An important element of design work is ensuring the finished product creates a positive user experience (UX). Figuring out ways of creating a user-centered design isn’t always as obvious as it sounds. You must put yourself in the shoes of your typical user and test different elements until the perfect design comes together by following […] The post The Laws of UX appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

Even among graphic designers and developers, there’s this misconception that UX and UI are the same things. Breaking them down by their labels, it’s rather easy to see a shallow difference: UX means user experience and UI means user interface. What does that actually mean, though? How does a focus on UX involve UI and […] The post What Is the Difference Between UX and UI? appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

With the ever-increasing popularity of social media and access to mobile technology, it’s no wonder that visual marketing has become the norm. This modern version of “a picture says a thousand words” is a powerful tool for businesses to connect with customers and leave a lasting impression. However, many companies are confused over whether they […] The post Visual Marketing: Photography vs Videography [Guest Post] appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

There are several great online marketing strategies that companies can use to grow their business and sales. These include SEO, blogging, the use of influencers or affiliates and countless others. However, be sure not to forget about the tried and true strategy of email marketing. While it has been around for a while, email marketing […] The post 4 Incredible tips to Grow and Maintain a Clean Email List? [Guest Post] appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

Everybody knows that email has the highest ROI among all other marketing channels. The reason is quite obvious. It’s the channel most used for lead nurturing. You create a list of contacts interested in your product, send them timely and engaging content to get them to buy from you repeatedly. Emails allow you to send […] The post Top 3 email design principles you need to use right away [Guest Post] appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

Creator’s block is a condition when artists get stuck when doing their work. It typically happens when there is no inspiration all around, and any kind of ideas just look terribly dumb. This makes their creation so ugly, that it is merely deserved to be thrown in a dustbin. Depression of the project’s deadline that […] The post How to Overcome Creator’s Block [Guest Post] appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

When the pandemic first spread and cause shutdowns in most areas of the United States, your focus may have been on your current customer base and reducing churn. Nearly every business type floundered while trying to find their footing and figure out how best to move forward. Business owners everywhere had to balance keeping their [...] The post How to Continue Welcoming New Customers During a Global Pandemic appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

Creating a pitch deck is so stressful, it requires a hell of a brainstorm and research to visualize our decks. People strive for pitch decks because it is one a must thing to have both for small or big start-ups in terms of presenting a business overview for investors. Still, why do people try to [...] The post 8 Best Websites to Download Pitch Deck Templates [Guest Post] appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

Virtual reality (VR), digital environments that users can interact with in a realistic way using specialized equipment, is making quite a buzz in the tech world. Like most big tech innovations, VR is making its way from fun novelty to a useful business tool. Businesses around the world are beginning to adopt virtual reality technology [...] The post VR Is Changing How We’re Doing Business appeared first on Design Roast ..read more

Running a business isn’t easy. Even the most experienced small business owners can sometimes run into unexpected snags or pitfalls. At times, these challenges may seem like they’re just too much for an owner to deal with. Fortunately, most small businesses can handle the challenges that come their way, if they know they’re coming. Below, [...] The post The Top Small Business Challenges and How to Face Them appeared first on Design Roast ..read more