Design Dilemma: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality
Ideally, aesthetics and functionality would merge seamlessly in digital design, but that isn’t always the case. Here, we discuss when to prioritize one or the other for the optimal user experience.
![Merehan Elamrosy](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F1076437%2Fretina_64x64_huge_11698168f5aeaf826ec6dfad4fc10f96-ccb3d4e13d0d0e191ad8164d8945ae5a.jpg)
Merehan Elamrosy
Mastering Mobile Typography: Font Usage Tips and Best Practices
Don’t let inconsistent typefaces or subpar spacing impede accessibility or hurt your brand. These mobile typography guidelines will help enhance user experience and increase engagement.
![Charles Matthew Atos](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F1086178%2Fretina_64x64_huge_4030856b3e72f6ccfeb7a185205564e0-e2177e53bc8d4379f1ff336721eda05c.jpg)
Charles Matthew Atos
Voice of the Customer: How to Leverage User Insights for Better UX
Gather, analyze, and prioritize the voice of the customer to unlock product design solutions that improve client satisfaction and boost revenue.
![Atishay Goyal](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F1060415%2Fretina_64x64_huge_b9bc7cf35224655e28e660723e77ee91-2f5c073232c0d5972585d98e92eec6d0.jpg)
Atishay Goyal
Beyond Text: Designing the Future of AI Prompting
Generative AI is a potent tool, but text prompting can make it hard for users to get the results they want. Four design experts share ideas for making AI prompting more intuitive and accessible to a wider range of users.
![Micah Bowers](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F765113%2Fretina_64x64_huge_79e9535209bb3af589579f019876c9b7-525f8ae7e17c9623d439bd907734f1f5.jpg)
Micah Bowers
Elegant Healthcare UX: A Missing Piece in Medical Product Design (With Infographic)
Medical products with poor usability could harm patients and increase healthcare company costs. Prioritize usability, accessibility, and the patient experience to design effective devices.
![Yegor Tsynkevich](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F1065244%2Fretina_64x64_huge_13b55b353d4d38c9d9d90df16d5be273-4dea415e440690ece6420772e648bbfe.png)
Yegor Tsynkevich
Why Design Teams Need Psychological Safety
What is psychological safety, and why do your designers need it? Digital designer Alejandro Velasco explains how to create a workplace environment that increases creativity, productivity, and talent retention.
![Alejandro Velasco](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F1066231%2Fretina_64x64_huge_70cf92756adc0db6f375ad5210ec4a70-8cade0ba2b02deaf4c4aa47ef13b1828.png)
Alejandro Velasco
Designing VR Games Worth Playing: 6 Key Considerations
Despite decades of hype, virtual reality gaming has failed to be widely adopted. Better design can reduce player frustration, increase comfort, and make games more immersive.
Edward Moore
Can Designers Make the Metaverse Less Awkward?
UX designer Pam Nicholls has created video games and augmented reality experiences for companies like Electronic Arts, Ubisoft, and DreamWorks Animation. Here she explores designing for the metaverse and reveals innovative ways to make the user experience more intuitive and accessible.
![Pam Nicholls](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F1054693%2Fretina_64x64_huge_f92ef5fc619bdf19f3a7c7b963727ded-81171d9be5bb9a167f9d97c51d09b456.jpg)
Pam Nicholls
Push Notification Best Practices: 7 Questions Designers Should Ask
Mobile app push notifications are powerful engagement tools, but they can be intrusive if not handled correctly. Don’t hit send on your push notification strategy before asking yourself these questions.
![Shoaib Mahmud](http://assets.toptal.io/images?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2Fprofile%2Fpicture_file%2Fpicture%2F1075664%2Fretina_64x64_huge_c6ec95a0776abeddae150a3381a8a67b-bdeb85ee465eab9aef9a4f77489947e8.jpg)
Shoaib Mahmud
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