The beginning of the new year is a perfect moment to dive into the world of design trends. UI/UX design trends are evolving and constantly influenced by technological advances, changes in user behavior and needs, and innovation. Staying on top of trends and looking to the future is essential to creating modern and user-friendly user experiences.

Good design is much more than just an aesthetically pleasing appearance. A good design is characterised by user-centrism, functionality, and intuitiveness, creating a meaningful and enjoyable experience that supports users' goals and simplifies their daily lives. This article will discuss the principles of good design in more detail and look at the design solutions used in various web environments - such as the Tax and Customs Board, Luminor, Sportland, and other web environments likely already familiar to you.

Businesses are now facing the challenge of finding new ways to differentiate themselves and attract customers to their specific products and services. This is crucial for generating profits and improving key performance indicators (KPIs). To accomplish this, companies often resort to employing "dark patterns," a term referring to hidden design patterns utilized in their interfaces.

Design systems help speed up the software development process and improve its quality. I am Hardi Niilo - Design Systems, Visuals & Accessibility Team Lead at TWN (Trinidad Wiseman); I will talk more about the design system and its main benefits in this article.

With input from Hegle Sarapuu-Johanson, Head of Service Design at Trinidad Wiseman, this article will help clarify when you should decide for UX, when for UI and when both of those fields should be covered by one person.

Design System is a big thing in UX Design Process... It allows project teams to collaborate better. Its purpose is to describe the design decisions and technical solutions on the basis of which user interfaces are produced. The end result is a better product for users. This article fills the gaps in the knowledge and covers every aspect of this matter.