components in the web app, faster font embedding and more✨ It’s now easier to browse and work with Libraries with the new Components web view ✨Make sure everyone sees your designs exactly as you intended with simpler font embedding ✨Manage your documents and projects in a new way, and more Important ⚠️ Once you save a Workspace document in the latest…UI Design3 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·PinnedGetting around to having fun, collaborative meetings, and connecting with our team ❤️You might be fed up with virtual meetings after a year of working from home. ‘Zoom fatigue’ became very real for our team at the end of 2020. We started to dread remote meetings, adhering to Zoom etiquette and the almost sterile-like environment. …Video Conferencing5 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·1 day agoWhat is a moodboard? And how can it help?Every great design project starts with a little inspiration — Whether you’re designing a website, an app, or you’re just looking to redecorate your house, a moodboard can help get your creative juices flowing. In fact, it could even ensure your success. That’s why we’ve put this article together. We’ll walk you through what a moodboard is, why you need…Design Process4 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·2 days agoReimagining digital play: How Pok Pok inspires the next generation of creative thinkersHow one remarkable team of digital toymakers designed an Apple Design Award-winning app using Sketch — Walking through a friendly forest. Composing a song using symbols and beats with a bear DJ. These are just two activities in Pok Pok’s Playroom, a children’s toy with a unique approach. No goals, no winning — just play. Last year, Pok Pok Playroom won the Apple Design Award in…Game Development5 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·2 days agoGlobal Accessibility Awareness Day 2022: Understanding how to design with everyone in mindLearn the basic principles of accessibility design and how to start applying them today — We all have different needs, be they auditory, cognitive, psychological, medical, or a mix of them. But we’re all equal in our right to use and understand products. This is especially important in web design, though it can be applied to all digital touchpoints. …Accessibility4 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·5 days agoTutorial: Design imitation is the sincerest form of flatteryIn this tutorial, we will recreate the Apple WWDC logo — Oscar Wilde, an Irish poet and playwright from the 1890s is famous for saying … “Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery that mediocrity can pay to greatness.” It won’t be surprising if this is the first time you’re reading the complete quote, including the second half, “mediocrity can pay…Icon Design4 min read
Published in Design + Sketch·6 days agoTutorial: How to design modern and trendy 3D shapes and artCould looking at past designs help us shape the future? — Design and fashion have always been intertwined to remind us of the cyclical nature of trends and styles. Live long enough and you might notice that what’s outdated today could resurface and peak again in 10–20 years or much quicker. Vintage design trends influence on today’s design In recent years, visual and interface design trends have shifted…3 D Design5 min read
