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Beware the dangers of overdesigning your interactions. Designer Drew Thomas provides 4 straightforward tactics to guide users without annoying them.

Great interaction design lies in the details. Learn modern techniques based on analysis of examples from Facebook, Tinder, Path, and others.

Know the 3 useful types of documentation that help you reuse existing designs. Written by “Web Anatomy” author and designer Robert Hoekman Jr.

Know how to go beyond page design when creating web experiences. Get tips for user research, prototyping, and interaction design.

We explain a few popular responsive navigation options before explaining the top choice. Tips and many examples included.

Know the essentials for every site style guide. Practical tips illustrated with real-life examples.

Want to know the best way to create UI mockups? Learn useful tactics and processes so you can make the most informed decision.

A fast and practical explanation of how to design more immersive web UX with rich backgrounds.

Is your design process working against you? UX expert Robert Hoekman Jr. explains how freeing yourself from process might be the best solution.

Good UIs take care of usability, but great ones tell a story. Visual storytelling is one of the most effective ways to create an emotional connection with your user, and the website is a perfect medium for this — the problem is that most designers aren’t trained in storytelling. The newest edition to our free

Designers from all over the world are gathering in Amsterdam this winter for three days of talks, workshops, and networking, all culminating in a massive cocktail party in one of the city’s historic church venues. Awwwards has been a partner of ours for years, and their conference is one of our favorites in web design.

Free e-book teaching you the hottest techniques in web design. 166 examples explained from dozens of companies like Uber, Intercom, Google, Bose, and more.

Know the best mobile-first approach to designing the perfect responsive email.

Know the unexpected downsides of using too many design tools. See how to simplify your workflow.

Photo credit: Square Cash One of the biggest trends of the 2010s is still evolving today. Flat design, which started to gain momentum in 2013, is still currently one of the most used – and talked about – techniques in web design. But how has it sustained itself for so long? What is it about