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The best Figma UI kits and design systems for 2026. Tested for Variables, Auto Layout, proper variant structure, and real production use. Not just pretty previews.
There are hundreds of Figma UI kits available right now. Most of them look great in a preview and fall apart the moment you try to customize a button. They use fixed dimensions instead of Auto Layout. They hardcode colors instead of using Variables. Their variants are organized by someone who’s never built a real product.
We tested these kits against one standard: can a product designer open this file, customize the theme, and start building screens in under 30 minutes? If the answer required watching a tutorial, digging through unlabeled layers, or manually replacing 200 color values, it didn’t make the list.
The kits below are organized by use case. Every one uses modern Figma features (Variables, Auto Layout, component properties). Every one has been verified active in February 2026.
Complete Design Systems
These are full systems, not starter kits. They include tokens, components, patterns, documentation, and a structure built for teams.
The industry reference for Figma design systems. 10,000+ components, 3,200+ variants, full token architecture. Best for SaaS products and web applications.
Variables for colors, spacing, radii, and typography
Auto Layout on every component
Light and dark themes built into the variable system
Responsive variants from mobile to desktop
Pricing: Try our free version of Untitled UI, with basic styles and components.
Why it works: this is what a professionally built design system looks like. The layer naming alone is worth studying. If you’re building a design system in Figma, Untitled UI is the benchmark.
Figma components that match the wildly popular shadcn/ui code library. Best for React/Next.js teams that want their design file and codebase to speak the same language.
Components map 1:1 to the shadcn/ui React components
Tailwind CSS token values built into the Figma Variables
Minimal, clean aesthetic that serves as a foundation, not a finished product
Pricing: free (community maintained).
Why it works: if your developers use shadcn/ui (and in 2026, many do), this eliminates the translation gap between design and code. What you name in Figma is what they import in their editor.
Official Ant Design component library for Figma. Best for teams building with Ant Design in React.
Comprehensive component coverage matching the Ant Design code library
Variables and Auto Layout throughout
Enterprise-friendly: data tables, complex forms, navigation patterns
Pricing: free starter. Full kit premium.
Why it works: Ant Design powers a significant chunk of enterprise products. Having the Figma library match the code library exactly saves hours of handoff confusion.
Modern design system with a focus on dark themes and contemporary aesthetics. Best for modern web applications and SaaS products with a premium feel.
Dark and light themes with full variable support
Clean, contemporary component style
Dashboard and data visualization components included
Pricing: premium.
Why it works: most UI kits default to light themes and add dark mode as an afterthought. Glow is built dark-first, which makes its dark theme feel native rather than inverted.
Platform-Specific UI Kits
For native app design, you need components that match platform conventions exactly.
Google’s official Material Design 3 Figma library. Best for Android app design and any product following Material conventions.
Full M3 component set with token-based theming
Dynamic Color support
Variables for all design tokens
Pricing: free.
Why it works: Material 3’s token system is well-designed and the Figma implementation is maintained by Google’s design team. For Android projects, this is the starting point.
Dashboard and Admin UI Kits
Dashboards have specific component needs: data tables, charts, metrics cards, filter systems, and dense information layouts.
Clean dashboard design system with comprehensive data visualization components. Best for analytics platforms, admin panels, and B2B SaaS dashboards.
Chart components (bar, line, pie, area, treemap)
Data table variants with sorting, filtering, and pagination
Metric cards, KPI displays, and status indicators
Dark and light themes
Pricing: premium.
Why it works: most general UI kits include a token data table. AlignUI includes the full spectrum of data visualization components that real dashboards need.
Dashboard-focused design system with modern aesthetics. Best for admin panels and SaaS products that need to look good while handling dense data.
300+ dashboard components
Chart and data visualization library
Multiple layout templates
Pricing: free tier. Premium for full access.
Why it works: the layout templates get you to a working dashboard design faster than building from components. If you have a demo to prepare by Friday, this helps.
SaaS and Web App Starter Kits
When you don’t need a full design system but need more than a blank canvas.
Why it works: Tailwind is everywhere in 2026. Having a Figma library that uses the same token values and naming conventions as your Tailwind config file reduces design-to-dev friction significantly.
Figma’s own starter component library. Best for learning Figma’s component architecture and starting small projects.
Basic but well-structured components
Good example of proper Auto Layout and variant setup
Free.
Why it works: it’s the official baseline. Simple, clean, and correctly built. Good for understanding how components should be structured before scaling to a larger system.
How to Choose the Right UI Kit
Building a SaaS product? Start with Untitled UI (premium) or shadcn/ui (free). Both give you a solid foundation for web applications.
Building a native iOS app? Apple’s official kit. No exceptions. Third-party iOS kits almost always drift from Apple’s actual components.
Building for Android? Material 3. Same logic. Use the official source.
Building a dashboard? AlignUI or Horizon UI. General-purpose kits don’t have the data visualization components dashboards require.
Using Tailwind? Flowbite matches Tailwind’s token system. The design-code parity is the entire value.
Using a specific React framework (shadcn, Chakra, Mantine)? Use the matching Figma kit. Framework parity beats generic design quality.
Budget is zero? shadcn/ui, Material 3, Apple iOS kit, or the official Figma starter. All free. All properly built.
One principle: match your UI kit to your tech stack. A beautiful Figma kit that doesn’t match your code components creates translation work that erases whatever time the kit saved you.
Key Patterns
After testing dozens of UI kits, a few things are clear:
Variables are now mandatory. Any UI kit that still uses static color styles instead of Figma Variables is already outdated. Theme switching, mode support, and token-based customization depend on Variables. If a kit doesn’t use them, it will cost you more time than it saves.
Framework-specific kits are winning. The biggest shift in 2026 is UI kits designed to match specific code frameworks (shadcn, Tailwind, Chakra, Ant Design). Generic “pretty” kits lose to framework-matched kits because the design-code translation step disappears.
Free kits got surprisingly good. shadcn/ui, Material 3, and Apple’s official kits are free and well-maintained. The gap between free and premium narrowed. Premium kits justify their cost through depth (more components, more variants, more patterns), not through basic quality.
Dark mode is a system, not a theme. The best kits (Untitled UI, Glow, AlignUI) treat dark mode as a full variable mode with its own contrast ratios, elevation values, and color mappings. Kits that just invert colors produce bad dark modes.
Documentation matters. A UI kit without documentation on how to customize tokens, swap themes, or extend components is a liability. The best kits include setup guides, naming conventions, and usage guidelines. If you have to reverse-engineer the structure, it’s not saving you time.
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A community-driven conference site that turns a simple event page into a playful physics-based experience. Motion, interaction, and bold visual rhythm create energy without sacrificing clarity.
A high-impact digital experience with a cyberpunk aesthetic and sharp typographic control. Strong interaction patterns and contrast-heavy visuals make it feel like a designed universe rather than a standard website.
An independent organization managing distributed spaces and developing physical and digital products. The site features a typographic-driven experience with complex parallax animations and an unconventional navigation system that emphasizes the connection between material and local context.
A restrained studio site that uses space, grid, and imagery with confidence. Minimal interface elements let the work take center stage while maintaining a strong architectural presence.
A node-based interface design for an AI-driven animation tool. The layout combines a visual prompt builder with a real-time 3D preview, allowing designers to control character movement, mood, and style through a structured, dark-mode workspace.
An eCommerce platform for a fashion brand featuring a modern gothic collection. The interface integrates cinematic editorial photography with a clean product grid, dominant typography, and minimalist navigation anchored to the corners of the screen.
A landing page for a cybersecurity platform featuring a futuristic design with a dark background and green matrix-style effects. The interface includes information cards with rounded corners, wide typography in white and neon green, and a navigation system based on vertical scrolling through content sections such as podcasts, code libraries, and certification programs.
A minimal art direction portfolio that focuses on image selection and editorial structure. Strong typography and thoughtful composition keep the presentation clean and confident.
A comprehensive review of essential Figma plugins for the upcoming year, focusing on AI-driven automation, design system management, and developer handoff enhancements. The article highlights tools selected for their ability to reduce repetitive manual tasks within the design workflow.
A curated collection of high-quality, royalty-free illustration libraries available for commercial and personal use. The guide categorizes resources by style, ranging from 3D and hand-drawn to flat vector graphics — to help designers find assets that match specific project aesthetics.
A mesh gradient design tool that allows users to create complex color transitions using movable control points. The interface includes options for adjusting blur levels, exporting high-resolution PNG files, and applying grain textures to add visual depth.
A modern take on blackletter typography designed for bold display use. Perfect for branding, posters, and statement headlines that need personality and weight.
TITARVL is a minimal portfolio template for showcasing digital design, branding, and UI/UX work. Ideal for designers, creative directors, studios, and agencies seeking a clean, type-driven, and modern presentation for personal or client projects.
I design systems that shape how humans and machines connect. From robotic extensions to perceptual interfaces, my work lives at the intersection of biology and technology.
is a visually immersive 3D project that blurs the line between imagination and reality. Through cinematic lighting and meticulous detail, it presents a series of striking digital worlds that invite exploration and spark curiosity.
features a sleek, futuristic web design built around bold typography, dark aesthetics, and high-impact visuals. Smooth transitions, structured layouts, and subtle motion create a polished, tech-forward experience that reflects the scale and sophistication of modern AI infrastructure.
presents a bold, personality-driven fintech website with vibrant gradients, oversized typography, and playful illustrations that reflect its conversational AI brand. Dynamic layouts, punchy copy, and smooth interactions create an energetic, app-like experience that feels more like chatting with a character than browsing a traditional finance site.
Riley Adkisson’s portfolio transforms a personal website into a nostalgic pixel-art adventure game. Retro visuals, character animations, and level-style navigation create an interactive experience where exploring the designer’s work feels like progressing through a side-scrolling world rather than browsing a traditional portfolio..
is presented as a full-scope brand and product case study, highlighting the strategic thinking behind a fintech identity from concept to execution. The work explores how bold visual language, confident typography, and restrained color usage can reshape perceptions of finance, positioning the brand as modern, approachable, and distinct within a crowded market.
Directionless delivers an experimental, mood-driven web experience that feels more like navigating a digital art piece than a conventional site. Distorted layouts, unconventional typography, and layered visuals create a sense of intentional chaos, encouraging exploration over structure and reinforcing the project’s theme of uncertainty and creative freedom
Make–Believe Studio presents a craft-focused portfolio site built around strong typography, precise spacing, and a clean grid that lets the work take center stage. A restrained dark palette, sharp imagery, and confident layouts create a premium, editorial feel, while subtle motion and structured sections reinforce a sense of clarity, discipline, and product-level polish.
presents a forward-thinking brand language built to express intelligence, scalability, and control. Structured forms, flowing trajectories, and modular compositions visualize how a system can grow dynamically while remaining organized, translating complex automation into a clear and compelling visual narrative.
A step-by-step breakdown of how to structure, document, and scale a real-world design system in Figma. Covers components, variables, tokens, naming logic, and how to keep things usable as teams grow.
A curated list of free icon libraries that are actually usable in real product work. Covers consistency, style systems, and where each set fits best in modern UI.
Inspector helps designers and product teams analyze live websites and extract structured UI data in seconds. Instead of manually auditing layouts and components, you can inspect real products and turn them into usable design references.
A premium Framer template built for service-based businesses, branding studios, and marketing/design agencies. Designed to create a clean, modern presence that turns visitors into leads and clients.
Built across the Northeastern U.S., MindJoin provides high-performance infrastructure that fuels GPUs for artificial intelligence, advanced computing, and the future of energy-efficient data.
A practical guide to building your personal brand as a designer in 2026. No hashtag strategies. No influencer playbooks. Just a system that works without making you hate yourself.
Let’s get the uncomfortable part out of the way. Most personal branding advice is terrible. It’s written by people whose entire personal brand is “giving personal branding advice.” It involves posting daily, building an “audience,” and using words like “thought leader” without irony. If that makes your skin crawl, good. You’re the target audience for this article.
Here’s the thing though: the concept behind personal branding is sound. It’s just been hijacked by LinkedIn gurus. Stripped to its core, personal branding is this: when someone mentions your name in a Slack channel, what do the people who’ve never met you think? That’s your brand. You already have one. The question is whether you’re shaping it intentionally or letting it form by accident.
For designers specifically, this matters more than ever. The 2026 job market is competitive. Freelance clients have options. Conference organizers have options. The designers who get opportunities aren’t always the most talented. They’re the ones people think of first. That’s not a talent problem. It’s a visibility problem. And it’s solvable without becoming someone you’d unfollow.
Why Designers Need a Brand (Not Just a Portfolio)
Your portfolio shows your work. Your brand shows your thinking.
A portfolio is reactive. Someone searches, finds you, reviews your cases studies. That’s a job application model. It depends on being discovered at the exact moment someone is looking.
A brand is proactive. It creates familiarity before anyone needs to hire you. When a design director hears your name, they already have an impression: “She’s the one who writes those sharp critiques of SaaS onboarding flows” or “He’s the design systems person who posts those Figma teardowns.” That impression was built over time, not in a single portfolio visit.
We covered this territory in Beyond the Pixel, exploring why your portfolio needs more than great work. This article picks up where that one left off, with the practical system for building visibility without losing your integrity.
The gap between “great designer with no presence” and “good designer with strong presence” usually favors the second person. Not because the world is unfair (it is, but that’s not the point). Because people hire, recommend, and collaborate with people they feel they already know.
The DNA Framework: What Makes You Recognizable
Personal branding for designers breaks down into three elements. Call it the DNA Framework:
D: Design Philosophy. What do you believe about design that not everyone agrees with? This isn’t your bio (“I’m passionate about creating meaningful experiences”). It’s your actual point of view. “I think most design systems are over-engineered.” “I believe prototyping in code is faster than prototyping in Figma for most teams.” “I think designers should own their product metrics, not just their mockups.” A philosophy gives people something to agree or disagree with. Both responses build recognition.
N: Niche Focus. What’s the specific domain or skill where you go deeper than most? “UX design” is not a niche. “Enterprise data visualization for financial products” is. “Mobile design” is not a niche. “Gesture-based navigation patterns for health apps” is. Niche doesn’t mean narrow. It means specific enough that when someone has that exact problem, your name comes up.
A: Artifacts You Produce. What do you put into the world beyond client work? Artifacts are the evidence of your thinking. They can be LinkedIn posts, case study breakdowns, Figma community files, short tutorials, conference talks, or even well-crafted replies in design communities. The format matters less than the consistency. One artifact per week, every week, for six months will build more recognition than a viral post that people forget in 48 hours.
Most designers have strong D. Some have clear N. Almost none produce regular A. That’s the bottleneck.
Platform Strategy: Where to Show Up (And Where Not To)
The biggest personal branding mistake designers make is trying to be everywhere. You don’t need to be everywhere. You need to be consistent somewhere.
LinkedIn: Yes, seriously. The design community’s relationship with LinkedIn is complicated. The platform feels corporate. The content can be performative. But in 2026, it’s where hiring managers, recruiters, and potential collaborators actually spend time. A well-crafted LinkedIn post about a design decision you made reaches more relevant people than a polished Dribbble shot. Focus on: process breakdowns, tool opinions, lessons from real projects, short design critiques. Skip: motivational quotes, “I’m humbled to announce” posts, anything with the word “journey.”
Your personal site. Non-negotiable. Not just as a portfolio, but as a home base that connects everything. Your site should answer: who are you, what do you care about, what’s your work, how to reach you. Keep it simple. Update it quarterly, not daily. The best designer personal sites in 2026 feel like a well-organized room, not a content platform.
Twitter/X: Optional but powerful. If you enjoy short-form, opinionated writing, Twitter is where design conversations happen in real time. The format rewards sharp takes, quick reactions to new tools or trends, and genuine engagement with other designers. If you don’t enjoy it, don’t force it. A miserable Twitter presence is worse than no Twitter presence.
Dribbble/Behance: Declining for brand-building. These platforms still work for discovery (someone searching for “dashboard design” might find your work). But they’re not where relationships form. If you’re actively looking for freelance clients or agency work, keep your profiles updated. If you’re building a long-term brand, invest that time in LinkedIn or your own site instead.
Substack/Medium: If you write long-form. If you enjoy writing 1,000+ word articles about design, these platforms give you distribution. But writing is a commitment. A blog with three posts from 2024 looks worse than no blog at all. Only start if you can commit to at least two pieces per month for six months.
The rule: pick two platforms. One primary (where you create), one secondary (where you engage). Do those two well for a year before adding a third.
Content That Builds Authority (Without Sounding Like a Thought Leader)
The word “content” makes designers cringe because it implies performing for an audience. Reframe it: content is just sharing your thinking in public. You do this in Slack channels and team meetings every day. The only difference is writing it down for a wider audience.
Five content formats that work for designers:
1. Process breakdowns. Take a design decision you made this week and explain your reasoning. Not the whole project. One decision. “We chose a bottom sheet over a modal for this settings panel, and here’s why.” This takes 15 minutes to write and demonstrates real-world judgment.
2. Tool opinions. “I switched from X to Y and here’s what happened.” Designers love hearing how other designers work. These posts get engagement because everyone has an opinion about tools. Be honest. Say what didn’t work too.
3. Design critiques. Pick a public product (an app, a website, a feature launch) and break down what works and what doesn’t. Be specific, be fair, and always explain what you’d do differently. This shows taste and reasoning simultaneously.
4. Micro-tutorials. Quick “here’s how to do this one thing in Figma” posts. They’re useful, shareable, and position you as someone who helps others. The bar is low: a 4-image carousel showing how to set up auto layout for a specific pattern can outperform hours of written content.
5. Honest reflections. What failed this quarter. What you learned from a bad client experience. What you’d tell yourself two years ago. Vulnerability done well (specific, not performative) builds trust faster than expertise alone.
What doesn’t work: generic design “tips” that everyone already knows, hot takes with no substance, humblebrags disguised as lessons, and anything that starts with “Most designers don’t know this.”
Visual Consistency Across Platforms
You’re a designer. Your profiles should look like you care. This doesn’t mean a full brand identity with a logo and a style guide. It means coherence.
Quick wins that take less than an hour:
Same profile photo everywhere. Recent. Professional enough. Not a logo, not an avatar, not a photo from 2019.
Consistent name formatting. If you’re “Sarah Chen” on LinkedIn, don’t be “s.chen.design” on Twitter. People should recognize your name across platforms.
One color. Pick a single accent color and use it in your banner images, portfolio, and social graphics. This sounds minor. It’s not. Visual consistency across platforms creates subconscious recognition.
One typeface for graphics. When you make social posts with text overlays, use the same font. Every time. This is the cheapest brand consistency you can buy.
Bio alignment. Your one-line description should be recognizably the same everywhere, adapted for format but consistent in positioning. “Product designer specializing in complex B2B interfaces” should be the thread, not “creative thinker / pixel pusher / coffee addict” on one platform and “Senior UX Designer at Company” on another.
The goal isn’t perfection. It’s recognition. Someone who sees your LinkedIn post and then visits your portfolio should feel like they’re meeting the same person.
The Cringe Test: How to Know If You’ve Gone Too Far
Personal branding goes wrong when it stops being about your work and starts being about your brand. Here are the warning signs:
You spend more time on your LinkedIn post about a project than you spent on the project itself.
You describe yourself as a “thought leader” in your bio. (If you have to say it, you’re not one.)
You use the phrase “personal brand” in conversation with other designers. Just say “my work” or “my presence.” The terminology reveals the performance.
You optimize content for engagement metrics rather than genuine usefulness. A post that 500 people liked but nobody learned from is noise.
You avoid sharing opinions that might lose followers. If everyone agrees with everything you post, you’re not saying anything interesting.
You repost your own content with “In case you missed this.” Nobody missed it. They scrolled past it.
The litmus test: would you share this post if nobody could see how many likes it got? If yes, share it. If no, reconsider.
From Portfolio to Platform: Building Your Creative Identity
Your portfolio shows what you’ve done. Your personal brand shows how you think. But where does it all live?
The fragmentation problem is real. Your work is on your portfolio. Your opinions are on LinkedIn. Your visual style is on Dribbble. Your code experiments are on GitHub. A recruiter or potential collaborator has to visit four different URLs to understand who you are. That’s four chances for them to get distracted, lose interest, or form an incomplete picture.
This is exactly the problem that tools like Muzli Me are designed to solve: a single place where your creative identity comes together. Your work, your influences, your expertise, your point of view, all connected in one coherent profile. Think of it as the connective tissue between your portfolio, your social presence, and your professional reputation.
The principle behind it is simple: make it easy for someone to understand you. The easier you are to understand, the more likely you are to be remembered. And being remembered is the entire point of having a personal brand.
Personal branding isn’t about being loud. It’s about being findable, recognizable, and clear about what you bring to the table. Do that consistently, and the opportunities find you.
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A practical accessibility checklist for UI designers in 2026. No theory lectures. Real checks you can run on your designs today, organized by what matters most.
Accessibility guidelines were written for auditors. This article is written for designers.
The WCAG documentation is 150+ pages of criteria, exceptions, and conformance levels. Most designers read the first three paragraphs, feel overwhelmed, and go back to designing without thinking about it. That’s not a character flaw. It’s a documentation failure. The information exists, but it’s buried under a vocabulary that assumes you already know what “programmatically determined” means.
Here’s the reality: you don’t need to memorize WCAG to design accessible interfaces. You need a checklist that covers the 20 things that catch 90% of accessibility issues. That’s what this article is. Run through it once per project, and you’ll be ahead of most designers and most products shipping today.
Why 2026 Is the Year This Becomes Non-Negotiable
Two things happened that changed the math.
First, the legal landscape tightened. The US Department of Justice finalized rules requiring WCAG 2.1 Level AA compliance for state and local government websites by April 2026. The European Accessibility Act takes full effect in June 2025, affecting any digital product sold in the EU. Private lawsuits haven’t slowed either. Over 4,000 ADA-related digital accessibility lawsuits were filed in 2025. If your company serves the public, accessibility is no longer optional.
Second, the tools got better. Figma plugins like Stark and axe for Designers can catch contrast failures, missing labels, and focus order issues in seconds. Two years ago, accessibility testing required dedicated QA time. Now you can check the basics without leaving your design file.
The standard to aim for: WCAG 2.1 Level AA. Not AAA (that’s aspirational for most teams). Not 2.0 (that’s outdated). 2.1 AA is the legal and practical baseline in 2026.
Color and Contrast: The Foundation
Color contrast is the most common accessibility failure on the web. It’s also the easiest to fix.
The rules:
✓ Normal text (under 18px or under 14px bold): minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio against background
✓ Large text (18px+ or 14px+ bold): minimum 3:1 contrast ratio
✓ UI components (buttons, inputs, icons that convey meaning): minimum 3:1 contrast ratio against adjacent colors
✓ Focus indicators: minimum 3:1 contrast against the background they appear on
✓ Never use color as the only way to convey information (red for error, green for success). Always pair with text, icons, or patterns
The context most designers miss: 8% of men and 0.5% of women have some form of color vision deficiency. That’s not a small edge case. In a product with 100,000 users, roughly 4,000 of them see your color choices differently than you do. Red/green color blindness is most common, which means your red error states and green success states look identical to a significant portion of your users.
How to check: Install Stark or Contrast in Figma. Run a contrast check on every text/background combination in your design. It takes five minutes. For a deeper look at color tools and accessible palette generators, check our color palette tools guide.
Quick fix that handles most cases: Build your color system with accessibility baked in. Define your grays, backgrounds, and text colors with contrast ratios verified from the start. If the system is accessible, every component using it is automatically accessible.
Typography and Readability
Bad typography isn’t just ugly. It’s exclusionary.
The rules:
✓ Body text: minimum 16px. Not 14px. Not 12px. 16px is the floor for comfortable reading on screens
✓ Line height: minimum 1.5x the font size for body text. Tighter line heights are acceptable for headings only
✓ Line width: maximum 80 characters per line (roughly 600–700px for body text). Lines wider than this cause tracking errors when the reader’s eye jumps back to the next line
✓ Paragraph spacing: at least 1.5x the line height between paragraphs. Dense text walls discourage reading
✓ No all-caps for sentences or paragraphs. All-caps is acceptable for short labels (buttons, tabs, badges) but reduces reading speed by 13–20% for longer text
✓ Font choice: avoid decorative fonts for body text. Choose typefaces with clear letterform distinction (easy to tell I/l/1 apart, clear difference between O/0)
The context: 15% of the global population has some form of dyslexia. Readable typography isn’t just a design preference. The combination of adequate size, generous spacing, and clear typefaces makes text accessible to the broadest possible audience.
How to check: Read your designs on an actual phone. Not a Figma preview on your 27-inch monitor. If you squint at any text on a phone screen, it’s too small or too tight.
Interactive Elements: Buttons, Links, Forms
This is where accessibility failures hurt the most, because inaccessible interactive elements mean users literally cannot complete tasks.
The rules:
✓ Touch targets: minimum 44×44px. This applies to buttons, links, icons, toggle switches, and any tappable element. 24×24px icons are fine visually, but the tappable area around them must be at least 44×44px
✓ Focus states: every interactive element must have a visible focus indicator. The default browser outline works. A custom focus state works better. No focus state at all fails accessibility
✓ Form labels: always visible. Never use placeholder text as the only label
✓ Error messages: specific and actionable. “Something went wrong” is not accessible. “Email address must include an @ symbol” is
✓ Error identification: connect error messages to the specific field
✓ Link text: descriptive. “Click here” tells screen reader users nothing. “Read our accessibility guide” tells them everything
✓ Button labels: describe the action. “Submit your application” is clearer than “Go”
The context: 2.5% of the global population has significant motor impairments that affect how they interact with touch screens and pointing devices. Small touch targets, imprecise hit areas, and tiny close buttons aren’t just annoying for everyone. They’re barriers for people with tremors, limited dexterity, or alternative input devices.
How to check: Navigate your entire design using only Tab, Enter, Escape, and Arrow keys. Can you reach every interactive element? Can you see where focus is at all times? Can you complete every task? If not, those are accessibility failures.
Motion and Animation
Animation is a design tool, not a decoration. When it’s used without restraint, it becomes an accessibility hazard.
The rules:
✓ Respect the prefers-reduced-motion system setting. Users who turn on “reduce motion” in their OS settings have a reason. Your animation preferences don’t override theirs.
✓ No auto-playing video with sound. Ever. Auto-play without sound is acceptable if there’s a visible pause control.
✓ Nothing flashes more than 3 times per second. This is a seizure risk for people with photosensitive epilepsy. It’s not a guideline. It’s a medical safety requirement.
✓ Provide pause, stop, or hide controls for any content that moves, blinks, or scrolls automatically (carousels, ticker tapes, animated backgrounds).
✓ Animations should be less than 5 seconds or have user control. Infinite loops without a stop mechanism are disorienting for users with vestibular disorders.
The context: Approximately 5% of adults experience vestibular disorders (dizziness, nausea, or disorientation from visual motion). Parallax scrolling, zoom transitions, and sliding panels that move fast enough can trigger physical symptoms. This isn’t about preference. It’s about preventing harm.
How to check: Turn on “reduce motion” in your OS accessibility settings and use your product. Does everything still work? Is information still conveyed? If an animation carries meaning (not just decoration), make sure that meaning is preserved when the animation is disabled.
Navigation and Structure
Good structure is invisible when it works. When it doesn’t, users get lost.
The rules:
✓ Heading hierarchy: H1, then H2s, then H3s. Never skip levels (don’t jump from H1 to H3). Screen readers use headings as a navigation shortcut. Broken hierarchy breaks that shortcut.
✓ Keyboard navigation: every interactive element reachable via keyboard in a logical order. Tab moves forward, Shift+Tab moves backward. The focus order should match the visual reading order.
✓ Skip navigation: a “Skip to main content” link at the top of the page that lets keyboard users bypass repeated navigation. It can be visually hidden until focused.
✓ Consistent navigation patterns: the main navigation should be in the same position on every page. If a feature exists in the header on one page, it should be in the header on every page.
✓ Breadcrumbs: for sites with more than two levels of hierarchy, breadcrumbs help users understand and navigate the structure.
✓ Page titles: every page needs a unique, descriptive title. “Dashboard” is better than “Home.” “Order History: Last 30 Days” is better than “Page 2.”
How to check: Use your product with a screen reader for five minutes. On Mac, turn on VoiceOver (Cmd + F5). Navigate through your page. Do the headings make sense in order? Can you find the main content quickly? Is the focus order logical? Five minutes of screen reader testing reveals more accessibility issues than an hour of visual inspection.
Testing Your Designs (Without Being an Expert)
You don’t need to be an accessibility specialist. You need to run five tests.
Test 1: Contrast check. Install Stark or Contrast in Figma. Run it on your design. Fix everything that fails AA. Time: 5 minutes.
Test 2: Keyboard navigation. Tab through your live interface (or prototype). Can you reach everything? Can you see where you are? Can you go back? Time: 10 minutes.
Test 3: Screen reader scan. Turn on VoiceOver (Mac) or TalkBack (Android). Listen to your page being read aloud. Does it make sense? Are images described? Are buttons labeled? Time: 10 minutes.
Test 4: Zoom to 200%. In your browser, zoom to 200%. Does the layout break? Is text still readable? Can you still use the navigation? WCAG requires content to be usable at 200% zoom. Time: 3 minutes.
Test 5: The squint test. Squint at your design until it’s blurry. Can you still see the visual hierarchy? Can you distinguish primary actions from secondary ones? If everything blurs into the same level of visual weight, your hierarchy isn’t strong enough for users with low vision. Time: 1 minute.
Total testing time: under 30 minutes. That’s less time than most designers spend choosing a hero image.
The Quick-Start Checklist
Bookmark this. Run through it before every handoff.
Color and Contrast:
All body text meets 4.5:1 contrast ratio
All large text meets 3:1 contrast ratio
All UI components meet 3:1 contrast ratio
Color is never the only indicator of meaning
Color blindness simulation reviewed
Typography:
Body text is 16px minimum
Line height is 1.5x minimum
Line width is 80 characters maximum
No all-caps paragraphs
Interactive Elements:
All touch targets are 44x44px minimum
All elements have visible focus states
All form fields have visible labels (not just placeholders)
Error messages are specific and next to the field
Link text is descriptive
Motion:
prefers-reduced-motion is respected
No content flashes more than 3 times per second
All auto-playing content has pause controls
Navigation:
Heading hierarchy is logical (no skipped levels)
Keyboard navigation works in logical order
Skip-to-content link exists
Page titles are unique and descriptive
Testing:
Contrast check passed
Keyboard navigation tested
Screen reader scan completed
200% zoom tested
Common Pitfalls (What Designers Get Wrong)
Even well-intentioned designers make these mistakes:
Modal dialogs that trap focus. When a modal opens, focus should move to it. When it closes, focus should return to the element that opened it. Broken focus trapping means keyboard users can get stuck behind an invisible wall.
Infinite scroll without keyboard access. If new content loads as the user scrolls, keyboard users need a way to reach that content too. Provide a “Load more” button as a keyboard-accessible alternative.
Custom components without ARIA labels. If you build a custom dropdown, slider, or toggle, it needs ARIA roles and labels to be readable by assistive technology. Native HTML elements come with accessibility built in. Custom ones don’t.
Icons without text labels. A magnifying glass icon means “search” to sighted users. To a screen reader, it’s nothing unless it has an aria-label. Every icon that functions as a button needs a text alternative.
Hiding content visually but not from screen readers (or vice versa).display: none hides from everyone. visibility: hidden hides from everyone. .sr-only (visually hidden but screen-reader accessible) is what you want for text alternatives.
Assuming hover states are enough. Hover doesn’t exist on touch devices. Every hover interaction needs a tap-based equivalent.
Forgetting about dark mode contrast. Your light theme passes contrast checks. Does your dark theme? Check both.
Accessibility isn’t a feature you add at the end. It’s a quality standard you maintain from the start. The checklist above takes 30 minutes to run. The cost of fixing accessibility issues after launch takes weeks.
Start with the checklist. Run it once. Fix what fails. Then do it again on the next project. That’s how accessibility becomes a habit, not a project.
Machine Zero frames a cutting-edge creative studio with a high-contrast “techno-noir” aesthetic, utilizing sharp grid layouts and fluid motion graphics. The site balances raw industrial typography with immersive generative visuals, ensuring the studio’s mastery over light and code remains the focal point.
MoMoney frames a finance product with warm neutrals, rounded UI blocks, and friendly illustration accents. The page balances metrics and narrative so the product story stays clear.
AI Chats 2 frames a futuristic AI interface with a deep dark-mode aesthetic, neon typography, and fluid light-based micro-interactions. The design balances a structured layout with dynamic generative accents, ensuring the dialogue between human and machine feels immersive, intelligent, and technologically advanced.
The Pirate’s Debt frames a quirky narrative world with a “paper-cutout” 2D aesthetic set in a 3D space, featuring a bold, hand-drawn pirate protagonist and a muted, nostalgic palette. The design balances dark humor with a playful, illustrative UI, ensuring the satirical story of debt and the pirate’s expressive journey take center stage.
A WebGL gallery that arranges imagery in a sci-fi tunnel, letting depth and motion do the storytelling. The effect is immersive yet controlled, with a restrained palette and clean navigation.
Agence Foudre frames a vibrant social media agency with a bold, typographic-led “one-page” aesthetic, characterized by eclectic color transitions and a human-centric layout. The design balances playful audio-visual snippets with high-energy transitions, ensuring the agency’s creative sincerity and dynamic content production remain the driving force.
Bogdan Kolomiyets frames a sophisticated design portfolio with a sleek, high-contrast dark mode aesthetic, utilizing bold editorial typography and smooth parallax transitions. The page balances grand visual showcases with precise minimalist layouts, ensuring the designer’s signature style and creative range remain the focal point.
A narrative-driven brand system crafted for “The New Story of Wholeness,” turning integrative worldviews into a scalable identity across platform and web app experiences.
Claude Code to Figma: How the New Code-to-Canvas Integration Works A practical breakdown of how the new code-to-canvas integration bridges the gap between AI-driven logic and visual design. Essential for teams looking to streamline their workflow by transforming Claude’s code directly into editable Figma components.
Monowi provides over 100 structured design challenges to help UI/UX designers sharpen their skills and build a standout portfolio. It is perfect for designers looking to bridge the gap between theory and real-world product solutions.
Flixier offers browser-based video editing aimed at quick cuts and social formats. It is useful for designers who need lightweight editing without a heavy desktop setup.
Lanes frames a high-end portfolio with a refined “linear” aesthetic, utilizing sleek horizontal scrolling and minimalist grid structures. The template balances elegant typography with expansive white space, ensuring that creative projects feel both structured and sophisticated within a seamless, cinematic flow.
Claude Code to Figma (officially called “Code to Canvas”) is a new integration between Anthropic’s Claude Code and the Figma design canvas. Announced on February 17, 2026, it lets developers, designers, and product teams capture a functioning UI built with Claude Code and convert it into a fully editable Figma frame. Not a screenshot. Not a flattened image. A real design artifact that teams can manipulate, annotate, and iterate on.
For years, the design-to-code pipeline moved in one direction. Designers handed off. Engineers interpreted. Context got lost somewhere in between. This integration opens the reverse direction, and it changes how teams evaluate AI-generated interfaces.
What Is Claude Code to Figma? (And Why It Matters Now)
AI coding tools have made it trivially easy to go from idea to working prototype. Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf. You describe what you want, and you get a functioning interface in minutes. The bottleneck moved. It is no longer “how do we build this?” It is “how do we decide which version to ship?”
That decision process lives on the canvas. It lives in Figma, where teams compare options side by side, leave comments, and align before committing to a direction. Until now, there was no clean way to bring a coded prototype back into that decision space.
Figma’s partnership with Anthropic addresses exactly this gap. The question is no longer whether AI can build interfaces. It is whether teams can evaluate and refine what AI builds, together, in a shared space.
How Code to Canvas Works: The Step-by-Step Workflow
The core workflow has four steps:
Build or iterate on a UI using Claude Code. Local dev server, staging environment, production. Anything running in a browser.
Capture the screen. The integration grabs the live browser state and converts it into a Figma-compatible frame.
Paste into Figma. The captured screen lands on your canvas as an editable design artifact. Not a flat image. A real frame.
Collaborate. Your team annotates, duplicates, rearranges, and compares options directly on the canvas. No code access required.
The power is in multi-screen sessions. You can capture an entire flow (onboarding, checkout, settings) and lay it out on the canvas in a single session, preserving sequence and context. Duplicate frames, test structural changes, compare alternatives. Rejected ideas stay visible for future reference. The canvas becomes a decision-making space for AI-generated interfaces.
Setting Up the Figma MCP Server with Claude Code
The integration runs on Figma’s MCP (Model Context Protocol) Server. MCP is an open standard that allows AI tools to connect with external data sources and applications. Think of it as a universal adapter between Claude Code and Figma’s design environment.
Setup takes three steps:
Enable the MCP server. Open Figma desktop app preferences, turn on “Dev Mode MCP Server.” It runs locally at http://127.0.0.1:3845/sse.
Connect Claude Code. Run a single terminal command: claude mcp add --transport sse figma-dev-mode-mcp-server http://127.0.0.1:3845/sse
Start working. Reference Figma designs by selecting frames directly in the desktop app, or paste design links into Claude Code prompts.
Requirements: Figma desktop app (not the browser version), a Figma Dev or Full seat, and Claude Code installed via npm.
Once connected, the pipeline flows both ways. You can push code into Figma, and you can pull design context into Claude Code. The MCP server does not just pass screenshots. It reads components, variables, styles, and layout structure. Claude understands your design system semantically.
Claude Code to Figma vs. Figma Make vs. Figma MCP: What Is the Difference?
These three tools serve different purposes within the same ecosystem. Here is how they compare:
Claude Code to Figma (Code to Canvas)
Figma Make
Figma MCP Server
Direction
Code to design
Text/design to code
Bidirectional context layer
Starting point
A working UI in a browser
A prompt or an existing design
Any Figma frame or Claude Code session
Output
Editable Figma frames
Front-end code or prototype
Structured design context for AI tools
Primary user
Developers, technical designers
Designers, non-technical users
Both, as infrastructure
Best for
Bringing AI-built prototypes back to the canvas for team review
Generating code directly from designs or natural language
Connecting design systems to AI coding tools
Figma positioned these as complementary: different starting points, same destination. Figma Make is more accessible to non-engineers. Claude Code to Figma is faster for teams already building full working web apps in the terminal.
What Designers Can Do (Without Writing Code)
Once a coded UI lands on the Figma canvas, designers work in their native environment:
Side-by-side comparison. Place multiple AI-generated variants next to each other. Spot patterns, gaps, and inconsistencies across flows.
Structural exploration. Duplicate frames, rearrange steps, test layout changes. No code required to explore a different information hierarchy.
Annotation and feedback. Leave comments on actual built interfaces, not approximations. PMs, designers, and engineers react to the same artifact at the same fidelity.
Design system alignment. Check whether the AI-generated UI matches your existing components, tokens, and patterns. Flag inconsistencies before they reach production.
The designer’s role shifts. When AI generates five variants in minutes, the bottleneck is choosing. The canvas is where choosing happens.
Canvas to Code: The Return Trip
The reverse direction matters just as much. Select a frame in Figma, prompt Claude Code with a link to it, and Claude generates production-ready code that respects your design system. It reads your components, tokens, and Tailwind variables. Not a rough approximation. Actual code that matches your system.
This creates a true round-trip workflow:
Design in Figma > Generate code with Claude > Capture working UI back to Figma > Refine on canvas > Push updates back to code
Each cycle preserves context. Nothing gets lost in translation because the same system of record (MCP) connects both environments. For teams working with AI design tools, this is the closest thing to a closed loop between design and development.
Known Limitations and Workarounds
This is a powerful integration, but it is not a magic bullet. Some realities to keep in mind:
Terminal-first workflow. Claude Code lives in the command line. Designers unfamiliar with terminal tools will need support during setup. If you are new to this world, our vibe coding guide is a good starting point.
No visual refinement loop. Once you are back in code, adjusting padding or hover states means editing code manually. There is no in-tool visual feedback yet.
Multi-frame complexity. Converting multi-screen flows requires capturing each screen individually, then combining them. This adds time and token overhead for complex projects.
Not a sandbox. Claude Code operates directly in your codebase. Changes affect the same files engineers ship. This requires awareness, not just enthusiasm.
Desktop app required. The MCP server runs through Figma’s desktop application, not the browser version.
Token costs. Larger design files and multi-screen flows consume more tokens. For complex projects, budget accordingly.
What This Means for the Design-to-Dev Handoff
The bigger story is not about one feature. It is about the direction.
Design tools and coding tools are converging, not as competitors, but as parts of the same system. Figma is betting that AI does not replace the canvas. It feeds the canvas with more options, faster. The designer’s role shifts from producing artifacts to curating and refining what AI generates.
For teams already building with AI coding tools and Figma plugins, this integration removes the last major friction point: getting the work back into a shared space where everyone can contribute.
Code is powerful for converging on a solution. The canvas is powerful for diverging, exploring, and deciding. Now they are connected.
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Many designers assume that importing from Figma into Framer is seamless.
It is not magic.
Figma encourages free-form canvas thinking. Framer requires structured layout logic. If your Auto Layout setup is not clean and responsive, your imported structure will need rebuilding.
The practical workflow is simpler:
Define brand foundations and tokens in Figma.
Build responsive components directly in Framer for production use.
Use each tool for what it was designed to handle.
Prototyping: Simulation vs Production
Figma prototypes simulate user flows.
They are ideal for testing, validating, and presenting complex product behavior. They are not production outputs.
Framer interactions ship directly to production.
When you design a hover state or page transition in Framer, that interaction becomes part of the live site.
For apps, simulation is essential. For websites, production readiness matters more.
Can You Use Both?
Yes. Many teams in 2026 do.
A common hybrid workflow:
Product UI and design systems live in Figma.
Marketing sites and growth pages are built in Framer.
Brand tokens are shared between both environments.
This separation reduces friction and avoids forcing one tool into solving the wrong problem.
FAQ
Is Framer replacing Figma?
No. Framer focuses on website publishing, while Figma focuses on product design systems. Their core purposes are different.
Can you publish a website directly from Figma?
No. Figma produces design files and prototypes, not hosted production websites.
Is Framer good for SaaS product UI?
It can handle simple interfaces, but it is not built for large-scale application systems with complex state logic.
Which tool is better for startups?
If you are building the product itself, Figma is essential. If you need a marketing site live quickly, Framer is faster.
Do design leaders use both?
Yes. Many teams separate internal product systems from public-facing web publishing.
Final Verdict
Stop comparing feature lists.
Start matching tools to workflows.
Choose Figma if you are managing complexity. Choose Framer if you are removing friction.
The most effective teams in 2026 are not loyal to one tool.
They are clear about what they are building.
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A curated study of the tiny design decisions that make products feel right. Each detail includes why it works, where you’ve seen it, and how to recreate it. For designers and developers who believe the small things are the big things.
The best free illustration libraries for designers in 2026. Customizable, diverse, and production-ready. Curated for consistency and usability, not just quantity.
