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Someone said “Who is the Daddy?”
Na so em dey forget money? Lol
Where huna dey see this money?
Comrade just dey press Nokia neck
Design trends in the world of UX/UI that will help you as a product designer
As a UI/UX Designer, staying up-to-date with design trends is essential to creating modern and relevant designs. In this thread, I'll share some design trends that are popular in UI/UX design right now.
The first trend is dark mode. Dark mode has become increasingly popular, especially with the rise of OLED screens. It's easy on the eyes, reduces screen glare, and can give a sleek and modern look to designs.
The second trend is the use of neumorphism. Neumorphism is a design style that combines elements of skeuomorphism and flat design. It creates a more realistic and tactile feel to interfaces, while still maintaining a minimalistic look.
The third trend is the use of 3D and immersive design. With advances in technology, designers are exploring more 3D and immersive design elements to create engaging experiences. This can include 3D graphics, animations, and virtual reality.
The fourth trend is the use of bold and vibrant colours. Bright and bold colours can help to create a memorable and engaging user experience. It can also help to make designs stand out and grab the user's attention.
The fifth trend is the use of asymmetrical layouts. Asymmetrical layouts can create a more dynamic and interesting visual design. It can also help to guide the user's eye and focus their attention on key elements of the design.
As a UI/UX Designer, it's important to understand these design trends and how they can be applied to your work. However, it's also important to use these trends in moderation and to always consider the user's needs and preferences.
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Tech Spotlight
Shoutout to an amazing web designer and graphic designer, James Combey! Your creativity and skills bring beauty and functionality to the digital world. Thank you for transforming our ideas into visually stunning and user-friendly websites, apps, and designs. Your work is truly appreciated and makes a huge impact on the online experience of countless users.
Check out his work here
Official News in the tech ecosystem
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) has concluded its investigation into Jumia's terms and conditions and has ruled that the company can no longer evade responsibility for third-party goods sold on its platform. The investigation began in September 2021.
Western Union and MFS Africa have partnered to allow cross-border mobile money transfers in Africa. The collaboration will allow funds to be transferred from various countries to mobile wallets across the African continent.
SafiriSalama.com, a Kenyan funeraltech startup, is digitizing the end-of-life industry in the country with two products, Death Notices, and Memorials. Death Notices allows users to create affordable digital death announcements that can be shared across social media platforms. Meanwhile, Memorials provide a subscription service to manage a loved one's funeral process, preserve memories and enable discovery through search engines. SafiriSalama.com also developed The Redbook, an online directory connecting verified funeral service providers with bereaved families.
Opportunities
Oddience is hiring a Senior Product Designer and Brand Storyteller. You can apply here.
Google has announced that the Google for Startups Black Founders Fund is now accepting applications from Black founders across the African continent. Applications are open now and will close on March 26. Appy here.
If you are a software engineer, creative designer, product manager, design researcher, or a techie looking for an internship role, please, check out this website.
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