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How do you do customer research when you don’t have any customers
This question came in after writing the last article about writing copy for your landing page: “I’m just starting my business and am trying to
The easiest (and most effective) way to write copy for your landing page – Part 2
In part 1 of this series we went through the research phase of writing content. By now, you should have a good idea about what
The easiest (and most effective) way to write copy for your landing page – Part 1
The most important part of the design process is the content. I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again. You can have a website
Why you need to write your content BEFORE you start designing — and how to do it effectively
Back when I first started designing, I didn’t really care too much about the content. I would never admit that to anybody because I knew
How you can use deliberate practice to accelerate learning design
It’s common knowledge that if you want to get better at something, you need to practice. “Practice makes perfect” is what we’re told whether we’re
Are developers capable of delivering beautiful designs?
“I don’t think that I’m capable of delivering beautiful design. I’ve got an idea in my head, but it basically stays there because I don’t
The 5 best places for web design inspiration
Designing without inspiration is hard. Setting aside dedicated time at the start of a project to indulge in website design inspiration is both useful and,
A Developers Guide to Collaborating with Designers
When I graduated from university I did what most graduates do: I went in search of a job. At that time, all I could get
How to pre sell your online course — and make it a success
In January 2018, I pre sold Design Academy’s first course: Design Fundamentals. Up until now, every bit of content I’ve produced has been totally free.
Taking the Guesswork out of Typography on the Web
Too many designers guess their way through typography. Books and articles from all over are guilty of presenting typography in an overly arty “you have
In Search of the Ultimate Design Process (And My 8-Step Method)
Ah, the design process. From the first day I became a designer, back when I was 17 and taking my first graphic design class, I’ve