Every landing page needs illustrations. Every onboarding flow wants them. Every empty state looks better with one. But finding free illustrations that don’t look like clip art from 2008 is harder than it should be. Most “free illustration” sites give you 30 variations of the same person pointing at a screen.
We tested these libraries against three standards: can you customize them without Illustrator, do they actually look consistent when used together, and are the licenses clear enough that you don’t need a lawyer? If the answer to any of those was no, they didn’t make the list.
Mix-and-match people illustrations by Pablo Stanley. Best for team pages, user representations, and onboarding screens that need diverse characters. Swap hairstyles, clothing, body positions, and accessories
Figma, Sketch, and InVision Studio libraries available
The modular system means you can create hundreds of unique combinations
License: Free for personal and commercial use
Why it works: The mix-and-match system means your illustrations look custom even though they’re free. Most “people” illustrations lock you into specific poses. These don’t.
Multiple artist collections with in-browser color and composition customization. Best for landing pages and marketing where you need variety across styles.
Collections from different illustrators: each has its own visual language
Customize colors, composition, and elements before downloading
SVG and PNG export
License: Free tier available. Premium for full access and commercial use without attribution.
Why it works: The variety of artist collections means you can find a style that matches your brand, not a generic “tech illustration” look.
By Freepik. Illustrated scenes with deep customization and built-in animation. Best for presentations, onboarding flows, and content that benefits from motion.
Choose a style (flat, simple, or detailed), then customize colors, elements, and background
Animated versions available as GIF or embed code
Wide topic coverage: business, technology, health, education, social
License: Free with attribution. Premium for attribution-free use.
Why it works: The animation option makes these illustrations work harder than static alternatives. An animated empty state feels more polished than a static one.
2,500+ flat and isometric illustrations. Best for business and technology contexts.
Consistent style across a massive library
Isometric style option (relatively rare among free libraries)
SVG and PNG formats
License: Free for personal and commercial use. No attribution required.
Why it works: The isometric style fills a gap. Most free illustration libraries only offer flat. If your design uses isometric elements, this is one of the few free options that works.
Surrealist hand-drawn illustrations. Best for creative agencies, art-focused projects, and brands that want to stand out from the flat illustration standard.
The largest collection of Lottie animations, including illustrated scenes. Best for micro-interactions, loading states, and any context where static illustrations feel flat.
Thousands of free Lottie animations from community contributors
Preview and customize colors directly on the site
Embed with Lottie Player (lightweight, performant)
License: Varies by animation. Check each one. Most community animations are free.
Why it works: Lottie animations are tiny (KBs, not MBs) and render as vectors. They’re the most performant way to add motion to illustrations.
877,000+ Lottie animations. Best for large-scale projects that need variety in animated assets.
Massive library with good categorization
Preview and download in Lottie JSON format
Free and premium options
License: Free tier available with attribution.
Skip if: You only need a few animations. LottieFiles is more curated for smaller needs.
How to Choose the Right Illustration Library
The decision depends on your project, not on which library has the most illustrations.
Building a SaaS landing page? Start with unDraw or Storyset. One-click color customization and wide topic coverage get you to a finished design fast.
Need character diversity and representation? Humaaans or Open Peeps. The mix-and-match systems create genuine variety.
Want a premium 3D feel on a zero budget? 3D Icons for feature sections, Shapefest for hero compositions.
Creative or art-focused project? Absurd Design for surrealist impact, Lukasz Adam for hand-drawn warmth.
Need animation without a motion designer? LottieFiles for curated quality, IconScout for volume.
Want isometric illustrations? ManyPixels is one of the only free libraries that does this well.
One rule that applies to everyone: pick one library per project. Mixing illustration styles is the visual equivalent of mixing three different fonts. Consistency matters more than variety.
After reviewing dozens of libraries, a few trends stand out:
Customization is the baseline. Libraries that don’t let you change colors are losing to libraries that do. unDraw set this standard. Now everyone follows it.
Style consistency matters more than size. A library of 200 consistent illustrations is more useful than a library of 5,000 inconsistent ones. You’ll use 10–20 illustrations per project. Quality of those 10–20 matters. Quantity of the rest doesn’t.
Animation is crossing from bonus to expectation. Storyset adding animation, LottieFiles growing its library, animated icons becoming standard. Static illustrations are still fine. Animated ones make a stronger impression.
3D illustrations became accessible. Two years ago, 3D meant hiring a 3D artist or learning Blender. Now, free libraries like 3D Icons and Shapefest make 3D viable for any project.
Licensing got clearer. MIT, CC0, and Creative Commons licenses are winning. Libraries with vague or restrictive licensing are losing users to libraries where the terms are obvious.
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A curated list of the best Figma plugins for UI/UX designers in 2026. Organized by workflow, tested in production, and filtered for plugins that actually save time.
The Figma plugin directory has over 5,000 entries. Most of them do one thing you could do manually in 30 seconds. Some of them haven’t been updated since 2023. A few of them are genuinely great.
We installed, tested, and filtered down to 16 plugins that belong in a modern design workflow. The filter was strict: does it solve a real problem, is it actively maintained, and does it work without breaking your file? If a plugin required five minutes of setup for two minutes of value, it didn’t make the list. Here’s what survived.
AI-Powered Design
This category barely existed two years ago. Now it’s the fastest-moving corner of the Figma ecosystem. These three plugins approach AI from different angles, and each one is worth knowing.
Generates complete UI screens from text prompts, with built-in predictive heatmaps that show where users will look before you test anything.
Best for: Product designers who want fast layout exploration without leaving Figma
Why it works: It doesn’t just generate screens. It layers research validation on top. Describe a dashboard, get three layout options, see predicted attention maps for each. That feedback loop used to take a week.
Skip if: You need pixel-level control from the start. Treat its output as a first draft, not a final comp.
AI wireframing that generates full-page layouts from a sitemap, with direct Webflow export.
Best for: Freelancers and agencies building marketing sites at speed
Why it works: You describe a page structure in plain English and get a wireframe with real content hierarchy. The Webflow integration means your wireframe becomes a live site without rebuilding from scratch. It collapses three steps into one.
Skip if: You’re designing complex product UIs. Relume thinks in pages, not in systems.
Converts hand-drawn sketches and screenshots into editable Figma screens.
Best for: Early-stage ideation and converting whiteboard sessions into working files
Why it works: Take a photo of a napkin sketch, drop it in, get editable layers. It’s not going to win design awards, but it eliminates the tedious step of manually rebuilding rough concepts. Acquired by Miro in 2024 and still actively developed.
Skip if: You’re a senior designer who moves faster in Figma than on paper. The translation adds a step you don’t need.
Design Tokens and Systems
If you’re building or maintaining a design system in Figma, token management is the infrastructure layer that holds everything together. These plugins handle the bridge between design decisions and code. For a deeper dive into the full process, check out our guide to building a design system in Figma
The most established token management plugin for Figma. Syncs design tokens to GitHub, GitLab, or JSONBin with full version control.
Best for: Design teams maintaining production design systems with developer handoff
Why it works: It treats tokens as data, not just styles. You define color, spacing, typography, and shadow tokens in a structured hierarchy, then push them to a Git repo where developers consume them directly. Two-way sync means changes flow in both directions. No copy-pasting hex values into Slack.
Skip if: You’re a solo designer with a small project. The setup overhead only pays off at scale.
A lighter, faster token setup tool that generates tokens from your existing Figma styles.
Best for: Designers who want token structure without the full Tokens Studio workflow
Why it works: Point it at your existing styles. It extracts and organizes them into a token-ready format in minutes. No Git integration, no complex config. Just clean token output you can hand to a developer or feed into a build pipeline.
Skip if: You need two-way sync or version control. Use Tokens Studio for that.
Exports your Figma tokens in the W3C Design Tokens specification format.
Best for: Teams adopting the W3C standard for cross-tool token interoperability
Why it works: The W3C Design Tokens spec is becoming the industry standard for how tokens are defined and shared across tools. This plugin exports your Figma tokens in that exact format. Future-proofing, essentially.
Skip if: Your team doesn’t care about spec compliance yet. It’s a standards play, not a productivity play.
Accessibility and QA
Accessibility plugins have gone from “nice to have” to “part of the workflow.” Shipping inaccessible designs in 2026 is a liability, not just bad practice. These three cover different depths of the same problem.
The most comprehensive accessibility suite for Figma. Contrast checking, vision simulation, alt text suggestions, focus order, touch target sizing, and more.
Best for: Teams that need a full accessibility audit inside Figma
Why it works: It covers WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 in a single plugin. The vision simulation alone (see your design through the eyes of someone with deuteranopia, protanopia, or low vision) changes how you think about color choices. Integrates with Jira and Linear for issue tracking.
Skip if: You only need quick contrast checks. Stark is powerful but has a learning curve and a paid tier for full features.
Free AI-powered accessibility checker built by Deque, the same team behind the axe testing engine used by developers worldwide.
Best for: Designers who want solid accessibility checking without a subscription
Why it works: It catches color contrast failures, missing labels, touch target issues, and text scaling problems. The AI suggestions are specific: not just “this fails” but “here’s what to change.” And it’s free. That matters for freelancers and small teams.
Skip if: You need the full depth of Stark’s vision simulations and WCAG 2.2 coverage. axe is excellent for fundamentals, not exhaustive audits.
A minimal, fast contrast ratio checker. Select two colors, get a pass/fail against WCAG AA and AAA.
Best for: Quick spot-checks during active design work
Why it works: No setup. No dashboard. Select foreground and background, see the ratio. It does one thing and does it instantly. When you’re iterating on color and need to verify contrast every few minutes, speed matters more than features.
Skip if: You need anything beyond contrast ratios. For broader checks, use Stark or axe.
Accessibility plugins catch issues, but they don’t replace accessible design thinking. For a practical UI accessibility checklist covering typography, interaction, motion, and navigation, see our guide to accessible interface design.
Content and Data
Placeholder content is one of those small problems that eats real time. These plugins fill your designs with realistic data so you’re not designing around “Lorem ipsum” and gray boxes.
Populates designs with realistic names, addresses, avatars, dates, and custom text strings.
Best for: Filling complex UIs (tables, user lists, profiles) with varied, realistic content
Why it works: It randomizes data intelligently. You get different names, different lengths, different avatar photos. Your design gets stress-tested with real variation instead of looking perfect with identical placeholder text. Custom strings let you add your own content sets.
Skip if: You only need photos. Use Unsplash for that.
Inserts free, high-quality stock photos directly into your Figma frames.
Best for: Quick image fills for mockups and presentations
Why it works: Search, click, done. The image lands in your selected frame at the right size. No downloading, no resizing, no attribution headaches (Unsplash license covers commercial use). It’s been around for years because it just works.
Skip if: You need editorial or brand-specific photography. Stock photos have a look. You know it when you see it.
Pulls live data from Google Sheets into Figma text layers and images.
Best for: Data-driven designs, dashboard mockups, and CMS-style content management
Why it works: Connect a spreadsheet, map columns to layers, sync. Your design updates when the data changes. For dashboard designs with 50 data points, this saves hours of manual entry. For client presentations, it means real numbers instead of made-up ones.
Skip if: You need real-time API data. This syncs on demand from Sheets, not from live endpoints.
Icons and Assets
Icon management sounds trivial until you’re searching through five different icon sets trying to find a consistent “settings” icon at 2 AM. These two plugins solve that.
Access to over 275,000 icons from 150+ open-source icon sets, searchable inside Figma.
Best for: Designers who work across projects with different icon style requirements
Why it works: One search bar, every major icon set. Material Design, Heroicons, Lucide, Tabler, Bootstrap, Phosphor, and dozens more. You search “calendar,” you see every version across every set. Pick the style that fits, drop it in. No more downloading ZIP files and importing manually.
Skip if: You’ve already committed to a single icon set. In that case, use that set’s own plugin.
A focused library of 1,500+ icons in six weights (thin, light, regular, bold, fill, duotone).
Best for: Product teams that want a single, consistent icon system with weight variation
Why it works: Six weights for every icon means you can match your typography weight. Thin icons for body text contexts, bold for navigation, fill for active states. That level of weight consistency across 1,500+ icons is rare. The duotone style is genuinely distinctive.
Skip if: You need a massive icon library. 1,500 covers most product needs, but niche categories may have gaps.
Productivity and File Health
Figma files get messy. Layers named “Frame 847,” hidden elements nobody remembers, unused styles. These two plugins keep your files workable.
Batch rename layers with sequential numbering, find-and-replace, and keyword patterns.
Best for: Cleaning up files before handoff or when layer naming has gotten out of control
Why it works: Select 200 layers, apply a naming pattern with auto-incrementing numbers, done. Regex support for power users. It turns a 30-minute manual renaming session into a 30-second operation.
Skip if: You name your layers properly as you go. (Be honest with yourself here.)
Scans and removes hidden layers, empty groups, and unused elements to reduce file size and complexity.
Best for: Large files that have accumulated cruft over months of iteration
Why it works: Figma files slow down when they’re bloated with invisible junk. Cleaner finds it, shows you what it found, and lets you remove it in bulk. The preview step matters. You see exactly what will be deleted before anything happens.
Skip if: Your files are small and well-maintained. On big team files with 50+ pages, though, this is essential.
How to Build Your Plugin Stack
Not every plugin on this list belongs in your workflow. Here’s how to think about it.
If you’re a solo product designer: Start with Stark (or axe if budget is tight), Content Reel, Iconify, and Rename It. That covers accessibility, content, assets, and file hygiene. Add an AI plugin when you’re comfortable with the basics.
If you run a design system: Tokens Studio is non-negotiable. Add W3C Export if your team is adopting the spec. Cleaner keeps your shared libraries from bloating.
If you’re a freelancer building websites: Relume for wireframing, Unsplash for imagery, Google Sheets Sync for client content. Speed is your advantage.
If you lead a design team: Stark for accessibility compliance, Tokens Studio for system consistency, Cleaner for file health. These three compound across every designer on your team.
One principle applies everywhere: install plugins one at a time. Use each one for a week before adding the next. A stack you understand beats a stack you installed.
Key Patterns
Looking across the plugins that made this list, a few trends stand out:
AI plugins are maturing fast. Two years ago, AI Figma plugins generated novelty screenshots. Now UX Pilot, Relume, and Uizard produce genuinely useful starting points. The gap between “AI output” and “shippable design” is shrinking.
Tokens are becoming infrastructure. The W3C spec, multi-platform sync, and Git-based workflows mean design tokens are no longer optional for serious teams. They’re the bridge between design and engineering.
Accessibility moved from audit to workflow. Stark, axe, and Contrast exist because accessibility checks should happen during design, not after development. The plugins that embed into your process win over the ones that require a separate review step.
File health is a scaling problem. Solo designers rarely need Cleaner or Rename It. Teams of five or more can’t survive without them. Plugin value scales with team size and file complexity.
The best plugins do one thing. Contrast checks contrast. Rename It renames layers. Unsplash inserts photos. The plugins that try to do everything tend to do nothing well. Specificity wins.
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Most design systems become component graveyards. This guide shows how to build one in Figma that teams actually adopt: from tokens to theming to ship-ready components.
Here’s a pattern you’ve probably seen: a design team spends three months building a component library. It’s beautiful. The spacing is perfect. The variants are thorough. Six months later, nobody uses it. Designers detach components “because it’s faster.” Engineers build their own versions because “the Figma one doesn’t match the code.” The system exists in Figma. The product exists somewhere else.
This happens because most design system guides focus on what to build. The hard part was never building components. The hard part is building components that survive contact with real projects, real deadlines, and real people who didn’t design them.
This guide starts from the real problem.
Why Most Design Systems Fail
They fail at adoption, not at craft.
A design system succeeds when three things are true: designers use it by default (not by mandate), engineers trust it enough to not rebuild it, and it updates without breaking things. Everything else: the beautiful documentation site, the component showcase, the naming convention debate: is secondary.
The most common failure modes:
The museum problem. The system is perfect but untouchable. Making a change requires three approvals, so designers work around it instead.
The translation gap. Figma components don’t match code components. Names are different, properties are different, states are different. Two systems pretending to be one.
The coverage trap. The system tries to cover every edge case before shipping. It takes so long that the product evolves past it.
The style guide disguise. What’s called a design system is actually a color palette and a font choice. There’s no structure underneath.
If you’ve been through any of these, this guide is for you.
The Foundation Layer: Tokens Before Components
Don’t start with buttons. Start with decisions.
Design tokens are the atomic decisions that everything else is built from. Before you draw a single component, define the values that your entire system shares.
The three-tier token architecture:
Tier 1: Primitive tokens, the raw values.
These are your actual numbers and colors. They answer the question “what exists?”
color-blue-500: #0835fb
spacing-4: 16px
radius-sm: 4px
font-family-sans: Inter
You never apply these directly to designs. They’re the ingredient list.
Tier 2: Semantic tokens, the purpose layer.
These reference primitives but add meaning. They answer “how should this be used?”
color-primary: color-blue-500
color-text-muted: color-gray-400
spacing-section: spacing-8
radius-input: radius-sm
This is what you apply to designs most of the time.
Tier 3: Component tokens, the specific layer.
These reference semantic tokens and map to exact component properties. They answer “where exactly does this go?”
button-primary-bg: color-primary
input-border-color: color-border-default
card-padding: spacing-section
You only need this tier if you’re building at enterprise scale. For most teams, semantic tokens are enough.
Setting this up in Figma:
Create three Variable Collections:
Primitives, all raw color, spacing, and radius values
Semantic, purpose-driven aliases that reference primitives
Components (optional), component-specific aliases
Name them clearly. Add descriptions to every variable. Future-you will thank present-you.
Figma Variables in 2026: What Actually Changed
Figma’s variable system has grown significantly. Here’s what matters for your design system:
Extended variable types. Beyond Color and Number, you now have String for labels and paths, Boolean for toggles and states, and the new Composite type for grouped values like shadows and borders. This means fewer workarounds and more of your system lives in variables instead of loose styles.
Modes got more powerful. More modes per collection means your Light and Dark themes, brand variations, and density options can all live in one structured system. Before, you’d create separate components for each theme. Now, one component switches modes.
Variable import and export. This is the big one for teams. You can now sync tokens between Figma and your code repository. Changed a color in Figma? Export it. Your CI/CD pipeline picks up the change. This makes single source of truth an actual reality instead of a slide in a presentation.
Component Slots. These let designers customize specific areas of a component instance without detaching it. Instead of building 15 variants of a card component for different content arrangements, you build one card with slots.
AI features that help. Figma’s Check Designs catches inconsistencies, for example a text layer using Inter Regular 15px when your system defines 16px. Visual Search finds duplicate components hiding in your file. These are maintenance tools, not generation tools. They keep your system clean.
MCP integration. Figma’s Model Context Protocol lets AI tools like Claude and Cursor read your design system directly. This means code generation tools can reference your actual tokens and components, not guess at them. If you use variable fonts in your system, MCP ensures the code inherits the right font settings.
Building Components That Survive Real Projects
Three rules. Every component should follow all three.
Rule 1: Start with the states, not the default.
Most designers build the default state first, then add hover, active, disabled, error, and loading as afterthoughts. Reverse this. Map out every state a component needs before you design any of them. If you start with the default and add states later, the structure breaks.
States to define for every interactive component:
Default
Hover
Active or Pressed
Focused
Disabled
Loading
Error
Success
Rule 2: Auto Layout everything.
If a component doesn’t use Auto Layout, it will break the moment someone adds content that’s longer than your placeholder. Every single time.
Auto Layout rules:
All spacing is defined by variables, not magic numbers
Padding uses semantic spacing tokens
Fill container for flexible-width elements, hug contents for fixed elements
Nested Auto Layouts for complex arrangements such as header, body, and footer
Rule 3: Name it like a developer reads it.
Your Figma layer names should match your code component names. If your button’s primary variant is called Type=Primary, Size=Medium, State=Default in Figma, that should map to <Button variant="primary" size="md" /> in code.
Naming matters more than aesthetics in a design system. It’s the bridge between design and engineering.
Component architecture tips:
Base components are private (prefixed with . or _). They contain the raw structure.
Composed components are public. They combine base components into what designers actually use.
Use component properties for simple variations (on/off icon, text content). Use variants for visual changes (primary/secondary/ghost).
The detach test: have someone unfamiliar with your system try to use it. If they detach a component to make it work, your system failed at that point. Fix the component, not the person.
Theming: Light, Dark, and Multi-Brand
With Figma Modes, theming is finally structured instead of hacky.
Setting up your first Light/Dark theme:
In your Semantic color collection, create two modes: Light and Dark
Map each semantic token to different primitives per mode:
3. Apply semantic tokens to all components: not primitives
4. Switch modes on any frame to see the theme change instantly
The swap test: select any component instance, change the mode from Light to Dark. If anything breaks: wrong contrast, invisible borders, text that disappears: your token mapping has a gap. Fix it now.
Multi-brand theming:
For multi-brand systems, create a separate collection for brand tokens:
Semantic tokens reference brand tokens, which resolve to the correct brand values
This lets one Figma file serve multiple brands. The structure is the same. The values change.
The Adoption Problem (And How to Solve It)
You’ve built the system. Now comes the part nobody writes about: getting people to use it.
The 3-minute test. Sit a designer who’s never seen your system down in front of it. Time them. Can they find a button, place it, and configure it correctly in 3 minutes? If not, your system is too complex. Simplify the entry point.
Documentation that people actually read:
One page per component, not one document for everything
Visual examples first, rules second
When to use and when not to use, the negative guidance is often more useful
Keep it inside Figma if possible. External docs get forgotten
Getting buy-in from engineers. Speak their language:
Tokens equal CSS variables
Component properties equal props
Modes equal themes
If an engineer can look at your Figma system and immediately understand the code equivalent, adoption is almost guaranteed
The one metric that matters: component usage rate. Track how many component instances versus detached components exist across your team’s files. If the detach rate is above 20 percent, something in your system isn’t meeting real needs. Find out what and fix it.
According to Figma’s data, teams with mature component libraries see a 34 percent improvement in task completion speed. The ROI is real, but only if the system is actually used.
The Ship-It Checklist
Before you call it v1, make sure:
Token architecture defined, Primitive to Semantic at minimum
Core colors, spacing, radius, and typography as Figma Variables
At least one full page built using only system components
Engineer handoff tested, one developer can build from your system
Usage guidelines written, under 500 words per component
The detach test passed with a designer outside your team
What not to do for v1:
Don’t build every component. Ship 10, learn, then build more
Don’t write perfect documentation. Write good-enough documentation and improve it based on real questions
Don’t wait for consensus on naming. Pick a convention, document it, move on
A shipped system that covers 60 percent of cases beats a perfect system that covers 100 percent of cases but lives in a branch nobody merges.
Design systems aren’t products you launch. They’re gardens you maintain. Start small, grow what works, prune what doesn’t. The teams that treat their system as a living thing, versioned, measured, iterated, are the ones whose systems survive year two.
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The best free icon libraries for UI design in 2026: tested across Figma, React, and production apps. Curated for consistency, not just quantity.
There are over 200 free icon libraries on the internet right now. Most of them have one thing in common: they look fine in a preview grid and fall apart at 16px in a real interface.
We tested these libraries against three criteria: visual consistency at small sizes, Figma and code integration, and license clarity. If an icon set looked great on its landing page but broke down in an actual sidebar navigation, it didn’t make the list.
4,500+ icons in a simple search-and-download interface. Best for quick grabs when you need one icon fast.
No account needed, direct SVG/PNG download
Clean, versatile aesthetic
License: free for commercial use with no attribution
Why it works: sometimes you just need one icon in 30 seconds
How to Choose the Right Icon Library
The decision isn’t about which library is “best.” It’s about which one fits your project:
Building a design system? Start with Phosphor or Lucide. You need weight variants and long-term maintenance.
Tailwind project? Heroicons. They were designed together.
Need everything? Tabler (5,300+) or Hugeicons (4,000+). Depth matters more than aesthetic perfection.
Figma-first workflow? Untitled UI Icons. The component structure is built for Figma, not ported to it.
Performance-critical? css.gg for the extreme case, Lucide for the practical one.
One principle applies to all: pick one library per project and stick with it. Mixing icon sets is the fastest way to make an interface look incoherent.
Key Patterns
After reviewing dozens of libraries, a few trends are clear:
Figma-native is expected now. A Figma library isn’t a bonus: it’s a baseline requirement. Libraries without one are losing ground fast.
Weight variants are the new standard. Single-weight icon sets feel limiting. Phosphor set the standard with 6 weights, and newer libraries are following.
Animated icons are crossing from novelty to utility. Lordicon’s trigger-based approach shows that icon animation can be systematic, not decorative.
Size is less important than consistency. A library of 300 perfectly consistent icons beats 5,000 icons with mixed visual language every time.
MIT license is winning. Designers want clarity. MIT = use it, ship it, don’t worry about it.
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Google built an AI platform that turns standard video of winter athletes into detailed 3D performance data. The site visualizes spinning trajectories, skeletal tracking, and rotational velocity through custom graphics that make invisible physics visible. Interactive, technical, and beautifully executed.
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A bold, high-impact digital experience that pushes the boundaries of cinematic storytelling on the web. Zapatero TV is more than just a portfolio; it’s an immersive environment that captures the energy of motion design and video production, proving that a strong visual identity can turn a personal brand into a full-scale experience.
This project explores the visual identity of the band ATEEZ through a dedicated digital space. It’s a powerful example of how a website can extend an album’s reach, pulling the audience deeper into the artist’s universe. By focusing on high-energy compositions and a dynamic layout, the design creates a bold, immersive environment that perfectly complements the music.
An intuitive look into the future of human-tech interaction. This companion app design balances advanced functionality with a user-friendly interface, turning complex robotics management into an effortless daily routine.
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A roundup of the best color tools available right now, from AI-powered generators to accessibility checkers. Whether you’re building a design system or just need a quick palette for a side project, this list covers the full range.
A SaaS-ready Framer template by Framerdot with dark mode, smooth animations, and a modular layout that fits AI products, dev tools, and tech startups. One of the most clicked templates on the Muzli feed this week.
A cutting-edge UI kit designed for the next generation of AI-powered platforms. MagicDraft offers a sophisticated dark-mode environment that seamlessly integrates complex data visualization with intuitive SaaS workflows. It’s a comprehensive resource for building modern, scalable dashboards where high-level functionality meets a sleek, future-ready aesthetic.
A free MCP tool that generates color palettes inside your code editor using plain language. Ask for a “warm sunset palette” or a “corporate blue scheme” and get export-ready values in Tailwind, SCSS, JSON, or Swift. Works with Cursor, VS Code, and Claude Desktop.
The best color palette tools and generators for designers in 2026: from AI-powered generation to accessibility checking. Tested, compared, and curated.
Color is the first thing a user feels and the last thing most designers systematize. You can spend hours tweaking hex values by instinct, or you can use the right tool and get to a working palette in minutes.
We tested these tools against four criteria: speed to a usable palette, accessibility support built in (not bolted on), integration with Figma and code workflows, and whether the tool does something a random color picker doesn’t. The ones that survived are here.
Generates color systems that pass accessibility requirements. Best for building accessible palettes from scratch.
– Start with brand colors, get accessible variants
– Shows WCAG compliance for every combination
– Skip if: you just need to check one pair. This is for building systems.
Color accessibility is only one part of inclusive design. For a full UI accessibility checklist covering typography, interaction, motion, and navigation, see our practical accessibility guide for designers.
Palette generator with color mixing and shade generation. Best for building custom shade scales.
– Blend two colors and generate the intermediate steps
– Create shade ramps for design tokens
– Why it works: when you need “7 shades between my brand blue and white,” this is the tool
How to Pick the Right Tool for Your Workflow
Starting a new brand? Khroma for exploration → Coolors for refinement → Stark for accessibility checks.
Building a design system? Open Color for structure → ColorKit for custom shade ramps → Stark for compliance.
Quick project? Coolors or Muzli AI Colors. Fast palette in, fast export out.
Image-based work? Coolors Image Picker or Adobe Color extract mode.
Accessibility audit? Stark for comprehensive, WebAIM for quick checks, Colour Contrast Analyser for live testing.
One principle applies to all: generate fast, then test for accessibility. Never the other way around. A beautiful palette that fails WCAG is a palette that needs to change.
Key Patterns
A few things emerged from testing all of these:
–AI generation is table stakes. Every major color tool now has an AI mode. The differentiator is what happens after generation: export quality, accessibility integration, contextual preview.
– Accessibility is moving from afterthought to input. The best tools now let you set WCAG requirements before generating, not after. Stark and Inclusive Colors are leading this shift.
– Figma integration separates tools from toys. If it can’t export to Figma or CSS variables in two clicks, it’s a demo.
– Image-based extraction is getting smarter. AI-powered extraction now understands dominant vs. accent colors, not just “most common pixels.”
– The palette is not the system. Generating a 5-color palette is easy. Turning it into a 50-shade token system with accessible combinations is the real job. Tools like ColorKit and Open Color address this second step.
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A curated list of AI design tools that actually hold up in production UI/UX work. Tested, compared, and filtered for 2026.
Every week there’s a new “AI design tool” on Product Hunt. Most of them disappear within three months. Some of them were never really design tools. They were demos wearing a landing page.
This list is different. We filtered for tools that real teams are using in real workflows. The test was simple: does it save time without creating more cleanup work? If the answer was “sort of,” it didn’t make the cut.
AI that learns your color preferences and generates palettes. Best for designers who know what they like but can’t articulate why.
Train it by choosing 50 colors you’re drawn to
Generates infinite palettes, gradients, and type pairings based on your taste profile
Skip if: you need precise brand work. It’s exploratory, not systematic.
How to Build Your AI Design Stack
Not every tool belongs in your workflow. Here’s a decision framework:
If you’re a solo product designer:
Start with Figma AI + Cursor. You get generation, iteration, and code output without leaving your core tools.
If you lead a design team:
Add Maze for research and Frontitude for copy consistency. Your leverage is in the compound effect across the whole team.
If you’re a creative director:
Midjourney + Firefly for visual exploration, UX Pilot for rapid concept screens. Your job is to explore more directions faster.
If you’re a designer who codes:
Cursor + v0 + your design system. The stack is small because the integration is tight.
One rule applies to all stacks: if a tool creates more review work than it saves production work, drop it.
Key Patterns
Looking across all the tools that made this list, a few things stand out:
Integration beats isolation. The best tools work inside Figma, inside your editor, inside your existing workflow. Standalone AI tools that require copy-pasting between tabs are dying.
“Good enough fast” is the product. None of these tools produce perfect output. All of them produce 70-80% output in 10% of the time. The designers who benefit most are the ones comfortable with that tradeoff.
Research AI is behind generation AI. Generating screens is easier than understanding users. The research tools are useful but require more human judgment on top.
The code gap is closing. Two years ago, “designer to code” was a fantasy. Now Cursor + Figma MCP + a good design system gets you surprisingly close. This is the trend with the most momentum.
Commercial safety matters now. Adobe’s “trained on licensed content” pitch sounded like marketing in 2024. In 2026, with actual lawsuits settled, it’s a real differentiator.
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Most designers’ portfolios don’t fail because the work isn’t good. They fail because reviewers can’t quickly understand what the designer actually did.
In 2026, a portfolio is no longer just a folder of “my best screens.” It’s proof of how you think, how you build, how you adapt, and whether you can actually operate in the real world.
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Most designers’ portfolios don’t fail because the work isn’t good. They fail because reviewers can’t quickly understand what the designer actually did.
In 2026, product and UX portfolios are reviewed under real constraints: limited time, too many candidates, and constant visual noise. Good-looking design is no longer rare. What’s rare is being able to quickly tell whether there’s sound judgment behind it.
What keeps coming up in hiring conversations and portfolio reviews is a clear gap between two different stages:
Visuals open the door. Clarity and judgment determine whether you stay in the room.
The first threshold: attention
Before anything else, a portfolio has to clear a basic bar: it needs to look good enough for someone to even open it.
There’s no way around this.
When a project doesn’t look strong visually, reviewers often don’t read, don’t dig deeper, and don’t look for context. They move on. In that sense, strong visuals absolutely open doors. They buy you time, patience, and the benefit of the doubt.
But that’s only the first step.
The second threshold: trust
Once the door is open, the criteria change.
At this stage, good-looking screens are no longer enough. Reviewers start trying to understand:
what the designer actually did
which decisions they owned
and how they operated when things weren’t clear or perfect
This is where many portfolios break down.
In 2026, portfolios aren’t just evaluated as collections of screens. They’re read as signals of how a designer thinks, adapts, and operates over time.
Many portfolios present polished outputs with very little explanation. The reviewer sees the result, but not the responsibility behind it. There’s no clear sense of what problem was being solved, what the designer owned, or which constraints shaped the work.
Screens don’t show judgment. They don’t show how someone thinks when trade-offs are required, when options are limited, or when something has to be cut.
When it’s unclear:
what you were responsible for
what decisions you made versus executed
and how you arrived there
it’s hard to build trust, even if the visuals are excellent.
Treating the portfolio like a gallery, not a product
Another recurring pattern is portfolios that feel designed for show.
Large hero images, perfect grids, endless sequences of screens, and very little explanation. It looks impressive, but at the trust stage it often works against the designer.
At this point, reviewers aren’t looking for inspiration. They’re trying to understand whether this person:
thinks clearly
can explain decisions
and can operate within real constraints
A portfolio that prioritizes aesthetics over understanding increases perceived risk, even when it looks great.
Treating the portfolio as a product means designing it for a very specific user: someone busy, scanning quickly, and deciding whether it’s worth investing more time.
That usually means leading with context and decisions, not just visuals.
Showing too many projects
Many designers assume that showing more work improves their chances.
In practice, it often signals a lack of focus.
Portfolios packed with projects from unrelated industries, uneven quality levels, or conflicting styles make it harder to understand where the designer is actually strong and where they fit.
What tends to work better, again and again, is the opposite:
fewer case studies, tightly curated
the most relevant work upfront
anything that doesn’t support the story is removed
This isn’t hiding work. It’s editing for clarity.
No outcome, no change
Another pattern that keeps coming up is describing activity without showing what changed.
Some case studies include a lot of work, a lot of screens, and a lot of process, but never answer a simple question: what was different after this shipped?
At the trust stage, reviewers want to understand whether the work moved something, even if there aren’t perfect metrics:
user behavior
product flow
team decision-making
Hard numbers help, but they’re not required. A clear outcome is.
When there’s no sense of change at all, the work tends to feel superficial, regardless of how polished it looks.
The portfolio itself makes reviewing harder
Another recurring issue is portfolios that are difficult to use.
Slow loading, confusing navigation, broken links, hidden contact details. Small things, but when time is limited, they add up quickly.
Your portfolio is your first product. And like any product, it’s judged on usability as much as content.
What consistently works is basic, not flashy:
fast load times
clear structure
visible contact information
no unnecessary friction
What clears both thresholds
When a portfolio works, it’s almost always because it clears both stages.
At the first threshold, it looks good enough to earn attention. At the second, it’s clear enough to build trust in the thinking behind the work.
Strong portfolios don’t try to impress everyone. They communicate clearly who the designer is, what they’re good at, and how they operate when things aren’t ideal.
In 2026, a good portfolio isn’t measured only by how polished it looks. It’s measured by how quickly someone can understand what you did, why you did it, and what changed because of it.
When that’s clear, the chances of moving to a real conversation go up significantly. When it isn’t, even great visuals don’t always carry you far enough.
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This article walks through an MCP-first workflow that keeps design intent intact across AI, prototyping, and development tools. A practical example of how shared context turns disconnected tools into one continuous product process.
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A practical example of preserving design context across AI and development tools
AI tools are now involved in every stage of product development, but most workflows still break at the handoff points. This article presents a practical example of an MCP-first design to development workflow, showing how design, AI, and development tools can work together as one continuous system.
The process described here is one example among many. Its purpose is not to define a single correct workflow, but to demonstrate how shared context and clean handoffs can turn disconnected tools into a coherent product process.
Why this matters now
Over the past year, AI has quietly entered almost every part of the product lifecycle.
Design teams experiment with AI inside design tools. Developers rely on AI-assisted coding environments. Product teams look for ways to speed things up across the board.
And yet, the biggest problem has not been capability.
It has been fragmentation.
Design intent gets lost between tools. AI reinterprets decisions instead of continuing them. Development often starts with partial context and missing assumptions.
This is where an MCP-first approach becomes useful.
MCP as a connective principle
MCP, Model Context Protocol, is not a specific product or platform.
It is a way of thinking about how context moves between tools.
Instead of each tool starting from scratch, MCP enables tools to share structured context such as:
component structure
naming conventions
design rules
system constraints
decisions already made
The goal is not more automation. The goal is continuity.
Each step should continue the previous one, not reinterpret it.
Starting point: a finalized design in Figma
This workflow begins after exploration and discovery.
At this stage, there is a finalized Figma file that represents real product decisions:
defined components
a connected design system
design tokens
a clear hierarchy
states and behaviors
Figma acts here as a source of intent.
Not only how the interface looks, but how it is meant to behave, scale, and remain consistent.
For an MCP-based workflow to work well, the design needs to be reasonably structured and system-aware. AI does not fix messy foundations. It amplifies them.
Connecting Figma to a language model via MCP
The next step is creating an MCP connection between Figma and a language model.
The model does not receive screenshots or flattened exports. It receives structured design context:
component names
hierarchy
relationships
tokens
references to the design system
Claude is used here as an example, but it is not a requirement. The same approach can be applied with other language models, including internal or open-source ones.
What matters is the model’s ability to read structured context, reason about design decisions, and produce precise, execution-oriented output.
The language model as a design interpreter
In this workflow, the language model is not acting as a designer.
Its role is to interpret the existing design and translate it into explicit instructions.
Using a dedicated skill or structured process, the model produces a specification that describes:
component structure
rules and constraints
token usage
interactions and states
This is not a creative prompt. It is a specification.
This step is the core of the workflow. It turns visual intent into something downstream tools can execute reliably.
Creating a prototype in Figma Make using the specification
Figma Make is used next, but not in isolation.
It is already connected to:
the design system
the token setup
the same naming conventions used in the design
The specification produced by the language model is provided as input.
This means the prototype is not generated directly from the design file itself, but from a clear interpretation of it.
The result is a prototype that is consistent, aligned with prior decisions, and suitable as a foundation for further development.
Moving the result into GitHub
Once the prototype is created, it needs to become part of the broader product workflow.
With a single push, the output of Figma Make is moved into GitHub as part of the existing project.
The key idea here is the transition itself.
What was created in a design-driven environment becomes a shared technical baseline that development tools can work with and build upon.
GitHub serves as the meeting point between design, AI, and development, and allows the work to continue without losing context.
Continuing development in Cursor
From GitHub, the workflow continues in Cursor.
Cursor does not start from a blank state. It works with an existing structure that already reflects:
design intent
system rules
previous decisions
At this stage, teams can add logic, connect data, refine interactions, and move closer to a production-ready product.
AI here is not inventing the product. It is continuing it.
MCP setup between GitHub and Cursor
Pulling a project from GitHub into Cursor
The workflow at a glance
At a high level, this MCP-first design to development workflow looks like this:
Figma defines intent
a language model interprets that intent
a structured specification bridges design and execution
Figma Make generates a prototype
GitHub becomes the shared baseline
Cursor continues development
MCP is what keeps this chain intact.
Why this approach works in real teams
The value of this workflow is not speed.
It is alignment.
Design decisions are preserved instead of reinterpreted. AI works with context rather than guessing. Development continues from a shared understanding instead of reconstructing intent.
Each step hands over context, not just output.
The tools can change. The order can evolve. The models can be replaced.
What should remain is the principle that tools should continue each other, not reinterpret each other.
That is the difference between experimenting with AI and actually building products with it.
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Looking for free variable fonts that actually work in UI? A practical list of the best variable fonts for product, web, and interface design in 2026.
Variable fonts didn’t arrive with much noise. They didn’t replace anything overnight. They just slowly became useful.
Instead of loading multiple font files for different weights and styles, a variable font gives you continuous control inside a single file. Less payload, fewer compromises, and more consistency across real interfaces.
If you design products, dashboards, SaaS tools, or web interfaces, this matters more than it sounds. Typography decisions show up everywhere in UI, especially at small sizes and across breakpoints.
This list focuses on free variable fonts that actually hold up in production UI, not display typefaces and not typographic experiments. Every font here was chosen because it behaves well in real interfaces.
What actually makes a font “variable”?
Most designers are used to fonts with fixed weights: Regular, Medium, Bold.
A variable font works differently.
A simple example
You’re designing a button label.
With a regular font:
400 feels slightly too light
500 feels slightly too heavy
You have to pick one
With a variable font:
You can use 450
Or 480
Exactly where it feels right
Same font. Same layout. A very different level of control.
That’s the difference between having many weights and having a continuous typographic range.
Why variable fonts work so well for UI
Variable fonts aren’t about visual tricks. They’re about stability.
They become especially useful when:
You design responsive layouts
You need several weights without loading several files
You work with design systems or shared components
Performance and consistency matter
In good UI, typography doesn’t draw attention to itself. It just stays out of the way.
Inter
Best for: Product UI, dashboards, SaaS platforms
Inter is one of the most widely used UI fonts today, and for good reason. It was designed specifically for screens, with strong readability at small sizes and very predictable behavior across weights.
Why it works well:
Clear, readable letterforms in dense UI
Designed from the start for interfaces
Broad language and symbol support
Good to know: It’s very common. If visual differentiation matters, it often works best as a neutral base paired with a more expressive secondary font.
Best for: Advanced design systems, deep typographic control
Roboto Flex was built as a variable font from day one. It includes a wide range of axes and allows precise control over weight, width, and optical size.
Why it works well:
Extremely flexible
Ideal for token-based typography systems
One file can replace an entire font family
Good to know: It’s powerful, and easy to overuse. Best suited for teams that know how to define clear constraints.
Best for: Creative products, brand-forward interfaces
Space Grotesk brings personality without sacrificing usability. It’s often used in products that want a distinctive feel without drifting into decoration.
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How to work smart with AI, maintain your Design System, and build products that feel real
In 2026, nobody is impressed by “I made a prototype with AI” anymore.
Everyone has seen stunning UI generated in an hour. Everyone has seen demos that look flawless on the first screen, then completely fall apart on the second.
The questions that matter now are not “Does it work?” but:
How was it built? Is it consistent? Can it scale?
Will someone be able to continue from this in a month?
What’s impressive today is a designer who can take an idea and turn it into something that feels like a real product: with rules, consistency, a Design System, proper behavior, and a process you can trust.
This is exactly where Vibe Coding transforms from a trend into a real craft.
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What Is Vibe Coding (In Designer Terms)
Vibe Coding is not “learning to code”, and it’s not classic No-Code either.
It’s a workflow where you describe intent, and AI translates it into output: screens, flows, states, sometimes data, sometimes code.
But the real story isn’t the tool.
The real story is you.
Good Vibe Coding forces designers to shift from thinking in “screens” to thinking in “systems”:
Components that repeat themselves
Hierarchy that serves tasks
Real states (not just pretty UI)
Fixed rules for spacing and typography
Screens that feel like one product, not a collection of pages
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How Designers Are Measured in 2026
Tools change. The criteria stay the same.
