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I’d say political views inevitably play a small role, but only up to a point. I try to stay professional and serve clients regardless of their opinions, as long as the work itself isn’t harmful or unethical. There are definitely “red lines” where I’ll politely decline a project, but outside of that, it’s about focusing on the work, not the politics. Clear boundaries and open communication make this manageable without letting personal beliefs shut down opportunities.

I mainly use AI for learning and filtering information. It’s great for breaking down complex topics or spotting patterns in large data sets quickly. I don’t rely on it for original content or critical decisions since it often gets details wrong, but for research, analysis, or checking ideas, it saves a lot of time.

Even if you convert a font to an SVG path, the original font’s license still applies. Outlining the letter turns it into shapes, but if the font restricts commercial use, you still need a license. Open-source fonts like Google Fonts or those under OFL/SIL/Apache licenses are safe for commercial use. For paid fonts, always check the license or purchase the commercial version to stay compliant.

Hi all,
 
I'm a beginner - I adapted a portfolio website for my film-making stuff, so I only half know what I'm doing.
I have a datafilter so you can sort my projects by various titles, like 'corporate' or 'music video' for example and see only those projects.
Is there a way to send someone a link so that when the page loads it has a certain filter applied? Like if I'm going for a corporate job, can I send them a link that will open to the page with the filter set to showcase my corporate work? Currently it defaults to 'all'. I've tried anchor links, obviously that doesn't work.
It's complicated by the fact that I simply added to existing code and it worked, but I don't really understand the underlying mechanism.
This is the code that makes it run;
Many Thanks for any help.
<div class="col-lg-12"> <ul class="portfolio__filter"> <li class="active" data-filter="*">All</li> <li data-filter=".corporate">Corporate</li> <li data-filter=".mvid">Music Video</li> <li data-filter=".director">Director</li> <li data-filter=".editor">Editor</li> <li data-filter=".actor">Actor/Presenter/VO</li> <li data-filter=".writer">Writer</li> <li data-filter=".composer">Composer</li> <li data-filter=".vfx">VFX</li> </ul> </div>  

Yes you can. You can add a URL query to the link.
You then write a filter function on your site to pull the query and apply the filter.
The code you provided is only part of the process. There will be a JavaScript function that does the actual filtering.
The simpler solution for you would be to just create a set of pages for each of your genres.

I have never seen anything like this before.
Every item is position on the page with top, bottom, left and or right. No floats, no flex...
I had googled and it seems to be rare.
Is this something that was done many years ago, does anyone have experience / opinions on this?

It depends on the font’s license.
In most cases, converting text to SVG paths (outlines) does not automatically remove licensing requirements. If the font license restricts commercial use, those restrictions usually still apply even after converting letters to paths.
Some fonts explicitly allow:
Commercial use
Logo use
Converting to outlines
Others do not.
What to do safely:
Check the font’s license (OFL, Apache, SIL → usually safe)
If it’s a paid or restricted font, get a commercial license
Use open-source fonts (Google Fonts) for worry-free commercial work
When in doubt, assume a license is required.

Custom Post Types & Taxonomies in WordPress without a Plugin: how do you actually use them in real projects?
 
Hi dear Designer-Community,🤩
I’m currently revisiting WordPress Custom Post Types (CPTs) and taxonomies and would love to learn how others think about and apply them in practice.
Well, out of the box, WordPress gives us pages, posts, categories, and tags — which is often enough for simple sites. But once projects grow and content starts to diversify, things can get messy quickly if everything is forced into the same structures.
That’s where CPTs and custom taxonomies come in: they let us define what kind of content exists and how it should be organized, instead of bending everything into posts and pages.
What I’m curious about is less the “how” (there’s plenty of docs and plugins for that) and more the design thinking behind it:
 
When do you decide a certain new content type deserves its own CPT? What does drive this process!? How granular do you go with taxonomies and those things before it becomes overengineering?  Do CPTs improve  the wohle thing of clarity for editors — or sometimes even make things harder? How do CPTs influence navigation, SEO, and - besides that - the very much needed long-term maintainability? Have you ever regretted introducing a CPT (or not introducing one) in a certain project?  
well dear friends  - I’m especially interested in real-world patterns, trade-offs, and even mistakes — how different teams and individuals structure content, and how those structures evolve over time.
I am really looking forward to learning from your approaches and seeing how these ideas connect and diverge across projects._
 
Look forward to hear from you 
greetings 🤩

AI is finding its way into almost every part of web design now from layout generators and no-code builders to image tools and even copywriting assistants. On one hand, these tools save a huge amount of time and make it easier to launch something quickly. On the other hand, I sometimes wonder if they risk making websites feel too similar, since many are based on the same templates, prompts, or algorithms.
While working on my own site 1click (yep the changes are not live now), I noticed that AI definitely helps speed up certain tasks, but I still rely on my own creative direction to make it stand out.
What do you think? Are AI tools in web design empowering designers to be more creative, or are they quietly limiting originality by pushing us toward the same patterns?

