As designers we are experiencing a magical time, but ...

“As much as I understand why we are where we are today, I miss the old design days. The time before design systems, frameworks, UX Religion and “design thinking”. I miss the pure craft. The artistic side. The experiments, the play. The excitement of doing it completely different”

𝐓𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐬 𝐯𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫 @vanschneider

I’m not entirely sure if all of you have experience with creating websites and all the visuals in photoshop or illustrator, but the time was magical and will definitely remain magical in our memories. It’s because in that time it wasn’t strongly influencing trends, it didn’t stick to the standards and rules, it felt diverse. We now live at times when in many aspects people are creating in a rush and forget about the hard “craft” which was so “beautifully” nostalgic.

But enough with the nostalgia and let’s get right to what’s new with me and the world!

📚 I’ve written down a few news on my blog

How to design a successful website - Website design must captivate the user. Either users will love it or get discouraged. How to handle website design in a way that is both user friendly and includes all things necessary? - Design News

What news did #ConfigEurope bring - there was an incredible load of news during the Config Europe conference. Check out how you can make your work easier in this tool. - Design News

I’m bringing 24 new icons - I’ve updated the Line Icon Pack with 24 more icons you have requested. - Products Update

🌎 Interesting articles from the world of design

7 Principles Of Icon Design - Icons are an integral part of the modern world but do you know their meaning and usage? - Tips and tricks

How to properly design forms - Geri, a UX designer shares her thoughts on the principles and possibilities of forms - Tips and tricks

🔥 Here’s a few tips for you

No more stereotypes in creating websites - Create websites 100x faster thanks to Webflow. - Tips and tricks

Get the best fonts a logo design - Branding, logos - I’ve got a tip for you for great fonts! - Resources

Speed up the workflow between you and your client with prototypes - Prototype as a precursor of improved service. - Tips and tricks

That is all from my second newsletter. I am glad you are part of it and are subscribed. Have an amazing and productive week and don’t forget: Design for Users, Work for Passion, Life for Family.

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