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Is Color Making a Comeback in Web Design?
Has minimalism made web design too neutral? For years, minimalist web design has leaned heavily toward white space, neutral colors, and simple layouts. While this approach can create a clean and organized experience, more websites are starting to bring color back into their designs. So, is color actually making a comeback, or are designers just…
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Where Do We Draw the Line with Web-Integrated Chatbots?
Does the line even exist? Chatbots have quickly become a common feature on websites, but that doesn’t necessarily mean every website needs one. When used correctly, they can make it easier for users to find information and get help without having to search through an entire site. However, when a chatbot becomes another thing competing…
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Logo Redesign: Wordy to Wise
This Logo Has a Lot to Say The current Basil Café logo has a nice foundation, but there is a lot competing for attention. Between the restaurant name, the basil plant, and “Lao, Thai, Vietnamese” there are several elements that the viewer has to process at once. The basil plant is a strong visual element…
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Website Review: When Furniture Becomes Frustrating
When Does Promotion Become Too Much? Furniture websites have a lot to accomplish. They need to showcase a large number of products while also promoting sales, financing, seasonal collections, and other offers. But when promotional content starts competing with the products themselves, the shopping experience can become harder to navigate. Let’s take a look at…
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How Many Font Styles Should a Website Have?
Fonts can completely change the way a website feels. Some websites use several different fonts to create contrast and personality, while others stick with one or two throughout the entire site. But how many fonts are too many? 1. More Fonts Doesn’t Mean More Personality It can be tempting to use different fonts throughout a…
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Website Review: Amazon’s Cluttered UI
Why does Amazon’s User Interface Continue to Frustrate Users? From a cluttered interface to seemingly infinite products and services, we’ll explore why Amazon can make it difficult for customers to shop with intention. 1. Where Do Your Eyes Go? When sites are cluttered with information, whether it’s images, text, or buttons, the user’s eyes are…
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Logo Redesign: Noisy to Nostalgic
Fuzzy, Noisy, and an Odd… “Thumb”. This logo needs a lot of work to be revamped into a more modern logo that connects with people more. Let’s get to work and flip this around! 1. First Step: Identify the Current Logo’s Issues and Successes There are “planet-y” of issues with the old logo. However, the…