In February of 2015, I began working on an iOS app called Air Lookout. The goal of the app was to simplify and remove any obfuscation of air quality information. After over a year of working nights and weekends, the total net income since it launched in 2016 has been less than $1,000. Even with those numbers, I would relive every hour of work. The one thing that I can't place a monetary value on is how the experience of creating Air Lookout has completely changed my mind on the process of design and development for every project I have worked on since.

Where do you seek inspiration? In the bright colors that nature is showing at this time of year? A conversation with a friend maybe? Or a journey you recently went on? Well, we also might have something for you: Our monthly desktop wallpapers post is an opportunity to refuel your creative battery and get a little in-between inspiration shot -- since nine years already. Each month, artists and designers from across the globe challenge their creative skills to create inspiring, unique, and simply beautiful wallpapers for you to indulge in. Wallpapers that are a bit more distinctive as the usual crowd and that'll, hopefully, cater for some fresh ideas.The post Good Vibes And Summer Dreams: Joyful Wallpapers For Your Desktop (June 2017 Edition) appeared first on Smashing Magazine.

If you notice the trend of outsourcing software development these days, you must know the fact that Vietnam is becoming the new powerhouse of skilled technical workers. They have a broad knowledge base to complete tasks as data mining, analysis, and innovation. As a result, a productive yet cheap workforce is one of the reasons why many businesses are considering outsourcing their software. And before making any decision, let's see how outsourcing benefits you and what all the bad sides are when it comes to this activity.

WealthTech industry revolutionizes the way people manage and invest their finances. Find out what solutions and services WealthTech can offer to its clients and what trends to expect in WealthTech in the near future. The post The Future of WealthTech appeared first on SCAND.

Almost every designer needs stock photos and videos to complete projects. The tough part can be finding the right service with great visuals that don't look like typical stock photography. Shutterstock is the answer for many design professionals. The service has a ton of video and image assets that are top quality and will help […]

From collating a brief, to celebrating the final product, the following infographic details how top designers approach and carry out a successful logo design. Read More

Anyone can have a blog. But not everyone can write good content on it. If you want to start a blog or already have a blog and are looking to be a Class A copywriter, here are some tips to put you ahead of the competition. Read More

No matter what kind of project you're working on, a good sound effect can go a long way. However, finding a sound effect that you can use freely without worrying... The post Top 13 Sites For Downloading Completely Free Sound Effects appeared first on Speckyboy Design Magazine.

As commercial designers we often have to create various graphic styles on demand in all the projects we work on throughout the day. Being able to experiment with new looks keeps the job exciting, but it can be a challenge, especially when deadlines loom! Having a selection of tools at your disposal allows you to […] The post Pay Just $29 for This Bundle of $2236 Worth of Creative Products appeared first on Spoon Graphics.

I am a user experience designer. But you wouldn't recognize me as one. I don't often use Photoshop, Skitch or any other graphics package. You will rarely find me designing hero banners or carousels. I don't even find myself wireframing much these days. Even so, I do design the experiences of users. I don't sound much like a designer, do I? But then I think we have a narrow view of what a designer is and an even narrower view of user experience. Can I let you in on one of my pet peeves? It is job descriptions for UX and UI designers. My problem with these job descriptions is that they position user experience design and user interface design as the same thing. They are not.The post The User Experience Delusion appeared first on Smashing Magazine.