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400+ FREE Icons and Shapes to Make Any Design Stand Out

Download all the free icons we gave away in 2019. Totaling more than 400 unique icons, your graphic or designs are in for a serious personality upgrade.

'The Atlas of Design' Is Back, With More Wonderfully Funky Maps

Now in its third edition, The Atlas of Design champions a more inclusive definition of cartography.

Why Visual Design Is More Than Meets the Eye

Visual design is not all there is to design, but it's an important part of a well-thought-out productArticle No :1605 | April 19, 2016 | by David RhyneVisual design is a polarizing piece of the design process. It's often ignored as a superfluous facet of design, merely there to please stakeholders looking for eye candy. Or – even more commonly for junior designers – visual design is viewed as the end-goal of great design: if it's gorgeous, it's good; if it's…

A call to action is essential in digital signage

Including a call to action is the most important part of digital signage content design. And it's not just design, it's strategy.

What Is Conceptual Animation and How It Works in UX Design

The article gives the definition of conceptual animation and considers its role in attractive and innovative UX design. Packed with examples.

Design that works: History lives in a modern workspace

At the Water Street offices of Signature, a financial management firm, their design combines historical legacy and modern sensibility.

Sky bridges and gardens aren’t real public spaces. Here’s why that matters

We shouldn’t abandon the cities we have for some amenities in the clouds.

Custom Chiropractic Office Design Since 1987

With decades of expertise in chiropractic office design, we'll create an office layout where you can efficiently serve patients and grow your practice.

Unique Wood Design Creates Minimalistic Bathtubs Using Yacht Craftsmanship

You'll be hard-pressed to find a building material more beautiful than wood. With all of the different varieties, colors and textures, a piece of wood furniture can instantly transform a living space into something comfortable and chic. No matter

What Japanese Etiquette Can Tell Us About Good UX Design

Traditional Japanese hospitality, or motenashi, can provide inspiration for the design of smart interactive experiences.

Tips for Designing and Remodeling a Small Bathroom

Bathrooms are no longer just the second or third door down the hall, but are a real focal point of the home. Get design tips here.

Research Matters: Patient Room Design And Falls

In this installment of the blog series from The Center for Health Design, the research team gives insight into the biomechanics of falls to identify risk associated with physical design strategies.

Safe for Kids and Pets… Just Two of the Reasons I Love Green Works

What I love about Green Works is that I feel confident that my family and pets are safe. Green Works cleans dirt & grime without chemical residue.

Toward a Science of Design

What if architecture were inspired more by science than by art?

Lean Startup vs. Design Thinking: What Works?

Making over your kitchen? Be inspired...

...by this Shaker-style open plan kitchen makeover