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Web design by humans, for humans: Can AI replace creative thinking?
Across creative tools, AI assistants have been introduced to help designers with their day-to-day tasks—standardizing fonts across platforms, compiling user data, and suggesting adaptable layouts. It’s...
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3D in Readymag: 3 ways to add and control volume visuals
When 2D isn’t enough to give voice to an idea, you can go to an extra dimension. 3D visuals are great both as a handy product showcase and an artistic statement, with models so diverse in style and...
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7 creative small business websites that elevate UX with custom cursors
Adding a custom cursor can complement your website’s design, show users how to interact with your pages, and act as an extension of your unique brand personality. Check out some examples of unique...
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From sketch to sold: Presenting design concepts to clients
Crafting a design is only half the battle. The other half? Presenting it in a way that gets your idea across. We spoke with four creatives who’ve pitched their work—visual identities, posters,...
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What are you really saying? Using conceptual design to communicate ideas
Every great design starts with a story. Conceptual design gives that story meaning: it shapes the message behind every creative decision. How exactly? Let's take a closer look at what conceptual design...
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The 5 Ws: Picking the design university that’s right for you
So you want to study design. Great! Higher education is the perfect setting to build a network of like-minded peers and equip yourself with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the creative...
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Type talks: How typography influences emotion, clarity, and concept
When you read The Atlantic, you’re not just absorbing political insight—you’re experiencing the quiet authority of Adobe Garamond. Catching up with creative news on Designboom? Lato delivers it with...
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Why I chose design: Stories by students and recent graduates
In the last 30 years, design has become an increasingly popular field of study—an academic discipline even though it was once the domain of the self-taught. It may be yesterday’s news, but in 2018,...
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Gestalt principles of design
Have you ever felt that some designs "just make sense" at first glance? Gestalt principles of design may explain why you feel this way. They describe how our minds organize visual elements into...
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6 standout examples of mobile web design made with Readymag
Mobile design isn’t a new topic, but adapting complex, animation-heavy desktop sites for smaller screens isn’t always straightforward. However, with the right approach and tools, even complex sites can...
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Color theory basics: the color wheel
In web design, colors reinforce the concept. Understanding color theory can help you select a color scheme that works in favor of your main idea, not against it.What color theory isColor theory is a...
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How to: adding Lottie and Rive animations to Readymag
Animation is one of the most essential assets in the Readymag toolkit. You can add life and movement to any element, such as text, images, and shapes, right inside the editor with versatile native...
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Underrated design portfolio formats that can help get you hired
A design portfolio speaks volume about your skills and creativity. After all, the way you present your work can say as much as the work itself. Let’s explore some unusual design portfolio formats that...
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Mistakes designers make when presenting their work, and how to avoid them
The importance of how designers present their work can’t be overestimated. The order in which things are shown, words are chosen, and visual accents are used—all of it matters. A lack of attention to...
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Are grids dead? Post-grid thinking in website layout design
From time to time, you might hear that a particular well-established design practice is no longer relevant. Grids haven’t been spared this scrutiny, with some designers embracing post-grid thinking and...
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