If you want to work properly with Vibe Coding, measure every tool by six questions:
1. Speed to Demo
2. Design System Fidelity
3. Component Consistency
4. States and Behavior
5. Path to Continuation
6. Data Connection
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The Biggest Advantage of 2026: Tools That Talk to Each Other (MCP)
Today, the big difference isn’t “which tool is smartest”.
The difference is whether your tools work like a team.
MCP (Model Context Protocol) is what makes that possible.
MCP in Plain Language
MCP is a connection layer that allows AI tools to work with your sources of truth instead of guessing.
Instead of every tool starting from zero and trying to “understand the design”, it can receive real context:
Components
Auto Layout
Variables and tokens
System naming conventions
Code project structure
Existing rules you’re already working with
In designer terms: MCP transforms AI from someone trying to imitate your design into someone translating it.
Without context, AI guesses:
“I think this is an H1” “I think the spacing is 16px” “I think this is a Primary button”
With real context, AI knows:
“This is your system’s H1” “This is your spacing token” “This is your existing Button/Primary component”
And that’s the difference between “same vibe” and “same product”.
If you want to see what this looks like in a real workflow, I broke it down step by step in a separate article that follows design intent from Figma all the way to code, without losing context at handoff points.
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In 2026, a portfolio is no longer just a folder of “my best screens.” It’s proof of how you think, how you build, how you adapt, and whether you can actually operate in the real world.
And yes, let’s put this on the table: great-looking design is still important. Strong visuals open doors, create an instant first impression, and they will always help you stand out.
But in 2026, that’s only step one.
Today, clients and recruiters want to see beyond the screens: how you make decisions, how you move fast without losing quality, and what it looks like when your work has to function in real life, not just in a polished portfolio grid.
Because here’s the shift no one can ignore: AI is making “good-looking UI” cheaper and more accessible. So the market moved up the stack.
Teams aren’t only hiring pixel-perfect executors anymore. They’re looking for Full Stack Creatives, people who can design, write, prototype, prompt, and connect product goals to real user needs.
In other words: They’re looking for your professional DNA.
Why Your Personal Website Might Be a Content Graveyard
A personal website can still be a great home base. But for most designers in 2026, it quietly turns into a museum.
Not because the work isn’t good. But because nobody sees it.
Designers spend weeks crafting custom portfolio sites, only to launch into silence:
No traffic
No shares
No real discovery
Discoverability is currency now, and most hiring managers aren’t Googling your name. They’re scouting talent inside communities, in living feeds, where you can instantly see who’s active, who’s building, and who’s consistently delivering quality.
In 2026, a strong portfolio isn’t judged only by how it looks. It’s judged by how well it proves real working ability: product thinking, communication, AI collaboration, fast prototyping, and the ability to build consistency through a real design system, including day-to-day design system management and long-term maintenance across design and development.
A portfolio without distribution is like a great product without a launch.
The Anatomy of a Winning 2026 Portfolio: Your DNA Checklist
A strong portfolio today is layered. It shows outcomes, but it also shows the system behind the outcomes.
Here are the four layers that turn “nice work” into “we should hire this person.”
The Thinking Layer
Why it matters in 2026
Great execution gets attention. Strong thinking gets you hired.
Today, it’s not enough to show beautiful UI. Teams want to see if you can think like someone building real products:
Can you frame real problems?
Can you separate “looks good” from “works well”?
Can you prioritize under constraints?
Do you understand usability, data, and business impact?
This is where methodologies become a real advantage: Discovery, Synthesis, Usability Testing, Heuristic Evaluation, working with JTBD, funnel thinking, and even concepts like a North Star Metric.
How to show it on Muzli Me
Give your screens a story.
Upload case studies that explain the problem, the constraints, and the reasoning behind your decisions, not just the final visuals. If you write on Medium or Substack, sync it and let your writing carry your strategic depth.
A simple structure that works every time:
What was the challenge? What did you know (and what didn’t you know yet)? What options did you explore? What did you choose, and why? What changed after it shipped?
The AI Layer
Why it matters in 2026
AI alone won’t impress anyone. But knowing how to work with it well absolutely will.
Hiring teams don’t ask if you “use AI.” They look for whether you can produce high-quality work faster, without losing clarity, originality, or taste.
That often means being comfortable working inside modern workflows and tools like Figma Make, Cursor, Lovable, Bolt, Replit, v0and using ChatGPT, GeminiandClaude as a real partner for research, ideation, writing, and rapid iteration.
The point isn’t the tool. The point is leverage.
How to show it on Muzli Me
Don’t post “I used AI.” Show what it enabled you to do.
Examples that actually work:
Short iteration clips (before and after)
AI-assisted research followed by a clear human decision
Small product experiments that turned into something real
The goal is simple: show leverage, not gimmicks.
The Live Layer
Why it matters in 2026
Static images don’t prove functionality.
A UI can look perfect in a screenshot and still fall apart the moment someone clicks. Teams want to see that you can build complete experiences:
interaction
responsiveness
motion
flow
micro-interactions
mobile-first thinking
How to show it on Muzli Me
Link to live websites and interactive prototypes (Framer, Webflow, Figma), and upload short screen recordings that show real flows in action.
Sometimes a 20-second video builds more trust than ten polished mockups, because it proves the work actually works.
The Community Layer
Why it matters in 2026
Trust is built through signals, not claims.
When you’re active inside a real design community, it tells people a lot:
you’re not working in isolation
you’re exposed to feedback
you’re improving in public
you’re connected to what’s happening right now
It’s one of the fastest paths from “unknown designer” to “someone worth talking to.”
How to show it on Muzli Me
When you build your presence inside Muzli Me, your work doesn’t just sit somewhere online. It becomes part of a growing ecosystem where designers, teams, and decision makers actually browse.
You’re not only uploading a portfolio. You’re placing yourself where discovery happens.
The Advantage of Joining Early (And Growing With the Platform)
In 2026, most major platforms feel like huge crowded cities. There’s a lot of talent, but also a lot of noise, a lot of competition, and a lot of great work that disappears in minutes.
That doesn’t mean those platforms aren’t good. It just means they’ve reached a stage where it’s harder to stand out.
It’s a young, growing platform, and that changes the game: there’s more space for new names to rise, get discovered, and build momentum faster.
When an ecosystem is still growing, great work has more room to breathe. A profile can become something people genuinely discover, not because it’s from “the biggest creator,” but because the work is simply strong.
And the feed experience itself is built to give creators a fairer chance, not just the people who already have years of advantage. Our algorithm is designed to balance exposure across creators, styles, and content types, so strong work can reach the right people earlier.
One of our early members described it perfectly:
“Your platform is working great, I just got a client from it! I once tried using …….. , but it required me to sign up for a Pro account just to boost my visibility. Before I knew it, I had already spent over $165 and did not land a single client after more than 6 months. Your platform, on the other hand, feels much fairer for newcomers.”
That’s the early advantage. You’re not arriving into a world that’s already divided between stars. You’re growing with the platform.
Bottom Line: Don’t Be a Tool, Be a Brand
The designers who win in 2026 won’t be defined by the software they use. They’ll be defined by what they consistently produce:
how they think
how they communicate
how they execute
how they evolve
Muzli Me lets you pull all of that into one place: your shots, your stories, your live work, your experiments, your voice, and your momentum.
And if you’re building your identity in a new space, timing matters.
The earlier you show up, the easier it is to claim your name before it gets crowded.
Check if your professional username is still available, and start building your DNA today.
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The Best Framer Templates Heading Into 2026: Curated by Muzli Choosing the right template for your next website can be tough, especially with the growing number of high quality options.
The Best Framer Templates Heading Into 2026: Curated by Muzli
Choosing the right template for your next website can be tough, especially with the growing number of high quality options. To make things easier, we reviewed the latest standout Framer templates that are shaping the web as we head into 2026.
In this curated selection, you will find a mix of clean modern layouts, bold creative concepts, and flexible professional designs that can support a wide range of projects. Each one was handpicked to help you create a site that feels fresh, performs smoothly, and reflects your unique style. Dive into the collection and get inspired for what you will build next.
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Creative Website Templates
Build a striking online presence for your creative work with templates designed for portfolios, design studios, agencies, artists, photographers, videographers, and visual storytellers. Perfect for showcasing projects, case studies, and bold ideas through modern layouts and expressive design.
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A creative studio from Ecuador that approaches each project with a fresh and innovative concept. Collaborating with various brands, we ensure that each one receives distinct and unique content. Capturing the essence of thunder, we strive to achieve the best ideas.
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While working on the visual identity for Gentle Rain, we drew inspiration from the early days of technology and entertainment — when hip hop, the movie industry, and personal computing were just emerging on the U.S. West Coast…
Designer passionné par la création d’expériences digitales sur-mesure, j’adopte une approche centrée sur l’émotion pour concevoir des projets sincères et authentiques.
Morphon Icons is a full revamp of one of my favorite icon sets, originally designed in 2017. This personal project reimagines that old work through a refreshing modern lens, introducing soft neumorphic styling, smooth motion baselines, and practical demo cases, all optimized for community use and open remixing.
Zajno Digital Design Studiois a creative digital studio known for crafting striking and memorable experiences across web, motion, and branding. Their work stands out for its refined aesthetics, strong storytelling, and attention to detail.
Canva introduced its biggest launch yet: the Creative Operating System, marking what it calls the Imagination Era. The update unites a redesigned Visual Suite, world-first design AI, and tools for scaling brands. Highlights include Video 2.0 for advanced editing, Canva Forms for interactive sites, Canva Grow for AI-powered marketing, and the integration of Affinity, now free for everyone. The new Canva Design Model brings editable, AI-generated designs that understand layout, hierarchy, and brand style.
At Schema 2025, Figma introduced a new generation of design system tools built for the AI era. Highlights include Extended Collections for managing multi-brand systems, Slots for flexible component customization, and a faster design system engine with major performance gains. Figma also released an improved Code Connect UI, the MCP server for linking design and code, and Make kits that bring design systems directly into Figma Make. These updates push design systems toward smarter, living frameworks that evolve with AI-driven workflows.
Framer hosted a fun virtual “Halloween Office Party” showcasing team members in creative AI-generated costumes, all displayed on a slick interactive gallery built with Framer. The project invited the community to join in by posting their own costume photos using the #FramerHalloweenParty hashtag, turning a simple holiday celebration into a visually engaging brand experience that highlights Framer’s design and web-building capabilities.
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As 2026 approaches, dashboard design continues to balance functionality with creativity. The best examples today are not only clear and efficient but also visually engaging and full of character. To capture this diversity, we’ve gathered a mix of dashboards ranging from practical, real-world designs to experimental and artistic concepts that stretch the imagination.
Some of these examples focus on usability, structure, and smooth workflows, while others explore new visual directions, layouts, and interactions. Together, they show how dashboards can be both reliable tools and inspiring design canvases.
Take a moment to explore this collection, discover new ideas, and see how designers around the world are redefining what modern dashboards can look and feel like in 2026.
A visually striking booking dashboard that blends futuristic design with travel utility. The soft beige interface, bold orange highlights, and clean layout create a premium experience that feels both adventurous and refined.
A playful and uplifting medical dashboard that blends functionality with cheerful design. The use of soft pastels, rounded shapes, and friendly contrasts makes healthcare data feel approachable and full of positive energy.
A calm and futuristic fitness dashboard with glassmorphism effects and soft lighting. The transparent layers, subtle gradients, and clean data visualization create a sense of focus and serenity while presenting health stats in a visually engaging way.
A smart classroom dashboard that visualizes attendance and participation in real time. The clean layout, soft colors, and intuitive seating map make managing lessons effortless while keeping the interface friendly and human-centered.
A futuristic health monitoring dashboard with a clean white interface and soft blue gradients. The 3D body visualization and minimal layout create a calm, clinical atmosphere that feels both advanced and reassuring.
A dark, elegant telecom dashboard with soft lavender accents and smooth data visualization. The clear layout, refined color scheme, and subtle gradients create a polished interface that feels both modern and trustworthy.
A clean and modern dark-mode dashboard that perfectly balances clarity and style. The soft gradients, bold typography, and clear visual hierarchy make data easy to digest while keeping the interface visually engaging and professional.
A sophisticated dark interface that blends fintech precision with futuristic healthcare design. The glowing accents, clean data cards, and balanced typography create a high-end look that feels intelligent, intuitive, and ready for AI-powered insights.
A bright and structured dashboard that balances clarity with energy. The soft color palette, clean spacing, and intuitive data visualization create a friendly yet professional interface that feels approachable and efficient.
A clean and highly functional healthcare dashboard that prioritizes usability and clarity. The calm neutral tones, structured layout, and clear data visualization make complex medical information easy to navigate and understand.
A sleek and modern crypto dashboard that merges dark elegance with vibrant highlights. The contrast between neon accents and minimal typography creates a futuristic feel while keeping portfolio data and performance metrics easy to track at a glance.
A soft and elegant warehouse management dashboard that combines data visualization with smooth color coordination. The pastel tones, rounded shapes, and clear hierarchy create a calm, modern interface that feels both analytical and visually refreshing.
A bright and polished crypto dashboard with playful contrast and clean organization. The soft background paired with vivid highlights gives financial data a fresh, modern feel that makes complex information easy to follow.
A well-structured business dashboard with a clean, professional layout. The balanced use of color and typography enhances readability, while the subtle charts and cards create a clear, data-driven overview without visual clutter.
A refined financial dashboard with a cinematic dark aesthetic and neon highlights. The use of contrast, grid precision, and sharp data visualization creates a sophisticated look that conveys clarity and control over complex metrics.
A bold and futuristic finance dashboard that pairs deep blacks with vivid purple accents. The smooth gradients, clean typography, and clear modular structure give it a high-end, modern edge perfect for digital-first analytics tools.
An elegant education dashboard that combines a dark, focused atmosphere with luminous accent colors. Its clear hierarchy and card-based layout make complex information easy to follow while maintaining a polished, contemporary look that keeps users engaged.
This finance dashboard stands out with its refined dark palette and energetic green highlights. The clean typography, well-structured cards, and balanced data visuals create a sophisticated interface that feels professional, dynamic, and easy to navigate.
A bold financial dashboard that combines dark tones with vibrant gradients for a dynamic look. The clear typography and structured data layout make it easy to analyze spending, savings, and income at a glance while maintaining a modern, high-tech feel.
A bright and sophisticated solar management dashboard that merges data visualization with architectural 3D elements. The soft lighting, warm gradients, and precise layout convey a sense of sustainability, innovation, and modern home efficiency.
A powerful cybersecurity dashboard with a dark, data-driven aesthetic and precise green accents. The structured layout and real-time analytics deliver a sense of control and confidence, perfectly suited for monitoring complex system health and threat activity.
A soft and elegant communication analytics dashboard with a pastel palette and smooth gradients. The minimalist charts and subtle highlights give it a calm, professional look that makes large amounts of data feel approachable and easy to interpret.
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There’s something satisfying about finding a browser extension that instantly improves your creative flow. One small install, and suddenly your day feels smoother, faster, and more inspired.
As a company that built one of the most popular and long-standing extensions for designers, and that has spent years exploring tools, plugins, and workflows across the creative world, we know exactly how much designers love discovering great browser helpers.
So here’s our updated list of the best browser extensions for designers in 2026. And as always, we’ll start with a little self-promotion: Muzli, the design inspiration hub that just got a full redesign and continues to grow with a brand-new community space.
This year, Muzli went through a complete redesign. What started as a simple new-tab inspiration feed has evolved into a full creative ecosystem. The new version feels faster, cleaner, and more personal, offering designers a smoother way to stay inspired.
Alongside the redesign, we introduced Muzli.Me– a community space where creatives can showcase their projects, share real design work, and connect with others. It’s already becoming one of the most popular destinations for discovering fresh talent and ideas.
Why designers love it:
Every new tab brings fresh inspiration and real-time trends.
Choose from over 160 categories and sources.
Explore mockups, case studies, and creative articles.
Join Muzli Me to share your own work and get noticed.
SVG Export makes it easy to collect and download vector graphics from any website in seconds. With one click, the extension scans the page, finds all SVG files, and lets you export them individually or in bulk. You can choose between multiple formats such as SVG, PNG, or JPEG, adjust dimensions before downloading, or copy the SVG code directly into design tools like Figma.
It’s a great time-saver for designers who work with icons, interface elements, or visual systems, helping you analyze designs and build asset libraries without touching source code.
Key advantages:
Detects and displays all SVGs on any webpage.
Export files in SVG, PNG, or JPEG formats.
Resize graphics before saving.
Copy SVGs directly for use in design tools like Figma.
Preserves CSS styling and linked elements in exported files.
Color Picker is a clean, accurate, and easy-to-use tool that lets you capture colors from any pixel on your screen with perfect precision. The moment you select a color, you get its HEX, RGB, and HSL values, ready to copy into your favorite design tools.
It also keeps a complete history of every color you’ve chosen, so you can revisit and reuse your selections whenever you need. Whether you’re designing a website, crafting a user interface, or working on illustrations, it’s a simple extension that helps you maintain color consistency and save time.
Key advantages:
Pick any color from your screen instantly.
See HEX, RGB, and HSL values for each color.
Automatically saves a full color history.
Works smoothly across multiple tabs and screens.
Lightweight, fast, and perfect for daily design work.
Adobe Photoshop for Chrome brings the familiar power of Photoshop straight into your browser. It allows you to open, view, and edit PSD files stored either in the cloud or locally on your device, all without launching the full desktop application. You can make quick edits, adjust layers, crop, and export assets right from your browser tab.
The extension integrates seamlessly with Adobe Creative Cloud, letting you switch smoothly between browser and desktop workflows. It’s perfect for designers who need to review layered files, make light edits, or collaborate on shared projects from anywhere.
Key advantages:
Open and edit PSD files directly inside your browser.
Access and manage projects through Adobe Creative Cloud.
Make quick edits to layers, images, and compositions.
Export assets instantly for web or presentation use.
Ideal for fast on-the-go edits without opening the desktop app.
Responsive Viewer is a practical tool for designers and developers who want to see how a website or app looks across different devices at the same time. Instead of resizing your browser window or switching between tools, you can view multiple screen sizes side by side, scroll through them in sync, and instantly check how layouts adapt.
It’s an essential extension for anyone working on responsive web design, helping spot alignment issues, spacing inconsistencies, and visual breaks early in the process.
Key advantages:
Display multiple device screens in one unified view.
Sync scrolling and navigation across all previews.
Use preset or custom screen sizes to match your design targets.
Simplify responsive testing without switching between devices.
Loom lets you record your screen, camera, and voice all at once and instantly share the result. It’s ideal for designers who want to walk clients or teammates through a prototype, present design ideas, or give visual feedback without scheduling another meeting.
With Loom, you can highlight interactions, narrate your design process, and make complex explanations easy to follow. The built-in editing tools let you trim, annotate, or add callouts, while automatic transcription makes videos easier to search and share.
Key advantages:
Record your screen, camera, and microphone in one click.
Instantly generate a shareable link for quick feedback.
Add annotations and trim recordings directly in the editor.
Automatic transcription available in newer versions.
Perfect for asynchronous communication in design teams.
WhatFont is the simplest way to find out which fonts are used on any website. Hover your cursor over a piece of text, and the font name appears right away. Click once, and you’ll see details such as font size, weight, color, and line height.
It’s a must-have for designers who love exploring typography or want to learn from well-crafted web layouts. Whether you’re researching for a project or collecting type inspiration, this extension makes the process effortless.
Key advantages:
Identify fonts on any website instantly.
View detailed font properties including size, weight, and line height.
Works seamlessly with fonts from services like Google Fonts and Adobe Fonts.
Helps build your personal typography library quickly.
Image Downloader — Imageye is a fast and reliable tool for finding and saving images from any website. It automatically scans the page, displays all the available images, and lets you select, filter, and download them individually or in bulk.
You can filter by image size, type, or URL, and even convert formats before downloading. It’s a must-have for designers collecting visual references, inspiration, or assets for mood boards and presentations.
Key advantages:
Detects and displays all images on a webpage automatically.
Bulk download or select specific images you want.
Filter by resolution, file type, or source URL.
Convert formats such as WebP to JPG or PNG before saving.
Ideal for building design references and inspiration boards.
Google Font Previewer lets you browse the full directory of Google Fonts and apply any font to a webpage or a specific CSS selector in real time. You can switch fonts instantly and see how they look in context, helping you choose the perfect typeface before committing to your design.
Key advantages:
Browse and apply any font from Google Fonts directly on the current page.
Target the whole page or a specific selector for precise testing.
Star your favorite fonts for quick access later.
Great for designers who want to preview typography in context.
Designer Tools is a browser extension built for designers and developers who aim for precision in their web layouts. It features rulers, guides, customizable grids, and measurement tools that help you align, compare, and polish design elements right inside your browser.
Here’s what it brings to your workflow:
Add horizontal or vertical rulers and guidelines to check alignment and spacing visually.
Overlay custom grids or compare your live page against a design mock-up to ensure exact matches.
Customize tool settings such as color, thickness of guides, dark mode support and more for your personal workflow.
Useful for designers who review live implementations, deliver pixel-perfect hand-offs, or audit front-end work.
Awesome Screen Recorder & Screenshot is a versatile extension that combines screen recording and screenshot tools in one simple interface. It’s perfect for designers who want to capture design feedback, demonstrate prototypes, or document their creative process.
You can record your full screen, a specific tab, or a window with audio and webcam, then share the recording instantly. For screenshots, you can capture the full page or selected areas, annotate with arrows or text, blur sensitive details, and export in seconds.
Key advantages:
Record full screen, tabs, or windows with audio and camera.
Capture full-page or custom screenshots.
Annotate easily with shapes, highlights, and blur tools.
Save locally or share instantly via link.
Ideal for tutorials, feedback, and design documentation.
Browser extensions make the web feel like a creative workspace. They help designers stay organized, explore ideas, and move faster between inspiration and execution. Muzlikeeps creativity flowing through its daily inspiration feed and growing creative community at Muzli Me. Tools like SVG Export, Color Picker, Responsive Viewer, WhatFont, and Loom make everyday design work more efficient, turning your browser into a powerful design environment.
Pick the ones that fit your workflow and transform your browser into a space built for creativity, focus, and inspiration.
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A visual forecast by Julissa Roa, exploring the seven key design movements shaping 2026 — where AI, storytelling, and emotion redefine how we create, communicate, and connect.
Meet Dandy Vision — the world’s smartest intraoral scanner. Trained on over 10 million scans, it combines incredible speed with AI-powered precision to redefine digital dentistry.
A digital experience for a team that reads proteins at the single-molecule level and changes what’s possible in science. We designed and developed the site, creating 3D visuals that turn complex biology into something beautifully simple.
Cuchillo is an award-winning digital design studio based in Bilbao, Spain. Their work blends bold creativity with refined precision, resulting in immersive websites and interactive brand experiences that feel both artistic and timeless.
UI design and corporate website development with an experimental tone and a functional cut, for a brand leading the tattoo revolution. Inspired by aeronautical tech.
Ribbit is a creative motion agency based in Copenhagen founded to create memorable and engaging animations and motion graphics for your strategy and branding.
A visual and written tribute to filmmaker David Lynch — exploring his surreal cinematic world, signature “Lynchian” style, and the lasting impact of his films on modern culture and storytelling.
The official website of KIKK Festival — an international event in Namur, Belgium celebrating digital and creative cultures. It showcases talks, interactive art exhibitions, a creative market, and performances exploring the intersections of art, science, and technology through themes like AI, design, and sound.
BL/S® (Blacklead Studio) is a bold and creative studio based in Prague, specialising in web and mobile design & development, UX/UI, branding, 3D design and animation.
What truly sets them apart is their fearless approach, they embrace unconventional ideas, create designs that are memorable, unique, diverse, and impossible to ignore.
Discover the top free Google Fonts for 2026. From clean sans-serifs to expressive scripts, explore the best typefaces for web, UI, and branding projects, all free and optimized for clarity and emotion.
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Ribbit is a creative motion agency based in Copenhagen founded to create memorable and engaging animations and motion graphics for your strategy and branding.
SofaKnows is a multidisciplinary artist with no limitations. Her work exists at the intersection of boundaries — tattooing, filmmaking, jewelry design, and creative direction. Each project is a reflection of her vision: to challenge conventions and find new ways to connect through art.
Fonts shape how your message feels long before people start reading. The right typeface improves clarity, evokes emotion, and sets the tone for your brand. Google Fonts offers a vast library of free, high-quality families covering every design style, from timeless serifs to geometric sans-serifs and expressive scripts. Below are the top free Google Fonts to explore in 2026, organized by purpose and visual character.
Sans Serif Fonts for Body Text and UI
Clean, modern, and highly legible, perfect for digital interfaces and everyday reading.
A balanced and neutral sans-serif designed for screens. It performs beautifully in dashboards, apps, and multilingual interfaces. Its generous x-height ensures clarity at small sizes.
A dependable classic with a friendly, modern rhythm. Ideal for websites and apps where clarity and familiarity matter. Works seamlessly with Roboto Slab for headings.
Soft curves and wide spacing make this font approachable and easy to read. Great for blogs, documentation, and general body text that must remain effortless on all devices.
Contemporary proportions with a humanist feel. It is clear at medium sizes and well suited to modern UI layouts, startup sites, and product dashboards.
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Serif Fonts for Editorial and Long-Form Reading
Elegant and trustworthy, these fonts bring refinement to articles, books, and sophisticated layouts.
Designed specifically for on-screen reading, Merriweather combines classic structure with digital-era clarity. Excellent for long articles and editorial layouts.
Distinct letterforms and solid rhythm make it reliable in dashboards and analytics panels.
Best Practices
Limit your palette to two families for visual harmony.
Load only the weights you use to improve performance.
Test readability on both desktop and mobile devices.
Use variable font versions when available to streamline load time.
Match tone to context: warm fonts for lifestyle brands, neutral for tech, elegant for editorial.
The free selection on Google Fonts in 2026 is stronger than ever, offering designers a professional foundation for any project. Whether you are crafting an app interface, a luxury brand identity, or a personal blog, these fonts deliver the right mix of clarity, personality, and performance. Thoughtful pairing and restraint will ensure your typography feels modern, intentional, and timeless.
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Web Design Trends 2026 (and everything in between)
After more than a decade of watching, curating, and writing about web design, we’ve learned one thing: don’t believe anyone who tells you they know what next year’s trends will be.
Your guess is almost as good as ours.
Most “trend reports” out there just recycle what was already cool last year and wrap it up as something new. But design doesn’t move in straight lines. It mutates, reacts, rebels, and occasionally contradicts itself.
Still, if we had to bet on what 2026 will look and feel like, this is where our creative intuition points.
1. AI Takes Over the Canvas
AI isn’t a side tool anymore. It has moved into the core of how we design and build. What started with text prompts and image generators is now becoming part of production , from visuals and motion to layout and code. Designers mix AI-generated illustrations, videos, 3D models, and ready-to-use components directly into live projects.
The biggest change isn’t in the visuals but in the process. We’re no longer working for the tools, we’re working with them. The workflow feels more like collaboration than automation. AI suggests, refines, fills the blanks, and speeds up execution.
What used to take hours can now be tested in minutes. Ideas evolve faster, iterations multiply, and creative limits start to blur. It doesn’t mean that design becomes automatic. It means that intuition and direction matter even more , because anyone can generate, but not everyone can create meaning.
AI isn’t replacing designers. It’s redefining what design work looks like.
2. The Return of Retro and Brutalism
When everything starts to look polished and AI-perfect, designers naturally swing the other way. Retro is back, and brutalism never really left. It is louder, bolder, and prouder. It is the human fingerprint in a machine-generated world.
You will see more asymmetry, visible grids, heavy type, raw textures, and websites that almost dare you to call them ugly. They will be beautiful precisely for that reason.
3D on the web used to be decoration. Now it is conversation. Lightweight frameworks such as Spline and React Three Fiber make it easy to build 3D environments that move, tilt, and react to the user. We are not talking about spinning logos anymore, but experiences that pull you in.
Used right, responsive 3D adds emotion rather than motion alone.
WebGL once belonged only to developers with too much coffee and a lot of math. Now it belongs to everyone. Tools such as Unicorn Studio and no-code WebGL builders turn complex shader effects into drag-and-drop elements. Liquid distortions, glowing particles, and magnetic cursor trails are all accessible in a few clicks.
High-end motion graphics used to mean custom code. In 2026 it might just mean good taste.
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5. Micro-Animations Are Growing Up: The Small Things That Matter
Micro-animations are nothing new, but in 2026 they mature into something bigger, or smaller depending on how you see it. We call it micro delight: the subtle bounce of a button, a toggle that feels tactile, a form field that gently reacts to input.
The real shift is accessibility. Libraries such as React Bits Animations and 21st.dev make it easy for anyone to add motion with purpose. These details are no longer nice to have. They are what separates a working website from one that people remember.
Typography is done sitting still. Variable fonts, animated text, and responsive kinetic type are taking over hero sections and product pages. Fonts now shift in weight, stretch, or react to scroll and sound.
It is not about gimmicks, it is about feeling. The words themselves become part of the interface, not just what is written in it.
Sound is quietly becoming the next sense in digital design. Interfaces are starting to speak, hum, and react. A soft click, a subtle whoosh, or a short tone can add clarity, feedback, and emotion faster than any animation.
As brands look for new ways to stand out in a visually crowded web, sound becomes identity. From micro-audio cues in buttons and notifications to ambient loops that respond to user movement, the web is learning to sound as good as it looks.
AI is making sound design easier than ever. Tools can now generate short effects, background atmospheres, and responsive soundscapes in seconds, turning audio into a simple and accessible part of the creative process for everyone.
Used well, sound doesn’t just decorate an interface, it completes it.
The next evolution of web design is not visual. It is human.
For years, we have designed for screens, mice, and keyboards. In 2026, interaction begins to move beyond them. Websites are starting to listen, watch, and respond , not in a gimmicky way, but as part of a slow and natural shift toward more human interfaces.
Voice, gesture, facial expression, even emotional tone can influence how an interface reacts. AI now makes it possible to translate presence, sound, and motion into design language, one small step at a time.
The Human Layer is not a sudden trend. It is a direction , a quiet evolution that will unfold gradually as tools mature and people grow comfortable with new ways of interacting. It blurs the line between the body and the browser, turning digital experiences into something that feels instinctive rather than mechanical.
After years of dark modes, muted palettes, and minimalist restraint, color feels like it’s waiting for a comeback. We are not quite seeing it everywhere yet, but it feels inevitable , the natural next move after so many years of calm neutrals.
I would not be surprised if 2026 brings more bold gradients, expressive hues, and unapologetic saturation than we have seen in recent years. Maybe designers are finally ready to turn the volume back up.
This might not sound like a design trend, and maybe it is not one, but it is something real that is quietly taking shape beneath the surface.
As AI search and generative agents begin to replace traditional browsing, a new reality is emerging. Websites are no longer built only for people, but also for the machines that read, interpret, and summarize them.
We have spent years designing for UX, the user experience. Now we are entering the era of MX, the machine experience.
MX is about how meaning, structure, and hierarchy are translated for AI systems. How design decisions affect not only what humans see, but also what machines understand and retell.
Some already call this shift the beginning of a Parallel Web, a version of the internet built for intelligent agents rather than human eyes. It is not a polished trend or a visual aesthetic. It is a structural change, and it might redefine what it means to design for the web in the years ahead.
The Forecast
I do not know if these feelings or predictions will come true, not even partially. Like I said at the start, your guess is probably as good as mine.
But one thing I am sure of , the year ahead is going to be fascinating. And we will be here to follow it, explore it, and keep you inspired along the way.
So stay close. The story of design never stops.
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The Alphabet is back for round two — louder, smoother, and a little saltier. This time, we’re diving into Tuba and Strandline materials — glossy tubes, liquid curves, and flowy textures straight from our experimental lab.
Design is not just about visuals; it is a profound philosophy, a dynamic system, and an inspiring journey. This is what we delve into on the About page of DES.
[SIGNAL. LOST. BEAUTY. FOUND. DIGITAL. CHAOS.] — AstroDither, an audio reactive Threejs /WebGPU experiment by Robert Borghesi on dithering and fluid simulation with TSL.
Shopify Supply — merch for the commerce community, by the commerce community. Our site runs on Hydrogen, Shopify’s React-based headless commerce stack, built on Remix and is deployed on Oxygen.
Alche is a company that creates unprecedented entertainment experiences for the digital-native era. Through the production of interactive experiences and content, it brings to life special moments in people’s lives.
A decade of weekly cover designs turned into a creative experiment that blends AI with intuition. Each week’s visual mashup draws inspiration from the post itself, keeping the process fresh, surprising, and more fun than ever.
Noomo Agency is an award-winning digital agency crafting immersive experiences that blur the line between design, technology, and emotion. Their work combines refined motion, striking 3D visuals, and interactive storytelling that draws you in and stays with you.
2025 is shaping up to be a year where creativity meets intelligence. Designers, studios, and creative agencies around the world are redefining what a portfolio can be, blending motion, storytelling, interactivity, and bold aesthetics into unforgettable experiences.
Before we dive in, if you’d like to be featured in next year’s edition, you’re welcome to submit your projects on Muzli.Me, or share your work on social media and tag @usemuzli for a chance to be discovered.
In this annual selection, we’ve explored hundreds of websites to bring you the 100 most inspiring and visually striking portfolios of 2025, from independent creators to full-scale design collectives. These sites push the boundaries of design, code, and imagination, showcasing how innovation and personality merge into pure visual impact.
Each portfolio featured here represents a unique voice, a distinctive design philosophy, and a deep understanding of user experience. From minimal masterpieces to experimental 3D interfaces, this list captures the spirit of contemporary digital creativity in all its forms.
Just like last year, the order of the websites is entirely random. Every featured creator or studio brings something special to the table.
Spotted a portfolio that deserves a place on this list? Share it in the comments, and it might be featured in our next update.
Many of the portfolios featured here easily clear the visual bar. But strong visuals are only the first step. We recently broke down the most common portfolio mistakes designers still make in 2026, and why many portfolios fail not at the visual stage, but at the moment reviewers start looking for judgment, clarity, and ownership in Portfolio Mistakes Designers Still Make in 2026.
Alche Studio specializes in crafting immersive, experiential digital worlds — from virtual fashion shows to metaverse environments — using tools like Unreal Engine and cloud rendering. Their site presents innovative works blending brand storytelling, interactivity, and scale, embodying the future of digital space design.
Cappen is a multi-awarded interactive digital studio based in Miami and São Paulo, crafting immersive and experiential websites for global brands since 2006. Their site demonstrates bold scroll effects, layer animation, modular systems, and smooth transitions that turn portfolios into ambient experiences — whether for clients like JCPM, Credit Genie, Ministry of Supply, or more.
Brand Appart is a Paris-based design studio that helps funded startups build iconic brands, conversion-driven websites, and investor-ready decks. Their site features bold visuals and case studies across branding, UI/UX, and product experience, blending creativity with performance and business goals.
1:09 Ichiki is the personal portfolio of a Tokyo-based illustrator known as “1:09 (Ichiki).” The site features fluorescent, sharply lined artwork spanning original illustrations, music video (MV) illustrations, event visuals, and custom goods like character merchandise. It presents an engaging mix of personal projects and professional commissions, offering a clear window into their creative style and versatility.
ByChudy is the personal portfolio of Miłosz Chudy, an art director, graphic designer, photographer, and occasional stylist. The site highlights album and poster artwork, key visuals for artists and brands, stage and motion design, logotypes, photography, fonts, web and clothing design, event materials, and social content, including collaborations with Spotify.
Stōkt Creative Co. (wearestokt.com) is a digital design studio focused on motion-driven experiences. Their site presents bold 3D visuals, interactive branding, product design, visual systems, and web development. Every project is framed as intentional, balancing artistry and purpose, from first tap to final interaction.
The studio of Sergey Lisovskiy merges identity, technology, and creative direction into immersive digital experiences. Their site showcases services including web design, interaction, brand identity, visual systems, campaigns, and motion. Clients listed range from Canon and Kia to Yandex and ManyChat, highlighting the studio’s reach and versatility.
Orage Studio is a creative studio specializing in 3D, VFX, motion design, and visual post-production. Their site presents glossy visuals, atmospheric renders, and technical craftsmanship to deliver cinematic brand experiences and immersive digital storytelling.
General Condition is a creative design studio that builds on bold ideas, crafting digital experiences and telling compelling brand stories.
They specialize in brand identity, creative direction, web design & development, illustration, and motion — combining logic beneath the color with expressive, disruptive visuals.
Twice | Twice.tv (Paris / Oslo) is a creative studio specializing in commercials, personal work, and storytelling. The site is clean and focused, dividing projects into Stories, Commercials, and Personal Work. It reflects a refined visual approach, showing both commissioned and independent pieces through cinematic and narrative-driven content.
Stiff | MadeByBuzzworthy is a bold creative showcase merging motion, typographic flair, and interactive visuals. The site emphasizes texture, dynamic animations, and experimental transitions — serving as a compelling portfolio space that blends personal expression with studio-level design refinement.
Samsy Ninja (SMSY) is the portfolio of a Paris-based creative technologist and digital artist with over 12 years of experience and 50+ international awards, including Cannes Lions and Awwwards. His site blends 3D interactive graphics, computational design, and motion, reflecting a mastery of visual technology and a bold experimental spirit.
Olha Lazarieva is a creative designer whose portfolio highlights UI/UX projects, branding, digital illustrations, and visual systems. The site presents refined aesthetics, minimal layouts, and a clear focus on craftsmanship, offering both personal explorations and client work under one cohesive visual direction.
Grit Pictures is a commercial filmmaking studio whose site functions like a “mad man’s scrapbook,” blending bold textures, torn edges, collage details, and monochrome styling to reflect an inventive and artistic identity.
Their portfolio highlights film and video work with emphasis on craftsmanship, narrative, and production value, positioning the studio as one that “lets the work do the talking.”
L’Étude is an international boutique modular creative studio that fuses design, technology, and sensory disciplines to build rich brand universes and multi-medium experiences.
Their work spans visual production, post production, branding, audio, motion, 3D, creative direction, and goods/merch — presenting both client and internal projects that explore new intersections of art and code.
T-KO™ / T-KO Space offers website and brand creation services with a focus on immersive 3D environments. Their site emphasizes loading 3D models, configuring spatial interfaces, and optimizing visual assets, positioning themselves at the intersection of web, design, and dimensional experiences.
Lax Space is the portfolio of a digital creative director + front-end developer who designs bold, thoughtful visuals and crafts clean, interactive code. Their site prominently features projects combining branding, design, and front-end development, blending aesthetic vision with execution.
KARO Crafts is a New York–based creative studio and brand blending art, fashion, design, and visual storytelling into one cohesive vision. The site feels like an art gallery turned digital playground, showcasing limited-edition apparel, handcrafted jewelry, and original artworks alongside experimental video and photography. Each piece carries the studio’s signature handmade aesthetic — tactile, colorful, and emotionally expressive. KARO’s portfolio highlights collaborations and personal creations that blur the lines between craft and concept, positioning the studio as both a creative workshop and a cultural brand.
Geex Arts is a global branding and UX agency that crafts transformative digital experiences by blending design, technology, and innovation. Their portfolio includes web3 ecosystems, crypto apps, social platforms, jewelry commerce, and media campaigns, highlighting a versatility across industries and a bold approach to creativity.
Abhishek Jha is a visual designer & front-end developer who fuses design with code to create immersive, expressive digital experiences. His portfolio showcases branding, web design, UI, and interactive work, all presented with a strong visual identity and functional elegance.
Chipsa Design is a studio specializing in emotionally driven digital experiences, blending aesthetics, WebGL, 3D, and CGI to build websites, interfaces, and visuals that feel alive. Their portfolio spans immersive web spaces, animated interfaces, and rich graphic content, aiming to turn digital solutions into experiences you want to touch again and again.
Jens Bosman is a one-man video creator combining videography, editing, and sound design to craft dynamic, fashion-forward visual worlds. His site presents a clean, photo-centric layout where each project feels cinematic, immersive, and tightly composed , showcasing work for brands, stills, and motion pieces under a unified signature aesthetic.
Sun Hung is a Vietnamese UI/UX and website designer, based in Saigon, who also serves as a design leader and educator. His portfolio emphasizes immersive visual experiences, combining branding, web interfaces, design systems, and interactive elements to elevate ambitious client work.
Supersolid is a Sydney-based creative agency that delivers “Super x Solid” outcomes for brands. Their site highlights work with major global names and showcases their approach — blending big ideas with strategic execution. They emphasize creativity as a powerful investment and feature case studies across brand storytelling, identity, and digital campaigns.
Double Play is a boutique web design studio on a mission to build websites that “spark excitement.” Their work couples sharp messaging, award-worthy design, and smooth animations , delivered with the precision and energy of a Grand Slam match.
Made In UX Studio (MIUX) is an award-winning boutique agency specializing in bespoke UX/UI design, branding, and digital experience. Their mission is to blend elegance and functionality , crafting human-centered interfaces that scale with business goals.
TUX Creative House is a full-spectrum creative agency that combines strategy, design, web, 3D, content production, and media under one roof. They present themselves as a “house of diverse thinkers and fierce makers,” working across branding, digital, experiential, and product realms. Their portfolio showcases integrated storytelling, striking visuals, and seamless execution — creating projects that feel cohesive, bold, and deeply crafted.
Adrien Lamy is a visual artist and creative director whose portfolio highlights bold typography, dynamic layouts, and expressive personal projects. The site feels intimate yet expansive, offering a look into his artistic identity through design, motion experiments, visual collages, and self-initiated works.
Cyphr Studio is a digital experience and venture studio crafting interactive products for artists, brands, and entertainment. The site highlights immersive storytelling, sleek motion, and technology-driven design, reflecting the studio’s mission to connect culture and creativity through bold, engaging digital experiences.
Clay Boan is a multidisciplinary designer based in NYC, working across art direction, branding, design, motion, and interactive systems. His portfolio features collaborations with big names like Nike × NBA, Gucci × Oura, Apple, and Google, combining bold visuals, thoughtful motion, and narrative-driven creative execution. His focus is on turning intelligent ideas into crafted experiences that resonate emotionally, culturally, and meaningfully.
Hnine Interaction is a digital interaction studio (or experimental interface platform) whose site greets visitors with a blank “/ enable JavaScript to run this app” message , suggestive of immersive, application-style experiences beyond static pages. The minimal entry hints at interactive, canvas-based or webGL projects, where the design takes shape once the interface loads — emphasizing the idea of interaction above conventional layout.
Bindery is a New York–based creative agency and production studio combining strategy, storytelling, and execution under one roof. The team creates campaigns, branded content, commercials, and original films for global brands, blending creativity with craftsmanship across motion, design, and sound. Led by founder and CEO Greg Beauchamp alongside executive creative director Kim Devall, Bindery’s work reflects a seamless fusion of agency thinking and production precision.
