The State of Web Design in Australia: Platforms, Pricing, and Performance
The Australian web design market in 2026 is defined by a platform proliferation that would have been unrecognisable five years ago. WordPress still dominates at 43% of all Australian business websites, but Webflow, Framer, and headless architectures are capturing an increasing share of new builds — particularly among design-conscious brands that prioritise performance and visual […]
The Figma Monopoly
In just eight years the rise of Figma from scrappy upstart to industry giant is certainly remarkable and to be admired. A 2017 UX tools survey showed just 7% of respondents were using Figma for UX/UI design. Fast forward to 2023 and they reached a staggering 90%. Today Figma is the unquestioned king when it comes to UX collaborative design. However does this actually have negative consequences for designers and kill innovation and creativity?
The Tyranny of the Green Light: How Yoast and SEO Are Hurting Design
Website Designers are finding themself between a rock and a hard place when trying to balance creative, functional and user friendly design with the desire for their website to rank highly in search engines.
How to Design Social Media Posts That Convert
Social media posts can drive real business results when designed correctly. The difference between a post that gets ignored and one that converts comes down to specific design choices and strategic thinking.
How Does a Web Designer Think?
Web design goes far beyond surface aesthetics, it’s problem-solving with pixels, balancing user needs against the hard realities of code and connectivity. Time to get inside the head of a web designer.
What the Tabernacle Teaches Us About UX and Intentional Design
The Tabernacle, as described in the book of Exodus, was more than just a portable sanctuary—it was a place where the Israelites were brought into an experience with God.
Follow the Heatmap: Navigating UX with Graphic Design
In today’s digital landscape, creating an engaging user experience (UX) is crucial for driving website and app success. But how can designers ensure their interfaces captivate users effectively? Enter heatmapping—a powerful tool that provides insights into user behaviour, shaping the way we approach UX design. In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of heatmapping and how graphic designers are leveraging it to optimise website and app interfaces.
10 Surprising Insights About Design Systems
Design systems are fundamentally transforming the way UX/UI professionals, designers, and web developers approach product development. But while many understand the basic principles, there are nuances that often go unnoticed. Here, we’ll dive into ten surprising insights about design systems that can elevate your work and better align your team’s efforts.