Design

A curated, easier to browse graphic design repository for the Internet Archives

Book covers.

A classification of chart types based on their input data format.

Collection of data visualizations to get inspired and find the right type

In this article, Sara Dholakia presents a guide on how to choose just the right type of data visualization, with guidelines and things to keep in mind.

Define scalable and consistent conventions.

How language brings logic to a subjective topic

The so-called “Double Diamond” is a great way of visualizing an ideal design process — but it’s just not the way most companies deliver new projects or services. Andy Budd proposes a new “Double Diamond” idea that better aligns with the way work actually gets done and highlights the place where design has the most leverage.

A recreation of the original 1821 color guidebook with new cross references, photographic examples, and posters designed by Nicholas Rougeux

OKLCH is a new way to encode colors (like hex, RGBA, or HSL)

Use LCH color space to come up with predictable and accessible color palettes

Create color systems with consistent lightness and contrast.

A comprehensive reference database of dimensioned drawings documenting the standard measurements and sizes of the everyday objects and spaces that make up our world.

Learn what the Double Diamond design process is and how to leverage it to design impactful solutions that engage users.

The Washington Post Design System (WPDS) is a growing library of design tokens and interactive components purpose-built for washingtonpost.com

If you are clear and candid about your goals and questions, you can learn something useful within whatever time and budget is available to you.

Curate resources to design complex data tables for Enterprise UX: table patterns, designing tables for enterprise apps & fitting big tables with a lot of content.

Coding email like it's 2023

A self-guided class to help you get started in UX and answer key questions about craft, design, and career

At IBM, our design philosophy is to help guide people so they can do their best work. Our human-centered design practices help us deliver on that goal.

Sustainable web design is an approach to designing digital products and services that puts people and planet first.

“If the Internet was a country, it would be the 7th largest polluter”

Microsoft’s new design tool emphasises generative AI. How good is its UI?

Picyard is a free online service that provides beautiful backgrounds for your screenshots. Simply upload your screenshot and let Picyard do the rest. Our easy-to-use interface and customizable options make it simple to create stunning images for all your needs.

Free online SVG confetti generator, maker to create beautiful background confetti effects for websites & social media posts.