First Frame is a creative production and post-production studio driven by emotion and storytelling. Their portfolio spans original works, corporate films, music visuals, and studio collaborations. With a refined visual language and cinematic touch, First Frame delivers polished narratives that bridge concept and craft.
We Are Example is a creative studio blending art direction, digital design, and storytelling to craft immersive experiences. Their site presents a refined visual voice, showcasing brand work, interactive projects, and experimental content , all unified by aesthetic clarity and conceptual depth.
Studio Null (Made by Null) is a digital experience studio crafting interactive web spaces that blend utility with delight. Their portfolio highlights collaborations with clients around the world, showcasing projects from e-commerce brands to editorial platforms and experimental type specimens. They aim to make the web fun again by merging technical mastery with bold aesthetic choices.
Mikki Sindhunata is a film director with a background in dance, exploring the emotional and narrative power of movement. Her portfolio captures how body language and choreography can communicate beyond words, blending film, art direction, and performance to craft deeply human stories. Currently developing her debut short film The Gift (set to premiere in 2025), Mikki bridges commercial and artistic work through a refined sense of rhythm, gesture, and visual storytelling.
Joseph San is a visual creator and motion designer whose site features immersive visuals, kinetic typography, and expressive animations. His portfolio captures a blend of personal experiments and client work, all tied together by a strong graphic signature and rhythm.
Ragged Edge is a London-based branding agency that partners with ambitious companies ready to challenge convention and stand for something bold. Their philosophy, “Never be the same again,” captures their focus on transformation through strategy, identity, and creativity. The site reflects a confident, contemporary attitude — combining striking visuals, bold typography, and thought-driven storytelling to present branding as a force for real change.
Thingy & Thingy® bills itself as “the anti-advertising agency, advertising agency.” Based in London, Portland, Los Angeles and beyond, they lean into irreverence and boldness — “a multinational network of idiots” who reject tradition and ego in favor of playful, provocative branding. Their mantra includes statements like “Make work fun. Make fun work.” They position themselves as collaborators for clients who want to “stand out, create change, not conform.”
Eduard Bodak is a visual storyteller and creative technologist whose site blends motion, digital art, and interactive design. He presents a curated portfolio of animation, experimental visuals, and client work, all tied together with a distinctive aesthetic governed by fluid transitions and visual rhythm.
Robot is a fearless creative production studio where innovation meets audacity and storytelling breaks all conventions. They describe themselves as architects of the extraordinary , rebels with cameras and dreamers who turn ideas into powerful visual experiences. Guided by creativity and authenticity, Robot thrives on disruption and discovery, blending artistry, precision, and emotion in every frame. No boundaries, no compromises — just relentless passion and a drive to create.
Portal One Studio is a branding, UX, and web design studio dedicated to creating meaningful digital experiences with real impact. Their philosophy centers on the idea that “great design isn’t just about looks , it’s about results.” They merge bold ideas, data-driven insights, and scalable solutions to build work that connects with audiences, elevates brands, and grows with them.
Studio Herrström is a global design studio dedicated to building brands that move culture. Founded by Erik Herrström, former Brand Design Director at Spotify, the studio collaborates with clients in music, technology, and culture to create bold visual identities, campaigns, and experiences that connect with communities. Their work blends strategic thinking with expressive design, resulting in distinctive, emotion-driven branding systems that feel alive and relevant.
Sami Marketing is a creative marketing studio that combines strategic thinking with bold visual storytelling. Their portfolio includes branding, digital campaigns, content production, and experiential marketing — all aimed at helping brands cut through the noise with purposeful clarity.
Karim Saab is an art director, designer and front-end developer who creates websites and apps that not only look good but also tell stories, evoke emotion, and bring brands to life. His site highlights services such as art direction, creative direction, visual identity, UI/UX design, storytelling, and full web development using tools like Webflow, GSAP, WebGL, and Three.js. Featured projects include work on Casa Lunara, Golden Child, and Mobel, where he combines bold visuals with technical fluency.
Caffe Design is a creative studio blending visual identity, motion, illustration, and interface design into cohesive brand experiences. The studio’s work reflects minimal elegance with thoughtful details, reinforcing brand stories through refined aesthetics and fluid interaction.
LEOLEO Studio is a French digital design studio that brings creativity and technical expertise together to help brands define their time. They offer services in branding, art direction, websites, 3D & motion, UX/UI, and experiments that blend strategy with craft. Their work reflects a thoughtful balance of visual elegance, functional design, and expressive storytelling.
GM Meme is a small, specialized team focused on designing branding, visuals, promo content, and full digital presence for meme-token projects. The site promotes crypto meme templates and projects, blending web3 aesthetics with playful, bold visual style.
Reform Collective is a digital-first design agency founded in 2015, focused on branding, web and product design, and digital experiences. They embrace meticulous craftsmanship and storytelling, working with startups and established brands alike. Their model includes a “Reform Nova” accelerator, which trades design and development services for equity to help founders scale.
Nuageboi is the portfolio of Paris-based artist Hugo Baron, working as an art director and 3D designer. He creates visual universes that fuse motion, imagery, and CGI, combining refined aesthetics with technical precision. His work includes projects in live visuals, brand teasers, music videos, and immersive animation, showcasing a strong mastery of tools like Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D, and motion design.
Fine Thought is the creative persona of Nathan Leigh Davis, a web engineer and interactive designer based in Australia. The site feels like a minimalist, experimental portfolio showcasing his work in front-end development, motion, and interface design. It emphasizes craftsmanship and subtle interactivity, balancing clean visuals with thoughtful detail.
Jordan Delcros is a creative developer who merges design and technology to craft expressive, interactive web experiences. His portfolio showcases deep expertise in WebGL, animation, and generative visuals, emphasizing precision, fluidity, and storytelling through code. Each project reflects his passion for transforming complex technical work into elegant, emotionally engaging digital design.
Obys Agency stands out as one of the boldest creative studios in today’s digital landscape. The Ukraine-based team blends experimental motion, refined typography, and masterful storytelling to craft unforgettable web experiences. Every project feels like an art installation—meticulously designed, deeply emotional, and technically flawless. Their portfolio demonstrates how design can be both minimal and expressive, setting a benchmark for creative agencies worldwide.
Laugh Mind is a Tokyo-based creative studio (株式会社Laugh Mind) that specializes in visual communication, brand identity, motion, and experiential design. Their portfolio is rooted in storytelling and refined aesthetics, blending traditional craftsmanship with digital innovation to bring brands to life in dynamic and expressive ways.
Alternative Aesthetics is a creative studio founded by illustrator Colin Kersley (also known as “Alt Aes”), operating out of Cardiff. They specialize in expressive brand identity, illustration, strategy, and visual storytelling, often bringing personality and playful originality to projects through bold character work and vivid graphic systems.
Phantom.Land is a global tech-creative studio combining technology, brand, and innovation into immersive digital experiences. Their portfolio site acts like a “shape-shifting vessel” for their work, blending WebGL theatrics, kinetic grids, and bold interfaces that evolve as you scroll. The studio embraces unorthodox creative strategy and rebellious thinking, aiming to deliver experimental, yet purposeful work at scale.
Kidzfrmnowhere was founded in 2018 by Yuann and has grown into a visual studio focused on expanding visual language and style across Asia Pacific and beyond. They maintain an in-house production team and leverage a wide regional network to deliver precise, high quality projects. Their mission is global collaboration and visual legacy, combining tradition with new paths in visual innovation. Their team includes roles such as project managers, producers, directors, visual designers, and 3D artists in Tokyo and Shanghai.
Clement Grellier is a French front-end developer based in Paris who blends precision, clean design, and micro-interactions to bring interfaces to life. He emphasizes pixel-perfect implementation, fluid motion, minimal aesthetics, and tight integration between design and code.
Alejandro Mejias is an award-winning experience designer originally from Venezuela, now based in Melbourne, with over ten years in the creative field. He partners with brands to build captivating digital solutions, focusing on UI/UX, web and app design, design systems, and 3D where applied. His work has been recognized by Good Design Awards 2023/24 and has featured collaborations with agencies and clients globally.
Drexler (drxlr) is a creative studio based in Baltimore that focuses on elevating brands through design-driven e-commerce, email, and digital experiences. They bring together artistic vision and strategic thinking to create platforms that connect, engage, and convert. Since 2009, Drexler has built interactive sites with a touch of nostalgia, blending bold visual moments with technical depth to deliver memorable user journeys.
Marga Navarro is a digital product designer who blends precision, engineering craftsmanship, and creative ambition to build polished, meaningful experiences. Her portfolio emphasizes a system-thinking mindset, fluid interactivity, and minimal aesthetic choices. She actively experiments with Webflow and creates interactive prototypes to push boundaries and raise design standards.
Basement Studio is a digital studio & branding powerhouse partnering with ambitious startups, scale-ups, and brands to turn vision into high performance work. They craft bold digital ecosystems — from websites and interactive experiences to brand identity systems — blending creativity, technology, and strategy. Their focus lies in designing with precision and delivering with impact.
Nite Riot is a production services company specializing in commercial print and motion campaigns, creating content for major studios, global brands, and world-class agencies. They handle executive and creative production, location and casting services, post production and VFX, talent relations, and more. Based in Los Angeles with a presence in Brooklyn, they create high-impact campaigns often featuring celebrity talent and bold visual storytelling.
Stravagar.io is a creative digital studio blending bold design, immersive motion, and high-impact visuals. Their work features futuristic interfaces, expressive art direction, and interactive storytelling aimed at crafting standout digital experiences.
ArtPill is a global design studio that blends luxury, fashion, architecture, retail, and experiential storytelling into striking visual experiences. They work across spaces, objects, and events, with a refined aesthetic that merges high design sensibility and immersive environments.
RAYRAYlab is a one-person web agency based in Seoul, South Korea, focused on UX/UI design, web development, branding, and strategic planning. The studio combines design with technical fluency, leveraging a deep understanding of both aesthetics and code to deliver unique digital experiences.
Siena Film is a production studio that blends cinematic storytelling with visual innovation. Their site emphasizes narrative strength, artistic finesse, and technical craftsmanship — delivering film, video, and visual experiences that feel elevated, memorable, and emotionally resonant.
SoScale Media is a performance marketing agency from Sweden that operates at the intersection of creativity and data. They emphasize that “content is what matters,” producing hundreds of ads monthly and combining media buying with original creative work. Their services include creative strategy, high-end video production, user-generated content, and performance-driven campaign execution.
Mark Clennon is a visual artist and motion photographer whose portfolio blends stills, commissioned work, and motion projects. His site presents high-impact imagery ranging from portraiture and editorial shoots to dynamic visual narratives, showcasing collaborations with brands and cultural figures while maintaining a distinctive visual signature.
Bulletproof is a leading independent brand agency that crafts growth, standout positioning, and cultural resonance for the world’s most sought-after brands. They focus on disruption, creative boldness, and strategic branding to turn clients into icons.
Menuxl is a creative studio rooted in French design tradition and driven by modern digital expression. Their portfolio showcases branding, web design, and visual systems that combine clarity with personality. Each project reflects careful craftsmanship, bold ideas, and a refined sense of visual identity.
Poster is a post-production company based in Paris that works across advertising, digital content, music videos, feature films, and live performance recordings. They handle the full creative process — preproduction through final delivery , and curate custom teams to meet each project’s needs. The studio is known for taking a human-centered approach and maintaining high standards throughout every stage
Microdot is a creative studio focused on VFX, post-production, and visual effects direction. Their tagline is “Rendering Imagination,” and their portfolio includes color grading, CGI work, and compositing across campaigns for Dior, Mercedes × Moncler, and Nike. The company is registered in the UK under the name Microdot Vision Ltd, and its leadership includes directors specializing in color grading and VFX.
OddCommon is an independent digital agency that specializes in expressing brand and product identity through high-craft digital experiences. They position themselves as lean, focused, and a refreshing alternative to more complex agencies.
Yellow Fellow is a creative production studio that blends cinematic storytelling, visual effects, and high-end motion work. Their portfolio emphasizes mood, texture, and emotional narratives — crafting content that feels both polished and evocative.
Stas Bondar is a creative developer known for bringing together design and technical skill to build interactive, visually striking web experiences. His background includes work with tools like Webflow, GSAP, Barba.js, Three.js, and WebGL to elevate visual storytelling through code. He values precision, innovation, and depth and collaborates with studios and independent creators alike.
Lazy Eight Design is a creative studio with a focus on minimal, thoughtfully structured digital experiences. Their portfolio emphasizes grid systems, content clarity, typographic detail, and subtle motion — creating work that feels both calm and intentional.
Photoyoshi is the portfolio of Takamitsu Motoyoshi, a Tokyo-based photographer. The name “Photoyoshi” merges “photo” with his surname, Motoyoshi. His work spans categories such as interior photography, portrait, still life, landscape, and video. The site is designed to create an immersive browsing experience, blending minimal layouts with interactive elements to let the photographs take center stage.
Sarah Oh is a multidisciplinary motion designer, art director, and illustrator based in California. She works across branding, motion graphics, 3D illustration, and visual storytelling — blending an illustrative touch into her animations to evoke emotion and narrative. Her clients include The Verge, NPR, and Robinhood, among others.
Fiddle.Digital is a design agency offering end-to-end web services, including branding, interface design, motion, and front-end development. Their philosophy centers on blending aesthetics, technology, and storytelling into digital experiences that last. Developers and designers work together to ensure visual elegance matches functional performance.
Ottografie is a studio based in the Netherlands that fuses photography, visual storytelling, and art direction into striking images and brand visuals. Their portfolio highlights thoughtfully composed shoots, strong use of lighting, and conceptual direction — blending commercial sensibility with artistic integrity.
Huge Inc. is a global design and technology company founded in Brooklyn in 1999. The agency partners with leading brands to create intelligent, data-driven experiences that combine strategy, creativity, and innovation. With offices worldwide, Huge focuses on digital transformation, product design, branding, and AI-powered marketing, helping organizations shape meaningful connections between people and technology.
Ingamana is a creative design studio blending visual identity, digital experiences, and motion into cohesive brand expressions. The studio emphasizes clarity, emotional impact, and refined execution across all types of projects.
Mat Voyce is a UK-based type designer and animator whose portfolio blends illustration, motion, and typographic craft. He works globally and highlights collaborations with major brands such as Amazon, BBC, Disney+, Netflix, and Google. His studio presents the work through clean visuals and kinetic typography, demonstrating how design can tell stories through motion and form.
Gianluca Gradogna is a multidisciplinary designer based in Florence, whose expertise spans design, advertising, coding, and photography. His portfolio combines visual storytelling and seamless interactions, creating a unified space where design and imagery live in conversation — using infinite scroll, subtle transitions, and technical fluency to elevate both form and content.
Johanna Darrieta is a multidisciplinary creative whose portfolio spans branding, visual design, and motion. Her work blends conceptual rigor with visual flair, combining clean graphics, subtle transitions, and expressive visuals to bring ideas to life in digital form.
NIKI Studio is an independent digital design studio based in Hanoi, Vietnam. They specialize in creating websites and brand visuals that combine art and science to tell each client’s unique story. The studio emphasizes originality, clean aesthetics, and thoughtful digital storytelling — aiming to transform creative ideas into polished, effective visual experiences.
Alina Papazova is a contemporary visual artist and 3D designer based in Sofia, Bulgaria. Her work spans ceramics, drawing, textiles, sculpture, and immersive spatial installations. She explores themes of childhood nostalgia, memory, and psychological traces, weaving them into dreamlike environments where symbolic references and alternate dimensions converge. Her exhibitions include Pathways to Bliss, Princess Casino, Live Forever for the Moment, and Various Objects, where she blends personal narrative with sculptural and visual craft.
Merodev (Merouane Bali) is the portfolio of a full-stack developer and visual coder who combines programming, 3D, and design into immersive web experiences. His site showcases technical artistry, generative visuals, and interactive storytelling, reflecting his passion for pushing the boundaries between code and creative expression.
Burocratik is a design & branding studio that blends bold graphics, typographic energy, and strategic storytelling to create memorable brand identities. Their work emphasizes clarity, visual impact, and thoughtful systems — aiming to give brands a distinctive voice in crowded markets.
Dipsy Team is a creative & digital studio that focuses on bridging culture and innovation. Their work spans branding, digital strategy, product design, and immersive experiences. The studio crafts visual ecosystems that feel alive, blending narrative voice, interactive design, and aesthetic boldness to help clients make lasting impressions.
November (nvmbr.in) is a plural design practice founded in Mumbai by Juhi Vishnani and Shiva Nallaperumal. They work internationally across creative direction, identity systems, typeface design, and visual storytelling.
Polecat Agency builds digital products for complex challenges, from mobile apps to enterprise systems. The agency’s portfolio merges playful illustration, bold transitions, and interactive storytelling to present software development as a creative endeavor.
Your Creative is an independent creative agency based in Melbourne and Sydney that specializes in branding, web design, digital campaigns, and strategic communications. They work with entrepreneurs, mission-driven organizations, and corporate brands to transform complex challenges into purposeful, beautiful work.
Immersive Garden is a Paris-based digital production studio known for pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. They partner with premium brands to build immersive web experiences using technologies such as WebGL, 3D animation, motion, and intricate interactive systems. Their work emphasizes craftsmanship, bold visual identity, and narrative depth — resulting in digital journeys that feel cinematic, precise, and emotionally resonant.
La Rue Michel is a creative studio blending art direction, digital design, and visual storytelling into cohesive, atmosphere-rich brand experiences. Their work combines refined visual aesthetics, experimental layouts, and emotional narrative to create memorable identities and immersive online presence.
Utsubo is a technology-first creative studio that specializes in crafting advanced digital experiences using real-time 3D, interactive installations, and WebGPU. According to the site, they push technical boundaries to help brands tell their stories in memorable and immersive ways.
Dverso Studio is a Milan-based creative studio specializing in immersive web development and design. They merge design, creative coding, 3D asset creation, and front-end development to build rich digital experiences. On their site they showcase projects like an immersive e-commerce site for BLDBLZ, metaverse explorations, and tools built with Three.js and AI models. Their approach emphasizes pushing the edge where design and technology meet.
Chain Labs is a creative studio that specializes in blending strategy, design, and blockchain technology to build forward-looking digital experiences. Their work often incorporates Web3 elements, visual systems, and interactive narratives, with a focus on pushing the boundaries between brand and experience.
Roberta Ungaro is a visual storyteller and creative designer whose portfolio blends branding, motion, and expressive graphics. Her work is characterized by strong visual identity, layered compositions, and thoughtful movement, creating digital experiences that feel both polished and emotionally engaging.
MadeByAnalogue is a multidisciplinary studio that interweaves design, motion, and brand storytelling into playful yet refined experiences. Their work emphasizes emotional connection, bold visual identity, and craftsmanship — producing brand worlds that feel expressive, intentional, and artful.
Choosing the right font can completely shift the mood of a design. As 2025 comes to a close and we look ahead to 2026, we’ve curated a fresh collection of 30 free fonts that bring character, elegance, and a touch of boldness to your projects.
This year’s picks capture the visual tone of 2026, blending timeless classics with modern aesthetics. Some fonts are free for personal use, while others require a license for commercial projects, so it’s always a good idea to review the terms before using them in branding or client work.
Before adding a new font to your website, presentation, or campaign, take a moment to verify the usage rights. It’s the best way to respect creators, maintain a high professional standard, and make sure your designs look as good as they feel going into 2026.
Roena is a font with a bold, cheerful, and expressive style designed to bring a fun vibe to every design. Its unique, rounded, and daring letterforms make it perfect for kids’ event posters, food & beverage packaging, creative branding, social media content, and even titles or headers that need to stand out and feel playful.
Rebak is a bold experimental display font built from confident geometric shapes, designed to stand out in posters, logos, and contemporary visual projects. Created by Bellinghamtype, it brings a modern, almost architectural feel to any layout, combining strong proportions with creative rhythm.
Available in OTF, TTF, and webfont formats, Rebak includes full multilingual support and PUA encoding. Its uppercase-focused style makes it perfect for headline typography, branding experiments, and visual identities that demand attention.
This version of Rebak is free for personal use, allowing designers to explore its distinctive character before purchasing a commercial license for broader creative applications.
Racistant is a modern display font featuring a smooth, rounded style that gives it a friendly yet professional look. Unique inktrap details on several characters add personality and make it stand out. Perfect for large, eye-catching titles or headlines that need to be bold, clear, and modern without feeling too rigid.
Brooklyn Funky by Craft Supply Co is a lively handwritten display font that blends casual rhythm with playful energy. Designed for projects that need personality and warmth, it’s perfect for posters, packaging, invitations, or any creative work that calls for a handmade touch.
With its loose strokes and confident flow, Brooklyn Funky brings a sense of spontaneity to layouts without losing readability. It captures the charm of real handwriting while keeping a professional edge, making it suitable for both personal and commercial projects once licensed.
The demo version is free for personal use, while the full version, available from Craft Supply Co, includes extended glyphs and complete multilingual support.
Calive Pixel by Craft Supply Co is a modern pixel-inspired display font that bridges retro aesthetics with a clean digital edge. Its precise grid-based structure brings a nostalgic feel of classic arcade typography, while maintaining sharp clarity for contemporary design projects.
Perfect for titles, posters, game interfaces, and creative branding, Calive Pixel adds a playful yet structured rhythm to your visuals. Each character is crafted to balance simplicity and impact, giving designers the flexibility to experiment with both minimalist and expressive layouts.
The demo version is free for personal use, while the full commercial license, available from Craft Supply Co, includes the complete glyph set and extended design options.
Canicule Display is a vivid serif typeface shaped by the warmth and fluidity of the Mediterranean spirit. Designed by Kostas Bartsokas, it carries an organic rhythm that recalls the movement of the pen, where soft curves and expressive serifs meet refined contrast.
Balancing elegance and vitality, Canicule Display evolves beautifully across its 18 styles, from Thin to Black, each with matching italics. The lighter weights feel airy and calligraphic, while the heavier cuts grow bold and sculptural, almost turning the serifs into visual motifs.
Supporting Latin, Greek, and Cyrillic scripts, Canicule Display is ideal for editorial design, branding, and high-impact typographic compositions that seek sophistication with a distinctly human touch.
Sense Font is the debut release from Sense Design Lab, a contemporary type studio based on collaboration and openness within the design community. The font reflects the studio’s belief in clarity, balance, and thoughtful geometry, offering a refined sans-serif form built for modern branding and editorial use.
Developed through multiple rounds of testing and refinement, Sense Font was crafted primarily for titles and display applications, balancing precision with a smooth, human touch. Its rounded structure and subtle contrast give it a sense of calm confidence, suitable for both digital and print environments.
Upon its final release, Sense Font will be made freely available for both personal and commercial use, continuing the studio’s mission to encourage creative exchange and accessible design.
Marjorie Variable Font Family is a graceful serif typeface crafted with reading in mind. Designed for books, editorials, and long-form storytelling, it balances clarity and beauty in every line, offering a seamless reading experience that feels both timeless and inviting.
The font takes its name from a family story that connects generations, honoring the memory of Marjorie, the designer’s great-grandmother. That personal touch carries into the design itself — each curve and serif feels considered, carrying a quiet sense of tradition and care.
With its refined contrast and soft rhythm, Marjorie shines in text-heavy layouts, from novels and essays to magazines and digital publications. It’s a typeface that values readability without losing its soul — an elegant companion for stories worth remembering.
Ankish is a bold futuristic sans-serif typeface defined by precision, speed, and modern geometry. Designed by Andrei Salagean, it combines sharp monoline strokes with subtle humanist touches, creating a balance between industrial strength and refined detail.
Its compact proportions and squared forms evoke a sense of engineered efficiency, while the softer corners and distinctive letter cuts give it attitude and motion. Perfect for high-impact visuals, Ankish excels in sci-fi titles, posters, automotive branding, and tech-driven identities that demand clarity and presence.
Both assertive and carefully crafted, Ankish delivers the kind of bold modernism that feels fast even when standing still.
Nevanta is a modern sans serif font with 18 styles (9 weights + Oblique), designed for professional, clean, and versatile typography. With precise geometric proportions and excellent readability, it is ideal for branding, websites, editorials, posters, and corporate identity. Multilingual support ensures flexibility, making it a complete typeface solution for both creative and professional projects.
Norelli is a refined modern serif typeface from VPCreativeShop that blends elegance with contemporary precision. Its sleek letterforms feature graceful contrasts between thick and thin strokes, making it a perfect fit for branding, editorial headlines, and high-end packaging.
The typeface carries a timeless sophistication that feels both classic and fresh, ideal for designers looking to add a polished, confident tone to their visuals. While the demo version is free for personal use, the full commercial version unlocks additional refinements and extended character sets, available through Gumroad and Creative Market.
Norelli is designed for creatives who appreciate the balance between tradition and modernity , a font that quietly commands attention through its crafted details and subtle charm.
Sk-Modernist is a minimalist and clean typeface which eschews complicated forms. The aim of the typeface was to create an amalgamation of a modern Grotesk, like Helvetica, with a simpler geometric style, like Avant Garde.
Sk-Modernist has been designed specifically for the digital age, each letterform being optically adjusted using a mathematical system rather than the traditional typographers eye. This approach has resulted in a typeface that displays exceptionally well in digital mediums.
The font is the first to be released by Sean Kane Design and is currently available in Light, Regular, Bold and Monospaced weights. Features include multi language support, Extended Latin and Vietnamese character sets, ligatures and stylistic alternatives.
LT Serif presents a modern, minimalist, and elegantly crafted serif font, featuring distinctive alternatives for select capital letters with stems. This versatile typeface is inclusive of uppercase, lowercase, symbols, alternates, numbers, and supports multilingual characters. LT Serif lends itself perfectly to projects demanding sophistication and contemporary flair, such as magazine headlines, book layouts, banners, posters, logos, and more.
Fayte Pixel is a dramatic, high-contrast typeface that blends gothic elegance with a digital, pixelated edge. Its sharp lines, geometric precision, and subtle texture create a sense of depth and shadow, giving it a sculptural presence on screen. The result is a font that feels both ancient and futuristic, perfect for artistic titles, fantasy posters, game interfaces, or metal album covers.
Inspired by the chiaroscuro technique in art, Fayte Pixel captures the interplay between light and darkness, volume and void. It evokes mystery, intensity, and bold visual storytelling — ideal for designers seeking a typeface with strong character and visual impact.
Gluf is a futuristic display font crafted with bold precision and minimalist aesthetics. The name itself, short and memorable, reflects the essence of the font: clean, sharp, and forward-looking. Every curve and line in Gluf is designed to strike a balance between industrial strength and modern elegance, making it a versatile choice for a wide range of creative projects.
Whether you’re designing logos, posters, album covers, apparel, gaming titles, or tech-inspired branding, Gluf delivers a strong visual identity that instantly captures attention. Its bold all-caps style ensures readability even in large-scale designs, while its sleek geometry gives your work a contemporary and professional edge.
Perfect for branding, editorial layouts, motion graphics, UI design, and digital art, Gluf is more than just a font — it’s a creative tool that embodies futuristic vision and minimal sophistication. Add Gluf to your design toolkit and let your projects stand out with a modern, powerful personality.
Ruska was a font created for study and will be made available completely free for everyone. This is a display font, with rounded corners and tons of inktraps. These are letters that make you want to eat them! It’s perfect for expressive brands looking to highlight their products through titles full of personality. This is the perfect flavor for your project.
RIOSARK is a modern and futuristic sans-serif typeface designed with precision and versatility. Its clean, strong, and minimalistic design makes it ideal for contemporary projects that demand attention and clarity. With three distinct weights — Bold, Regular, and Light — RIOSARK adapts seamlessly to diverse design needs, from bold headlines to subtle text elements.
Advercase Font is a retro serif typeface that blends vintage charm with a contemporary touch. Designed by the Indieground Team, it’s perfect for projects needing a nostalgic yet elegant vibe, from vintage-inspired ads to modern creative designs. Its timeless style makes it a versatile choice for adding character to any project.
N27 is a geometric grotesk typeface that feels both industrial and elegant. Its clean structure and subtle detailing create a contemporary rhythm that fits perfectly across digital and print design. Built with precision, N27 delivers sharp legibility at every size while maintaining a distinctive visual tone that stands out without shouting.
It carries the attitude of modern architecture — minimal, balanced, and bold. Each weight feels purposeful, from light and airy to heavy and assertive. N27 is ideal for designers seeking a typeface that embodies clarity, confidence, and a touch of futuristic sophistication.
A contemporary typeface inspired by Swiss-style, excellent for designs that display professionalism and modernity. It comes in regular and bold weights, with support of Latin and Cyrillic alphabet. This font is ideal for magazines, posters, logos, branding, layout designs, and others.
Acma is an irreverent typeface with a powerful elegance. It is ultimately precise and subtle yet it remains flowy and temperamental. The design was inspired by the Japanese modernist aesthetic as well as the fashion world [past, present and future] for its unapologetic nature and opulence through the purity and the tension of its lines yet unconventional forms and rhythms.
The design of the lowercase “a”, gave the tone to the whole family, which quickly became Acma. Its luscious curves, wide alternates and deep contrast will embellish any design endeavour it takes on. Guaranteed. It is a highly contrasted, narrow sans serif, ranging from thin to black. Originally intended for editorial headlines, Acma can be use in a variety of purpose starting at 12 point.
PP Kyoto is a slab serif that naturally bridges tradition and modernity. With a solid structure, distinctive features, and expressive character, it was designed to stand out, especially in headlines. Its bold slabs contrast with soft, teardrop terminals, while prominent dots create a rhythmic flow, adding energy to the composition.
The design remained on the shelf for years, slowly maturing into its current form. It all began as a study of Japanese writing systems, an exploration of how a slab serif could visually connect with the Japanese writing systems. The result is a unique typeface, shaped by trial, error, and persistence, now brought fully to life.
Swiza is a modern sans-serif typeface that blends Swiss precision with a quiet sense of elegance. It is clean, balanced, and crafted for designers who value clarity and timeless form. Every curve feels intentional, every proportion carefully tuned to achieve visual harmony across headlines, interfaces, and printed matter alike.
Its geometry is humanized with subtle warmth, giving Swiza both structure and personality. The result is a font that feels dependable yet refined — perfect for branding, editorial design, and digital experiences that call for understated confidence and effortless readability.
Overglow Font was designed specifically for artworks with an 80s and 90s atmosphere, a perfect match for synthwave, vaporwave and aesthetic elements. Designed in collaboration with artist Alessandro Strickner aka the Overglow.
Sk-Modernist is a minimalist and clean typeface which eschews complicated forms. The aim of the typeface was to create an amalgamation of a modern Grotesk, like Helvetica, with a simpler geometric style, like Avant Garde.
Created by Sean Kane Design, the font is currently available in Light, Regular, Bold and Monospaced weights. Features include multi language support, Extended Latin and Vietnamese character sets, ligatures and stylistic alternatives.
Basier is a timeless neo-grotesque typeface that captures the essence of modernist design. It feels clear, balanced, and effortlessly functional, yet refined enough to bring warmth and precision to any layout. Designed with Swiss-inspired geometry and subtle human touches, Basier achieves perfect visual neutrality without losing personality.
Its clean rhythm and even texture make it ideal for both digital interfaces and print systems. Whether used in bold headlines or refined body text, Basier conveys confidence through simplicity — an honest, versatile typeface built for clarity and modern elegance.
Simbatifa a Handwritten Font Simbatifa a Handwritten Font that adds a elegant, versatile touch to everything from branding and social media to invitations and packaging.
Neiko is a refined and modern sans-serif typeface created for designers who value clarity, balance, and sophistication. Its clean structure and carefully measured proportions make it ideal for a wide range of creative uses, from branding and packaging to editorial layouts and digital interfaces.
Available in three weights , Light, Regular, and Bold , Neiko gives designers flexibility to craft visual hierarchies that feel both confident and contemporary. The lighter styles offer an elegant minimalism for body text, while the bolder cuts bring strength and impact to headlines.
With its understated geometry and modern edge, Neiko captures the essence of timeless design translated into today’s visual language. It’s a perfect choice for those seeking simplicity with personality and a touch of finesse.
experiment with the fictional sci-fi streetwear brand, pushing the boundaries of what digital product viewing can be. The goal is to create an immersive, viewing experience.
Cappen is a globally awarded web design & development and creative design studio. We build immersive, high-performance digital experiences that drive results.
A decentralized finance platform transformed into a living digital world. Katana set out to turn idle capital into productive capital with a samurai-inspired identity that emphasizes loyalty and community.
You know that we have a series of educational projects. Our second educational website is Colors Combinations. Which part of this site is your favorite?
Shopify Supply — merch for the commerce community, by the commerce community. Our site runs on Hydrogen, Shopify’s React-based headless commerce stack, built on Remix and is deployed on Oxygen.
Freelancing in creative fields can feel like a rollercoaster. One month you are flooded with projects, the next you are wondering what is coming. The truth is that talent alone is not enough to build a sustainable career. You need strategy, positioning, and the right tools to show your value.
Here are strategies that actually work, drawn from the realities of working as a designer, illustrator, or creative professional.
1. Your identity matters more than your portfolio
A strong portfolio is essential, but it is not enough on its own. Clients are looking for someone they can trust, someone who brings more than nice visuals. They want to understand who you are, how you think, and why you make the choices you do.
Instead of just showing the final deliverables, show your process. Talk about the challenges you solved, share the sketches that led to the finished piece, or explain how you made certain design decisions. This makes your work memorable and positions you as a creative partner rather than just a vendor.
2. Surround yourself with other creatives
Growth does not happen in isolation. Some of the best opportunities come from collaborations and connections.
Join design communities both online and offline. Comment on other people’s work, exchange feedback, and learn from peers. Partner with professionals in related fields like copywriting, motion design, or UX. A joint project can unlock doors that you could not reach alone.
Even creative challenges and open calls can be powerful. They sharpen your skills, expose you to new audiences, and keep you active in the field.
3. Be flexible with what you offer
Many freelancers stick to one type of service, but markets evolve and so should you.
Think in terms of packages: a logo plus a brand kit, or a website design plus social media templates. Offering bundled services makes you more valuable to clients and harder to replace.
Stay aware of the market and keep your pricing dynamic. Do not sell hours, sell outcomes. If your work helps shape how a company is perceived, it is worth more than the time you spent creating it.
4. Protect your creativity
The hardest part of freelancing is not just finding work, it is keeping your creativity alive while doing it.
Block your time strategically. Reserve hours for deep creative work, for admin, and for communication. Without boundaries, emails and client calls can eat up all your energy.
Work on personal projects. These small experiments often become the pieces that attract new clients and remind you why you chose this path in the first place.
And remember that saying no is part of the job. Not every project is right for you, and turning down the wrong one gives you the freedom to accept the right one.
5. Keep learning and adapt quickly
Design is constantly changing. Tools, aesthetics, and expectations shift faster than most industries. Staying relevant means staying curious.
Try new tools, test new workflows, and watch what the best in the field are experimenting with. Do not just follow trends, understand why they work and how they might evolve.
The more adaptable you are, the stronger your position as a freelancer.
6. Show the full picture with Muzli Me
At the end of the day, growth as a creative is not just about improving your craft. It is about how you present yourself to the world. Clients and collaborators want to see more than a polished shot, they want to see the complete story of your creativity.
That is exactly where Muzli Me comes in. It gives you one place to bring everything together: finished designs, live websites, experiments, case studies, tools, and even the small personal projects that often say the most about who you are.
Instead of spreading your identity across multiple platforms, you can create a single home that shows the bigger picture. And because Muzli Me is connected to a large creative community, your work is not just displayed, it is discovered by people who matter, whether they are recruiters, brands, or fellow creatives.
If you are serious about building a creative career that lasts, do not settle for showing just half the picture. Use Muzli Me to show the whole thing.
Explore the evolution of the MO4, portable performance controller with part 2 of it’s design journey. From initial idea to detailed modeling, and into dynamic animation. Have a peep at this concept and share your thoughts in the comments!
Futuristic web design + living mascot + seamless storytelling = one unique digital identity. It’s all about WhiteBridge Network, our clients’ project, a platform that uses AI + DePIN to build a global trust layer for people-data.
What did you do? We developed a design for a mobile application related to the crypto-industry and mining. The app is generally aimed at launching your own mining farms. It’s already full of all sorts of features — tracking the status of farms, analyzing indicators and forecasts for purchase, buying and withdrawing cryptocurrency…
11 new popular sites now available in your Muzli new tab extension
We just added 11 new popular websites to Muzli’s source list. From now on, you can follow them and stay updated every time you open a new tab in your browser.
The new feeds include: A1 Gallery, Dark, Daily Delights, Browsing Mode, SEESAW, Craftwork, Supahero, Saaspo, landing.love, Footer, and Site of Sites.
If you already have the Muzli extension, simply enable the feeds from the sidebar. If not, install Muzli and customize your feed list to display content from these new sources.
We create work that moves. Bold design, purposeful motion, and creative direction that hits. From websites to animations, everything we make is sharp, intentional, and built to stand out. No fluff, just raw creative power delivering results that matter.
Art Director, Graphic Designer, Photographer, and even Stylist sometimes, but honestly, I do way more than that… To put it simply, I bring ideas to life through visuals and manage everything that makes a project come together in the end.
I’m 1:09 (Ichiki), a freelance illustrator based in Tokyo. I actively participate in many events and exhibitions, creating illustrations characterized by fluorescent colors and bold, clean lines. My work spans a wide range of fields, including plush toys, apparel, and merchandise design.
Andreea Robescu is one of those artists you just can’t scroll past. Her vibrant style already caught the eye of Sephora, Adobe, Coca-Cola, Bershka. She mixes paint, collage, and digital tricks into bold, playful visuals that feel fresh and full of energy.
video generation model is more physically accurate, realistic, and more controllable than prior systems. It also features synchronized dialogue and sound effects. Create with it in the new Sora app.
Arqos-Pro is a premium Framer template crafted for AI-driven design studios. Featuring minimal layouts, bold typography, dark & light sections, and sleek design, it includes ready-to-use pages for Home, Studio, Projects, Journal, and Pricing.
We create work that moves. Bold design, purposeful motion, and creative direction that hits. From websites to animations, everything we make is sharp, intentional, and built to stand out. No fluff, just raw creative power delivering results that matter.
‘Swiss technology from the heart of Valais’ — DePoly SA. Their groundbreaking technology has been proven to increase recycling yield up to 99% for all forms of PET plastics, without any sorting or preparation; all at room temperature.
We’re excited to introduce a website for Gentle Rain, a dedicated AI-powered platform. This specialized landing page is designed to showcase a solution crafted for professionals who thrive on communication — managers, team leaders, and anyone in roles where human interaction is key.
Retronova flawlessly merges retrofuturism with the charm of a bygone future, blending nostalgic fashion, animations, and elements that evoke the retrofuturistic spirit.
We teamed up with Chromia, a Web3 blockchain platform that’s on a mission to make decentralized apps faster, smarter, and more accessible. Their vision is simple: blockchain should feel creative, human, and open to everyone — not just the tech-savvy few….
We specialize in luxury event production and fashion coordination. Our 360° approach ensures full executive delivery of your exclusive creative vision.
Meet Huy Phan, an independent designer and Art Director whose websites are remarkably memorable. Each project captures attention with bold visual creativity, smooth interactions, and brand identity details that stay with you long after the first visit.
His work has earned multiple Site of the Day awards on awwwards., a Designer of the Year nomination at CSS Design Awards, and recognition as an Awwwards jury member. Most importantly, his projects are consistently featured in Muzli — Design Inspiration Hub , a testament to how strongly they resonate with the design community.
Create stunning AI-powered device mockups and video mockups in seconds. Upload your screenshot or website URL, choose your device and style, and generate high-resolution mockups instantly.
For our latest WebGL experiment our aim was to see how closely we could recreate this petal particle effect in real-time. We’ve spent waaay too long just playing with the demo — let us know what you think!
Wall Garden is a conceptual website for a vertical garden studio, designed to create a tactile, calm, and immersive user experience through clean design and natural textures. We explored ways to visually convey the texture of plants and craft a harmonious digital space. The project showcases the full design journey — from concept to final layouts with subtle animations and interactive elements. The result is an intuitive, immersive website that connects users with nature and highlights the studio’s unique identity.
Inspired by my recent trip to 🏯 Japan, I compiled these matcha food & drink illustrations into a cohesive collection 🙂. Honestly I wasn’t drawn to matcha for the taste or the hype but what fascinated me was the diversity of food & drinks people create with it. Loved playing around with the new Figma glass, noise & texture effects while making it.
Ponpon Mania is an interactive comic. Follow the adventure of a megalomaniac sheep who wants to make the world dance. Created by Justine Soulié & Patrick Heng.
A creative‑venture platform where founders and designers can team up to build products together — from brand and UX/UI to launch — for a fixed monthly fee.
Ink Games is a platform blending gaming with real‑world rewards: players can build kingdoms, compete (“play, win, crush your opponents”), and earn tangible prizes.
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Bogdan Falin is a cofounder of QClay Design — UI/UX Design Agency Design and a jury member at awwwards., with a portfolio that spans hundreds of projects. His work is known for its bold use of color, vibrant energy, and a contemporary edge that makes each design stand out. Across different formats such as websites, apps, and digital products, he maintains a clear personal signature while constantly exploring fresh directions in UX/UI.
Framer just rolled out a substantial update that makes the platform much more power‑user friendly. The Design Pages feature turns Framer into a true design tool — offering a freeform canvas, vector editing, advanced masking, P3 color support, image exporting, and easier breakpoint handling. Framer
They also improved Pages & Assets panels: now you can select multiple pages or assets at once, perform bulk actions like duplication, deletion, drafting/“undrafting”, move items together, etc., which speeds up workflows especially on larger projects.
Framer has launched the #FramerChallenge, putting $1 million behind creators who set and meet revenue goals before December 31. Framer They can pick an earnings target between $5K‑$100K, build sites, sell templates/plugins/components, or work via the Framer Creator Program to hit their goal.
This week, Figma introduced Prompt-to-Edit (Alpha) — a powerful new AI feature that lets you modify selected layers using written prompts. You can redesign multiple frames at once, add or replace content, generate light/dark mode variants, and even create entirely new components from scratch. It’s a major step toward making design faster and more intuitive. Currently available to the first 5,000 users on paid plans.
The Founders card gives access to INK’s proprietary payment and tracking technology for users to make money right from their phone. Powered by AI. This card is your first step to financial freedom and making a living passively!
Savor makes delightfully rich foods without animals, farmland, fertilizers, hormones, or antibiotics. These are real fats, not a substitute. That means all the calories to carry all the flavor. All they lack is the compromise – on performance, environmental impact, or price.
A home site for the print newspaper Le Journal, a tri-annual publication created by Overheard Le Labo and distributed through Le Labo fragrance labs. Credits: wild, Frederik Hansen
Wall Garden is a conceptual website for a vertical garden studio, designed to create a tactile, calm, and immersive user experience through clean design and natural textures. We explored ways to visually convey the texture of plants and craft a harmonious digital space. The project showcases the full design journey — from concept to final layouts with subtle animations and interactive elements. The result is an intuitive, immersive website that connects users with nature and highlights the studio’s unique identity.
