The Dark Patterns We Still See Everywhere (And How to Avoid Them)
Dark patterns are UX designs that trick users into doing things they didn't intend to. They're everywhere, they erode trust, and most of them are completely avoidable. The worst offenders: 1. Roach Motel — Easy to sign up, impossible to cancel. The classic. If your canc
Reminder: the best portfolio is shipped work. Not a beautiful Figma file no one has ever used. Not a side project with 0 users. Not a case study written about a fake brief. Ship something. Get feedback. Improve it. Repeat. The confidence comes from doing, not from perfecting.
10 Design Principles Every UI Designer Should Know
Good design is invisible. When something works perfectly, people don't notice the design — they just accomplish their goal. Here are 10 principles I keep coming back to: 1. Visual Hierarchy — Guide the eye. Use size, weight, and colour to show what matters most. 2. **White