Figma Design Tokens: Cut Development Time in Half
Read More →: Figma Design Tokens: Cut Development Time in HalfThe design landscape has changed dramatically over the past decade. While delivering great user experiences remains paramount, the process of design itself is increasingly focused on speed and collaboration. Agile workflows, design ops, and new tools like Figma have transformed UI design into a more iterative, cross-functional process. This is where Figma design tokens come…
How to Build a Simple Yet Effective Design System as a Beginner
Read More →: How to Build a Simple Yet Effective Design System as a BeginnerIf you are a designer just starting out with design systems, all those complex components, styles, and pages you often see can feel overwhelming. However, experienced designer Tim Gabe explains in his recent video that a design system doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, it’s best to start simple. In this post, I’ll walk…
GPT-4V is Bridging the Gap Between AI & Visual World
Read More →: GPT-4V is Bridging the Gap Between AI & Visual WorldHola! This blog post explores the latest update from OpenAI, which actually got me very excited, so I decided to write about it. Get ready to witness the paradigm-shifting effects of Chat GPT-4V (Vision) on our digital world.. I’ll highlight how it integrates visual capabilities into AI, transforming how we perceive and interact with technology.…
6 Best Online Graphic Design Courses for Budding Designers in 2023
Read More →: 6 Best Online Graphic Design Courses for Budding Designers in 2023In 1997, I started at Bilkent University in the Department of Graphic Design. I was incredibly excited! Back then, there were no smartphones, YouTube, or online influencers to learn from. Instead, I chose to draw inspiration from my biggest source: my dad, Ersin Bayral 🤍 who is my hero. As an architect, he did everything…
Why Instagram Story Highlights are the Key to Increased Engagement.
Read More →: Why Instagram Story Highlights are the Key to Increased Engagement.Every day, I discover something new about social media, with Instagram often leading the way, especially for product designers like us. I believe that Instagram Story Highlights are the most underestimated real estate on your Instagram account. In this blog post, I’ll explore why Story Highlights are a powerful tool for boosting your online presence…
The Power of Starting Even When It’s Not Perfect
Read More →: The Power of Starting Even When It’s Not PerfectWhen Octavia Estelle Butler, the revered science fiction author, said, “You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it. That’s why I say one of the most valuable traits is persistence”, she encapsulated the essence of the writing journey…