An immersive Blade Runner and Cyberpunk inspired 3D web experience, designed and developed by me from scratch in 4 months using Blender, Three.js and Cursor.
The personal website of creative designer Olha Lazarieva. An elegant, minimal system that translates ideas into visual solutions — making brands clearer and more people‑centered.
Savor makes delightfully rich foods without animals, farmland, fertilizers, hormones, or antibiotics. These are real fats, not a substitute. That means all the calories to carry all the flavor. All they lack is the compromise — on performance, environmental impact, or price.
An immersive 3D digital world where visitors can explore SMSY creative projects. Navigate through interactive spaces to discover SMSY work and story as a creative technologist.
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Jordan Gilroyis one of the designers I admire most. What makes him stand out is not just the polish, but the way every project feels different: fresh, versatile, and full of unexpected details. He has that rare ability to reinvent himself while keeping a clear signature style, which is why his work keeps winning recognition from awwwards., Webflow, and of course Muzli — Design Inspiration Hub.
Seedream 4.0 is ByteDance’s next-generation image creation model that unifies generation and editing in one system. It delivers high-quality, up to 4K visuals with faster inference, supports complex reasoning, and allows batch workflows with multiple references for efficient creative output.
An open source collection of high quality, animated, interactive & fully customizable React components for building stunning, memorable user interfaces.
In this project, we were tasked with the site design and development. Our goal was to effectively convey the benefits of the ATMOS Lamp to every user, allowing them to see and feel its efficacy while appreciating its aesthetic appeal and seamless integration into their interiors…
WaxyWeb is a cutting-edge digital agency specializing in UI/UX design, brand identity, and modern web development. In this case study, we showcase the complete transformation of their brand — from strategy to execution….
“Cyber City Orion” is launching in 7 days! An immersive Blade Runner and Cyberpunk inspired 3D web experience, designed and developed by me from scratch in 4 months using Blender, Three.js and Cursor…
Floor796 is an animated scene showing the lives of characters from various works on the 796th floor of a huge space station. The animation is regularly expanded with new blocks (rooms) and characters from movies, TV series, games, anime, memes, etc. The project is being created by one author as a hobby starting in 2018.
Digital Creative Director + Developer crafting bold, thoughtful design. Specializing in UI/UX, branding, and front-end development with expertise in React, TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
Meet Louis Paquet, a Montréal-based Digital Creative Director and designer. An award-winning creative with dozens of Site of the Day awards on awwwards, his work combines precision, power, and a presence that always commands attention.
FABRICA® is a sleek, monochrome Framer website template designed for creative studios. With a stylish, high-contrast design and a structured layout, it ensures a smooth user experience while keeping the focus on your work.
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I’m a Digital Creative Director and designer based in Montréal. I craft websites that blend strong design, clever animation, and smooth, user-friendly experiences.
A website for a company specializing in diverse software solutions, ranging from wearables and mobile applications to complex industrial and corporate systems.
Meet Serhii Polyvanyi, Founder & Creative Technologist Director at BL/S®, an award-winning designer whose bold and diverse creations are the kind of work you simply can’t ignore. His distinctive style fuses artistic depth with fearless experimentation, making every project a true source of inspiration.
Google DeepMind introduced a major image-editing upgrade in the Gemini app. The new model keeps faces, pets, and details consistent across edits, while letting you change outfits, blend multiple photos, redesign rooms step by step, or apply visual styles from one image to another. Both free and paid users can now experiment with these advanced tools, with all results clearly watermarked as AI-generated.
Bungee was crafted for creative studios that want more than a pretty layout — it’s built for impact, clarity, and leaving the right impression. With a modern, minimal aesthetic and a purposeful structure, Bungee keeps your work front and center while guiding
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Geex is a US digital agency offering UI/UX design, branding & development. We craft websites, mobile apps, and brands to help your startup stand out and grow.
Get set, ready — RedCircle.Life is the home to exclusive house parties in Delhi for college students and pool parties in Delhi Noida with food, drinks, and much more.
He stands for everything that gives us hope: he is young, has a sense of humour, a warm heart and a clear point of view. Italian Khaby Lame is living proof that destiny is something that can be challenged.
Jens is a one-man army, combining video, editing and sound design to create perfect little worlds, fashionable, dynamic, and full of life.
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This time, meet Zhenya Rynzhuk, an award-winning designer whose bold, distinctive style combines artistic depth with a timeless creative voice. Her work is instantly recognizable and always inspiring.
Transform any image into a stunning wave-line effect in seconds. Create eye-catching vector line distortion effects to add depth and texture to your designs. Perfect for generating unique patterns, textures, icons, and cover images with a fresh, modern look.
A modern, clean, and conversion-focused website template built for creative studios, agencies, and freelancers. Includes pages for projects, services, blog, team, pricing, and more. Fully responsive and easy to customize.
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Maggie is a free app that helps mums find local activities, events, and things to do with their kids. Made by mums, for mums — discover what’s on near you, fast.
Sun Hung is a Vietnamese designer, lecturer, and head of design living in Saigon, Vietnam — Specializing in UIUX, Web Design and production across all platforms. Now Sun Hung is working at ViiVue. Design Anthropology School (DAS)
A tribute to the engineering, design, and culture of Honda’s iconic roadster. This site celebrates the timeless appeal of a car that continues to inspire enthusiasts worldwide.
Decode, track and take control of your health with Superpower. Get 100+ lab tests at the start of each year — no hidden fees, HSA/FSA eligible — a medical team in your pocket, and a health plan that evolves with you.
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This time, meet Slava Kornilov, a designer whose innovative minimalism sometimes feels like what might happen if Dieter Rams designed digital interfaces. His work is instantly recognizable, blending clarity, precision, and a futuristic sensibility into a visual language that’s uniquely his.
A tribute to the engineering, design, and culture of Honda’s iconic roadster. This site celebrates the timeless appeal of a car that continues to inspire enthusiasts worldwide.
Decode, track and take control of your health with Superpower. Get 100+ lab tests at the start of each year—no hidden fees, HSA/FSA eligible—a medical team in your pocket, and a health plan that evolves with you.
A UX/UI design studio dedicated to elevating brands with user-focused web and app design. MIUX combines beauty & creativity with strategic design thinking to create impactful digital experiences.
Kanso is a premium template for design agencies and creative studios that value clarity, precision, and timeless aesthetics. It balances clean typography, structured layouts, and smooth animations to deliver a seamless user experience.
REFORM is a bold brutalist website template built for design agencies ready to make a statement. With its raw aesthetic, striking typography, and unconventional layouts, REFORM pushes boundaries to showcase portfolios with unapologetic creativity.
A UX/UI design studio dedicated to elevating brands with user-focused web and app design. MIUX combines beauty & creativity with strategic design thinking to create impactful digital experiences.
The website for BabyDoge was designed as an interactive, explorative journey into their story and mission. Our goal was to move beyond the ordinary and create a living brand experience that helps visitors genuinely connect with BabyDoge. With its vibrant community, playful spirit, and purpose-driven impact.
particlesGL brings interactive particle effects to the web with a lightweight WebGL renderer. It converts any DOM element, images, SVGs, text, videos, or even 3D models, into responsive particle systems that react to mouse movement. The library features velocity-based interactions, meaning effects only appear when the cursor is actively moving, creating natural and performant user experiences.
To celebrate the release of his new album, explore Yamê’s universe with this immersive website. Discover the settings of the artist’s songs, exclusive content, and even a mini-game!
A new wave of innovators is rebuilding the real world — tackling energy, logistics, AI, and space to reshape industry, infrastructure, and society itself.
Build interactive, conversion-focused tools for your website without writing a single line of code. smart forms, pop-ups, quizzes, or literally anything, you can go from idea to live in minutes
Baseform is the ultimate Framer portfolio template designed for agencies, freelance creatives, videographers and studios. Effortlessly build a striking portfolio that highlights your best and most recent work.
Figma’s new AI tools — Make, Copilot and others — are now available across all subscription tiers. They let teams build apps and websites from natural‑language prompts, though pricing still varies by role and human oversight is still needed
On July 23, Webflow launched a private beta for real‑time editing. This allows multiple team members — designers, developers and marketers — to work simultaneously on the same page, reducing file hand‑offs and making collaboration smoother. The feature will eventually become available to all plans at no extra cost
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Cyphr is a digital experience and venture studio redefining how modern fans access and connect with their favorite artists, players, teams, and entertainment brands—and engage in the communities they want to be part of.
To celebrate the release of his new album, explore Yamê’s universe with this immersive website. Discover the settings of the artist’s songs, exclusive content, and even a mini-game!
A new wave of innovators is rebuilding the real world—tackling energy, logistics, AI, and space to reshape industry, infrastructure, and society itself.
Flowee — Coffee Beans, Brewing Tools & Community Website Design designed by Thu Thu. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.
Komma app is designed to make life easier for everyday people and small businesses by combining the basic note-taking functionality that most people need with additional features that help streamline work. In UX/UI and graphic parts, we develop the logo, …
The Jasmina Denner website is a storytelling that captures the essence of connectivity, linking past, present, and future while conveying Jasmina’s diverse expertise in health, technology, and personal development.
Deploy AI workloads, ML apps, GenAI models on world-class xPUs on demand, via 8bit’s accelerated cloud computing. Achieve intelligent transformations with full-scale AI solutions.
Lock ’n load lasers, crank up the Synthwave beats, and ride shotgun with space samurai Fury in this indie sci-fi game by Patrick Heintzmann, featuring music from Nightride.FM.
This site showcases a creative team that harnesses the power of storytelling to ignite imagination, move emotions, and inspire audiences and customers to take meaningful action.
Nestive is a sleek, high-quality Framer template designed for agencies and creatives. With dynamic layouts, smooth animations, and a polished UI, it helps you showcase your work with style and impact.
LTX Studio has launched Beyond the Prompt, a global competition inviting creators to explore the intersection of human creativity and AI-powered filmmaking. Participants are challenged to produce a short AI-generated film (60 seconds or less) using the LTX platform. The grand prize? $5,000, a ticket and hotel stay for Forward Festival Berlin, plus a year of LTX Pro.
Submissions are open until August 4.
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Figma Introduces Native “Liquid Glass” Effect
Figma has rolled out a beta-native glass effect, enabling designers to create stunning “liquid glass” UI elements directly in the app — with no plugins or workarounds required
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Lock ’n load lasers, crank up the Synthwave beats, and ride shotgun with space samurai Fury in this indie sci-fi game by Patrick Heintzmann, featuring music from Nightride.FM.
Deploy AI workloads, ML apps, GenAI models on world-class xPUs on demand, via 8bit’s accelerated cloud computing. Achieve intelligent transformations with full-scale AI solutions.
Step into the void — where 3D product design, immersive motion, and futuristic storytelling collide. This concept website was built for a digital-native brand launching high-end sneakers for the metaverse and VR/AR spaces.
[Unnoficial UI exploration] teenage engineering is a Swedish brand known for its innovative audio and music products. Their focus is on minimalist and functional design, combined with exceptional sound quality, and their product aesthetics are distinctive, often highlighted for their retro look and robust construction.
We create innovative digital products and future-focused brands. Your go-to studio for UI/UX, web design & development, e-commerce, brand identity, and more!
ComPsych is the world’s largest provider of employee assistance programs (EAP), and supports over 130 million people in more than 190 countries. They came to us to reimagine their 40 year old brand and redefine their strategy and visual identity.
Modern aesthetics in minimalism — a simple and elegant portfolio website concept for brand and graphic designers, featuring bold typography, smooth animations, and a dynamic portfolio CMS. Perfect for showcasing creative work and attracting clients.
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We collaborate with ambitious brands that have powerful stories to tell. Whilst we work across all sectors, we specialise in entertainment, music and lifestyle brands, and help our clients grow their audience with a digital-first brand identity that they’re proud to stand behind.
Studio Nuts is a global creative studio blending agency thinking with studio-level craft, combining strategy and design across Portugal, Brazil, and Dubai.
Modus DAO is a platform for building AI-powered decentralized organizations (DAOs) run by intelligent agents. The site features a beautifully crafted black-and-white interactive experience.
We Are Example is a culture-driven creative agency that builds brands, destinations, and experiences through authenticity and earned attention. The site is designed in a way that’s both minimalist and playful — creating an experience you won’t forget.
VWLAB’s “Report” page is a visually rich showcase and monthly report of their flagship web-animation courses, built with cutting-edge techniques (GSAP, WebGL, Three.js) to highlight motion, interactivity, and creative code .
Create enchanting WebGL effects, motion, and interactivity — in minutes, not hours. Unicorn Studio makes WebGL easy for designers to embed in Framer, Webflow, or any website.
Modern aesthetics in minimalism — a simple and elegant portfolio website concept for brand and graphic designers, featuring bold typography, smooth animations, and a dynamic portfolio CMS. Perfect for showcasing creative work and attracting clients.
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THE ONLY COURSE YOU WILL NEED TO MASTER WEB ANIMATIONS. The course will guide you through principles of motion and animation used by award-winning developers.
Muzli.Me is your creative home — a place to showcase your identity, share your work, and gain the recognition you deserve, all while staying inspired by a vibrant, creative community.
A super-fun website where every frame is a cheeky surprise. Bold typography, playful doodles, and wild color choices come together in a delightfully anarchic experience that refuses to take itself too seriously — and that’s exactly why you can’t stop scrolling.
A website for beautifully crafted dinnerware collections. Designed with a minimalist touch that gives space for the products to shine, enhanced by subtle animations and smooth transitions that take the experience one step further.
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Macaly lets anyone create working apps and websites simply by describing ideas naturally through voice or text. No coding required. Perfect for rapid prototyping, internal tools, and responsive, SEO-friendly websites.
Figma officially filed for IPO on July 1, aiming to list on the NYSE under FIG. The company posted $749M in 2024 revenue (up 48% YoY) and turned profitable in Q1 2025 with $44.9M net income. With 13M monthly users and strong AI ambitions, it’s set to be one of the year’s biggest tech IPOs. The $1.5B raise will support debt repayment and future growth.
Some ideas refuse to die- they simmer in the background, waiting for their moment.
Seven years ago, we started building something we knew the creative world needed: a place where your full creative identity could finally live and breathe, not scattered across a dozen platforms like fragments of who you really are. Back then, we got close. Muzli Me was designed, built, and almost launched, but life had other plans and it never saw the light of day.
Still, the reason we started building it? That never went away.
Even as the design world changed, as new platforms came and went, we kept feeling the same itch- creatives deserved better than silos.
Today, that stubborn idea finally gets its day in the sun, and marks the first step into a future where your creative identity isn’t scattered, it’s connected, complete, and authentically you.
The Reality
Your Dribbble shows your polished shots, but not the messy sketches that got you there. Your Medium has your thoughts on design, but none of your actual work. Your Instagram captures your creative process, but hiring managers will never find it. Your LinkedIn looks professional, but feels nothing like the real you.
Your creative identity isn’t a single place- it’s everywhere. Your finished work and your rough ideas. Your professional projects and your 2am experiments. The tools you swear by and the articles that changed how you think, and maybe even the latest side-project you’ve been working on.
And so far, no one was telling it.
The Vision
Enter Muzli Me, a creative home base, but it’s not here to kill your other platforms.
Muzli Me gives you a place to showcase everything that makes you creative — not just one content type. Not just a single angle. It’s your entire creative DNA, finally visible, finally connected, finally you.
It’s not a competitor to your other platforms. It’s a spotlight for them. We don’t want to replace your Dribbble, Behance, YouTube, Medium, Instagram or Linkedin — we want to amplify them. Muzli Me connects the dots between everything you create and everything you are.
And for hiring teams? This means seeing the whole person, not just a polished slice of their work. It’s the best way to find people who truly match your design culture.
This is just day one. Muzli Me will grow and evolve with you, with us, with the community we’re building together. But today? Today we’re planting a flag for something the creative world has been missing- a place where you don’t have to choose which part of yourself to show.
Why Muzli Me?
A new kind of profile built for creative humans, not just portfolios.
All types of creative content, in one place
Share website links, shots, tools & resources, videos, articles, social content – everything that reflects who you are.
Share your work in seconds
Upload media directly from your computer- or simply paste a link from any popular creative platform, and we’ll take care of the rest. It’s fast, seamless, and built to fit your existing workflow.
Get discovered by the Muzli community
Your work becomes part of our curated feed, visible to hundreds of thousands designers, employers and creatives.
Find inspiration. Inspire others.
Muzli Me is not just a profile — it’s part of a living, breathing ecosystem of design inspiration.
Joseph Santamaria is an Ecuadorian Multidisciplinary Developer & Interactive Software Designer specialized in innovative and accessible web experiences.
At first glance, it feels like a digital design studio — but it’s actually floral art for events. A sleek, futuristic site with atmospheric visuals and refined motion.
Get a small taste of what it’s like to see things differently. Experience the ups and downs of ADHD, including hyperactvity, impulsivity, and time blindness.
Portal One design studio site is boldly styled in black and white, with slick line graphics, oversized standout typography, and surprising scroll-triggered animations.
Extract variables, styles, and assets from Figma · Auto-generate front-end code · Literally sync design and dev without the pain of copy-pasting stuff again
Evolve is a template for SaaS businesses but it can easily be customized to fit a wide range of business types. It features unique AI-generated nature backgrounds that will give your site an unique, epic look.
— the image‑to‑video tool animates stills into 5 to 21 sec clips, marking a bold step toward real‑time open‑world AI workflows amid a high‑stakes copyright battle with Disney & Universal
a one-person startup that built an AI-powered app builder using just text prompts. In a very short time, it turned into a major acquisition. For Wix, it’s a strategic step to boost its AI-driven website creation capabilities.
W®W // CNCPT E-commerce designed by Serhii Polyvanyi for BL/S®. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.
Hardik Bhansali — Web Designer Portfolio. Discover the creative work of Hardik Bhansali, an Awwwards jury member specializing in web development, design, and visual identity.
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Hardik Bhansali is a designer, a digital experience designer who can lucid dream design concepts and bring them to life on a digital canvas. It’s a super power to bend reality in today’s time and age.
A sleek, minimal portfolio by Mallard & Claret that gives the work room to breathe. Subtle typography, soft transitions, and a clean layout keep the focus on the projects — no distractions, just clarity.
Show off your work and sell your digital products with this premium personal template. Designed to make your portfolio look great and get you selling fast.
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by Dylan de Heer Never start a design system from scratch again. Foundation instantly generates Figma variables that perfectly match Tailwind CSS, turning hours of setup into seconds.
For the launch of Positive Retail’s Dalston store, we created a zine that acts as both a collectable and a cultural statement. Designed to reflect the brand’s rebellious undercurrent, the piece blends bold editorial design with unapologetic storytelling — a manifesto in magazine form
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Als Webdesigner helfe ich designorientierten Unternehmen, alle ihre Wünsche wahr werden zu lassen. Solange es etwas mit einer tollen Website zu tun hat.
Entrez dans l’univers La Rosée ! Explorez nos escales : découvrez notre histoire, nos produits cosmétiques, nos engagements et profitez d’offres exclusives.
One of those sites where every scroll brings something new — playful animations, smooth transitions, and a story told through subtle visual moments. Clean, calm, and detailed to the micro level.
Weavy is a professional creative platform that unifies leading AI models with advanced editing tools in a visual, node-based interface — designed for designers, video editors, and creative teams.
Hanzo is a bold, high-converting agency website template for solopreneurs running productized services. Launch fast, sell smarter, and turn visitors into clients — without design headaches. Built for speed, clarity, and growth.
Apple unveiled its new “Liquid Glass” design language at WWDC 2025, introducing it across iOS 26, macOS Tahoe, and more. The sleek, translucent UI has quickly stirred up the design world, sparking widespread buzz and debate across the web.
Figma just introduced the Dev Mode MCP Server, a powerful new tool that lets teams programmatically access production-ready code from Figma files. It’s a major step in bridging design and development — streamlining handoff and boosting workflow automation across platforms.
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PeachWeb lets you build high-performance, stunning 3D websites — no code needed. Use our no-code builder or hire an expert. Fast, interactive, and perfect for designers and brands
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Get a small taste of what it’s like to see things differently. Experience the ups and downs of ADHD, including hyperactvity, impulsivity, and time blindness.
We create immersive floral design for weddings, brand events, and personal moments. Each project is shaped with intention to turn space into a story — felt deeply, remembered clearly, and never quite forgotten.
Looking for the latest tools to supercharge your workflow? Explore our updated guide, Best Figma Plugins for Designers in 2026, featuring this year’s most powerful, innovative, and productivity-boosting plugins.
Designing in Figma only continues to improve — and in 2025, the perfect plugins are what tip the scales. This list, handpicked by experienced designers, showcases the most practical, cutting-edge, and timesaving Figma plugins available today. Whether you’re fine-tuning design systems, streamlining routine tasks, or pushing into new creative areas with AI, these plugins are here to assist every part of your process.
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📂 Workflow, Accessibility & File Management
These plugins are designed to save you precious time, ensure accessibility, keep your files organized, and allow you to focus on the design itself rather than repetitive technical tasks.
Grammar, style, and tone checking for UI copy directly in Figma.
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🧑💻 Development Handoff & Design Systems
These plugins bridge the gap between design and development, enabling seamless transfer of specifications, assets, and code, while supporting robust design system management.
Transform your static designs into a production-ready site with Webflow. Sync your design system — components, variables, and styles — to give your team the power to launch sophisticated sites quickly.
Instantly import company logos, brand colors, and fonts.
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🖼️ Visual Content & Asset Libraries
These plugins provide quick access to vast repositories of images, illustrations, and icons — whether created by photographers, illustrators, or AI tools — empowering designers to enrich their projects’ visuals.
Export interactive micro-animations as Lottie directly from Figma, with support for gradients, components, theming, and a library of 500,000+ animations.
AI image generation plugin for custom illustrations and graphics.
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Figma’s plugin ecosystem has grown impressively since last year’s Best Figma Plugins for 2024, and 2025 takes it even further with smarter AI tools, deeper dev integrations, and highly polished visual utilities. We hope this list helps you speed up your workflow, experiment more fearlessly, and elevate the quality of your designs.
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DON PROD are a dynamic directingtrio from Isle of Wight operating in the London Music Scene. Specialising in Producing, Directing, Post-production & Cinematic Storytelling.
We create impactful digital products and experiences for ambitious brands. Bold creativity meets cutting-edge technology to craft experiences people love.
A striking brand site for the Montfort Group, uniting multiple business verticals under one roof. The design stands out with smooth, cinematic transitions and sophisticated use of 3D animation. Each section unveils a unique visual world, making the journey both elegant and intriguing.
A striking portfolio site with a balanced mix of large, colorful images and subtle white space. Smooth scroll and hover effects add a surprising, elegant touch without overwhelming the clean layout.
Step inside a virtual design playground — a shiny new site that turns Caffè Design’s office into an interactive hangout. Browse, doodle, and explore in a space that blends fun, color, and community with a wink.
I’m not sure if it’s the surreal capsule renders, the ultra-rounded corners, the oversized headlines or the buttery-smooth transitions — I can’t quite put my finger on what makes this site special. But I’ve come back to it at least ten times this month, trying to figure it out. And maybe that’s the answer: if I keep coming back, it must be something great.
Lunera is a modern SaaS landing page template designed for startups ready to scale. With clean design, flexible sections, and powerful features, it helps you launch fast and grow effortlessly.
Due to the special gradient transformation logic of Figma, the gradient transformation algorithm of this plugin at non-vertical or horizontal angles is not perfect.
Apple reveals the winners and finalists of the 2025 Apple Design Awards, spotlighting innovative apps and games across six categories — from inclusivity to visual excellence. A must-see roundup of this year’s top digital experiences.
A leading digital design conference in Copenhagen and online, featuring talks, workshops, and networking on themes like AI, inclusivity, and creative resilience.
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A clean and elegant design, radiating bold confidence. Projects take center stage in full-screen glory, unapologetically. Thoughtful use of video, paired with seamless animations and transitions, brings everything to life without ever feeling overproduced.
We’re usually not fans of homepage carousels — but this one nails it. Striking image choices and a sharp tone pull you in instantly. The rest of the site holds up just as well, with bold contrasts and a layout that feels both fresh and intentional.
Kibo UI is an open-source React component library built on top of shadcn/ui, offering ready-to-use, fully customizable UI blocks and functional components. Designed for speed and flexibility, it helps developers build polished interfaces effortlessly.
Anthropic has unveiled Claude 4, a powerful new AI model that excels in handling complex tasks — from advanced reasoning to coding and long-term planning. With its enhanced “thinking” abilities and tool usage, Claude 4 is positioned as a serious assistant for designers working on intricate projects or workflows.
OpenAI announced a groundbreaking collaboration with legendary Apple designer Jony Ive. Together, they aim to develop a next-generation AI device that reimagines how we interact with technology. With a $6.5 billion valuation, this project merges cutting-edge AI with iconic industrial design — one to watch closely.
Karim Saab is a designer, developer, and art director creating websites and digital experiences that bring brands to life with personality, clarity, and a feel people remember.
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We are a global commodity trading company and asset investment company that trade in physical commodity, small commodity, downstream oil in UAE, Singapore, Switzerland.
Karim Saab is a designer, developer, and art director creating websites and digital experiences that bring brands to life with personality, clarity, and a feel people remember.
An immersive 3D gallery meets heritage craftsmanship in this stunning Gucci project. Explore virtual silk scarves reimagined by visionary artists, and even design your own.
A dark, elegant layout featuring bold purple hues, glowing 3D elements, and slick animated transitions. It’s a striking blend of futuristic energy and sleek professionalism.
A bold and elegant portfolio by Reform Collective — combining modern minimalism, rich textures, and refined micro-animations into a high-end digital design experience.
Osmo is a platform offering a curated library of interactive web components, animations, and development tools to help creatives build standout websites efficiently.
Portfolite | Agency — Agency and Portfolio Template designed to showcase your agency’s or portfolio’s. Ideal for creative designers, creative agencies, digital agencies, personal portfolios, landing pages and premium agencies
Google launched Stitch, a new AI-powered tool that allows designers to turn sketches, text prompts, and images into functional UI layouts within minutes. It integrates with Figma and offers effortless generation of multiple design variations.
This week, Google introduced Flow, a new AI filmmaking tool built for creatives using its advanced models — Veo 3, Imagen, and Gemini. Flow lets users create cinematic scenes from text prompts, with features like camera controls, scene editing, and asset management. It’s now available in the U.S. for Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers.
Hosted by Bolt, this global hackathon invites designers, creatives, and “vibe coders” to turn their ideas into real products — no coding required. With $1M+ in prizes and a Guinness World Record attempt, it’s shaping up to be a major moment for the no-code movement.
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Layout exploration designed by stacy • multidisciplinary designer. Connect with them on Dribbble; the global community for designers and creative professionals.
When you hear the slogan ‘Just do it’, I think you will recognize it from a thousand. So I decided to make a concept for Nike trainers. A modern, trendy, stylish website is like a breath of fresh air for the fashion world. By the way, I made the trainers myself using various 3D technologies. Maybe Nike will make shoes in a similar color and style, and my team will be the first in line to buy them!
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GT Standard is a contemporary response to the modernist pursuit of standardization. The typeface is systematic yet expressive, built for clarity, adaptability, and precision across every scale and medium.
A tribute to Gucci’s heritage, the 90 x 90 project invited 9 visionary artists to reimagine its silk scarves through five storied themes–Flora, fauna, nautical, equestrian, and GG Monogram.
The artificial intelligence revolution is reshaping the world of UX/UI design. If you’re aiming to boost productivity, streamline workflows, and unlock new creative possibilities, AI tools can offer a serious edge.
From wireframing and prototyping to motion design, accessibility audits, and user research—this guide covers the most powerful AI tools for designers in 2025.
What it does: Built-in AI tools for copywriting, translation, automation, and image generation. Key Benefit: Speeds up daily design tasks inside Figma. Official site
What it does: Transforms prompts into working UI and prototypes using your Figma assets. Key Benefit: From idea to interactive prototype fast. Official site
What it does: A next-gen UI design tool focused on responsive, component-based design systems. Great for professional product teams. Key Benefit: A serious alternative to Figma with powerful design system logic. Official site
What it does: Generates beautiful React-based UI components and app screens using simple prompts or screenshots. Key Benefit: Quickly go from prompt to developer-ready code. Official site
What it does: Translates simple ideas into UI designs within seconds, focusing on ease of ideation and speed. Key Benefit: Perfect for early-stage product exploration and visual brainstorming. Official site
What it does: A collaborative design tool for building scalable products and design systems, with a strong focus on tokens and constraints. Key Benefit: Lets you design modern UI architecture in days, not months. Official site
Define your need: What do you want to automate or enhance?
Check integrations: Make sure it fits your workflow (e.g., Figma, Webflow).
Test it: Most tools offer free trials—try before committing.
Measure ROI: Will this save time or improve output?
Keep exploring: The AI landscape evolves fast.
AI Is Your Design Partner – Not Your Replacement
AI tools empower you to do more of what matters. They free up time from repetitive tasks, allowing you to focus on strategy, creativity, and problem-solving. Adopt the right tools, and you’ll find yourself working smarter—not harder.
Know a tool we missed? Let us know in the comments — we’ll update this list regularly.
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Airbnb just rolled out a major redesign — from its expanded app navigation to new services like personal chefs, spa sessions, and experiences you can book without a stay.
Designers and users are split: some praise the bold direction and fresh UI, while others call out clutter, dark patterns, and UX inconsistencies.
One thing’s certain: it’s got everyone talking. Take a look and decide for yourself → airbnb.com
Unveiled on May 13 during Google I/O, Material 3 Expressive introduces a bold, Gen-Z-inspired visual system with saturated colors, lively animations, and playful typography. It’s Google’s most personality-driven UI direction to date — and it’s coming soon with Android 16.
Running from May 15–21, NYCxDesign 2025 takes over New York City with a packed lineup of exhibitions, talks, and product launches celebrating innovation and creativity. Highlights include appearances by Faye Toogood, Artemest Galleria, and Carl Hansen & Søn — all showcasing the intersection of art, design, and contemporary culture.
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Rich textures, vintage color palettes, and layered scrolling effects create a dramatic, editorial-style website that feels like stepping into a stage set.
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Struggling with user retention, friction, or product confusion? You probably don’t need another list of UX laws. Instead, it’s time to revisit and apply the UX principles you already know — the ones you’re ignoring every day.
UX principles
The Real UX Problem Isn’t Ignorance — It’s Compromise
Designers and product teams don’t break UX laws because they don’t know them. They break them because applying them feels inconvenient.
Feedback: You know users need it, but developers leave it out to meet deadlines.
Jakob’s Law: You value familiarity, but stakeholders want to stand out at all costs.
Error prevention: You advocate for it, but it’s pushed aside to accelerate shipping.
“Design isn’t just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works.” — Steve Jobs
5 UX Principles You’re Still Ignoring
Feedback Is Not Optional Why it matters: Every user interaction demands a response — whether it’s visual, auditory, or haptic. Common failure: Silent forms, invisible buttons, no success confirmation after saving data.
Progressive Disclosure Prevents Cognitive Overload Users shouldn’t face every option upfront. By revealing features gradually, you help users focus and succeed. Common failure: Settings menus that show 30+ toggles at once.
Cognitive Load Should Be Minimized The brain can only process a limited amount of information. Every extra element adds friction and decision fatigue. Common failure: Complex dashboards trying to be everything at once.
Natural Mapping Enhances Usability Controls should behave as expected — horizontally for width, vertically for height. Misaligned mappings confuse users. Common failure: A horizontal slider used to control vertical scrolling or height.
User Control Must Be Intentional Give users clear exits, undo options, and control over actions. Remove friction and frustration. Common failure: Modals with no escape key, auto-submitting forms, and dead-end flows.
Great UX Is Law-Abiding UX
Products like Notion, Spotify, and Google Maps succeed not because they’re trendy — but because they apply core UX principles with consistency and care.
Know the UX Law You’re About to Break
Before your next design compromise, ask yourself: “Which UX principle am I ignoring — and what will it cost the user?”
Because most bad UX doesn’t stem from bad ideas — but from ignoring good ones.
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We’re making the most insane crowdfunded property purchase in history—fractionalizing ownership of a Cold War nuclear bunker. Going up for sale on April 21st, doomsday preppers worldwide can reserve their slice of the ‘Billionaire Bunker Club’ for just $14. #BuyTheBunker and prepare for the end.
This year at Config 2025, Figma took another bold leap forward—transforming from a collaborative design platform into a full-stack creation environment. The announcements, which touched everything from prototyping and code to websites and marketing content, made one thing clear: Figma wants to be the one place where everything gets done.
Here’s our recap of the most important updates:
Figma Sites – Publish Live Websites from Inside Figma
Design it. Launch it. No code required. Figma Sites lets designers build and publish real, responsive websites directly from their design files. The platform includes smart blocks, layout tools, and even text-based animation prompts (e.g. “make text float like a feather”). A CMS layer is expected later this year. → It’s a direct challenge to tools like Webflow, Wix Studio, and Framer.
Figma Make – From Text to Functional Code
With Figma Make, users can describe features in plain language and get working code snippets in return. It’s powered by Claude 3.5 and allows designers and product teams to prototype functionality, not just interfaces. → Think Copilot, but built into your canvas.
Figma Draw – A New Home for Illustration
Figma is now a vector-based drawing tool, too. Figma Draw introduces expressive brushes, textures, and real-time stroke effects—making it possible to illustrate logos, icons, and visuals without ever leaving the design environment.
Figma Buzz – Scalable Content Creation for Marketing Teams
Figma Buzz brings AI-assisted content generation to the marketing world. It offers approved templates, AI-generated visuals, and copywriting tools for teams creating emails, ads, and social content at scale. → A collaborative, brand-safe alternative to Canva—built into Figma.
Bonus Announcements You Shouldn’t Miss
Grid 2.0 – Flexible layout grids with more responsive control
AI Prototyping – Generate flows, wireframes, and animations from text
Visual Search – Instantly locate components via image-based search
Deeper Dev Mode – New “Ready for Dev” and “Focus View” for handoff
GitHub Integration – Code-ready assets and tighter workflow alignment
Our Take
Figma continues to expand its territory—from design to development, content, and beyond. The direction is clear: fewer tools, more unified workflows.
And while the excitement is real, so are the questions. Will designers lose the magic of making when AI fills in the blanks? Can one platform serve everyone—from product to marketing to engineering—without becoming bloated?
Only time (and use cases) will tell.
For now, we’re excited. Inspired. And yes—already experimenting.
A bold, retro-inspired entertainment site that combines oversized typography, vivid color blocking, and playful motion to create an energetic, TV-era design aesthetic.
A futuristic fashion playground that fuses cyberpunk aesthetics, UI-coded layouts, and sci-fi storytelling into an immersive, anti-trend digital experience.
A next-gen design tool that empowers designers to craft fully interactive, high-fidelity prototypes — combining interface design, logic, and motion without writing code.
A suite of AI-powered tools that elevate image and video quality — ideal for designers seeking to enhance sharpness, reduce noise, and upscale visuals with precision.
Strida offers a smooth and powerful experience when presenting your work in a full-screen format. It combines bold Swiss typography, smooth animations, sidebar navigations, flexible CMS — everything to make your portfolio rock.
Figma’s European flagship event is around the corner. Expect announcements on new features and real-world workflows from some of the best product teams in the world.
The UXDX conference returns with hands-on workshops and talks from top UX and product leaders. The focus: how to build better products, faster, by uniting design, dev, and delivery.
What happened: A blog post accidentally published by Google revealed a major upcoming design overhaul called “Material 3 Expressive.” The update focuses on improved accessibility, responsiveness, and aesthetics — leveraging dynamic shapes, motion, and bold color systems. Internal studies claim users complete visual tasks up to 4x faster under the new system. Expected launch: Officially unveiled at Google I/O next week.
A beautifully crafted site that combines clean minimalism with organic, nature-inspired visuals. Thoughtful typography, subtle motion, and a soft color palette come together to reflect Heed Collective’s focus on ethical, purposeful branding.
A modern icon library built for flexibility and consistency. With multiple styles for each icon — linear, bold, two-tone, and more — it adapts to your design, not the other way around.
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Discover DICH™ Fashion’s new era of futuristic fashion. Explore innovative designs that blend perfection and elegance, setting new trends in luxury apparel. Elevate your style with our cutting-edge collections.
Collider is non-alcoholic beer infused with powerful mood-boosting botanicals, nootropics and functional mushrooms. Brewed with the same ingredients as regular beer but with innovative brew processes and adaptogenic enhancement, our beer relaxes the drinker without the need for alcohol.
A vibrant, horizontally scrolling showcase bursting with bold typography, playful icons, and trend-driven color compositions that radiate creative energy.
A new tool by Meng To converts raw HTML into fully styled and layered Figma files using Claude 3.7, boasting 90% accuracy. Perfect for developers and designers collaborating closely.
A state-of-the-art SaaS & Digital Product Framer template crafted for the success of small businesses, startups, and digital product owners! Unleash your creative genius effortlessly as you tailor this captivating mini
What’s New: Adobe introduced a new AI model that generates ultra-realistic images, along with Firefly Boards (a collaborative moodboard tool), text-to-video capabilities, and natural image editing directly inside Photoshop.
What’s New: Figma integrated OpenAI’s latest image model, enabling designers to generate and edit images directly inside Figma using text prompts — including background expansion, object removal, and more.
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A dynamic grid of nostalgic visuals blending pixel art, 2000s dreamcore, anime, and flat-lay fashion in a scrollable moodboard of curated aesthetic vibes.
Architects concept site I built that brings their latest album to life in a whole new way. The design plays with the album artwork through cool hover interactions and showcases upcoming tour dates and merch with subtle animations throughout.
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Alternative Aesthetics Illustration – playful pictures that are bold on your behalf! Created by Colin Kersley from the depths of his drawing dungeon in Cardiff, UK.
Valentime brings a classic love story to life through contemporary design, blending 3D scenes, bold typography, and smooth transitions. This emotionally driven scroll experience uses Blender, Three.js, and GSAP to create a richly interactive and visually stunning narrative.
Step into a whimsical 3D world where you control a raccoon exploring a dimly lit stage set. Aurelien Vigne turns his portfolio into an interactive game-like experience, combining WebGL, narrative design, and atmospheric storytelling to immerse users in a creative space that’s as curious as it is technically impressive.
With its rich typographic hierarchy, dark editorial aesthetic, and immersive scroll-based storytelling, this site feels more like a high-end digital magazine than a traditional web page.
Phantom Studios presents a clean, grid-based layout elevated by bold typography, high-contrast visuals, and smooth interactive transitions. The design reflects their creative ethos — combining strategic clarity with a touch of expressive flair to highlight digital craftsmanship without overwhelming the user.
Build production-ready dashboards in minutes with this powerhouse UI kit. Featuring over 490 templates and 500+ components, Core 2.0 is fully responsive, optimized for Figma auto-layout, and includes both light and dark themes. Whether you’re designing or prototyping, it’s the ultimate tool for sleek, scalable admin panels — now with a React version included.
A bold, high-impact website template crafted for creative agencies and studios. Arpeggio combines strong visual storytelling with smart layouts that turn your portfolio into a client-conversion tool. With CMS support, sticky scrolling, and smooth animations, it’s a stylish and strategic choice for presenting work with flair.
A next-gen canvas for interactive design, Hana lets you prototype with events, states, real-time vector editing, and booleans — all in a smooth, visual interface. Built by the team behind Spline, it bridges the gap between visual creativity and production-ready output, making complex motion and logic accessible for designers.
Capture and share instant bug reports with built-in video replay — no extensions, no friction. Dummi makes it easy for teams to spot, track, and fix UI issues fast with automatic console logs, device details, and visual steps included in every report.
This Dutch design studio is making waves with bold, motion-driven branding for top names like F1, ESPN, and Eredivisie. With a laser focus on sports culture and immersive campaign visuals, their site showcases a vibrant, fast-paced portfolio that reflects a deep passion for storytelling through design.
This Behance feature captures the serene, modern essence of a new bar concept through geometric logos, soft color gradients, and elegant typography. Designed for both social and relaxation settings, the branding transitions from day to nightlife with a visual identity that feels calm, curated, and refreshingly minimal.
A bold portfolio blending horizontal scroll, cinematic transitions, and Difference Mode visuals. Built in Webflow with GSAP, it turns case studies into immersive stories and design into a high-voltage experience.
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A bold, playful concept that reimagines music interaction with vivid colors, abstract symbols, and a minimalist mobile UI. Combining sound, value, and visual hierarchy, this experimental interface makes playlist navigation feel more like a game than an app.
This omnichannel marketing platform stands out with a striking orange-black palette, oversized type, and 3D data cubes. With a clean, structured layout and strategic use of motion, Secco² translates complex marketing services into a bold, confident brand presence.
Explore Zoetrope & Shadow — an interactive study deconstructing motion into discrete temporal states. Discover applications in gaming, digital collectibles, on-chain media, and dynamic character logic.
Changers Studio has spent 5 years delivering a comprehensive array of creative and strategic services to exceptional brands, companies, and organizations. Our commitment to delivering fresh and innovative solutions remains unwavering.
Casa Lunara is a fresh eyewear brand mixing bold, editorial vibes with streetwear style. It features standout sunglasses and lets the community help shape what comes next.
A futuristic interface brought to life with glowing dark themes and smooth 3D transitions. Bold typography and interactive animations guide you through a visually immersive portfolio.
A beautifully minimal experience that blends fashion-tech with elegant precision. Neutral tones, refined typography, and 3D visuals spotlight an innovative, shape-shifting mannequin.
An elegant virtual showroom presenting architectural surfaces through immersive, 3D-modeled interiors. Blending minimal aesthetics with spatial storytelling, the site reimagines how we explore materials and design.
A playful collection of 60 stylized 3D icons, perfect for gaming interfaces or vibrant UI mockups. Each asset is fully rendered and optimized for drag-and-drop use in your next project.
A sleek UI kit packed with modular dashboard components and clean data visualizations. Perfect for building SaaS platforms or admin panels with a professional, modern feel.
A bold, high-impact website template designed for premium brands and portfolios. With dynamic layouts and rich typography, it’s ready to launch straight out of the box.
What if iconic UI screens were real? This playful series reimagines familiar digital moments — like Google’s dino run or Duolingo’s 404 owl — through surreal, AI-generated scenes. A brilliant blend of humor, nostalgia, and design culture that’s got designers everywhere recreating their own.
An in-depth breakdown of a cinematic portfolio site for a French filmmaker duo. This Codrops case study explores how storytelling, scroll-based animation, and custom WebGL transitions come together to create an immersive, emotionally-driven digital experience — built from Figma to shaders, with every detail finely tuned for fluidity and elegance.
A global design studio from Paris blending bold typography, smooth motion, and minimalist elegance. Their site showcases architecture, events, and objects through a crisp, highly curated digital experience.
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A striking collection of experimental watch faces playing with motion, typography, and contrast.From kinetic type to pixel textures, each concept reimagines timekeeping through bold design thinking.
