Guides & Articles

Practical guides for designers, developers and creators.

• How to Choose a UI Kit for Your Next Project
  A practical checklist for picking a UI kit: components, tokens, licensing, accessibility and file formats.
• Best Practices for Laying Out an eBook That People Finish
  Simple layout, typography and structure rules that make eBooks easier to read on phones, tablets and PDF readers.
• SEO Checklist Before You Launch a Website from a Template
  Twelve checks to run on any website template before launch so search engines can find and understand your pages.
• 10 Figma Habits That Make Designing Faster
  Ten practical Figma habits, from naming layers to using variables, that save time on every project.
• How to Use a Source-Code Starter Template Safely
  Review steps to follow before running or deploying any downloaded code starter: dependencies, secrets, licences and updates.
• How to Use Cheat Sheets to Learn Faster (and When Not To)
  Cheat sheets are great for recall, but only if you use them as part of an active learning routine.
• How Free Digital Products Are Funded Without Charging You
  An honest look at how sites share free eBooks, templates and tools: advertising, sponsorship, upgrades and what to watch for.
• Accessibility Basics Every Designer and Developer Should Know
  Colour contrast, keyboard use, alt text and clear structure: the essential accessibility checks for web and app design.
• How to Build a Portfolio Website That Gets You Hired
  What to include, how to present projects and which mistakes to avoid when building a designer or developer portfolio.