Every week we collect some of the best web and digital design resources that will be useful for designers, along with some of our favourite articles and blog posts from the week. Check out any of the links below and leave any comments about your favourites in the replies.

 

FREEBIES

Font: Jaden

jaden font

Jaden is a free geometric sans-serif font made for headlines, logo design, stationery, etc. Designed and released by Aritra Das.

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iPhone 6S + 6S Plus mockups

iPhone 6s mockups

A set of iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus mockups from front and angled view.

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iOS 9 UI Kit (Sketch)

ios9 ui kit

The iOS 9 UI kit including new components and the Rose Gold iPhone 6S mockup.

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iOS 9 Keyboard Kit (Sketch)

iOS 9 keyboard kit

Here is a useful iOS 9 keyboard kit created with Sketch app. Freebie released by Tom Graham.

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iPad Pro PSD Mockups

ipad pro mockups

A set of iPad Pro mockups provided in silver, space gray and gold versions. Free PSD created and released by Pixeden.

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42 Outline Icons (PSD)

42 free psd outline icons

A set including 42 outline icons created in Photoshop. Free PSD designed and released by Petr Had.

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36 SEO Icons

seo icon set

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INSIGHT

The Subliminal Connotations of Our Font Choices

typography

It’s a subtle overture, but the typefaces and font styles we utilize may actually carry subliminal connotations. Designers can play on our subconscious responses to different styles of typography to help support the main theme of any project.

Keep reading The Subliminal Connotations of Our Font Choices

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Do Web Designers Really Need to Know UX?

web designers ux

The short answer is “yes”, but it is not as straight forward as that; not all web designers need to be UX designers or UI designers, but they should all have some sort of basic UX understanding since their designs play a significant part in how users experience a product or service.

Keep reading Do Web Designers Really Need to Know UX? 

INSPIRATION

Waiting Animations – Best Practices and Creative Examples

waiting animation

Whether you are going to populate every page of your site with it or just add a waiting animation to only one item, it will definitely help your users feel more comfortable and not irritated when they need to experience some pauses and delays caused by the system.

Keep reading Waiting Animations – Best Practices and Creative Examples

 

10 Bold Websites That Are Surging with Energy

bold energy filled websites

Keep reading 10 Bold Websites That Are Surging with Energy

 

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50 Design Agency Websites for Inspiration

agency website inspiration

Are you building or sprucing up your design agency’s website? Check out these beautiful design agency websites for ideas and inspiration.

Keep reading 50 Agency Websites for Inspiration