A no-code tool that transforms static websites into interactive experiences with hover-activated previews. Ideal for travel and lifestyle brands, Hovr’s refreshed identity features playful motion and a bird mascot, Nimbus, symbolizing exploration and perspective.
A bold, kinetic portfolio from the Amsterdam-based designer, blending experimental branding, motion graphics, and a curated mockup store. A standout example of personal identity done right.
A London-based studio blending Caribbean and British roots to craft immersive digital experiences. Their portfolio showcases bold branding, fluid motion, and a playful, award-winning aesthetic.
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Two People Studio A creative studio that creates, animates and have fun along the way!centerhidehome-title we’re all about people centerhidehome-img About uscenterhidefadeIn Founded by two imaginative […]
A creative design studio for AI companies. ForAI designs AI products, systems, agents, automations, and generative AI experiences that inspire, connect, and spark creativity.
The first scalable robot mannequins, controlled by data management software, capable of reproducing an infinite number of morphologies. An inclusive phygital solution to assist all textile industries in their ecological transition.
A clever and chaotic reimagining of classic UI moments using AI — from Google’s offline dino to Duolingo’s crying owl and LinkedIn’s cupcake celebration. Familiar layouts, now brought to life with a humorous and emotional twist.
A bold, futuristic site with a sleek dark UI and hypnotic motion graphics. Every detail, from the modular schematics to the interactive visualizers, is designed to reflect the power and precision of the animation framework.
This studio site makes a statement with oversized typography, glitchy transitions, and a sleek black-and-white palette. A striking blend of minimalism and personality-driven motion design.
A clean and elegant portfolio that balances white space, oversized typography, and fluid transitions. The refined layout and smooth animations highlight a meticulous attention to front-end detail.
A polished UI kit designed for modern SaaS products, combining clean layouts, smart data visualizations, and a futuristic aesthetic tailored for AI-driven platforms.
Premiere Pro 25.2 adds AI! Use Generative Extend to lengthen clips, AI Media Intelligence to search footage, plus auto caption translation & improved color.
V7 has personalization turned on by default, raising the bar for how well we can interpret what you want and what you find beautiful.V7 introduces Draft Mode, half the cost and 10x the speed. It’s the best way to iterate on ideas ever.
A polished platform for team brainstorming and strategic planning, with a clean interface, intuitive workflows, and real-time collaboration tools that keep creative teams in sync.
A curated collection of stunning web animations built with GSAP. From playful microinteractions to cinematic page transitions, this showcase proves just how far creative code can go.
With a grid-based layout, floating toast, and kinetic typography, this site turns a quirky scientific idea into an engaging, interactive storytelling experience.
A bold, high-contrast site combining editorial-style layouts, layered motion, and avant-garde aesthetics to reflect a unique creative voice in digital fashion.
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Design portfolio of Alejandro Mejias. A Melbourne-based experience designer and creative partnering with global brands to create memorable digital experiences.
Drexler is Baltimore-based creative studio that expands your reach and enhances your brand through design-driven ecommerce, email and digital experiences.
Immersive 3D design, ambient lighting, and spatial navigation transform the site into a digital playground that feels like stepping into a high-concept creative loft.
Navigate’s website captivates with its unique illustrations that evolve as you scroll, complemented by subtle animations that enhance the storytelling experience.
A visually refined site built on a precise grid, enriched with elegant transitions, crisp typography, and soft animations that elevate the minimalist aesthetic.
Bright colors, bubbly 3D typography, and seamless scroll-triggered transitions bring this site to life with a fun, game-like energy that keeps you engaged from the first scroll.
Gradient Color Generator allows you to create artistic gradient styles with dynamic color configurations in one click. It supports exporting in various formats, including videos and code.
Launch your design business with a conversion-focused portfolio template. Built with Framer’s powerful CMS, featuring projects, a blog, and professional quote generation. Everything connects seamlessly.
This latest installment by Chera Cheramakara showcases imaginative character designs that blend elements from Disney, movies, games, and manga. Each illustration bursts with vibrant colors and dynamic compositions, offering a fresh, surreal twist on familiar figures.
Oversized red type, pixelated imagery, and a rigid grid layout collide in this expressive portfolio. It’s raw, rebellious, and quietly emotional — brutalist design with something personal to say.
A deep-dive post on Codrops where Stas Bondar breaks down the creative and technical process behind his award-winning portfolio. Featuring advanced animations with GSAP, custom shaders, WebGL effects with Three.js, and smooth transitions using Barba.js — it’s a masterclass in interactive web design.
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The website showcases the Sigma BF camera with a minimalist design that emphasizes advanced technology and creativity. It clearly highlights the product’s features in a clean, modern aesthetic.
Artpill Studio crafts a unique digital experience where storytelling and design seamlessly merge. As you scroll, a playful interactive journey unfolds, guiding you through bold typography, striking visuals, and dynamic animations. A masterclass in engaging, immersive web design.
Blending cutting-edge technology, design, and performance, 21-TSI reimagines the sports industry with a futuristic and immersive digital experience. Through dynamic motion effects, striking visuals, and precision-driven storytelling, the site reflects the brand’s ambition to revolutionize sports technology.
Composites.Archi takes you on an interactive journey through the power of composite materials in architecture. With fluid animations, striking 3D transitions, and bold typography, the site masterfully blends storytelling and technology to showcase the fusion of strength, lightness, and cutting-edge design.
This captivating website for The Scaling Era by Stripe Press redefines digital storytelling. With an endless vortex of text and images shifting in multiple dimensions — spinning, scrolling, and responding to user interactions — it creates a mesmerizing, immersive journey into the book’s themes of growth and complexity.
Pixura is a high-quality UI kit designed for AI-powered image generation apps, featuring over 150 beautifully crafted screens. With neatly organized layers, light & dark mode support, and a component-based design system, it offers a seamless and modern user experience. Perfect for designers working with AI-driven creative tools.
Bring interactive animations to life in Framer with the Rive Plugin! 🎨⚡ This tool allows designers to seamlessly integrate dynamic, responsive animations into their projects, enhancing user engagement without sacrificing performance. Perfect for adding fluid motion and interactive elements with ease.
A sleek and modern pitch deck template designed for AI-driven data analytics presentations. Featuring 25 customizable pages, this deck includes dynamic charts, well-organized layouts, and a dark, futuristic aesthetic. Ideal for startups, tech companies, and professionals looking to showcase AI-powered insights with clarity and impact.
Enhance your design decisions with AI-powered predictive eye-tracking! The Attention Insight plugin for Figma helps you analyze where users are most likely to focus, optimizing layouts for better engagement. Perfect for UX designers looking to fine-tune visual hierarchy without A/B testing.
This bold and dynamic rebrand for Nomint balances modern typography and sleek aesthetics to create a unique identity. With clean lines, a strong color palette, and a refined visual system, this project is a masterclass in contemporary branding. Perfect inspiration for designers looking to craft impactful and memorable identities!
This creative agency’s website is a bold exploration of interactive design. With smooth animations, unconventional layouts, and a dynamic user experience, Deux Huit Huit challenges the norms of web design. Whether you’re looking for inspiration in motion, typography, or UX innovation, this site is a must-see!
This charming branding project brings warmth and personality to The Nest, a café with a unique aesthetic. Featuring soft earthy tones, elegant typography, and an adorable illustrated bird mascot, the design is both sophisticated and inviting. The packaging and patterns create a delightful, whimsical brand experience that feels as comforting as a fresh cup of coffee. A perfect blend of minimalism and playfulness!
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A futuristic and immersive digital experience that brings venture capital into the next dimension. Continuous VC’s website blends cutting-edge 3D visuals, smooth animations, and dynamic scroll-based interactions, creating a seamless and engaging user journey. This high-tech, elegant design reflects the company’s innovative approach to investment and strategy.
This striking UI design captures the essence of Tesla’s Cybertruck with a dark, high-tech aesthetic. The sharp typography, immersive visuals, and sleek interface create a futuristic experience that mirrors the truck’s angular, sci-fi design.
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Both ultra-light and ultra-resistant, composite materials expand the fields of possibilities in architecture. A precious alchemy between functionality, aesthetics and sustainability. Immerse yourself in this promising universe and experience the “Power of composites”.
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When you’re a designer, there’s always more to do than time allows. There’s always the small mundane tasks that take up most of the time, hindering work.
That’s where Figma plugins come in to your rescue.
Best ones aren’t about adding bells and whistles to the design. They’re uber practical and they make a noticeable difference to how quickly you can bring your idea to fruition.
We have hand-picked and rounded up a few Figma plugins that you may find useful.
This plugin will help you generate sleek and minimal graphs. All you have to do is drop in your data from Excel, CSV, JSON, or type it in directly, and watch it being created into a graph. You can also explore different visual patterns for your visualisation.
When it’s time for developer hand-off, detailing measurements, specs, and redlines can take hours. But with Figma Redlines, you can simplify that entire process.
This plugin allows you to generate clean, customisable redlines in seconds, with control over styles, colours, and units. It lets you measure and annotate everything without the usual hassle.
With Super PDF you can import, export, merge, and view PDF files directly within Figma and FigJam. You can also combine multiple frames into a single pdf and export it.
This plugin gives you a range of 60+ effects to apply directly to your images. Select where you want to apply the effect, apply the effects, and save. You can also tweak it or reapply the effects as needed.
From essentials like brightness and contrast to more experimental effects like noise displacement and ripple, it’s designed to let you experiment while keeping the process tight.
You can create stippling effects on your design with this plugin. All you need to do is pick an image or frame, adjust the settings (you can play around with shape, size, spacing, brightness, and more) according to your preference, and you’re all set.
As the name suggests, with this plugin you can create radial patterns by copying and rotating elements. You can easily edit every copy it generates, since it builds upon Figma components. You can choose number of copies needed, the rotation radius, and even skipping certain elements.
This plugin lets you skew any layer or group of layers easily. Pick your layer, move the sliders to skew the layers up to ±90° in each axis, and you’ll see the changes happen in real-time.
With this plugin, you can quickly generate gradient maps from any image in Figma. For that, you need to select an image, choose from a set of predefined gradients, or create your own. You can add up to 8 colours.
Vector Fields plugin will let you experiment and generate patterns of your liking. You can create visually compelling patterns using dots, lines, arrows, triangles, or even custom SVGs. Just pick a frame, and the plugin automatically adjusts everything to fit.
And that’s the lot!
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Step into a world where blockchain, fantasy, and interactive design merge into an immersive experience. With mesmerizing animations and real-time interactions, Spellverse lets you explore a universe like no other — where every move unlocks new magic. ✨
A mesmerizing digital experience that takes you on a scientific and artistic journey to authenticate a lost work of Vincent van Gogh. Through stunning visuals, interactive storytelling, and meticulous research, Elimar blurs the lines between art, history, and technology.
National Geographic presents a breathtaking interactive journey through the Amazon, blending stunning visuals, dynamic typography, and micro-animations to bring the rainforest to life. From towering glaciers to ancient civilizations and diverse wildlife, this site is a masterpiece of digital storytelling.
Create stunning mockups online for free with Thumb by Craftwork. Effortlessly upload your designs, customize mockups in your browser, and instantly export high-quality shots for your portfolio, Dribbble, or Instagram. No software or skills required!
A powerful Figma UI Kit designed to help you launch projects up to 10x faster. With multi-theming, variables, and full customization, Sort UI Kit streamlines your design process, making it perfect for startups and freelancers.
A powerful Figma template designed for stunning App Store previews. With 360+ ready-to-use screens, multiple device mockups, and full customization, you can craft high-converting screenshots with ease.
A powerful plugin with 18 design tools for generating mesh gradients, patterns, backgrounds, and unique effects — all directly inside Framer. Perfect for adding dynamic visuals to your designs with ease.
A sleek Framer and Figma template designed for AI startups and SaaS businesses. Featuring modern design, SEO optimization, responsive layouts, and animated effects, Verdely helps you launch high-converting pages effortlessly.
An experimental WebGL effect that wraps animated text around a glass torus, creating a dynamic and immersive visual. Powered by Three.js, this interactive demo showcases refractions, light distortions, and smooth text warping in real-time.
A design project bursting with vibrant colors, geometric patterns, and a seamless blend of tradition and innovation. The visual language creates a strong brand identity, with distinctive typography and carefully curated photography, emphasizing the unique character of the brand.
A Strikingly Elegant Landing Page Charlie Osborne’s website is a masterclass in minimalist, high-impact design. The layout seamlessly balances bold typography, negative space, and refined interactions, creating an immersive experience.
What you’re about to see is the product of four years of research, and extraordinary scientific rigor in art authentication. Undertaken by LMI Group and its renowned team of art historians, provenance experts, materials scientists, and computational experts.
Inspired by EXAT 51’s artistic and architectural endeavors, this typeface features clean lines and structural clarity. The Exat typeface captures the very essence of modernist ideas, striking a harmonious balance between form and function.
Equinox is a comprehensive SaaS template built for Framer, consisting of 6 main pages — home, roadmap, pricing, contact, blog, and blog article. It features everything you need for an effective marketing website.
Discover the ultimate Framer template for building meaningful connections through events. Designed for communities, organizers, and individuals seeking seamless interaction, this template is your go-to solution for event management.
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The Ultimate Design Subscription Service: UX/UI for web and apps, Branding, Landings, 3D, Illustrations, Animations, Pitch Decks. Fast, Creative, Reasonable.
Designed for ease of use, this free SaaS template is ideal for showcasing services and capturing leads. Download today for free and launch a website that’s both visually appealing and conversion-focused.
Add a fun and playful touch to your designs with this Inflated 3D Puffy Font! Featuring 28 high-resolution PNG images (4000x4000px), this set is perfect for bold typography, eye-catching headlines, and creative projects.
Introducing Oslo, a sleek and modern creative portfolio template build in Framer. Showcase your work in style with this fully customizable and easy-to-use template. With a clean, minimal design, Oslo is perfect for designers, photographers, and artists looking to make a strong visual impact. It’s free and ready to use in Framer. Make your portfolio stand out and impress everyone!
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The world has changed, and a lone wayfarer wanders its expanses. Discover the Blue Desert, as well as our steps towards the goals set by COP21 in this narrative, interactive experience.
Hello there, designers! 👋 Asking the right questions before starting a new project has been a game-changer for me.
I know it’s easy to skip the chit-chat and go right into Figma, but trust me: with over 6 years of UI/UX experience, I’ve found that the right questions are the building blocks of every successful design project.
They’re like the GPS that stops you from driving off a cliff or at least into an area of endless revisions.
So take a coffee and let’s talk about why this is important, what questions to ask, and how to ask them like a pro.
I’ll even cover some stories and pro suggestions that you can use. Ready? Let’s go!
Why Most Design Projects Fail (And How to Avoid It)
Over two-thirds of projects fail because no one tries to get everyone on the same page from the very start. What about the fallout? Wasted time, money delays, and confusion lead to a cooked mess.
I’ve had the experience of designing a feature only to discover that it couldn’t be built because of an unknown old system. Oof.
Here’s where questions come in handy. Asking the correct questions at the start helps to avoid unfortunate events by setting targets, sharing limits, and keeping everyone on the same page.
Do you want an idea of what I’m saying? Take an infographic titled “The Cost of Skipping Questions”: one side shows a smooth project schedule with smiling people (time and money saved), while the other shows an irregular pattern of delays and dollar signs flying out the window (chaos and rework).
Spoiler: you want the first one.
Here’s my tried-and-true checklist of pre-project questions for designers.
I’ve divided them into six main groups (plus a few more!), with detailed examples and an explanation of “why it matters” from my personal experience. Let’s go in.
1. Project Goals & Business Impact
What is the main business goal? (e.g., boost conversions and decrease abandonment)
What is the one statistic that defines success in this project?
Who are the important stakeholders, and what do they expect?
Why This Matters: I previously thought that the client cared more about aesthetics than their value, but talking about goals early saved me from a complete revision.
Pro tip: Ask stakeholders what are their top goals. Unresolved problems here could put at risk the project later.
2. User Research & Target Audience
Who is the main user group? (Age, location, behavior, and pain points.)
Have we done any user research or surveys?
What are some common feedback from consumers in this industry?
No personas? If you can do a quick user interview that would be helpful.
Pro Tip: For a recent SaaS project, asking for user personas upfront led to an onboarding flow that users loved.
3. Competitive & Market Analysis
Who are the top competitors, and what works well in their UX?
What makes this product/service stand out?
What 3 things do users hate about competitors’ products?
Should we follow industry trends or break them?
I’ve seen projects fail because no one asked about competitors, don’t sleep on this.
Explain your response! This can help set your project apart.
4. Project Scope & Deliverables
What specific screens, pages, or features are needed?
Which platforms will this design run on? (Mobile, Web, Tablet, SaaS)
Are there any tech stack limits or frameworks to consider?
What is the needed level of interaction and animation?
These questions once helped to clarify a confusing feedback loop during a tight deadline contract.
5. Content & Branding Guidelines
Do we have a brand style guide? (Colors, typography, imagery)
What type of content will be included? (Text, images, videos)
Is there a tone of voice to align with?
Who’s handling copywriting and image selection?
I continually confirm content timelines — once, a “rush job” delayed because no copy was available.
6. Development & Technical Constraints
What tech stack is the dev team using?
Are there CMS, backend, or third-party integration limits?
What’s the performance/load time standard?
Invite a dev to your all meetings at least once a week. I once designed a feature that couldn’t be built. 🤦
Bonus 7. Post-Launch & Iteration Strategy
How will success be measured post-launch? (Metrics, A/B testing, Heatmaps)
Is there a plan to collect user feedback?
Will there be continued design support?
Pro Tip: Asking this shows you’re thinking long-term, it wows clients every time.
How to Ask Questions Like a Pro
It’s not only important to ask, but also how. You don’t want to sound like someone who is questioning someone suspicious, right? Here’s how to get meaningful responses without feeling awkward:
Collaborative Speaking: “What’s success?” vs “How can we define success together?” It is less combative and more team-oriented.
Timing Tips: Set goals at the very start and save limits for planning sessions.
Go more deeply: If they reply, “Make it user-friendly,” ask, “What does that mean for you? Do you have an example?
Building trust is the goal, not just giving answers. Do this, and you’ll be the designer everyone wants to work with.
Personal Trick: I usually ask for examples of designs they enjoy (or dislike). It’s related to a cheat code for aligning expectations.
Pro Mistakes to Avoid (Lessons from My Experience)
I messed up so you didn’t have to. Here are two important ones:
Mistake #1: Assuming Stakeholders Agree on Goals
Arrange a “Goal Prioritization” voting session during the start. When the top three goals are not aligned, it serves as a warning sign.
Mistake 2: Skipping Technical Chats with Developers.
Involve a developer in discovery meetings. I once planned a feature that could not be built because of CMS limitations, resulting in a whole redesign. Yikes.
How to Scale This Process (For Agencies & Teams)
Have a team or agency? Here’s how you make this work:
Document everything: Set up a “Project Kickoff Hub” in Notion or Confluence to collect all answers. It’s a lifesaver for onboarding and mid-project updates.
Mentor juniors: Teach them to ask “Why?” five times to get to the bottom of the problem. It improves critical thinking fast.
Template it: Here’s an email-friendly stakeholder interview starter: Subject: Let’s Crush This Project- Quick Questions to Start Body: “Hi, [Name], I’m excited to get started! Could you please share your opinions on [insert 2–3 critical questions] to ensure that we are on the same page?
After 6+ years of improvement, this strategy is quite successful.
Final Words
Asking the correct questions not only avoids disasters but also helps you to do well. This approach will help you create better designs, stay on schedule with projects, and wow customers (and colleagues).
Try these on the next task and feel the difference.
Choose 5 questions from this list, apply them to your next project, and then tag me on Instagram with the results for a free design review!
Oh, and what is your must-ask question? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below; I’d appreciate hearing them!
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Siena Film Foundation is a boutique production house dedicated to crafting groundbreaking narratives that push the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.
1X is a ai robotics company producing humanoids capable of human-like movements and behaviors. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in San Francisco Bay and Norway. 1X’s mission is to create an abundant supply of labor via safe, intelligent humanoid robots.
Humva provides free customized spokesperson videos and thousands of video presenters for social media content, testimonials, product introductions and more, powered by generative AI and most advanced lip-syncing technology.
SkyCargo — Air Freight Management Dashboard by Odama
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Hey designer! Ready to time-travel into the future of typography? So, Buckle up — 2025 is all about big ideas, tech magic, and fonts that literally shape culture!
Typography is more than just picking a font it’s about storytelling, emotion, and creating a visual language that resonates with your audience. From brutalist typefaces to fonts bringing eco change, the trends this year are wilder than ever.
So, let’s dive in. No pressure, no rules — just inspiration! 😉
1. Pixelated Typography
Raw, retro, and unapologetically digital. These fonts claw inspired by early digital displays, arcade games, and 8-bit aesthetics, these blocky letterforms bring a nostalgic yet futuristic feel to design.
Whether sharp and structured pixel type is proving that what’s old can feel fresh again.
Its best for futuristic branding, digital art, playful and tech-inspired designs!
Brutalist type is still going strong, but 2025 is giving it a softer edge. Think bold, blocky forms with a little warmth — thicker curves, subtle imperfections, and a more human touch. It’s still confident, still striking, but feels less harsh and more inviting.
Best for editorial layouts, web design, and brands that want to stand out without shouting.
Ever felt like a font has a “voice”? This year, typography and sound are becoming more connected than ever. Kinetic text is evolving — responding to music, voice, and even ambient noise.
Words aren’t just being read; they’re felt, dancing to a beat.
Best for video content, interactive storytelling, and brand identities that live in motion.
The liquified trend from a few years ago is getting a futuristic makeover. 2025’s take? High-gloss, metallic type that looks like it’s melting into the screen.
Think fluid, reflective, and almost 3D — like letters dipped in liquid metal. It’s digital, dreamy, and a little hypnotic.
You’ll see it in tech branding, fashion campaigns, and experimental UI designs.
Sustainability is more than just a trend — it’s a movement. Eco-typography focuses on fonts that are designed with the environment in mind, using minimal ink, energy-efficient rendering, and natural, earthy aesthetics.
It aligns with the growing demand for eco-conscious design and resonates with environmentally aware audiences.
Pro tip– Use eco-typography for brands that want to highlight their commitment to sustainability.
Not all typography is about clarity. Some of it thrives in the chaos.
Glitch-inspired fonts are growing, with fragmented letters, pixelated distortions, and overlapping layers that feel like a digital transmission on the edge of breaking.
It’s messy, raw, and 100% human. Best for edgy branding, album covers, and designs that embrace imperfection!
Not everything has to be sleek and digital. Handcrafted, organic typefaces are gaining momentum for their raw, human feel.
These fonts mimic the imperfections of hand-drawn or brush-written letters, offering a warmth that stands out against all the polished, pixel-perfect aesthetics we’ve grown used to.
Its best for sustainable brands, personal projects, and designs that feels human.
Variable fonts let you tweak weight, width, and contrast making designs more flexible and responsive.
It’s a small shift that makes a big difference offering more creative freedom while keeping things smooth and seamless across different screens.
Whether it’s a bold, eye-catching headline or an ultra-readable body text, variable fonts adjust effortlessly, ensuring typography feels just right in any context.
2025’s typography trends are a rollercoaster, whether you’re experimenting with holographic effects, AI-generated fonts, or eco-friendly typefaces, there’s no limit to what you can create.
So go wild, break the rules, and maybe let an algorithm pick your next font. After all, the future’s already here — and it’s typed.
Happy designing, and don’t forget to share your creations with the world!
Aaaand! What trend are you most excited about? Let’s talk fonts 💬
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Designing for 2025 isn’t just about hopping on the latest trends — it’s about creating experiences that truly matters the most. As the digital world is changing faster than ever, UI design is shifting to meet new challenges and opportunities.
What’s your take — will simplicity, bold visuals, immersive experiences or designs that truly connect with users define the best designs of this year?
So, without further ado, let’s dive into the top UI design trends for this year!
1. Big Typography
Big Typography uses oversized, bold text as the main visual element.
Large, bold fonts dominate the composition, turning text into a key visual element. It grabs attention, enhances readability, and adds personality to the design, often paired with clean, minimal layouts.
Emoticon style combines text with emojis, making them a key part of communication.
It merges emojis with text seamlessly within paragraphs, adding personality and emotion to the design. It creates a more expressive, engaging way to interact while enhancing the overall interface!
3D elements have moved beyond decoration to play an active role in design. They add depth, interactivity, and realism, creating more engaging and immersive experiences.
These elements guide users and enhance how they interact with content, making designs feel dynamic and modern.
Bento grids create clean, organized layouts that are responsive and flexible, ensuring designs look great on any device. They balance structure and aesthetics, making interfaces functional and visually appealing.
It’s perfect for showcasing diverse content while maintaining clarity and hierarchy. This approach makes designs feel modern, engaging, and user-friendly.
As designers, we have the power to shape how people interact with the digital world, keeping up with trends is cool, but the real magic happens when we create something totally fresh.
And I’ve seen how simple design tweaks can turn users frown upside down. It’s those little aha! moments that make this job awesome!
So, let’s get creative, stay curious, and always remember the best designs don’t just follow trends — they set them!
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The boundaries between art, design, and technology are becoming increasingly blurred. This case study delves into the creation of The Skull Crusher website — an experimental extended reality (XR) project that uses hand-tracking technology to immerse users in a digital art experience. Through this, we’ll explore the process of merging creativity with technology and provide actionable insights for designers and developers in the art and design industry.
The Concept: Blurring Lines Between Art and Interaction
The Skull Crusher website wasn’t just a project — it was a vision to merge art with cutting-edge technology. By combining hand-tracking mechanics with a story-driven environment, the goal was to create an engaging and artistic digital product. The key takeaway? Digital products in the art and design industry must evoke an emotional connection while maintaining functionality.
Actionable Insight: Always start with a compelling narrative or artistic vision. This becomes the foundation for both the design and technical approach.
Challenges: Turning Vision Into Reality
Achieving Seamless Hand Tracking: Designing intuitive hand controls in a browser-based XR environment required technical precision.
Creating a Cohesive Experience: Integrating storytelling, sound, and interaction into a single, seamless experience demanded a holistic approach.
Actionable Insight: When tackling technical challenges, prioritize the user experience above all. Technology is a means to an end, not the end itself.
The Process: Designing for Immersion
Ideation and Storyboarding
The project started with brainstorming sessions to conceptualize the storyline and interactions. A simple narrative — a battle against a dark magician — formed the core.
2. Building With Three.js
The 3D environment was created using Three.js, allowing for realistic lighting and interactive objects.
Hand-tracking mechanics were developed using Google Mediapipe to recognize gestures like aiming, shooting, and stopping.
3. Iterative Testing
User feedback was crucial to refining the controls and ensuring they felt natural.
Multiple rounds of testing helped optimize performance without compromising visual quality.
Actionable Insight: Iteration is your best friend. Build, test, refine — and repeat until you strike the right balance.
Results: Impact Beyond the Screen
The Skull Crusher website demonstrated how art and technology could merge to deliver:
Emotional Engagement: Users felt a deep connection to the story and interactions.
Technical Innovation: A seamless hand-tracking interface showcased the potential of XR on the web.
Creative Inspiration: The project has inspired other designers and developers to explore similar intersections of art and technology.
Actionable Insight: Measure success not just by metrics but by the emotional and creative impact your product leaves on users.
Takeaways for Designers and Developers
Embrace Emerging Technologies: Stay curious and experiment with tools like hand tracking and XR to push boundaries.
Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with storytellers, sound designers, and developers to create holistic experiences.
Focus on User-Centric Design: Always prioritize the end-user’s experience, ensuring technology serves a purpose.
Conclusion
Designing and building digital products in the art and design industry is about more than aesthetics — it’s about crafting experiences that resonate. The Skull Crusher project showcases how creativity and technology can converge to create something truly immersive. By focusing on storytelling, iterative design, and user-centric innovation, we can continue to push the boundaries of what digital products can achieve.
What’s Next? If you’re inspired by this case study, consider how you can integrate emerging technologies into your projects. Start with a bold idea and let creativity and technology guide you to something extraordinary.
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Did you know that over 1 billion people worldwide live with some form of disability? Yet, accessibility often gets overlooked in design.
That’s starting to change. The core of this understanding is that addressing the “lowest” common denominator by virtue addresses the total pool.
Thanks to AI, we’re moving from just meeting basic accessibility standards to actually creating better, more inclusive experiences.
With tools like voice assistants and real-time captions, AI is helping people interact with the world in ways that feel more natural and intuitive.
Let’s take a closer look at some products that are leading the way.
1. Voice interaction: From convenience to necessity
Voice assistants like Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri have shifted from being just convenient tools to essential ones, especially for people with physical disabilities. They offer a way to interact with devices without the need for touchscreens or keyboards, which can be limiting.
For instance, someone with limited mobility, with voice commands, can control their environment — adjust the thermostat, turn off lights, or set reminders — without needing to move.
It isn’t just convenience, it’s independence.
For designers, this shift means rethinking navigation. Interfaces built around voice interaction need to be simple and intuitive, without relying on visual or tactile elements. Traditional buttons and menus become secondary as spoken commands take the lead.
Voice-first interaction demands an experience where users can access information or complete tasks without ever needing to look at or touch a screen.
In this context, design becomes about listening rather than seeing.
Voice-controlled apps are making a real impact in areas where traditional tech falls short.
For example, in healthcare, voice-activated medical devices allow patients with limited mobility to interact with their environment. It can be be either to adjust their hospital bed or calling for help — useful for those who can’t use their hands.
In education, voice technology gives children with physical disabilities a hands-free way to engage with lessons, leveling the playing field.
Another good example of such product is Voiceitt. This **app is designed for people with speech impairments, using AI to recognize and adapt to non-standard speech patterns.
It helps users who may struggle with mainstream voice assistants, communicate better.
Real-time captioning has become an essential tool for people with hearing impairments.
AI-driven tools like Google Live Transcribe now transcribe conversations, meetings, and even background sounds instantly, in real-time. This opens up access to everyday interactions that were once difficult or impossible for those with hearing loss.
Picture someone attending a business meeting or participating in a social gathering. Real-time captioning enables them to follow conversations, no matter the noise level or complexity of the discussion.
It’s especially useful in environments like classrooms or live conferences, where important information is conveyed verbally and needs to be understood on the spot.
AI is making real-time captioning more practical by adding multi-language support, so people in international events or workplaces can follow along, no matter the language.
Tools like Google Translate or Microsoft Translator can instantly convert speech into captions in different languages.
For example, at a conference, captions can be translated live, allowing non-native speakers to fully participate.
Some tools also go a step further, picking up on tone and emotion, so captions aren’t just about words — they give a fuller picture of what’s being said.
3. Object and scene recognition: More than just descriptions
AI tools like Seeing AI and Google Lookout are giving people with visual impairments a better sense of their surroundings, not just by identifying objects but by helping them understand entire scenes.
Someone using Seeing AI to walk down a busy street gets more than just a list of objects. The app might describe people nearby, alert them to cars at a crosswalk, or even note store signs along the way.
In a store, Google Lookout can read product labels aloud, helping users find what they need without asking for help. It’s about more than identifying things; it’s about helping people make sense of the world around them.
Be My Eyes, originally, connected visually impaired users with sighted volunteers to help with tasks.
Now, with AI stepping in, it’s doing more than just identifying objects. It’s helping narrate experiences in ways that add meaning.
For instance, it can describe not only what’s in front of a person but also capture subtler details — like recognizing someone’s facial expression or sensing the mood in a room.
Imagine someone using an AI tool that detects that the person in front of them is smiling, or that the room feels warm and inviting based on the lighting and sounds.
Samsung’s Good Vibes app, is designed for deaf-blind users to communicate through vibrations, offering a lifeline where traditional communication falls short.
The app uses Morse code — simple taps and vibrations — to send and receive messages.
A sighted person types a message that gets translated into vibrations, and the deaf-blind user responds using touch patterns.
More accessibility, one interaction at a time
From voice control to real-time captions and everything in between, these tools are helping people interact with their surroundings in ways that feel more natural.
For designers, it’s a chance to rethink how we build, not just for screens, but for real-world spaces. The goal is simple: create environments that adapt to everyone, not just a few.
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2025 is here, bringing a new era of groundbreaking graphic design trends ready to shape the future and inspire your creativity. Let’s dive into the top transformative trends defining this year.
Trend one: AI-driven design
Artificial intelligence is transforming the way design and art are created, offering fresh approaches for stunning visuals. From generating highly realistic details to creating imaginative compositions, AI opens up endless creative paths.
In 2025, AI is more than a tool — it’s a creative partner. Designers use it to quickly explore ideas, refine visuals, and experiment with a range of styles. These advancements simplify workflows and allow designers to push boundaries, blending efficiency and creativity in ways we have never seen before.
⭕ 1. Example of AI-driven design
Trend two: Geometric abstract narratives
In 2025, shapes are more than just design elements — they tell stories. Bold lines, circles, and patterns come together to create visual narratives that are both meaningful and captivating.
These geometric designs strike a perfect balance between simplicity and complexity, giving projects a unique and modern look. It’s not just about aesthetics; it’s about making bold statements and letting the shapes speak for themselves.
⭕ 2. Example of blur and distortion
Trend three: Hyper-realistic 3D presentations
In 2025, 3D design reaches new levels of realism, with companies hiring expert 3D artists to create incredibly detailed product renders. These digital creations are so precise and lifelike that they seem to leap off the screen, giving audiences the feeling that they could touch them.
Skilled designers are pushing the boundaries of digital design by combining intricate textures and realistic lighting to bring products to life in ways never seen before. This trend is transforming product presentations, making them more immersive and captivating than ever.
⭕ 3. Example of hyperreal 3D product design
Trend four: Dynamic gradients
Dynamic gradients are a standout trend in 2025, transforming designs with bold, fluid energy. Designers are using gradients in motion, creating visuals that feel alive and engaging.
These moving gradients add excitement and draw the viewer’s attention, making them ideal for showcasing brands in a more captivating way. By blending smooth transitions and vibrant effects, this trend introduces a fresh and dynamic approach to modern design, ensuring a lasting impression.
⭕ 4. Example of dynamic gradient motion
Trend five: Blur and distortion
The blur and distortion trends focus on blending colors and creating visuals that are not fully clear, making them look unique and interesting. This style reflects the complexities of life by mixing colors and softening clarity to create visuals that feel diverse, engaging, and emotionally expressive.
It brings depth and emotion by using soft edges and unclear forms, giving a dreamy and artistic feel. It’s a way for designers to embrace imperfection and create something eye-catching and different. Whether for branding, websites, or art, this trend adds a distinctive and captivating touch.
⭕ 5. Example of geometric abstract narratives
Trend six: Experimental typography
Experimental typography remains a key design trend in 2025, continuing its momentum from last year. Designers are taking bold steps to reimagine how letters can look and function. This isn’t just about fonts; it’s about turning typography into art with unique distortions, unexpected forms, and creative layouts.
While it’s not a new concept, this year’s designs take experimentation further, making typography more expressive and meaningful. It’s all about playing with type to create captivating, story-driven visuals that stand out.
⭕ 6. Example of experimental typography
Trend seven: Mixed media and experimental collages
Mixed media and experimental collages are some of the most exciting — and, honestly, among my favorite — trends for 2025. Designers are blending different styles, including digital art, photography, hand-drawn elements, and textures, to create visually dynamic and unique pieces.
The mix of various mediums makes these designs stand out and feel fresh. Mixed media involves combining elements like photos, 3D art, and textures into polished and cohesive pieces. On the other hand, collages are more about cutting and arranging images, papers, and illustrations in an organic, often raw way.
When combined, they allow designers to explore both the digital and analog worlds, making designs bold and full of character.
⭕ 7. Example of mixed media and experimental collages
Mismatched and bright is all about embracing vibrant, contrasting colors and playful mismatched fonts. These trends combine different font styles, sizes, and widths with unexpected color contrasts — think neon yellows paired with deep purples.
It’s a quirky aesthetic that’s perfect for standing out and catching attention. Designers play with asymmetry, irregular spacing, and bold typography to give designs a unique, fun vibe. It’s a playful approach that adds personality and charm to any brand.
Minimalist maximalism is all about finding a balance between simplicity and boldness. This trend pairs clean, minimal designs with vibrant maximalist elements like striking patterns and colors.
It’s about creating visual impact with carefully curated contrasts — bold typography, geometric shapes, and limited color palettes that avoid overwhelming the viewer. When done right, it combines boldness and restraint, offering both structure and energy for a fresh and dynamic look.
Retro meets modern age blends nostalgic vintage elements from the past with sleek, contemporary design. By combining retro typography, neon colors, and bold patterns with modern touches, these trends create a visually dynamic fusion.
It’s about bringing the old into the new, creating designs that feel both timeless and fresh.
⭕ 10. Example of retro meets modern age
That’s all for now! I hope you enjoyed diving into these exciting design trends for 2025.
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This really isn’t an end-to-end tutorial with organized instructions, but general brain dump of my general thought process when it comes to designing a “first shot” identity very quickly.
Over the years, this process has become more honed and I do feel there’s some value in this writing for those looking to test out an idea quickly. The first thing I’d start with is just summarizing what u want to do in 1–2 words. This is going to help you narrow down who you / your company are and what you want to explore visually.
I want to build a CPG brand while I do this tutorial. This one’s going to be for a water company called _thewatercompany. And the 1–2 word summary is going to be “Rimowa for Water”. Water packaging is something I’ve wanted to always explore, so here’s a cool idea that I don’t think has been done before. Correct me if I’m wrong though; I did no research.
That already gets us like 50% there. Not just visually but also strategically. The goal here is to get to a place where I can test this concept quickly, not to build a full-scale brand identity.
Now, the next step should be to build a quick mood-board so you can visualize the end product. This helps you even if you don’t know how to execute; a mood-board will help save time (money) + back and forth when working with a designer.
Cool so that above was my little 5 minute mood-board. Since I’m designing for myself there’s no reason to do too much at this stage. It gives me a very clear picture of what I want the brand to look and feel like. To get here, I just browsed through cosmos and pinterest for a little while and pulled together all images I liked on a figma file.
No need to waste time looking at thousands of designs, case studies, and ideas. There is an infinite supply of inspiration online and the best way to move forward is to narrow down, pick a few things you like, and get to work.
Now, time to dive in and start exploring things. Again, don’t take your ideas too seriously and just start jamming things together and see what sticks. I wouldn’t recommend this approach for a real client project where there are certain angles + demographics to watch out for, but this is a fun sprint.
Below is the first thing I designed. Taking inspo from one of the screens above; the + style. Idk why but I love the idea of using the circles with plus signs in some capacitiy…remind me of particles and feels like something scientific which is what I want for this water company.
But the contrast is putting me off a bit, even though that’s kind of what I wanted looking at the inspo. A more brutalist exploration with the same idea:
I do think this works a bit better, but it should feel like a blend of both worlds. Clear and brutalist, but also aquatic and glassy.
meh. At this point, I feel like this direction is inherently uninteresting to explore. Even though I think there’s a lot of cool things you can do with physical design when branding it like a Rimowa, the digital design potential is limited.
But, I’m still going to try a few more ideas to see if something sticks. I like this one exploration that interpolates gradients into the identity and adds a bit more depth to the design. I think pairing liquid circular gradients with the circular geometric symbols could be interesting.
It’s a bit harder for me to imagine a darker packaging for water, but anything goes at this stage. I want to explore something a little bit more “technical” for this brand since I want it to feel premium at first glance. This should feel like a product that has gone through multiple stages of iterations and sampling, passed multiple industry-standard testing, and put in the most rigorous research environments.
I think the exploration above feels closest to what I’m imagining. I like the use of using molecules to shape patterns and organic designs and having a distinct brand mark with the line art. I think those two elements can go really far to become defining motifs of the brand. Typography is relatively simple but I still wanted to experiment with a more technical display font for product naming.
I think I’m okay with sticking with this for now and building it further, just because I don’t want to spend TOO much time on this little sprint. From here, my goal will be to build core graphic elements and see how the brand reacts to web, social, and general print collateral.
Of course, packaging + physical product design is missing here but the brand elements are defined, which was ultimately the goal of this sprint. I could potentially do a part 2 of this where I do packaging design for a sample product for this brand. I like the name Water+Studio as well.
Alirght, final product:
Below is a very quick summary of the identity. Everything I talked about and tried out is summed up below. From here, it’s easy to create new pieces of collateral like the website or packaging or social assets. Just need to think about each piece of collateral independently and find nods to this base identity system.
Alright that’s it. Let me know if you ever want me to do a v2 of this.
🎉 The LinkedIn Golden List: A Year-End Gift to the Design Community
As we approach the New Year, we’re excited to share a special gift with our readers and the entire design community: a thoughtfully curated list of LinkedIn profiles and pages that have consistently inspired and elevated the world of design throughout the year.
Each profile and page featured here has been selected for the quality of their content, the inspiration they provide, and their dedication to action. These creators and teams aren’t just about great ideas — they’re shaping the future of design through innovation and impact. This list is a celebration of the best of the best in our industry, in no particular order.
This is also our way of saying thank you — to these incredible creators and pages — for making the design world more vibrant, innovative, and inspiring every day.
Happy New Year and happy creating! – The Muzli Team
💡 Have someone in mind who should be on this list? Follow the Muzli LinkedIn page or connect with Eyal Zuri, Petras Baukys, or Ohad Aviv to send us your suggestions. If they fit, we’ll gladly add them and spotlight their work.
Co-founder and Design director at Noomo Agency | Judge at Awwwards | Judge at Webby | Reddot winner | Webby winner | ADC*E Member | Design Mentor | olhauzhykova.com
✽ Award-winning websites that makes you stand out as a tech- company and startup ✽ 23+ awards ✽ Web Developer of the year 2024 ✽ Available for January 2025
Art Director at Obys® | Studio of the Year 2023 by Awwwards | 3x Studio of the Year by CSSDA (2020, 2021, 2023) | Red Dot Winner 2023. Work with: Porsche, CNN, Air Singapore and Samsung.
Building 3D Websites | Unconventional Designs & Immersive Web Experiences • Awwwards, Fwa🏆 • If you want to take your landing page to the next dimension
Co-Founder, COLLINS: SF/NYC, D&AD Design Company of the Year, AdAge Business Transformation Agency of The Year, Design Agency of the Year, Fast Company Best in Design, President / The Art Directors Club
Freelance UI/UX Designer & Art director — Awwwards Jury. I help brands & agencies in their UI/UX design needs, with elegance and minimalism, to create memorable and unique websites.
The Logo Design Awards (LDA) celebrates and honours the exceptional creative achievements of designers in crafting visually compelling logos, brand identities, marks, symbols, monograms, emblems…etc
Studio375 provides innovative, custom-tailored creative and digital services — spanning design, web development, photography, video production, communication, and marketing — to help clients stand out from the competition.
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🎨 Inspiration Awaits! 🎨
This golden list is more than just a showcase — it’s your gateway to connect with the brightest minds in the design world. Whether you’re looking for new trends, creative sparks, or just a bit of design brilliance, this is the place to start.
