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Design handoff to non-designers: Making small business websites owner-editable

What if the client wants to update a menu or post about an event? That’s where design handoffs matter—and why editable design is key.

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Anti-best practices: When breaking the rules creates better landing pages

The real secret isn’t following every best-practice playbook; it’s understanding what your audience truly needs.

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Are grids dead? Post-grid thinking in website layout design

Build grids or break them? This is the question, the answer to which is not that simple. Dig into the article to see why.

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Mistakes designers make when presenting their work, and how to avoid them

Spot and fight the most common mistakes that hinder your successful design presentation—advice by seasoned pros.

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Underrated design portfolio formats that can help get you hired

Exploring unusual design portfolio formats that can help you make a lasting impression.

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How to: adding Lottie and Rive animations to Readymag

Here’s how to add Lottie or embed Rive animations to your Readymag website—explained and exemplified.

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Color theory basics: the color wheel

Let’s go through some color theory basics to make sure your design sends the right message.

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6 standout examples of mobile web design made with Readymag

See how even complex desktop sites can be adapted for mobile without losing structure, interaction, or visual quality.

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Gestalt principles of design

In this read, we break down some Gestalt principles, explore where they come from, and how to apply them to your design work.

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Why I chose design: Stories by students and recent graduates

New designers talk about what drew them to design and how their perspective has changed along the way.

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Type talks: How typography influences emotion, clarity, and concept

Why typography matters and how to use it.

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The 5 Ws: Picking the design university that’s right for you

A 5-question framework for choosing the best university fit, advised by a creative studio founder.