In a move that will both delight some, and infuriate others in equal measure, Microsoft announced this week that it's acquiring GitHub for $7.5 billion. GitHub is the place for developers to share and collaborate on code; whether Microsoft's decision to buy up the service will mean a better offering, or monetization, is yet to be seen.
2018 Logo Trends
If you're tired of identikit branding then rejoice! In this comprehensive overview Bill Gardner predicts that minimalism is dying out and the design world is circling back round to more creative logo designs. The trends he identifies include parallelograms, outlines, modern-retro, and of course the unkillable hipster trend.
Wicked CSS Library
WickedCSS is an awesome CSS library for anyone looking to add some slick animation to their site. It's just 1.7Kb minified, and once linked to your site you can start adding all kinds of animation to your design using simple CSS classes. Effects range from the common like bounceIn, to the unique like barrelRoll.
Digital-First Brand Design
Designing brand identities for modern businesses is packed with challenges. And while design inspiration sites are full of beautiful looking logos, very few of them will work in the real world. Liz Elcoate looks at the digital-first approach to designing logos, and explains how best to design a modern brand identity.
3 Essential Design Trends
The web is always changing, and keeping up with the latest trends is one of the most enjoyable parts of being a designer. Our monthly roundup of the latest design trends includes full-screen photos, a brand new take on split screens, and gradient maps turned up to 11. Carrie Cousins walks us through what's new.
Material Design 2.0 Kit
If you're a designer that uses Sketch, and can't get enough of Material Design, then this UI kit is for you. Based on the newly revised Material Design guidelines, the kit includes desktop screens for galleries, email, a calendar and more; as well as components including buttons, dialogues, progress indicators, and more.
Rediscovering Apple's 1987 Identity Guidelines
Brand identity guidelines specify how designers should implement a design. Some fascinating examples of old-school guidelines have been unearthed in recent years, and the latest is this Apple brand identity document from 1987. Arun Venkatesan makes some interesting observations comparing Apple then and now.
Mobile Typography 101
With the mobile web leaving desktop browsing in its dust, it's essential that designers focus on the best possible mobile experience for users. In this detailed introduction to mobile typography Suzanne Scacca covers everything you need to know to deliver an effective, and readable, mobile experience online.
Apple Unveils MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference passed without much fanfare this week, but we did get a glimpse of an enticing new feature in the latest MacOS: Mojave will feature a dark-screen mode. Designed to help you focus on the task at hand, and be a little easier on tired eyes, it's the first major visual change to MacOS in years.
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