
Web Design
The Shopify Web Design and Development Blog has many articles about web design. From industry-changing trends to in-depth looks at design techniques, we cover everything you need to stay up to date on a rapidly changing industry. Here are a few of our most recent posts:


How to Build and Maintain a Visual Language

10 Myths About Prototyping, Busted

Mobile-First Design: Putting the User First

Creating Memorable User Experiences With Website Layouts

How to Direct, Control, and Hold Focus Through Design

22 Basic UX Laws That Every Designer Should Know

Progressive Disclosure: Simplifying the Complexity

Understanding Progressive JPEG and WebP Formats

Mobile Design Trends in 2019

A Modern Approach to CSS Pt. 2: Building Resources

A Modern Approach to CSS Pt. 1: Tools and Organization

Designing for Voice Search

12 Ecommerce UI Patterns And Where To Find Them

Universal Design: 11 Practical Tips to Make Your Sites and Apps More Accessible

6 Tools to Create Beautifully Designed Mood Boards

20 Memorable Web Design Portfolio Examples to Inspire Your Own Website

15 Funny Lorem Ipsum Generators to Shake Up Your Design Mockups

Minimalist Web Design: How To Achieve More With Less

Tips for Creating Multilingual Digital Products

Designing For Augmented Reality

Dark Patterns: 12 Tricks You Should Never Use in Your Products

Give Yourself Design Superpowers with Digital Illustrations

Gamification in Business: How to Apply Gaming Principles to Digital Product Design

Enhancing the On-Screen Reading Experience With Variable Fonts

7 Inspiring Stores Built by Shopify Partners to Get You Through the Winter

Redesigning the Design Process: How to Work More Efficiently This Year

16 Ecommerce Trends That Will Drive Sales in 2019

12 New Year’s Resolutions for UX Designers in 2019

12 Web Design Trends That Will Push the Industry Forward in 2019

The 15 Web Design Books of 2018 You Can’t Afford to Miss

Understanding DesignOps and Their Role in Design Teams

Using Humor in Design: Why, When, and How

How to Optimize Popups on Your Clients’ Stores

How to Use White Space in Your Mobile Designs

How to Create a Customizable Logo Bar Section

Symmetry vs. Asymmetry in Layout Design

Sustainable UX: How Designers Can Help Make a Positive Impact on the Environment

10 Ways to Establish Trust on Ecommerce Sites and Apps

7 Ways to Spice Up Your Website for Halloween

Is Your Mental Model a Confusing Mess to Users?

Conducting User Interviews: How to do it Right

Designing for Conversion: A New Course Series to Level up Your Skills

Finding a Balance Between SEO and Amazing Website Design

How To Harness The Power of Process Mapping

Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Rapid Prototyping

4 Things to Consider When Designing Wholesale Stores for Clients

Design Psychology: 12 Ways to Convert Users into Buyers

Landing Page Optimization: 10 Tips for Creating Landing Pages That Convert
