How do you stay updated on UI/UX design trends and best practices?

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Milli Sen
Subscribe to newsletters offered by design platforms or designers.
Chemical Bull
I follow leading design blogs, attend webinars, and engage with design communities to stay abreast of UI/UX trends and best practices. https://www.chemicalbull.com/pro...
Otis Wu
I stay updated on UI/UX design trends and best practices by following leading design blogs, such as Smashing Magazine and A List Apart, and participating in design communities on platforms like Dribbble and Behance. This approach allows me to see real-world applications of new trends and gather insights from a diverse group of designers.
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Just 2 things - 1. Know your personal style preferences, like minimal design, flat design, 3D, etc. Find 10 people or accounts you admire for their work, and follow them. Observe their work. 2. Build and evolve your own designs keeping them close to your personal preferences as noted above. Design is subjective, totally get that. Things you love today, you might hate tomorrow. So the best way is to learn and evolve your own personal style. Find design resources that can help you build your personal style upon.
Gong Zijian
I stay updated on UI/UX design trends and best practices by following influential designers on social media platforms like Twitter and Instagram, and by subscribing to design-centric newsletters like UXDesign.cc. Additionally, attending webinars and workshops has proven invaluable for real-time insights and networking with fellow professionals.
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hussain ashraf
I stay updated on UI/UX design trends and best practices by: Reading Industry Blogs: Follow blogs like UX Planet, Smashing Magazine, and Nielsen Norman Group for insights into the latest trends, case studies, and best practices. Attending Webinars and Conferences: Participating in webinars and attending conferences like UX/UI conferences, Adobe MAX, or Google I/O to learn from industry experts and stay informed about emerging trends. Networking with Peers: Engaging with other UI/UX designers through online communities, forums, and social media platforms like LinkedIn or Twitter to share insights, discuss trends, and learn from each other's experiences. Taking Online Courses: Enrolling in online courses on platforms like Coursera, Udemy, or Interaction Design Foundation to deepen my understanding of UI/UX principles, design tools, and emerging technologies. Exploring Design Resources: Utilizing design resources such as Dribbble, Behance, and Awards to discover innovative design solutions, gain inspiration, and understand current design trends. Experimenting and Prototyping: Actively experimenting with new design techniques, tools, and prototyping methods to stay creative and adapt to evolving user needs and expectations. Following Design Influencers: Following influential UI/UX designers and thought leaders on social media platforms and subscribing to their newsletters or blogs to receive curated content and insights directly from industry experts. By combining these strategies, I aim to stay informed about the latest UI/UX design trends, incorporate best practices into my work, and continuously improve my design skills.
Graham Lipsman
I keep a Notion document filled with links to site designs I really like. I add to it whenever I encounter a new one. Every once in a while I'll grab screenshots of the newest pages and go through them in more detail, making notes about aspects I like as well as why I think they work well. Eventually I'm going to start a newsletter with the breakdowns :)
Jagriti Kumar
I find the design community on X (twitter) really helpful for inspirations and new tools. Other than that https://godly.website/ has been my go to these days.
Chuck Alvarez
We consistently upskill ourselves by covering blogs and articles from: 1. Smashing Magazine 2. UX Design CC 3. Nielson Norman Group 4. Medium 5. A List Apart 6. InVision Blog