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Component-Based Web Design
By:Morgan Plappert on 8/9/2024
Designers and developers are always looking for ways to make handoff easier, collaboration more seamless and our processes better aligned. Automation, consistency and efficiency, without compromising creativity. It’s a constant battle and often times, a balancing act.
Read More »Intro To Figma Dev Mode
By:Morgan Plappert on 7/1/2024
I’ve always loved Figma for the fact that every update is driven by a desire to ease handoff from design to development. But what if there was no handoff? What if developers become a part of the design process? Is Figma’s new Developer Mode the answer to this? I’m hopeful it’s a step in the right direction…
Read More »4 AI Resources To Add To Your UX Design Toolbox
By:Morgan Plappert on 7/18/2023
These AI-powered tools can help you streamline your workflow and empower you to take your designs to the next level.
Read More »Reel Stories: A Photography Project Exploring Inclusivity in Fishing
By: Zoe Cope on 7/14/2023
Find out how we captured diverse fishing experiences across Florida and Kentucky with a mighty team of five.
Read More »Creating a Design System in Figma
By:Morgan Plappert on 6/12/2023
A guide to designing for scalability, flexibility, automation, cohesion, and every other positive, time-saving adjective you can think of.
Read More »Branding Behind the Scenes
By: Ajla Bedzetovic on 1/30/2023
A well positioned company is not afraid of their competition. You understand what makes you unique in the market.
Read More »Why Your Brand Deserves a Concept
By:Jason Clark on 10/28/2022
Find out how VIA’s brand strategy approach inspires our team to create truthful and compelling brands that last.
Read More »Positioning Your Company for Differentiation
By:Jason Clark on 5/26/2022
A well-positioned company is not afraid of its competition because they understand what makes them unique in the market. Learn the top six ways to successfully position your company.
Read More »Email @ 50: Retrospective + The Future of Email
By:Nick Wunderlin on 11/19/2021
Welcome to the final installment of our Email @ 50 series. In this last article, Email @ 50 contributors review what they learned from writing this series and look ahead to the future of email.
Read More »Email @ 50: The Art of Email Design
By:Morgan Plappert on 8/6/2021
I remember when I first started out as a designer (professionally), having to play Photoshop Tetris with cut up image blocks to piece together a full email layout. As a UX designer, we are taught that nothing is more important than usability and utility … and let’s just say, nothing puts those things to the test quite like Photoshop Tetris. Thankfully we have more sensible solutions now, but email design still comes with its added constraints and limitations. Luckily, I’ve had enough time and practice to be able to share a bit of knowledge, tips & tricks with you fine folks. So, let’s cut it up.
Read More »The best things in life are free… Except for good type.
By: Mitch Wiesen on 5/17/2021
Why you should budget for typefaces in your next creative project.
Read More »Critique Etiquette
By: Ashley Trommler on 2/4/2021
A quick guide for giving constructive feedback.
Read More »OBS Studio Tips & Tricks: Super Cool Webcam Options
By:Jason Clark on 1/5/2021
OBS Studio is an open-source, live streaming application that allows you to integrate graphics, videos, multiple camera sources, text, and more into its viewport, and more importantly, use that viewport as a webcam source.
Read More »Looking Inward to Move Forward: The VIA Rebrand
By:Ben Wilson on 11/12/2020
A retrospective of VIA's ever-changing approach and constant commitment to partnership.
Read More »Why Rebrand? A VIA Studio Panel Discussion
By:Ben Wilson on 10/16/2020
Agencies often advise their clients that a rebrand or a "refresh" of their current brand is in order. But why? Check out our panel discussion on the topic!
Read More »Design Templates
By: Ashley Trommler on 9/15/2020
Associate Creative Director Ashley Trommler provides you a structured look at how you can design templates that work for your clients, but keep the brand intact.
Read More »How to Make Your New Photos Look Vintage
By: Mitch Wiesen on 9/1/2020
Mitch Wiesen provides some tips to give your photos a bit of depth through artificial aging.
Read More »10 essential UX best practices to keep in your tool-box
By:Morgan Plappert on 8/5/2020
"User Experience" it's more than just a buzz word. Let me tell you why ...
Read More »The Importance of Brand Guidelines
By: Ashley Trommler on 7/14/2020
Behind every successful brand sits a strong set of guidelines.
Read More »Wireframing vs. Prototyping and Everything In-Between
By:Morgan Plappert on 7/14/2020
Prototyping demonstrates ideas, and baking prototyping into your workflow can begin to shift the way you think and approach design problems as a whole.
Read More »Favorite UX Resources for Prototyping
By:Morgan Plappert on 2/24/2020
The pros and cons, ins and outs of the top prototyping tools out on the market right now.
Read More »Handlettering
By: Mitch Wiesen on 2/11/2020
8 Hand Letterers You Should Follow, Like, Yesterday
Read More »The Fold: Above or Below?
By:Morgan Plappert on 1/31/2020
Let's take a look at the much debated concept of "the fold" from a user experience, design and strategy perspective.
Read More »Thoughtful Branding
By: Ashley Trommler on 12/13/2019
What inspires me? This is a loaded question with so many possible answers. For the sake of a professional blog entry for my workplace, let’s take this route: Good Branding. I usually start my morning with an iced coffee in one hand while the other scroll...
Read More »Top Web Design Trends 2019
By: Mitch Wiesen on 9/27/2019
This year we've gone off the grid, broken the rules, and all-around gotten a little more playful.
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