Do you guys allow your political views to impact your business practices? 

Thanks, guys,( @BlueDreamer @DSTW @Jogeta316 )for weighing in. We typically try to give people the benefit of the doubt before making a decision either way. We have come across projects that, in retrospect, made us question whether we should have had a policy to protected againts them. Fortunately, we have lately been wise enough to know there is no way to make everyone happy, and to be successful, you have to have boundaries. The world has always been a moving target. The people who slow down and make firm decisions tend to fare better, in my opinion.

UI/UX design is often perceived as a visual discipline—colors, layouts, typography, and animations. But when you look deeper, especially in the context of mobile UI UX design services, it becomes clear that psychology plays a far more critical role than pure aesthetics. Design may be what users see, but psychology is what makes them stay, engage, and convert.
At its core, UI/UX design is about understanding human behavior. Why do users tap one button and ignore another? Why do some apps feel intuitive while others feel frustrating, even if they look visually appealing? The answers lie in cognitive psychology—attention, memory, perception, and decision-making. Effective mobile UI UX design services leverage these principles to reduce cognitive load, guide user actions, and create seamless experiences on small screens where attention spans are limited.
For example, concepts like Hick’s Law explain why too many choices slow users down, while Fitts’s Law influences button size and placement for effortless interaction. Visual hierarchy, spacing, and micro-interactions are not just design choices; they are psychological cues that tell users what matters most and what to do next. Even color selection goes beyond branding—colors trigger emotions, influence trust, and affect usability, especially in mobile environments.
That said, UI/UX design is not only psychology. Design execution still matters. Without strong visual design skills, psychological insights cannot be effectively translated into usable interfaces. The true power of professional mobile UI UX design services lies in the balance—combining behavioral science with clean, functional, and visually appealing design systems.
In conclusion, UI/UX design is more psychology-driven than many realize, but it thrives at the intersection of psychology and design. When designers understand how users think, feel, and behave—and apply that understanding through thoughtful design—digital products stop being just attractive interfaces and start becoming meaningful, intuitive experiences.

When designing an About Us page for a clothing brand, focus first on your brand story, what inspired you, your mission, and what makes your designs unique. Highlight your values, such as sustainability or craftsmanship, and include visuals that reflect your style. Don’t forget to show the team behind the brand to build a personal connection. Keep the tone authentic and relatable. You can get help to write About Us page content from this article which offers useful tips on structure and storytelling. End with a strong call to action or links to your collections.

How much money do you have?
This is not going to cheap or simple even if you get permission to access the FAB account details.
Why would anyone want to use your app when FAB already have an authorised app.

How do you usually designing a website around a logo that's not that good?
Working on a website that has a logo with typeface that's not very appealing and the colours aren't very appealing either. The client is happy with their logo and isn't looking to update it which is fair enough. However I want to minimize any negative impact of the logo on the rest of the design and like to get some advice on how to achieve this?
My ideas so far is to keep the logo pretty smaller in the header and to use a more modern and attractive font for the rest of the website. I'm also going to sample a single colour from the logo and then use that as a primary colour and then use more muted colours like white, grey and black around it.

This is a common situation. When the logo can’t be changed, the goal is to limit its impact, not redesign it.
Keep the logo smaller and give it plenty of white space so it doesn’t dominate the layout. Use a modern, clean font for the rest of the website and reserve the logo’s typeface only for the logo itself. Pull one subtle color from the logo for accents, and rely mainly on neutral tones like white, grey, and black. Strong spacing, clear hierarchy, and high-quality imagery will elevate the design and shift focus away from the logo.
In short: contain the logo, modernize the UI, and let layout and usability lead the design.

many thanks dear Pixelated, 
just noticed your comment. Thanks for the heads up: 
 
yeah i also played with Figma - its an awesome tool - it even runs on mobile phone - and you can collaborate with others too.  I also tried out the open-source equivalent once..
 
thanks Pixelated  for your tipps.  
BTW: a great place - to share ideas,  thoughts and knowldge. I am glad to be here. 
greetings🙂