There are endless ways to make charts (and lots and lots of them), but after weeks of tinkering, this is the most dynamic and flexible way I’ve managed to engineer them in Figma. Before you start, go download this free Figma file: Figma - Smart Chart Module | This is a smart chart component module for building dozens of charts… Figma Community file - This is a smart chart component module for building dozens of charts in one.www.figma.com

Note: This article was generated by prompting ChatGPT and tuning the results. As a new designer, you’re probably feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety about joining the industry. On the one hand, you’re probably eager to get started and to put your skills and creativity to work. …

AI has (and will continue to have) a significant impact on the design industry. In recent years, AI-powered tools and technologies have become increasingly sophisticated and capable, and they have begun to be used in a range of design applications. …

What design trends will we see in the new year? — Profound designer’s block is best remedied by a strong dose of analogous inspiration from other creative industries like fashion, photography, print, architecture, and interior design. These kinds of industries demand original and endlessly imaginative output too, so I find it’s best to surround yourself with as much beautiful work as…

It’s…a lot more than you’d think. — What’s been been most eye-opening throughout my design career is the fact that only about 30% of my job actually involves pushing pixels in a design tool. The other 70% is research, brainstorming, whiteboarding, presenting, explaining, and validation. I’ve come to realize that most stakeholders aren’t as intimately in touch…

Christian Beck wrote an incredibly thorough article about the UX behind switching accounts in digital products, so I decided to ride the coattails of his article and write one of my own, but from a tactical, design perspective. Breaking Down the UX of Switching Accounts in Web Apps One of the most overlooked UX challenges is how to handle allowing a user to switch accounts. I know this because I’ve…medium.com

A few decades ago it actually meant something to describe your company as an “internet business.” The web hadn’t proliferated beyond expensive, behemoth machines in research institutions, and the potential of vast, worldwide connectivity wasn’t yet understood. Boy, have times changed. Nowadays, businesses depend on the internet to survive in…

Hone your soft skills and get beyond pixel-pushing — Note: This entire article is tool agnostic. That is, it doesn’t matter if you use Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or Microsoft Paint, these tips will help you. This is the final installment of our three-part series for becoming a great designer. …

Use your tools to work smarter, not harder — Note: This entire article is tool agnostic. That is, it doesn’t matter if you use Sketch, Figma, Adobe XD, or Microsoft Paint, these tips will help you. If you haven’t already, I highly recommend starting out with Part 1 of this guide, which establishes a proper foundation of design best…