💡 Have someone in mind who should be on this list? Let us know! We’re always eager to spotlight more incredible talents and grow the design community together.
Keep creating, keep inspiring, and enjoy the journey! – The Muzli Team
AI visual artist and director based in Madrid, Spain. YZA is exploring new ways of expression through ai generated art: art direction, photography and filmmaking
Creative Agency, a Melbourne-based multi-disciplinary team focused on design, branding, strategy, and development to create impact for brands and people.
Designing, engineering, and building the next generation of electric trucks and rugged SUVs for the doers, makers, and explorers. The new Scout® Traveler™ and Terra™ models are here, born from the original legend, retooled for a new era.
ROSA BONHEUR Perfume Brand：Inspire Emotional Creativity by Resauce Studio
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In design, AI has shifted from being a buzzword to an essential tool in daily workflows. Agentic AI, a newer development, goes beyond simple automation. It’s a system that works independently, handling tasks that designers once had to oversee themselves. This is especially useful during early-stage product testing, where catching issues early can save a lot of time and effort down the line.
When applied to design, agentic AI can review prototypes, identify potential problems in a flow, or flag areas where the user experience might break.
It acts as an extra layer of validation before human testers even get involved.
The practical shift from human-driven to AI-assisted testing
In the past, product testing meant relying on human testers. It was a necessary but slow and expensive process that often stretched out product timelines. Designers would build, wait for feedback, and then go back to tweaking and reworking the designs, creating delays.
With agentic AI, this cycle looks different.
Instead of waiting for human input at every stage, AI tools built into design platforms can step in early. They catch things like layout misalignments, buttons that don’t work, or accessibility issues, acting as a first line of defense.
They can now spot inconsistencies in design systems or check if a design sticks to brand guidelines without anyone having to manually go over it.
How agentic AI handles objective validation
Let’s look at how it works in real-world tools.
Take Maze, for example. It allows designers to simulate user journeys and spot friction points before human testers are involved.
Designers can run tests on their prototypes and get immediate feedback on potential issues. The tool can flag usability problems, such as unclear navigation or broken interactions, making it easier to refine the user flow early on.
This means that before any human testing happens, designers already have a clear picture of how well their product holds up.
It’s like having an automated second set of eyes.
How agentic AI handles subjective validation & current limitations
AI excels at objective validation but still has limitations with subjective elements like visual aesthetics and user experience.
AI tools can suggest functional improvements, like recommending alternative button placements for better usability or adjusting the layout for smoother navigation. But these suggestions are based on algorithms and patterns, not on the nuanced design choices a human designer makes.
For example, AI might recommend shifting the positioning of a call-to-action button for better flow, but the final decision on its placement — whether it feels intuitive, balanced, or aligned with the brand’s identity — still lies with the designer.
While AI handles technical aspects, the emotional and visual nuances of design still require a designer’s creative touch. Right now, AI and human designers complement each other — AI ensures functionality, while designers bring the human insight needed for impact and aesthetics.
How agentic AI is benefitting design teams
1. Faster feedback, less waiting
Agentic AI helps catch basic issues early on, so teams can resolve problems before they get bigger. This keeps the feedback process moving faster and designs on track.
2. Cutting costs in the early stages
With AI handling initial checks, there’s less need for human testers at the start. This helps cut down on early testing costs, freeing up resources for later stages.
3. Smoother testing as you go
Catching structural problems earlier means fewer revisions in later testing. This smooths out the process and helps avoid delays when you’re closer to launch.
4. More space for creative thinking
Automating the routine tasks — like checking alignment or links — gives designers more mental bandwidth for strategic, creative decisions, letting them focus on what really matters.
Agentic AI, the first line of defense
As AI tools continue to improve, there’s real potential for them to handle more subjective testing — like evaluating overall user experience or aesthetics. This will give designers even more space to focus on high-level decisions, while AI tackles the more time-consuming tasks.
Design teams should start integrating these tools into their workflows now. The sooner they do, the quicker they can take advantage of more efficient testing and validation before products hit the market.
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Curious about what’s shaping the web this year? Explore our latest feature: Web Design Trends 2026 — a look at the boldest ideas, aesthetics, and innovations defining the next era of digital design.
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As we step into 2025, web design trends are taking bold strides, blending innovation with functionality to create engaging digital experiences. Here is a closer look at the standout trends shaping the future of web design this year.
In 2025, designers are moving away from conventional vertical scrolling layouts and adopting unusual layouts that offer more engaging and creative browsing experiences. These layouts break away from traditional design structures by incorporating features like horizontal scrolling, direct-to-explore elements, and fluid content arrangements. The goal is to create dynamic, memorable interactions with users by using unexpected approaches that deviate from the typical linear flow.
While these layouts encourage creativity and out-of-the-box thinking, they still prioritize user experience. Designers ensure navigation remains intuitive and accessible, using cues like arrows, drag handles, or animations to guide users through these unconventional designs.
Custom illustrations are taking the lead in web design. Instead of relying on stock images or generic visuals, designers are creating unique, brand-specific illustrations that help communicate messages more effectively. These illustrations are tailored to fit the brand’s identity and style, allowing for greater creative freedom and clearer storytelling.
Whether it’s flat design, line art, or brushstroke styles, the key is flexibility. Designers craft visuals that resonate with their target audience, creating more engaging and memorable experiences. By using custom illustrations, websites feel more authentic and personalized, helping brands stand out in a crowded digital space.
Cursor-centric interactivity focuses on using the cursor as a tool to enhance the user experience. Designers utilize the cursor’s movement to trigger animations, reveal hidden content, or change the appearance of elements when hovered over. This kind of interaction makes websites feel more dynamic and engaging.
Whether it’s highlighting a button when hovered over, expanding a menu, or revealing extra content under the cursor, these subtle interactions add depth and playfulness to the browsing experience. It’s all about creating a more intuitive and enjoyable way for users to engage with the content, making the browsing process feel seamless and interactive.
Grid and modular design is all about organizing content into clear, structured layouts, making websites easy to navigate and visually cohesive. Designers use grids to create modular sections that align elements like images, text, and buttons into consistent columns and rows. This trend is versatile, adapting to various types of content while maintaining balance and order.
What makes this design approach especially popular is its flexibility. It can be used for a variety of purposes — from e-commerce websites to portfolios — creating uniformity without sacrificing creativity. The grid system also allows for scalability, making it easier to adjust layouts for different screen sizes and devices.
In 2025, this approach continues to be a key design trend, offering a clean, organized look while helping users easily focus on what matters most.
Dynamic 3D experiences are becoming a powerful way for companies to showcase their products in highly interactive and detailed manners. Designers are increasingly using high-quality 3D renders to present products in all their dimensions, allowing users to interact with them like never before. With scrolling, users can view different angles, zoom in on intricate details, or even watch the products move and rotate in real time.
This immersive experience can be further enhanced with mouse-hover effects, providing additional details or actions such as changing colors or revealing features. Big brands like Apple have set the standard by incorporating 3D product showcases on their websites. These interactive models allow customers to feel closer to the product, helping them visualize it in the real world and engage more deeply with the brand.
As 3D technology becomes more accessible, expect to see this trend continue to rise in 2025, enhancing the way we interact with products online.
In 2025, websites are becoming more engaging through playful and interactive experiences. Designers are integrating elements that invite users to participate, making the browsing process more enjoyable and immersive. These websites encourage creativity, allowing users to interact with content in unexpected ways — whether through games, interactive storytelling, or personalized features.
This trend moves beyond novelty, aiming to create memorable experiences that keep users engaged while showcasing the personality of the brand. Thoughtful interactivity enhances both user experience and site functionality, turning passive browsing into an active, fun adventure.
Dark mode continues to be a prominent design trend in 2025, offering users a more comfortable browsing experience, especially in low-light environments. This mode reduces eye strain by using darker backgrounds and lighter text, creating a less intense visual contrast.
As a result, many websites and apps now feature dark mode as an option, allowing users to choose the interface that suits their preferences and enhances their comfort. Beyond practicality, dark mode also contributes to a modern, sleek aesthetic, making it a preferred choice for many designers aiming to create a contemporary look. Its popularity is driven by both functionality and visual appeal.
Scroll-to-engage storytelling is a popular design trend where brands use scrolling as a storytelling tool to effectively deliver their message. Rather than simply displaying content, designers are creating websites that unfold a narrative as users scroll, making the information more engaging and easier to understand.
This method incorporates dynamic content, animations, and interactive elements to guide users through the story, ensuring that the message resonates more clearly. It creates a more memorable experience and helps users connect with the content in a way that traditional layouts may not achieve.
Radiant glow design combines gradients with light effects to create an engaging and visually dynamic website experience. This trend often features glowing or luminous elements embedded within soft gradient backgrounds, giving the design a vibrant and energetic feel.
By blending neon hues with subtle light effects such as glows and highlights, designers can draw attention to interactive elements like buttons, icons, and call-to-action sections. These styles add a futuristic touch, enhancing the depth of the layout and guiding user focus to key features. Radiant glow design works particularly well when paired with dark mode or minimalistic backgrounds, offering contrast and a sense of visual intrigue.
In 2025, AI is revolutionizing web design by providing new ways to generate and personalize visuals and content. Designers are using AI tools to create unique, brand-specific graphics — from illustrations to 3D renderings — while optimizing images in real time to fit different contexts.
AI can also personalize website content based on user behavior, ensuring a more tailored experience. This not only enhances visual appeal but also streamlines workflows, allowing for greater creative freedom and efficiency. As AI continues to evolve, it will play an even greater role in crafting dynamic, interactive user experiences that feel personalized and engaging.
While it’s amazing to see web design pushing boundaries with high-end animations, 3D visuals, and interactive elements, there is a downside to all this creativity. These features definitely make websites stand out and deliver messages in exciting new ways, but the truth is, they can also slow down load times and negatively affect the overall user experience.
Today, more and more companies are realizing the importance of having a fast, responsive website that loads quickly. Speed is becoming just as important as visual appeal, and there is a clear shift toward finding a balance between stunning design and performance. It’s about creating websites that are both engaging and efficient, ensuring users don’t have to wait around to enjoy the experience.
That’s all for now! I hope you enjoyed exploring these design trends for 2025.
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The Best Framer Templates for 2025: Handpicked for You
At Muzli, we know how overwhelming it can be to choose the right template for your website, especially with so many options out there. That’s why we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Our team has personally reviewed and selected the top Framer templates for 2025 to ensure they meet the highest standards of design and functionality.
This curated collection showcases a variety of templates — ranging from modern and sleek layouts to professional and versatile styles — that cater to different needs and creative visions. Each template was chosen with care to help you build a website that doesn’t just look great but also performs beautifully.
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Bester is a sleek and modern dark-themed SaaS template designed for cutting-edge platforms. With clean layouts, responsive design, and customizable features, it’s perfect for startups and tech companies looking to impress.
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Transform your personal portfolio with Bent, a stylish, minimal Portfolio Framer Template. Perfect for creatives, designers, freelancers, agencies, and design studios.
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Conto is a modern SaaS Framer template designed for software companies, fintech startups, tech innovators, and SaaS businesses. Perfect for enterprise solutions, cloud services, AI platforms, and digital products.
Elevate your online presence with Marso’s intuitive modern design, crafted to help your agency grow by converting visitors into loyal customers for your subscription-based services, ultimately boosting conversions and revenue.
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Aiko is a minimal & modern Portfolio Framer Template perfectly suited for freelancers, designers, web designers, web developers, agencies or your personal portfolio.
Infinite is a clear and purposeful structured template, ideal for agencies and creatives. Offering a rich, detailed and versatile design, making it the perfect canvas to represent your studio.
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Introducing Visionary: A polished portfolio template with bold typography and refined dark tones, meticulously designed for agencies and individuals alike.
Farrok Framer Template is not just a design tool; it’s a dynamic platform for creative professionals, design agencies, and artists who want to display their talents in the most visually captivating way.
Meet Financia, a sleek and modern Framer template ideally tailored for Financial and SaaS websites. Financia delivers a standout, seamless user experience. Build your website quickly, in days, not weeks!
Serrena — an ecommerce template that caters to digital entrepreneurs and creators in the fashion realm, providing an effortless platform for showcasing and selling your trendy digital products.
The Atomic template is more than just a design solution; it’s a powerhouse for creative professionals, design agencies and all type of businesses seeking to showcase their prowess in the most visually stunning way.
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Curious about what’s shaping the web this year? Explore our latest feature: Web Design Trends 2026 — a look at the boldest ideas, aesthetics, and innovations defining the next era of digital design.
The UI/UX world is a fast-moving carousel of ideas and innovations. As we approach 2025, designers are leaning into creativity and user-first experiences like never before. Let’s dive into the top trends you need to watch (and embrace) this year!
1. Micro-Interactions Get Smarter
Forget basic hovers and clicks. 2025’s micro-interactions are intelligent and predictive — anticipating user needs before they even act. Think buttons that gently nudge users or interfaces that subtly adapt based on behavior.
AI is taking personalization up a notch. Your interface isn’t just for the user anymore; it’s about the user. Expect designs that tweak colors, content, and layouts dynamically based on user preferences and patterns.
3. Sustainability-Driven Design
With eco-consciousness on the rise, UI design is going green. Dark mode isn’t just trendy — it’s energy-saving. Minimalist designs reduce resource-heavy animations, making your apps lighter and kinder to the planet.
4. Augmented Reality (AR) in Everyday Apps
AR is no longer confined to gaming. From shopping to fitness, UI designers are integrating AR elements to make interfaces immersive and interactive. Virtual fitting rooms? Yes, please!
5. Voice-First Interfaces
As voice tech evolves, more interfaces are being designed to be controlled by what you say rather than what you tap. Think interfaces that visually react to voice commands, enhancing accessibility.
6. Glass morphism Evolves
The frosted-glass effect is getting a 2025 upgrade. Paired with vibrant gradients, Glass morphism is becoming more immersive, with depth, shadows, and motion creating almost tangible UI elements.
7. Neobrutalism’s Softer Side
Neobrutalism is stepping back from its stark, bold roots. Designers are blending its rawness with soft gradients, rounded edges, and warm tones, creating striking yet approachable layouts.
8. 3D Meets Minimalism
3D design elements aren’t about clutter anymore. Expect subtle, well-placed 3D icons, buttons, and illustrations that add a layer of realism without overwhelming the user experience.
✨Final Thoughts
2025 is all about merging creativity with usability. The best interfaces will be the ones that feel effortless and human, meeting users where they are — both emotionally and technologically.
Which trend are you most excited to explore? Drop a comment below and let’s talk design! 🎨
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Explore the most creative and unique portfolios of 2024, showcasing groundbreaking design and innovation. Get inspired by the best in modern web design!
As we delve into the world of innovative web design, we’ve explored hundreds of portfolio websites, carefully selecting the 100 most creative and visually striking examples that truly stand out in 2024. These sites embody the best of modern design, blending originality, beauty, and a unique perspective. Our curated list showcases what’s truly at the forefront of web design today.
Please note that the order of the websites is entirely random, and the numbers have no bearing on their quality or significance. Each website on this list is exceptional in its own right.
That said, it’s important to remember that not every portfolio that pushes the boundaries of creativity will necessarily align with your specific needs or objectives. Choosing a portfolio style that represents your personal or professional goals is key to ensuring it truly reflects who you are.
Spotted a portfolio that deserves a spot here? Let us know in the comments, and we may feature it in our next update!
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French Freelance creative developer passionate about pushing boundaries with WebGL experiments and crafting captivating UI animations. Bringing innovation and artistry to digital experiences.
Creative Developer with 15+ years and 140+ projects, specializing in animation-driven, high-impact websites. Partnering with designers to craft memorable UX.
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Welcome to Studio Move where motion and design come together in the heart of Montréal. We bring our ideas to life, partnering with companies like Nike, Polestar or Leica to create compelling visuals and interactive experiences.
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While still keeping product usability at a high standard
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User scenarios are a key part of UX design, helping you map out how users interact with your product and guiding decisions to improve usability.
But constantly creating new scenarios from scratch can slow you down, especially when you’re working on similar features or products. Instead of reinventing the wheel each time, creating a reusable scenario template can save you time and keep your designs consistent.
In this post, we’ll show you how to reuse scenarios in UX design to save time and resources — building better user experiences.
1. Use a scenario template
A scenario template is a simple, practical tool that saves time and keeps things consistent. It gives you a clear structure for your user scenarios, covering the basics like who the user is, what they’re trying to do, the steps they take, and the outcome. This way, you’ll not waste time figuring out how to organise these details every time you create a new scenario.
The key benefit? You don’t miss any important detail in it.
a. Create or find a template
You can make your own template, or use one that’s already out there, like the ones from the Interaction Design Foundation. The goal is to have a structure that works for you and your team, covering the essentials like user, context, goals, actions, and outcomes.
b. Add a checklist
A simple checklist in the template will make sure you don’t overlook key details. Think of it as a quick way to confirm that your scenarios cover everything from user goals to possible challenges they might face.
c. Tweak it for different projects
The upside of a template is that it’s adaptable. Whether you’re working on a new feature or updating an old one, you can modify the template to fit the situation. The flexibility will save you time.
2. Create a scenario library
A scenario library is a straightforward way to keep all your user scenarios in one place, making them easy to find and reuse. Instead of starting from scratch for every new feature or project, you can pull from a well-organized collection of scenarios that are already in place.
a. Implement categorisation
Make it easy to find what you need by organising scenarios using tags or categories. You can categorise them by user personas, tasks, or specific scenarios. This way, when you’re working on a particular part of a product or targeting a specific user group, you can quickly find relevant scenarios.
For example, if you’re designing for a banking app, you could tag scenarios by user types like “new user” or “experienced user,” or by tasks like “making a transfer” or “checking account balance.”
b. Encourage collaboration
Share the scenario library with your team and relevant stakeholders so everyone can contribute and provide feedback. When team members are involved, they can improve or add to existing scenarios based on their own experience, which will make the library well-rounded.
3. Update and refine your scenarios
User scenarios aren’t static — they need to evolve as your users, product, and market change. What worked a year ago may no longer be relevant, so update your scenarios regularly so that they stay accurate and useful.
Keep it grounded in real-world data and evolving user needs.
a. Do regular reviews
Set a schedule to review your scenarios — whether it’s quarterly or after major product updates — to make sure they still align with user behaviors and expectations.
b. Use data to inform updates
Tap into user feedback, usability testing, analytics, and market research to adjust your scenarios. Data-driven updates will reflect real user needs, rather than assumptions.
c. Track changes with version history
Keep a version history of your scenarios. You’ll be able to see what’s changed over time and lets you learn from previous decisions. You can look back to understand why certain changes were made or revert to earlier versions if needed.
4. Use scenarios as a starting point
Scenarios are a great foundation, but they shouldn’t box you in. Instead of seeing them as fixed, think of them as a jumping-off point for new ideas. They give you a solid structure to start from, but there’s room to go beyond what’s on the page.
a. Use scenarios for brainstorming
Don’t treat scenarios as a fixed plan. Let them spark new ideas and explore alternative ways to solve a problem. This way, they’re more of a tool for discovery than just a checklist to follow.
b. Get input from the team
Have your team build on existing scenarios. Different perspectives can see angles you might not have considered, giving you more options to work with.
c. Keep notes on what you learn
When new ideas or changes come up, make sure to document them. Capture useful insights for future projects and make sure nothing important slips through the cracks.
5. Consider edge cases and atypical users
Designing for the majority is crucial, but it’s the outliers — the edge cases — that often reveal blind spots in your design. These less common interactions can expose weaknesses or opportunities in your product that you might not notice otherwise.
Consider these scenarios and you’ll be to handle unexpected user needs without breaking the experience.
a. Spot edge cases early
As you develop scenarios, actively look for those rare or tricky situations users might encounter. For instance, consider how users with slow internet connections or outdated devices will interact with your product. Identifying these cases early prevents headaches later.
b. Design for atypical users
Build scenarios that focus on users who don’t fit the average mold. Think about those with different physical abilities, unusual workflows, or unique goals. For example, designing a banking app? What about users who rarely use digital tools or are new to online banking?
c. Get outside perspectives
Bring in feedback from people who use your product in ways you hadn’t expected. This could be users from different regions, age groups, or tech comfort levels. Their insights can point out scenarios you didn’t think of and push your design to cover more ground.
6. Leverage historical data
Historical data is a valuable asset in UX design. By analyzing how users have interacted with your product in the past, you can refine your scenarios to better reflect real-world behaviors.
a. Analyse past projects
Look back at data from previous projects — things like user behavior patterns, common pain points, or frequent mistakes. You’ll spot recurring issues or trends and get a clearer picture of what works and what doesn’t.
b. Use data to refine scenarios
Apply what you’ve learned from historical data to tweak and update your scenarios. If certain behaviors or needs keep surfacing, make sure your scenarios reflect them.
It’s more than a template, it’s an asset
Reusing scenarios in UX design is all about working smarter, not harder.
Instead of reinventing the wheel each time, you can focus on improving what already works, making your process faster without cutting corners on usability.
Whether you’re dealing with a simple feature update or a full product overhaul, reusing and refining scenarios will allow you to keep moving forward, fast.
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This week’s update is packed with fresh ideas, powerful tools, and inspiring projects to ignite your creativity:
eBay Playbook Explore eBay Evo, a design system crafted for global consistency while allowing for local market adaptation, showcasing the art of flexible branding.
Luma Dream Machine Transform your creative vision into reality with this AI-powered platform for generating stunning images and videos with ease.
Athletics A brand studio dedicated to helping clients define their unique place in the world through strategic and creative design.
Mall — E-Commerce Complete UI Kit A minimalist UI kit designed to streamline the process of building elegant, functional e-commerce applications.
Zyng AI Revolutionize your workflow with AI-driven bulk image editing, cutting hours of work down to just minutes.
And that’s just the beginning! This week’s post also features exclusive Black Friday deals on top design resources, powerful plugins, and inspiring portfolios.
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This Black Friday and Cyber Monday, digital designers, creatives, and artists can score incredible savings on the tools they love and need. From graphic design software to web design assets, creative resources, and more, we’ve rounded up the ultimate list of deals to fuel your inspiration without breaking the bank.
Stay tuned — many offers will go live closer to Black Friday & Cyber Monday, so bookmark this page and share it with your fellow creatives! Got a deal we missed? Let us know, and we’ll add it to the list.
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In 2025, dashboard design remains firmly rooted in functionality and professionalism. However, adding creative touches can transform these essential tools into visually captivating and inspiring interfaces. To help designers open their minds for their next project, we’ve curated a collection of unconventional and bold dashboard examples. While around 90% of these designs might not be practical or feasible in the real world, their primary purpose is to spark inspiration and encourage out-of-the-box thinking.
By exploring these avant-garde concepts, you can discover new perspectives and innovative ideas that push the boundaries of traditional dashboard design. Whether it’s experimenting with daring color palettes, unique layouts, or unexpected interactive elements, these examples are here to ignite your creativity and expand your design horizons.
Enjoy exploring these inspiring dashboards and let them guide you in creating your next standout project!
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As a team of product designers, Figma and Figma plugins are the bread and butter of our day-to-day.
They save time, help take care of the mundane tasks, and add value where it counts. And, with so many plugins out there, it’s hard to know which ones are worth it.
We’ve pulled together a few that we actually use and are central to our workflow. These resources have made our work faster and easier, and there’s a good chance they can do the same for you.
Aidentic is an AI design assistant that helps make your interfaces more usable.
It looks over your mockups and suggests tweaks for things like text, images, fonts, and colors. What’s great is you can apply the changes you like straight to your design with a single click.
Slide UI is a massive UI/UX block database with over 10,000 ready-to-use blocks that help speed up your design process.
Instead of starting from scratch, you can simply search for the blocks you need — like a nav bar or a hero section — drag them onto your artboard, and customize them to fit your style.
It’s faster than building components and more flexible than using full templates, giving you the best of both worlds.
Vijay Verma’s collection of Figma resources is a must-see for designers looking to level up their workflow. It has some thoughtfully crafted plugins that solve real design challenge. Whether you need to organise, optimise, or add polish, there’s something here to make your work easier.
Inima lets you turn your Figma prototypes into animated files like GIFs, APNGs, or keyframes. It offers more animation control than Figma’s ‘smart animate.’
Just set up your prototype, hit “render” in the plugin, and download the animation in your preferred format. Simple and effective for adding motion to your designs.
Web to Figma allows you to import full webpages or specific components straight into Figma. Use the plugin to grab a webpage by entering a URL, or the Chrome extension to capture elements from any site. It’s great for creating moodboards, collecting design inspiration, or collaborating with developers by comparing live sites to your designs.
The Google Fonts plugin makes it easy to browse and add fonts directly to your Figma text nodes. You can quickly explore the full range of Google Fonts and save your favorites, with all variants available for instant use.
Ghost UXWriter is a plugin from Zeta designed to simplify UX copywriting for designers, writers, and developers. It lets you quickly insert or copy pre-written UX copy directly into your designs, with options to adjust tone — from plain to playful.
Random Picker is a versatile Figma plugin that allows you to randomly select a specified percentage of layers or objects within your design. The plugin will instantly highlight the randomly selected layers.
Stark Suite is an all-in-one tool that makes accessibility easier for designers and developers. It has features like contrast checking, alt-text suggestions, vision simulator (for people with different kinds of vision), and typography analysis.
It’ll help you catch and fix accessibility issues before they become problems.
Find and replace a style with another in your components.
Style Replacer will help you quickly replace a style with another in your components. Instead of manually updating each instance, it allows you to replace styles efficiently and consistently.
Similayer enhances Figma’s ‘Select all with…’ feature by giving you more control. It lets you select layers based on a range of properties, making it easy to fine-tune your selection process. You can even select within multiple layers to narrow down elements by specific values, streamlining tasks that would otherwise take time.
Overlord makes it easy to transfer vector shapes from Figma to Adobe After Effects with just one click. It’s a handy tool for anyone working on motion graphics, helping you skip the hassle of exporting files.
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This is just the start — there are plenty more tools out there to help you design smarter. Keep exploring and testing new ones to see what fits your workflow best. And make sure to try out the plugins we’ve highlighted — you might find something that really changes the game for you.
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Untitled UI is the largest UI kit and design system for Figma in the world. Kickstart any project, save thousands of hours, and level up as a designer.
Introducing Rebirth, a clean and fully responsive portfolio template built in Framer. It features a sleek, minimalistic design, perfect for showcasing your portfolio with case studies and building a powerful online presence.
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Curious about what’s shaping the web this year? Explore our latest feature: Web Design Trends 2026 — a look at the boldest ideas, aesthetics, and innovations defining the next era of digital design.
The Design Trends Shaping 2025
The fusion of technology and creativity continues to reshape the digital landscape in 2025. At Muzli, we’re excited to explore the trends that are shaping the future of web design. Here’s a curated look at the most significant trends influencing the web this year.
1. Websites That Tell a Story
I’ve noticed that websites are becoming more than just static pages — they’re turning into immersive narratives that unfold as you scroll. This shift towards storytelling makes browsing a dynamic experience, where each scroll reveals a new part of the journey. It’s about crafting stories that engage and resonate, making the user experience more meaningful.
2. Interactive 3D Elements
The use of interactive 3D elements is transforming web design. Thanks to tools like Spline and PeachWeb, creating 3D texts, characters, scenes, and amorphous elements has never been easier. These innovations add depth and realism, blurring the lines between digital and physical experiences.
3. Embracing WEBGL Effects and GSAP Animations
Platforms like Unicorn Studio are making WEBGL effects accessible, enabling designers to deliver stunning visuals directly in the browser. Combined with GSAP’s powerful JavaScript animations, designers can now create high-performance, interactive visuals without deep coding knowledge.
This trend is amplified by the growing integration of GSAP into no-code platforms like Webflow, allowing intricate animations and micro-interactions to be seamlessly implemented. This collaboration bridges the gap between creativity and accessibility, enabling visually stunning and highly interactive websites.
4. AI-Generated Images and Videos
AI is revolutionizing content creation. While AI-generated visuals gained traction last year, 2025 is taking them to the next level. The ability to produce unique, tailored scenes with ease is streamlining content production. Designers can now create dynamic, responsive visuals that elevate user engagement.
5. The Power of Micro-Animations
Micro-animations might not be new, but their impact is growing. With more designers involved in website creation thanks to no-code tools, we have greater influence over these subtle animations. Platforms like Webflow, Wix Studio, and Framer are making it easier to implement micro-animations effectively. These tools empower designers to add interactive elements without writing code, enhancing user interaction and making websites feel more alive. They offer built-in animation features and intuitive interfaces that simplify the process of adding micro-animations to our projects. This contributes to a smoother and more intuitive user experience.
Ongoing Trends
Of course, there are trends that continue to stay with us:
Brutalism in Web Design
Embracing raw aesthetics and a straightforward approach challenges conventional design norms.
At Muzli, we’re inspired by the opportunities these trends bring to create engaging, personalized, and immersive experiences. Web design in 2025 is about pushing boundaries, crafting innovative user journeys, and making websites that captivate and inspire.
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Choosing the right font can dramatically elevate the visual impact of your project. As we move into 2025, we’re thrilled to present a fresh selection of 30 remarkable free fonts that bring style and personality to your designs.
This year’s collection offers a variety of fonts, many of which are free for personal use or trial purposes. It’s important to check the licensing terms before downloading and applying these fonts to ensure compliance with their usage guidelines.
Whether you’re working on personal projects or commercial endeavors, always verify the permissions and limitations associated with each font. Some may be free for non-commercial use but require a license for broader applications. Understanding these terms ensures your designs not only look great but are used responsibly.
Mansfield Font is a fresh and versatile geometric sans-serif font family inspired by the iconic typefaces of the 20th century, such as Futura and Avant Garde. With its geometric letterforms, sharp edges, and minimal stroke contrast, Mansfield embodies the clean and modern aesthetics of neo-grotesque fonts. Its tall x-height and precise design make it a perfect choice for various design projects, from branding to editorial work.
Neue Power is a contemporary sans serif display font family in 6 weights plus 12-degree of obliques. It supports 75+ Languages (Latin Based) followed by the Grotesk typefaces, perfect for various design needs,
Madeleine Stories Font is a beautifully crafted handwriting script typeface that embodies elegance, warmth, and versatility. With its flowing, hand-lettered strokes and refined details, this font feels both personal and polished, making it perfect for a wide range of creative projects.
This font summarises examples of classic Humanistic fonts but with personal details and more playful. The goal is to deliver a font to a more legible tone, focused to editorial and printed uses but with an extra kick.
Regar is a modern and eye-catching display font designed for bold statements and visual impact. Its clean lines, distinct letterforms, and stylish aesthetics make it perfect for headlines, posters, branding, and editorial design. With a balance of elegance and readability, Regar stands out while maintaining clarity, making it versatile for both print and digital use. Ideal for projects needing a strong, contemporary vibe, Regar commands attention and leaves a memorable impression.
The Nostalgic Remain is a chic modern and timeless serif font that evokes a sense of nostalgia and old-world charm. Its elegant and refined letterforms are perfect for creating designs that require a touch of sophistication and tradition.
Better minds is consisting of a fashionable handwritten-style script make looks elegant, and stylish. This font was created to look as close to a natural handwritten script as possible by including 15 ligatures.
LT Serif presents a modern, minimalist, and elegantly crafted serif font, featuring distinctive alternatives for select capital letters with stems. This versatile typeface is inclusive of uppercase, lowercase, symbols, alternates, numbers, and supports multilingual characters. LT Serif lends itself perfectly to projects demanding sophistication and contemporary flair, such as magazine headlines, book layouts, banners, posters, logos, and more
This font features a balanced proportion of stroke thickness and fineness, creating attractive and easy-to-read visuals. This modern serif style is often characterized by a bold distinction between thick and thin lines, providing a touch that is understated but still stands out.
a stylish handwritten font that combines elegance with a modern touch. With smooth curves and lively shapes, this font is perfect for designs that highlight beauty and personality. Its unique strokes give it a chic, contemporary look, making it a great choice for many design projects, whether it’s for eye catching logos, romantic wedding invitations, or branding that feels premium and sophisticated.
an avant-garde typeface designed to bring a fresh twist to your creative projects. With its unique blend of display and geometric styles, this font stands out with its isometric flair and block-like characters that evoke a sense of playfulness while maintaining professional integrity. Perfectly suited for game-themed designs or any project requiring an eye-catching touch, “Funky Form — Geometric Font” offers versatility without compromising on style.
Say hello to Longblack Font! This elegant typeface effortlessly combines style with sophistication, making it the perfect choice for all your creative projects. Whether you’re designing logos, invitations, or social media posts, Longblack Font delivers a smooth balance that creates a lasting impression.
The font is inspired by the works of great masters of type design, such as Adrian Frutiger, Eric Spickerman, Claude Garamon and others. The typeface permeates the spirit of modernism and monumentalism. Not for nothing is it called “Concretica”. This typeface has everything you need for a graphic designer: a basic set of characters (Latin and Cyrillic), additional multilingual character sets (Greek, Hebrew, Hiragana, Katakana), extended basic character sets (Latin Pro, Cyrillic Pro), alternative styles for both letters and signs, arrows (basic and alternative set), and much more.
This typeface, “Rany,” is a modern geometric sans-serif font designed to be simple yet versatile. Created by a designer inspired to turn their idea into reality, “Rany” is well-suited for logos, titles, web pages, and mobile UI design. Despite not being a professional type designer, the creator aimed to produce a font that is accessible and functional for various applications.
a display typeface that exudes a futuristic and modern style. Designed to seamlessly fit technology, futuristic, and outer space themes, each character embodies innovation, making a striking impact in any design. Enhance your visual projects with the sophisticated Neopixel Font — where progress meets inspiring typography.
Baneberries Delight is an enchanting handwriting beauty script typeface that combines elegance with a touch of whimsy. With its flowing, hand-drawn strokes and refined curves, this font captures the natural grace and charm of handwritten calligraphy, bringing a sense of warmth and personal touch to any design.
Malinton is a playful and versatile display sans-serif font designed to elevate your designs with personality and style. Featuring 9 weights, over 360 glyphs, support for 85+ languages, and unique emoticon alternates, it’s perfect for logos, social media, headlines, and more. With modern inktraps and variable font technology, Malinton strikes the ideal balance between creativity and professionalism.
Englisch is a display font inspired by 17th- and 18th-century English typography, blending traditional influences with a modern twist. With 6 weights and 12 styles, it features vertical contrast, open forms, and playful design details, making it ideal for bold titles and logos. Suitable for both print and web, it supports Extended Latin scripts.
Sans-serif fonts for advertising with a retro theme strike the perfect balance between modern minimalism and vintage charm. Its streamlined design enhances readability and exudes a sense of timelessness. In advertisements, the focus is on bold, impactful messaging instead of decorative serifs. With retro-inspired color schemes and design elements, this font looks like mid-century posters. From branding to event promotions, it channels the sleek, no-nonsense approach of classic commercial design.
Advercase Font is a retro serif typeface that blends vintage charm with a contemporary touch. Designed by the Indieground Team, it’s perfect for projects needing a nostalgic yet elegant vibe, from vintage-inspired ads to modern creative designs. Its timeless style makes it a versatile choice for adding character to any project.
CS Praise is a modern Didone serif font that embodies elegance and luxury with its high contrast strokes and sharp serifs. Perfect for upscale branding, fashion, and editorial projects, it exudes sophistication and timeless beauty, making it ideal for designs that demand refinement and exclusivity.
Faodu is a bold and vibrant display font inspired by 60s and 70s psychedelia. With its wavy forms and organic curves, it radiates retro charm and free-spirited energy, making it ideal for posters, album covers, branding, and creative projects with a nostalgic twist.
Tokiyo Brush is a bold, energetic handbrush font that brings a raw, artistic vibe to any design. With its textured strokes and expressive style, it’s perfect for posters, branding, and designs that need a touch of urban flair. Add personality and impact with Tokiyo Brush!
it’s classic, bold and unique, really tying your piece together for a retro feel. Heroline features a soft, solid design with curved corners and a unique letter shape. This font also includes a variety of alternative characters and ligatures, allowing you to create many different looks with the same font.
Giamlass is a chic and elegant serif font by BrandSemut, featuring refined contrast and unique ligatures. Ideal for headings, logos, branding, magazines, packaging, and invitations, it combines clean lines and smooth curves to add sophistication and class to any project.
OffBit is a font type derived from Bitmap with various variations from each box. The term bitmap comes from computer programming terminology, which means simply a bit map, a spatially mapped array of bits.
a soft decorative typeface with rounded shapes. Its friendly appearance is suitable for many design tasks. The typeface has two styles: regular and outline. This configuration allows you to experiment with typeface compositions and styles. The SK Pupok typeface is multilingual and supports many languages, including the basic and extended Latin, Cyrillic, and many others. It is great for creating any design works and will look great in poster design and even in web design.
Inspired by the legendary Finnish architect and designer Hugo Alvar Henrik Aalto, the Aalto OpenType font captures the essence of Aalto’s timeless aesthetic and innovative spirit. This OpenType Display Font seamlessly blends organic forms with clean, modern lines, making it perfect for both print and digital media.
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This week’s update is packed with a fresh selection of inspiring projects, innovative tools, and design resources to fuel your creativity:
AW — Creative Developer Freelance — France Dive into the impressive portfolio of a creative developer with over 15 years of experience, specializing in animated, high-impact web experiences in collaboration with top designers.
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Motion Energy Gradient Textures Add a touch of dynamic energy to your designs with these vibrant gradient textures, perfect for creating eye-catching, animated visuals.
Mobit — Software & Mobile App Framer Template A sleek, modern landing page template on Framer, ideal for software and mobile app businesses looking to make a strong digital impression.
Subframe An intuitive UI-building tool featuring beautifully crafted components, a drag-and-drop editor, and pixel-perfect React code for fast, professional interfaces.
And there’s so much more! Check out the full post to explore additional fonts, presentation kits, inspiring portfolios, and innovative projects that will elevate your design game.
Creative Developer with 15+ years and 140+ projects, specializing in animation-driven, high-impact websites. Partnering with designers to craft memorable UX.
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Creative Developer with 15+ years and 140+ projects, specializing in animation-driven, high-impact websites. Partnering with designers to craft memorable UX.
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This week’s lineup is brimming with innovation to boost your creative toolkit:
Noomo Beat — Personalized AI Audiovisual Experience Dive into an interactive, 3D microsite that brings together AI-driven music and dynamic visuals. Noomo Beat offers a unique way to experience brand storytelling through personalized sound and visuals.
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Hanzo — Minimal Portfolio Template Hanzo provides a sleek, minimalistic portfolio template tailored for designers who want an elegant and straightforward way to showcase their digital work.
Unblocked AI — Figma Plugin Effortlessly edit images right within Figma using Unblocked AI. This plugin makes visual enhancements a breeze without requiring login or registration.
Fabric — Your Smart Workspace Organizer Fabric keeps your ideas, projects, and files in one place with a self-organizing workspace designed to streamline your workflow and boost productivity.
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This week’s roundup has everything from innovative agencies to tools that add flair to your design toolkit:
BETC Fullsix Dive into the world of BETC Fullsix, a consulting and digital innovation agency blending creativity, technology, and data to elevate brand experiences.
Otherlife Creative Agency Explore unconventional solutions with Otherlife, a creative agency that merges web experience, brand design, and engineering into unique digital projects.
Spooky Halloween 3D Illustration Pack Celebrate the season with a set of 54 premium 3D Halloween illustrations — perfect for adding a festive touch to your designs.
DreamCut — AI-Powered Video Editing Edit videos effortlessly on any device with DreamCut’s browser-based AI editor, packed with features like voiceovers, smart assistants, and stunning video generation.
Generative Gradients This plugin makes it easy to craft intricate gradients with customizable options for color, positioning, and distortion, adding dynamic depth to your visuals.
And there’s more! Head over to the full post to discover additional resources, design inspiration, and tools crafted to keep your projects fresh and inventive.
BETC Fullsix is a consulting, digital, and innovation agency. They address all the challenges faced by brands by integrating creativity, technologies, and data.
A sleek and premium agency template designed with precision, ideal for creatives & studios. Ora’s visually striking layout and dynamic features provide a compelling canvas to share your portfolio effectively.
DreamCut is a brand new AI video editor and screen recorder that works right from your browser. Edit videos effortlessly on any device with powerful AI in the cloud. Supercharge your content with AI voiceovers, a smart chat assistant, instant notes, and stunning image/video generation to wow your audience.
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We’re the global social media agency that elevates brands into social icons. Through a blend of creativity and strategy, we create lasting connections and fuel engagement.
Check out our collections of italian sneakers, a synthesis of contemporary lifestyles, street trends, and original ideas from the visionary minds of our designers.
BETC Fullsix, agence Conseil, Digital et Innovation. Ici on répond à tous les enjeux des marques en croisant création, technologies et data. Qu’est-ce qu’on peut faire pour vous ?
This is a p5js experimental poster generator made by a designer for other designer. Generate your poster and download it in vector format. Don’t forget to have fun
Nitro is a neatly crafted and CMS-based portfolio template with floating cards effect and advanced grid layout ready to showcase your work in the best way possible.
This is the ultimate animation tool for Figma. You can easily animate anything, whether you’re a beginner or a professional. Start animating with just a few clicks.
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LA PREMIÈRE EXPOSITION IMMERSIVE DÉDIÉE AUX RÊVEURS. 1 million de visiteurs à travers l’Europe. Un voyage émotionnel à travers 18 installations immersives.
ON A MISSION TO DESIGN IMPACTFUL WEBSITES! WANT TO JOIN? I DESIGNED MY FIRST WEBSITE IN 2019 AND SINCE THEN ITS BEEN A JOURNEY TO DESIGN THE WEB IN A WAY AND STYLE THAT’S UNIQUE AND STYLISH IN ITS OWN WAYS. WEB DESIGNER – HARDIK BHANSALI
This week, we’re bringing you a collection of projects and tools to ignite your creative spark:
Monkey Talkie — Creative Video Agency Step into the unexpected with Monkey Talkie, a video agency where creativity breaks the mold.
The Line Studio — Animation Studio London Discover the award-nominated work of The Line Studio, specializing in both 2D and 3D animations for films, games, and more.
Animal Futures Take a glimpse into a speculative future, imagining the world in 2050 through the lens of animals and technology.
Clarity — SaaS Website Template A sleek, functional website template tailored for SaaS startups, designed to enhance both form and function.
Magic Cut — Figma Plugin Remove backgrounds effortlessly in seconds with this free, no-limits Figma plugin, perfect for streamlining your design process.
And there’s plenty more! Explore the full post to discover additional tools, resources, and projects that will elevate your design work this week.
TWOMUCH is a Digital Design Studio formed by Benjamin Chan (BC) and Malone Chen (MC) operating between London and Vancouver. We play within the fields of Digital Art Direction, Websites, Interactive Design and 3D animation.
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Deeo is a design studio led by Yianni Mathioudakis and Monica Sanchez. We focus on designing extraordinary experiences through curiosity and exploration. Branding • Design • Web • 3D
This is a p5js experimental poster generator made by a designer for other designer. Generate your poster and download it in vector format. Don’t forget to have fun
TWOMUCH is a Digital Design Studio formed by Benjamin Chan (BC) and Malone Chen (MC) operating between London and Vancouver. We play within the fields of Digital Art Direction, Websites, Interactive Design and 3D animation.
This week, we’ve curated a diverse collection of projects and tools to spark your creativity:
Treize grammes — Agence de Branding 13g transforms ideas into impactful brand identities, blending strategic storytelling with bold, creative design.
Cosmos Studio | UI/UX & Brand Design Studio A Ukrainian studio bringing immersive UI/UX and brand design to tech projects, making digital experiences truly engaging.
Basiq Clay — Animated Device Mockup A beautifully minimal mockup perfect for versatile presentations that elevate your visual storytelling.
DesignDoc: Measures, Annotations, and Handoff — Figma plugin Speed up your design process with this Figma plugin, offering precise measurements and annotations for a smooth design handoff.
Blitzit — Crush your tasks in flow state Stay on top of your work with this sleek to-do list and timer that helps you focus and stay productive.
And there’s more! Dive into the full post to explore additional design studios, resources, and innovative tools that will elevate your projects.
13g is a branding and digital design studio that transforms ideas into impactful, innovative brand identities, blending creativity with strategic storytelling to elevate brands.
The Conversion Framer template is perfect for digital marketing agencies and freelancers who want a clean, modern, and sleek website that will convert visitors into leads and clients.
Get precise and accurate measurements for your Figma designs with this plugin. It helps to visualize the spacing, margins, padding, and measurements of components, making it easier to create consistent designs. Save time and effort with this tool and take your design process to the next level
Elevate your designs with stunning noise effects using the Simple Noise plugin for Figma. Simple Noise lets you add texture and depth to your designs in just a few clicks.
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We are a global design company creating unique experiences for brands and products through unconventional designs backed by design thinking and innovation.
This week, we’ve curated an inspiring collection of creative projects and design tools to keep your creativity flowing:
Sam Grinberg / Portfolio 2020 Dive into the world of freelance illustration and comics with Sam Grinberg’s eclectic portfolio.
Orken Discover ORKEN, a fantasy transmedia project from the innovative team at SIXMOREVODKA, soon to be launched on Kickstarter.
Netlify Celebrates 5 Million Developers Explore Netlify’s interactive 3D experience as they celebrate a major milestone with their global developer community.
Use Contrast / Figma Plugin Ensure your designs meet accessibility standards with this handy tool for checking color contrast in Figma.
Physics Animation / Figma Plugin Bring life to your Figma projects with dynamic animations that simulate realistic physics — no coding skills required!
And there’s even more! Check out the full post for additional design resources, tools, and inspiration to elevate your projects this week.
Studio Gruhl is a creative studio for brand and digital design. Being deeply rooted in today’s subcultures, we enable new visual worlds to bloom. Dream More.
Designed for ease of use, this Framer template is ideal for showcasing your services and capturing leads. Download today and launch a website that’s both visually appealing and conversion-focused.
Use Contrast gives you quick access to proper color contrast ratios from the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Select any text layer or object on the canvas to produce the score. Fine-tune your colors by using the plugin controls.
Imagine if regular layers on Figma could easily transform into dynamic animations with realistic physics. With the Physics Animation plugin, that’s exactly what you can achieve! And guess what? You don’t need any specialised skills.
Displace brings powerful displacement effects to Figma. Easily create stunning reeded glass, noise, and glitch effects with real-time adjustments. Perfect for photos, typography, and beyond.
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Treize grammes, l’agence de branding digitale qui transforme les ambitions en marques bold. Identités visuelles, stratégie de marque et création de sites web sur mesure pour amplifier les succès.
This week, we’ve curated a diverse selection of inspiring projects and tools that will fuel your creativity:
APOSSIBLE A non-profit organization bringing together psychologists, technologists, artists, and creatives to collaborate on experiments and prototypes that uplift the human spirit.
Sage East A renowned visual storyteller and director working with major brands like Google, Netflix, and Nike, Sage East’s emotional and compelling work in advertising and editorial spaces is nothing short of inspiring.
Spectral Gradient A trendy gradient pack that adds a modern, textured feel to your visuals, helping turn every project into a masterpiece.
3D AI Studio Create 3D models, animations, and textures in seconds from text or images, drastically reducing the time and cost of producing 3D assets.
And there’s more! Dive into the full post to discover additional tools, resources, and projects that will inspire your next creation.
As a non-profit, they bring psychologists, technologists, artists, and creatives together to work on applied experiments and prototypes that uplift the human spirit.
Sage East is a visual storytelling photographer and director based between New York and Los Angeles. Sage East has gained recognition for her compelling and emotional work within the advertising and editorial spaces. Her work consists large clients such as Google, Netflix, Meta, Nike, and Amazon.
Let’s embrace AI in the music industry while protecting and championing artists, ensuring our future careers. Through partnerships with educational institutions, legal experts, and stakeholders, we are setting new standards and advocating for policies that protect artists’ rights.
Dark Veles — a bold, sophisticated dark-themed portfolio template crafted to showcase your creative projects. Perfect for designers, artists, photographers, and developers, Dark Veles provides a sleek platform that highlights your work.
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Studio Gruhl is a creative studio for brand and digital design. Being deeply rooted in today’s subcultures, we enable new visual worlds to bloom. Dream More.
Sage East is a visual storytelling photographer and director based between New York and Los Angeles. Sage East has gained recognition for her compelling and emotional work within the advertising and editorial spaces. Her work consists large clients such as Google, Netflix, Meta, Nike, and Amazon.
Let’s embrace AI in the music industry while protecting and championing artists, ensuring our future careers. Through partnerships with educational institutions, legal experts, and stakeholders, we are setting new standards and advocating for policies that protect artists’ rights.
Create beautiful tiny graphs with a couple of clicks. Paste your data from Excel, CSV, JSON, or type it. Use Shuffle to make more variants of your data to explore patterns and get insights.
Find and Replace give you the ability to to find all instance of a specific color and replace it by another one in your current page or in the entire project.
As a non-profit we bring psychologists, technologists, artists and creatives together to work on applied experiments and prototypes that uplift the human spirit.
This week, we’ve got an exciting mix of projects that will fuel your creativity:
Federico Pian / Portfolio 2024 Explore Federico Pian’s clean and modern portfolio that highlights creative work with a sleek and engaging user experience.
Alternate Reality What if technology from today existed over a century ago? This fascinating concept will stretch your imagination and challenge your perception of reality.
CSS Gradient Generator Create beautiful, lush gradients effortlessly with this powerful generator, perfect for adding a touch of vibrancy to your web designs.
Subframe Subframe offers beautifully crafted UI components and a drag-and-drop visual editor, allowing you to build production-ready interfaces in no time.
And there’s more! Dive into the full post to explore additional tools, resources, and projects that will elevate your design game.
Federico Pian’s website offers a sleek and modern portfolio showcasing a variety of creative projects. Its clean and simple layout highlights the work while providing a smooth browsing experience.
Max Milkin’s website presents a visually bold portfolio, with striking typography and strong contrasts that immediately capture attention. The layout is modern and dynamic, showcasing creative projects in a way that keeps the user engaged throughout the browsing experience.
deckd makes it easy to create professional presentations that are always on brand. Simply connect with Figma and streamline your entire presentation process.
Youform is a form builder that provides UNLIMITED forms and responses for FREE. You can add logic, custom domains, upload files, embed forms on your website, and much more
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My name is Max, and I’m a front-end developer, who creates websites with a special focus on animations and user interaction. I’m ready to bring your ideas to life and add a touch of originality to the online space.
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When it comes to blog design, there’s no one-size-fits-all. From minimalist layouts to bold and vibrant interfaces, each style brings its own unique flavor to the reading experience. In this post, we’ll explore 10 different blog designs, each showcasing a distinct approach to layout, typography, and visual storytelling. Whether you’re looking for something sleek and professional or playful and experimental, these examples offer a variety of styles, all done with creativity and precision. Get ready to be inspired by the diversity and excellence in blog design!
The Swaddle is a digital platform that delves into a wide array of topics, including health, gender, culture, and societal norms, offering deep insights and commentary on pressing social issues. It addresses the intersections of modern life, culture, and identity with thoughtful, progressive perspectives, making complex topics accessible to a broad audience.
Visually, the design reflects the publication’s bold and dynamic content. The homepage is dominated by large, striking illustrations that immediately grab attention, often using collage techniques and vibrant, contrasting colors like red, pink, and orange. This artful approach sets the tone for the intense subject matter covered by the articles. Despite the high impact of the visuals, the layout remains structured and minimalist, providing ample whitespace and clean typography that guides readers through the content with ease. The use of large, modular blocks creates a visual hierarchy, allowing for a clear division between featured and regular content. The Swaddle’s design is a perfect balance of boldness and simplicity, making the reading experience engaging without sacrificing readability or aesthetic coherence.
Pirate Wires is a digital publication that dives into technology, culture, and politics with a bold, unapologetic tone. Covering topics like the tech industry’s influence on society, political movements, and cultural shifts, Pirate Wires provides a fresh, often provocative take on modern issues, aiming to challenge conventional narratives.
The design of Pirate Wires reflects its daring, tech-driven content through a sleek, futuristic aesthetic. The homepage features a dark theme, creating a moody, high-contrast backdrop for its vibrant, often surreal visuals. The typography is bold and modern, with large, blocky fonts that emphasize the publication’s no-nonsense attitude. The layout is modular and grid-based, making it easy to navigate through a diverse range of content. The color scheme uses contrasting bright tones like neon greens, pinks, and oranges, set against black backgrounds, creating a visual punch that mirrors the edgy, futuristic themes of the articles. Each section feels distinct, with a mix of retro and contemporary graphic styles, contributing to an overall vibe that’s both gritty and forward-thinking. Pirate Wires’ design is a perfect reflection of its mission—disruptive, bold, and ahead of the curve.
Design Focus: Bold, Playful, and Data-Driven for a Modern Commerce Experience
Shopify Editions: Summer 2024 brings the latest innovations and tools to the e-commerce world, focusing on AI-powered automation, enhanced shopping experiences, and powerful data insights to help merchants scale their businesses with ease. The platform covers a wide range of updates, from AI-driven product suggestions to enhanced multi-platform selling strategies.
The design for this edition embraces a vibrant and playful aesthetic, featuring bold, contrasting color blocks in shades of pink, blue, yellow, and teal. This colorful palette brings energy and a fresh, modern feel to the site, while also serving to visually segment different sections for easy navigation. The typography is large and clean, maintaining readability even as the page is packed with information. A mix of vibrant product imagery, interactive graphics, and video embeds keeps the layout dynamic, giving users an engaging, visual way to explore new features. The use of black-and-white images, overlaid with bright neon accents, brings a retro-modern aesthetic that enhances the feeling of innovation.
Overall, the design blends a playful look with a business-savvy approach, perfect for a tech-savvy audience looking to stay ahead in the fast-evolving world of e-commerce.
Design Focus: Artistic, Eclectic, and Experimental
Varyer is a creative studio and lifestyle blog that explores art, design, and culture through a playful and experimental lens. The blog offers a mix of original creative work, curated content, and insights into various aspects of art, music, and modern culture, catering to those with a deep appreciation for the avant-garde and unconventional.
The design of Varyer reflects its eclectic and artistic nature, embracing an unconventional, almost chaotic layout that feels more like an interactive art piece than a traditional blog. The site is filled with quirky, playful elements like emojis, hand-drawn illustrations, and mismatched typography, adding a sense of whimsy and surprise as users scroll. The color palette shifts across soft pastels and muted tones, creating a visually relaxing atmosphere despite the unpredictable layout. Images and text are layered in a collage-like fashion, giving the site a scrapbook feel, where the content flows organically rather than following strict rules. The use of asymmetry and negative space makes each section feel distinct, and the design invites exploration, mirroring the creative and non-conformist spirit of the content. Varyer’s design is a perfect match for its mission—embracing creativity without boundaries and pushing the limits of conventional web design.
Design Focus: Playful Professionalism with a Human Touch
The Dropbox Blog serves as a platform for sharing stories, insights, and updates about the company, its products, and the broader tech and creative industries. From customer success stories to insights on AI, work culture, and creative innovation, the blog provides readers with valuable content that bridges the gap between technology and human creativity.
The design of the Dropbox Blog reflects its commitment to both professionalism and a friendly, approachable tone. The use of hand-drawn illustrations, soft color gradients, and playful graphics gives the site a creative and human feel, contrasting nicely with the tech-driven content. Each section is visually distinct, using a blend of soft pastels and vibrant colors, like mustard yellow, pastel blue, and peach, to break up content and make navigation intuitive. The typography is bold yet clean, with a mixture of large headings and body text that maintains clarity and readability. Visual storytelling is central, with illustrations and animations accompanying articles to engage readers and enhance comprehension. The overall aesthetic feels both modern and approachable, making complex ideas feel accessible while maintaining a polished, professional look.
Design Focus: Vibrant, Minimalist, and Concept-Driven
Previously Unavailable is a creative agency and innovation consultancy that partners with ambitious leaders to bring bold ideas to life. Their blog showcases success stories, brand design projects, and insights into the future of creativity, focusing on product development, branding, and customer experience.
The design of the blog is clean yet visually engaging, with a focus on vibrant color blocks and minimalist layouts. Each post is accompanied by bold, simple imagery or typography that makes the content stand out without overwhelming the user. The use of large, colorful squares to represent different projects or ideas gives the blog a structured, grid-like appearance that’s easy to navigate. The overall aesthetic is modern and sleek, with a playful edge thanks to the bright color palette of yellows, pinks, greens, and oranges. Typography is kept clean and sharp, reinforcing the minimalist yet bold design approach. This visual language reflects the agency’s emphasis on innovation and cutting through the noise, making it a compelling and user-friendly experience for visitors exploring their work.
Design Focus: Bold, Modern Elegance with a Playful Twist
Saint Urbain is a creative agency dedicated to branding, design, and crafting memorable visual identities for clients across a variety of industries. Their blog highlights their passion for turning bold ideas into compelling creative solutions, with a focus on bringing fresh, modern aesthetics to life.
The design of Saint Urbain’s blog strikes a balance between elegance and playfulness. The use of large, vibrant visuals immediately grabs attention, showcasing their work in a bold and dynamic way. Color is used strategically, with bright, contrasting tones like yellows, pinks, and oranges layered against more neutral backdrops, creating a striking yet polished look. The typography is modern and sleek, with a mix of serif and sans-serif fonts, enhancing both readability and visual appeal. The grid-based layout provides clear structure, while playful elements—like quirky design choices and imaginative photography—inject personality into the site. With ample whitespace and thoughtful image placement, the design feels open and easy to navigate, guiding the viewer through Saint Urbain’s innovative portfolio with ease and sophistication.
Design Focus: Creative Storytelling with Soft, Playful Minimalism
WePresent is the editorial platform of WeTransfer, dedicated to showcasing creative projects, artists, and unique cultural stories from around the world. The blog celebrates diverse voices and imaginative works across art, photography, music, and film, providing an inspiring hub for creative minds.
The design of WePresent is visually soft yet vibrant, using a minimalist approach that lets the content shine. The pastel color palette—featuring hues of peach, mint, and lavender—creates a calming, welcoming atmosphere, while the playful typography adds character without overwhelming the design. The grid-based layout keeps everything structured, making it easy to explore the different stories, while each article preview is framed with large, high-quality imagery that draws the reader in. The balance of whitespace, clean lines, and pops of color ensures that the site feels both modern and approachable, while subtle design elements, like hand-drawn illustrations and creative typography, add a personal, artistic touch. Overall, the design reflects the platform’s commitment to celebrating creativity and making space for diverse forms of expression.
Design Focus: Typographic Boldness and Literary Minimalism
Enrojecerse is an independent literary platform celebrating books, reading, and storytelling. It curates a visually striking collection of literary works, providing an immersive space for book lovers to explore literature with a focus on thought-provoking and emotional narratives.
The design of Enrojecerse is dominated by a powerful typographic presence. The homepage is an expansive, almost overwhelming wall of book titles, set in elegant, serif fonts that give the site a bold yet minimalist feel. This striking use of typography is both functional and artistic, inviting users to engage directly with the literary content while maintaining a clean, focused layout. The monochromatic design, combined with the absence of traditional imagery, makes the text itself the star, creating a sense of sophistication and reverence for the written word. This typographic approach captures the essence of literature, offering a design that is both intellectual and visually impactful.
Daily Branding is an online platform that celebrates the world of branding and design, curating daily showcases of creative branding projects from around the globe. It provides inspiration and insights for designers, marketers, and creatives by highlighting the latest trends and standout campaigns.
The design of Daily Branding is dynamic and visually rich, with a bold, attention-grabbing aesthetic. The homepage features oversized typography in a strong sans-serif font, reinforcing the platform’s emphasis on impactful, modern design. Each branding showcase is presented with vibrant, high-quality imagery that takes center stage, allowing the visual elements of the campaigns to shine. The overall layout is modular, with content neatly organized into blocks, creating a structured and easy-to-navigate user experience. The site also employs a minimal color palette, primarily using black, white, and blue, which keeps the focus on the colorful branding projects. This clean and bold design approach perfectly complements the creative and energetic nature of the content, making Daily Branding an inspiring resource for anyone in the branding space.
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Welcome to Petra Garmon, your destination for quality content production. With full-service options for commercials, documentaries, music videos, and films. We bring your projects to life!
Ready for a fresh dose of inspiration? This week, we’ve handpicked a variety of standout projects to spark your creativity and expand your design horizons:
Following Wildfire A thought-provoking initiative empowering Canadians to manage wildfires using social media and AI technology.
Pluto Connecting people across dimensions, Pluto brings a new level of immersive human interaction, transcending physical location.
3D Empty State Icon Set A visually captivating collection of 15 3D icons designed to elevate your empty state screens.
Auto Layout Fixed Aspect Ratio A Figma resource for effortlessly maintaining fixed aspect ratios within your layouts, complete with detailed documentation and examples.
And there’s so much more! Dive into the full post for cutting-edge tools, design resources, and inspiring projects that will elevate your creative work.
Last year, forest fires set records for their duration and destruction, impacting people, communities and wildlife. #FollowingWildfire helps empower Canadians to actively participate in protecting their communities and help manage wildfires via social media and AI-powered technology.
Unanswered, is a poignant exhibit dedicated to Evan Gershkovich, our colleague and Wall Street Journal reporter who has been wrongfully detained in Russia since March 2023. At the heart of the exhibit, you’ll find a digital guestbook where you can leave personal messages of solidarity for Evan and his family. These messages symbolize a collective voice advocating for justice and press freedom. We look forward to the day when Evan can read your messages himself. We’ll keep telling his story, until he can tell his own.
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Design inspiration
Brisk — Smarter Financial Management for Modern Businesses by PLATFORMStaking Web Platform by Ronald Olsen for AwsmdMassive Noir — Character Illustration by Agum Satria for GinteraRenewable Energy Plant Website Design | Orbix Studio by Orbixstudio Orbix Studio | Website — Web Apps — Landing Pages — Dashboards — MVP Design for OrbixstudioMusic event poster by OVCHARKA INDUSTRIESLament of the Last Man (sketch) by McKenzie Design
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Unanswered, is a poignant exhibit dedicated to Evan Gershkovich, our colleague and Wall Street Journal reporter who has been wrongfully detained in Russia since March 2023. At the heart of the exhibit, you’ll find a digital guestbook where you can leave personal messages of solidarity for Evan and his family. These messages symbolize a collective voice advocating for justice and press freedom. We look forward to the day when Evan can read your messages himself. We’ll keep telling his story, until he can tell his own.
I’m Jorge Toloza Cuello, a Systems Engineering graduate and developer specializing in motion and interaction. I’m a co-founder of DDS Studio and a member of the Design and Development Jury at @Awwwards.
McDonald’s new Collector’s Edition Cups with designs featuring iconic characters and collectibles like Barbie, Hot Wheels and more, available with the Collector’s Meal for a limited time.
Gladeye is a creative digital agency in New Zealand — working for the world. We blend storytelling with technology to craft beautiful brands, websites, experiences and products.
Interactive storytelling that explores different ideas of how our world will look when Extended Reality becomes a part of our everyday life. Our interactions with the real world would be enhanced by VR, MR and AR experiences.
Showcase your skills flawlessly online with Nextfolio, the dashboard-styled portfolio website template for Framer. Tailored for designers, marketers, and developers, it highlights all your work with elegance and efficiency.
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Discover CyberBrokers, a NFT collection ecosystem where the metaverse comes to life. Dive into the narrative and explore Web3 adventures. Game coming Winter 2023.
Gladeye is a creative digital agency in New Zealand – working for the world. We blend storytelling with technology to craft beautiful brands, websites, experiences and products.
Looking for fresh inspiration? Here are this week’s standout picks:
Price Adapter by Stripe Gamify your pricing strategy with Stripe’s Price Adapter. A fun, interactive way to explore different pricing models and see how they could work for you.
We Go Again Dive into the world of creativity with a production studio founded by a former Olympian and an award-winning director. Their innovative approach to storytelling is sure to inspire.
data.to.design – Figma Plugin Supercharge your design workflow by integrating real data directly into your Figma projects. Whether you’re pulling from Google Sheets, CSV, or Airtable, this plugin makes it seamless.
Logoipsum Need a quick placeholder logo? Logoipsum offers 100 free placeholder logos, perfect for mockups and concept presentations.
Explore our full post for even more inspiration and tools to elevate your design game.
Craft a standout event site with IT/CONF! This sleek, customizable template is perfect for showcasing your IT conference. Highlight speakers, agenda, and more, ensuring an engaging experience from start to finish.
Chromatic Figma lets you use other color spaces than RGB, such as Lab and Lch, to create good-looking and perceptually uniform gradients and color scales. Those are color spaces that, unlike RGB, was created to mirror the visual response of the human eye.
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Canvs Editorial Meaningful stories and insightful analyses on design
As a designer, having the right tools can make a big difference in your workflow.
This quarter, we’ve picked out 9 of the best plugins that stood out to us, and which will make you an efficient designer in 2024.
Each one offers something useful, from simplifying work or handling mundane tasks.
These plugins are easy to integrate into your workflow and can help you be more productive.
Whether you’re an experienced designer or just starting out, these new plugins are definitely worth a look.
Let’s get into it.
1. Vector to 3D
Vector to 3D converts your 2D text and vector layers into 3D models with just one click, using a powerful built-in ray tracing renderer.
Create stunning 3D icons, banners, mockups without needing to be a 3D specialist.
2. AI Design Reviewer- Copy, UI, Accessibility & CTA Feedback
Built by the creators of Siri, the AI Design Reviewer is trained on hundreds of guidelines from Nielsen Norman, Refactoring UI, and IDEO.
It’ll provide instant feedback and suggestions to enhance your web designs, improve your copy with tailored suggestions, catch and fix UI bugs quickly. It’ll also ensure your designs meet WCAG, AA, and AAA accessibility standards.
3. Cassini Copilot
Cassini is a collaborative toolkit for product teams that seamlessly integrates into your existing setup — whether it’s your browser or Figma workspace — making various stages of the product development process smoother and more organized. Here are a few key ways in which it helps:
Dev feedback — Cassini’s overlay tool helps you compare developed screens with their designs, so you can catch and fix any inconsistencies.
Visual referencing — Using Cassini’s Chrome plugin, you can snap screenshots of references from the web, group them into Sets, and share them easily with your team for feedback.
Team reviews — Cassini streamlines team reviews with features like comment grouping, multi-pin comments, and setting due dates for action items, making discussions productive and efficient.
4. Circular Text
Easily generate both circular and arc text in your designs with the Circular text plugin.
By default, the text wraps around a full circle. However, you can adjust the settings to create text that follows an arc of any angle (like 90 or 180 degrees).
5. Noise & Texture
Noise & Texture plugin lets you dynamically create seamless tiled noise, textures, patterns, gradients, and more.
Simply select a layer, apply your chosen noise or texture, and adjust the settings to see live updates. You can also customise your canvas size and default colors to fit your design needs.
6. Instance Finder
Instance Finder helps you locate all instances of a component used in your file.
Select a single instance or component, and the plugin will search through all pages and frames. It’ll create a comprehensive list of where the component is used.
The list is organised by page for easy navigation, and clicking on any item will zoom in on that specific instance.
7. Animate on path
Animate on path is a powerful plugin with which you can select the object you want to move, such as a frame, instance, or shape.
Next, choose the curve you want the object to follow. You can create curves using the pen tool.
8. Design system organizer
Design system organizer lets you bulk swap instances and styles between master components with the same name.
You can also copy styles between different files.
Manage pathnames, like “toolbar/nav/back,” using a convenient folder-like interface.
9. Find and replace styles
Find and replace styles plugin is ideal for finding and replacing styles across components, instances, and library styles. It’s especially useful for aligning parameters in bulk, such as auto layout or library styles, ensuring your designs are pixel-perfect across projects.
Making the most of Figma
These Figma plugins are designed to make a real impact on your design process.
As you try these out, you’ll find ways to work more efficiently and add some fresh touches to your designs. See how each one fits into your process and enjoy the benefits they bring.
Canvs Editorial regularly brings you insightful reads on design and anything related. Check out the work we do at Canvs Club.
The Canvs Editorial team comprises of Editorial Writer and Researcher — Paridhi Agrawal, the Editor’s Desk- Aalhad Joshi, and Content Operations- Abin Rajan. Follow Canvs on Instagram for more design-related content.
While you are here, do check out Cassini, a quick and easy way to review designs, websites and collect screenshots, all in one place.
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L’économie sociale, moteur de changement. En collaboration avec des partenaires stratégiques, les travaux du Sommet visent à établir une vision commune et des objectifs partagés. Ces efforts convergent vers des propositions concrètes pour renforcer le mouvement de l’économie sociale et améliorer la qualité de vie au Québec.
Strange Family is an international branding, advertising and technology collective. We tell stories and design experiences that help brands lead, define and break with category norms.
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UNOXUNO — A production and modeling agency that redefines creativity with their cutting-edge campaigns.
Paris 2024 Paralympic Games Explained — Kreatives: Get a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process behind preparing the world for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.
Brandfetch — Figma Plugin: Say goodbye to endless searching for brand assets. This plugin gives you instant access to millions of logos, colors, fonts, and more, streamlining your design process.
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Brands at your fingertips ✨ Say goodbye to searching for the latest brand asset — Brandfetch gives you instant access to millions of logos, colors, fonts and more so you can streamline your designs.
When a style guide is missing, sifting through every design element can be time-consuming and challenging. This plugin not only aims to save significant time but also to pinpoint graphic design inconsistencies, ensuring a seamless and efficient transition from design to development.
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Retronova | Timeless Fashion: Explore how Retronova merges retro aesthetics with futuristic vibes, offering a unique take on fashion and design.
Friend AI: Dive into the buzz surrounding this innovative gadget that promises to reshape our interactions with technology.
Mario by Raku Inoue: Discover how Japanese artist Raku Inoue transforms flowers, leaves, and stems into captivating floral masterpieces, reimagining iconic pop culture characters like Mario and others.
Downsize – Figma Plugin: Simplify your workflow with this handy tool that compresses and resizes images directly in Figma for faster performance.
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Retronova flawlessly merges retrofuturism with the charm of a bygone future, blending nostalgic fashion, animations, and elements that evoke the retrofuturistic spirit.
This week, everyone is buzzing about Friend’s AI — a gadget that looks and feels like it’s straight out of a ‘Black Mirror’ episode. As bizarre as it sounds, it’s equally fascinating, capturing the spotlight with its potential to reshape how we interact with technology.
Bids for Survival is an exhibition exploring the implications of human longevity through art and speculative fiction. The website’s immersive design guides visitors through thought-provoking scenarios on life extension, highlighting the social, cultural, and ethical questions raised by the potential end of biological aging.
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To “enjoy” creativity to the fullest, we “FunTech” provide a creative experience without a sense of déjà vu. We use highly individualistic methods based on curiosity and years of experience born from this solid energy source and multifaceted creative methods that adapt the web, stills, video, 3D, etc. as appropriate.
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Communication design, with method and passion. We are Giulia Peretti and Silvia Recalcati, Paffi represents our creative vision for communication and design. We believe every project to be an analytical process as much as a passion and a fun-filled experience.
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Longevity is a desire as old as humankind. Do we truly wish to live forever? How would society cope with people aged 150 or over? Is there a need to enact the right to die? These questions and more will be explored in this exhibition.
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a visually captivating platform that masterfully combines WebGL 3D effects with intriguing typography. Experience a harmonious blend of nature and modern design.
a revolutionary gadget that turns your Apple Watch into a compact phone alternative. With essential features like messaging, music, maps, and even Apple Pay.
A tool for creating and exporting in SVG or PNG curved point design patterns through configurable properties for graphic designers, UI/UX and other visual professionals to use in their projects.
The plugin utilizes the Metavatar algorithm to create stunning gradient backgrounds in a variety of cool colors. It also has the added feature of adding noise to make the gradients even more visually striking.
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I’m Camille Frairrot, a multidisciplinary motion and art director based Paris, with experience working for prestigious clients and agencies. Former @Akqa.
Choosing the right fonts for your design projects is crucial to achieving the desired look and feel. Here are some inspiring combinations of free fonts suitable for headings and body text, along with recommendations for the types of projects and websites where they can be used.
Recommendation: This combination works well for modern blogs, personal portfolios, and business websites. Montserrat’s clean and geometric style pairs beautifully with Lora’s elegant and readable serif.
Recommendation: Ideal for fashion websites, lifestyle blogs, and editorial sites. Playfair Display offers a classic and sophisticated look, while Source Sans Pro ensures easy readability for longer texts.
Recommendation: Perfect for startups, tech blogs, and corporate sites. Raleway’s sleek and modern style complements Open Sans’s versatility and clarity.
Recommendation: Great for news websites, online magazines, and educational platforms. Oswald’s strong and condensed letterforms make an impact, while Roboto offers excellent legibility.
Recommendation: Suitable for creative portfolios, design agencies, and marketing sites. Bebas Neue’s bold and straightforward design pairs well with Nunito’s friendly and rounded letters.
Recommendation: Ideal for literature websites, educational blogs, and cultural sites. Merriweather’s timeless serif look enhances Ubuntu’s humanist style, creating a warm and engaging reading experience.
Recommendation: Perfect for food blogs, event websites, and travel blogs. Lobster’s playful and decorative style adds flair, while PT Sans provides a straightforward and readable contrast.
Recommendation: Suitable for modern ecommerce sites, app landing pages, and tech websites. Poppins’ geometric style pairs harmoniously with Mulish minimalistic and clean design.
Recommendation: Great for sports websites, action blogs, and dynamic content. Anton’s bold and impactful design is balanced by Karla’s simple and readable letters.
Recommendation: Ideal for fashion blogs, beauty websites, and creative portfolios. Abril Fatface’s dramatic and high-contrast style complements Quicksand’s light and airy look.
Feel free to use these combinations in your next design project, and enjoy experimenting with the different styles and aesthetics they bring to your work!
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“ Turbo Hood the Game “ – free to play web browser game based on Mashkow’s art . It’s not for gamers it’s for players .This game operates with full version of web browser , you can play it on your laptop , enjoy your trip !
Let’s dive into a design trend that has become an integral part of the UI/UX world – Bento Grids. Although these grids are no longer new to the design landscape, they remain relevant, efficient, and popular among designers and developers.
Inspired by traditional Japanese bento boxes, Bento Grids offer a structured and clear organization of content, making it easier for users to navigate. With a combination of well-defined visual hierarchy and minimalist design, Bento Grids provide a smooth and organized user experience. Their clean and functional design makes them an ideal choice for websites and applications that aim to offer an intuitive and aesthetic interface.
In the following post, we’ve gathered some stunning visual examples for inspiration.
BentoX is a portfolio template designed with a stunning & trendy bento grid style made in Framer. It empowers you to create your online presence and proudly showcase your finest work.
Bentos Grid for Web & UI Design : This is a demo bento screen design created for a school assignment. The design utilizes an 8×8 square grid with a calming purple and blue theme.
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Contra’s Project Rate Hiring Calculator, designed by @uns__nstudio, is a visually striking and innovative tool. Its bold design and user-friendly interface make it a standout marketing project that’s both functional and beautifully executed.
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It might seem unusual to feature a site selling a package of graphic elements as design inspiration, but both the elements themselves and their use on the site captivated me. The creativity and design execution are truly remarkable.
In the dynamic field of web design, staying updated with the latest tools can significantly enhance your workflow and creativity. Here are some trending tools that every web designer should try:
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My love for sneakers started at a young age. When I was still at school I had a side job at a basic footwear store. As a teenager I didn’t have the money to buy lots of sneakers, but my interest in the footwear culture was very high. Since that moment there always was one brand I admired the most; Nike.
My first pairs were white Nike AF 1’s in high and low. And there it started. For me it wasn’t only the look or fit, but also the brand itself. It felt like they did things differently. Their visual brand communication and campaigns were always next level and on point, I loved NikeID (now Nike by You), the SNKRS app, the interactive store windows and installations, their mind blowing collaborations and ofcourse one of the most beautiful logos ever created. For already 12 years I’m only wearing Nike. Mostly AM 1’s and AF 1’s, but lately also Jordan’s and Nike x Off White models.
When I was a kid I also was drawing sneakers all the time. The fact I could create my own sneaker the way I liked was fun to play with. Later I turned these drawings into Adobe Illustrator, which made it even more fun to work on.
Visualising imagination
Nowadays I’m working in the creative industry as a designer and art director. Visualising my imagination is my job so with all this background information you can imagine I got pretty excited when I heard about the benefits and possibilities of generative AI for the first time. (thanks Tim Dekens)
Images made with Midjourney
Back in 2022 the first tool I experimented with was MidJourney, one of the best platforms out there for image generation. Because Midjourney just started, it wasn’t that qualitative, comprehensive and refined as it is now. Creating a sneaker with a simple prompt was already a huge challenge in the beginning. And then we haven’t even talked about getting the Nike swoosh right.
Image made with Midjourney
In the early stages of Midjourney I was playing with lots of objects and subjects in my prompts but sneakers were my absolute favourite. I started posting them on my socials and because generative AI wasn’t that mainstream as it is now, my generations got a lot of attention. They even went a little viral on various social platforms and I got interviewed by a bunch of sneaker and AI blogs.
But not everyone was that positive. I got some critics here and there about the fact we shouldn’t underestimate the real crafted people out there, who are actually designing and creating sneakers for a living. And as a designer myself, I obviously couldn’t agree more to that.
“ShoeBakery actually makes these for real, give him his props.”
When the legendary footwear artist Daniel G. from Mache commented this below the Instagram post by Sneaker Freaker International about my first set of AI generated sneakers in the style of chocolate and icecream, I heard about the work of ShoeBakery for the first time. I felt a bit offended when I red this comment… Dan, ShoeBakery and probably others as well would maybe have thought I stole the idea from ShoeBakery. But I didn’t.
Instead of feeling sad I decided to contact Chris Campbell from ShoeBakery. Not only I liked his work a lot, he actually also did like my work. After a few conversations we agreed on starting a collaboration. We both were curious if we actually could create world’s first AI generated shoe for real.
Photo: ShoeBakery
Behind the scenes
“As an artist who hand designs shoes inspired by the delightful world of desserts, I constantly seek new ways to blend creativity with innovation” says Chris. “When I met Marten who is an AI artist, he created a set of AI-generated images, this sparked my curiosity and imagination, offering a fresh perspective on my artistic process.
“As an artist who hand designs shoes inspired by the delightful world of desserts, I constantly seek new ways to blend creativity with innovation.” – Chris Campbell
The intricate patterns and vibrant colours produced by AI presented an exciting challenge and opportunity to push the boundaries of my designs. This project allowed me to merge my passion for dessert-themed artistry with cutting-edge technology, creating a unique and captivating shoe that celebrates the fusion of tradition and modernity.”
Video: ShoeBakery
“The AI-generated image depicted a whimsical dessert-themed sneaker adorned with colourful sprinkles, wafer textures, and playful confectionery elements. This visual inspiration was the perfect catalyst for my creative process, allowing me to transform a digital concept into a tangible piece of wearable art.”
Photo: Harmen Nanninga
GOT ‘EM!
A few months back I finally had the pleasure to actually wear this piece of art myself; GOT ‘EM! It’s a child’s dream to wear a pair of sneakers I ‘created’. And yes, I’m aware it’s not really created by me but with AI, by Midjourney. But without my imagination and prompt, I never would have get this outcome. Let’s say that human imagination and creativity are still needed to create something unique and qualitative with generative AI.
Would I feel more proud if my drawings from my teenager years turned into real shoes? Yes, definitely. But let’s enjoy the little things and let’s look at it from another perspective. We created a shoe with AI. I say we, but ofcourse all the credits are going to the talented people from ShoeBakery. They did an absolutely amazing job and I really enjoyed the collaboration. We both did, so we’re also working on some high heels and AF 1’s for the future.
“AI won’t replace us, people who are using AI will.” – Marten Kuipers
In my opinion this process is the future of (generative) AI in a nutshell. We use human craft, creativity, experience, emotion, imagination and ideas as the foundation for our artificial output to reach the level of quality and personality we need. Our focus, work, role and jobs will change, our craft will stay. AI won’t replace us, people who are using AI will.
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The O Positive Films website is excellently crafted, featuring impressive micro-animations and hover effects that enhance the user experience. The meticulous design highlights the creativity and quality of the showcased projects.
The website ‘The Interactive Dictionary of Free Speech’ is an excellent example of how to create an interactive site that engages users and effectively conveys its message through smart use of animations and interactive elements.
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Rodin and ChatAvatar by DeemosTech are advanced 3D asset generators. ChatAvatar creates hyper-realistic 3D facial assets from text or images and is production-ready. Rodin generates realistic 3D models and is nearing production readiness.
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Jorge Toloza Cuello, titulated as System Engineer from the University of Magdalena in Colombia, developer focused on motion and interaction. Also Young Judge at @Awwwards.
Design Education Series is a new format of an original mini-series on the main principles of design, where we share all insights gained during our experience at Obys Agency. Typography Princples, Colors Combinations, Grids are the titles of the first three seasons of the series.
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Established by award-winning author Jacqueline Woodson, the Baldwin-Emerson Elders Project captures and celebrates the untold stories of activists, storytellers, and community builders who have witnessed and shaped monumental change in American public life.
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“The Vault of Wonders: Chapter 1 – The Abyssal Unseen”This collection by artistic duo Xavier and Daniel, the Boldtron twins, showcases a groundbreaking advancement in AI video technology that marries the historical curiosity of Renaissance cabinets with the enigmatic depths of the abyssal ocean. The work features creatures once only imaginable, now realized through sophisticated AI tools, embodying a symbiosis of natural traits and digital craftsmanship that challenges the boundaries between the organic and the fabricated.Historically, the Renaissance cabinets of curiosities collected wonders that blurred the lines between natural history and imaginative interpretation, much like “The Abyssal Unseen” blurs the lines between biological reality and digital fabrication. These cabinets often featured exotic specimens that tantalized both the intellect and the imagination, serving as precursors to modern museums by engaging the viewer in a dialogue about the diversity of the natural world and the oddities it contains. In parallel, this collection invites viewers to reflect on the authenticity and ontology of beings born from digital code, urging a reconsideration of what constitutes ‘life’ in the digital age.The use of looping in the twins’ videos draws a direct line to the early mechanics of animated art, where repetition served not just as a technical necessity but as a method to enchant and engage. The loop in digital media, historically rooted in the ceaseless repetition of stroboscopic motion and zoetrope animations, here transcends its origins to breathe life-like rhythm into pixelated creations. This looping, mirroring the endless cycles found in nature—from the regeneration of deep-sea biota to the rhythmic pulsations of abyssal creatures—embeds each digital organism within the broader narrative of perpetual life cycles.The abyssal theme of the collection resonates with the scarcely explored and poorly understood regions of the deep ocean, where organisms thrive in conditions that defy human survivability. The biological adaptations of these creatures—developed in response to extreme pressure, darkness, and scarcity—find a digital echo in the creations of the Boldtron twins, whose work illuminates the adaptability and creativity necessary to explore and depict uncharted territories, whether they lie at the bottom of the ocean or within lines of code.Furthermore, the detailed character design reflects the painstakingly precise methodologies of both ancient scientific illustration and modern digital animation. Just as naturalists of the past rendered detailed drawings to capture the complexity of unknown species, the Boldtron twins employ advanced digital tools to sculpt intricate details that invite close scrutiny, echoing the meticulous art of historical explorers and artists who documented the mysterious and the unseen.In conclusion, “The Vault of Wonders: Chapter 1 – The Abyssal Unseen” is not merely a collection of digital art; it is an intellectual exploration that connects the rich history of scientific and artistic curiosity with contemporary digital creativity. It challenges visitors to ponder the evolving relationship between nature and technology, encouraging a deeper appreciation of how digital environments can not only mimic but also extend the natural world in forms that challenge our perceptions and expand our understanding of life itself.As you traverse this digital cabinet of curiosities, consider each piece not only as a visual spectacle but as a node in the vast network of cultural and scientific exploration that has sought to understand and depict the realms beyond the immediate reach of human senses.Videos by BOLDTRONMusic and Sound Design by MYGAL MYGAL is a distinguished Spanish DJ and producer. He has made a significant impact on the international music scene, showcasing his talent with performances for renowned fashion brands such as Jacquemus at the prestigious Boiler Room. His notable collaborations extend to sharing the stage with globally acclaimed artists, including the likes of Dua Lipa.
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Pangram Pangram’s 35th release uses the latest technology, gracefully oscillating between an elegant, highly contrasted Serif face, a revival mid-serif called Glare, and a strong Sans, each with a distinct features yet perfectly complementary.
Merlin likes to craft immersive web experiences, which others don’t dare touch. Luckily Merlin can rely on award-winning experience (and a bit of magic).
Pablo Coronel is a seasoned Digital Designer with a wealth of experience working with fashion and tech brands across the globe. With over a decade of experience in design, and a strong focus on digital design for the past five years, his portfolio includes work for prestigious brands such as Carolina Herrera, Moncler, LVMH, DIESEL, Berluti & Twitch, among others. His work has been recognized and featured in renowned publications such as FWA, Awwwards, Muzli, WWD, Luxury Daily, Vogue Business, and many others.
A multi-faceted designer and creative director, R—C is constantly trying to connect culture, technology and design. An optimist of the future, creating the products and experiences of tomorrow is what makes him jump out of bed in the morning. That and his two kids, let’s be real.
Explore the ACF-01, a masterpiece of precision engineering and minimalist design by WRK. From its advanced hand-wound movement to its sleek titanium case, experience the perfect harmony of form and function.
Akaru est une agence web basée à Lyon, spécialiste en web design et création de site internet sur-mesure. Nous proposons des sites vitrines et e-commerces personnalisés et sur-mesure.
A full-service agency designing digital products and experiences for companies and startups around the world. We do Web & Product design, Web development, Branding, Mobile apps, Graphics.
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