August 2017 Inside Design Articles

You can now embed InVision prototypes in Dropbox Paper

Aug 31, 2017 — Dreams really do come true.

Grabbing lost design elements from the past in Sketch

Aug 31, 2017 — What do you do when it’s too late for undo? This nifty little trick.

David Kelley on creative confidence and aligning teams

Aug 30, 2017 — David Kelley doesn’t like to claim coining the term design thinking—but as founder of IDEO and the Stanford d.school, he’s one of the most influential proponents of human-centered design.

How Oscar is making digital health management a breeze

Aug 30, 2017 — Oscar isn’t comparing itself to other insurers—it’s going head to head with tech companies. That means speed tops the priority list, along with getting teams on the same page.

Women in tech share positive experiences and advice for landing a great gig

Aug 29, 2017 — There are fantastic companies out there that support both men and women in career progress, from entry level to founder.

Free Sketch UI kits—now for Craft Library

Aug 29, 2017 — Check out our sleek, retina-ready UI kits—all free and available now.

Beck’s new ‘Dear Life’ video features gorgeous animation from Computer Team

Aug 28, 2017 — But we already knew that great design is where it’s at.

Why you need design thinking and how to put it into practice

Aug 28, 2017 — Design thinking has the power to take you and your team through the trickiest of problems—often with a winning solution on the other end.

3 brand new Sketch plugins that drastically improve your workflow

Aug 28, 2017 — There are a ton of Sketch plugins out there, but these 3 are the best ones we’ve seen in a while.

An open letter to up-and-coming women in digital design

Aug 25, 2017 — A letter written by Rebekah Cancino and Shaina Rozen to encourage you, support you, and provide you with plenty of practical advice.

Raising InVision voices to honor Women’s Equality Day

Aug 25, 2017 — Today, women are still empowering themselves as trailblazers in all sectors. And luckily, we’ve got dozens of those women here at InVision.

The new business metrics your customers will love

Aug 24, 2017 — Why is it so difficult for us to consciously design products that maximize value, meaning, and engagement?

12 Sketch tutorials to binge on right now

Aug 24, 2017 — You’re about to become a Sketch master.

Bank of America + IDEO: Designing an empathetic solution to saving

Aug 24, 2017 — Guiding your own team to practice empathy is the surest way to create a relevant product that’s functional and delightful to use.

The secret details of rotating groups in Sketch

Aug 23, 2017 — These handy tricks will completely change your approach when it comes to grouping and rotating.

Irene Au on scaling design at Google and beyond

Aug 23, 2017 — Google could now be considered a product driven company, but it wasn’t always that way. For many years, the engineering-led culture cherished efficiency over user experience—until Irene Au arrived.

Designers, now is the time to use your craft to speak out

Aug 22, 2017 — Here’s how.

Managed by Q’s JT White on how design shapes our future

Aug 21, 2017 — We spoke with JT White, Head of Design at Managed by Q, about the complex challenges of designing a platform for customers and providers alike.

Elevate your team’s design practice with the 5-day sprint

Aug 21, 2017 — Join us—along with Jake Knapp of Google Ventures—to avoid the danger of starting with perfection.

Adjusting gutters like a pro in Sketch

Aug 18, 2017 — In this Sketch tutorial video, we’ll show you a quick tip for adjusting gutters in a grid- or column-based design.

What to prioritize for a successful, scalable product design process

Aug 17, 2017 — Explore the crucial principles of product design, including the importance of prototyping, iteration, product roadmaps, review processes, and more.

What it’s like to be a digital product manager in 2017

Aug 17, 2017 — After surveying 140 digital product managers about key day-to-day activities, the Alpha team shares their 3 favorite takeaways.

Your guide to becoming a Freehand pro

Aug 17, 2017 — Once you know a few tricks, using Freehand feels intuitive and easy. Here’s how to get there.

The data trust gap and how to close it

Aug 16, 2017 — Data trust is a competitive advantage.

This is why you have all your best ideas in the shower

Aug 16, 2017 — If you’re feeling stuck, there’s actually a pretty easy fix.

Inside Design: Intuit

Aug 15, 2017 — How do you keep a 180-person design team on the same page? It’s all about over-communication, mutual respect, and phenomenal leadership.

Designing better conversational flows for chatbots on collaborative platforms

Aug 14, 2017 — How can we get users to spend more time talking to the bots we design?

A quick tip for keeping Shared Styles consistent in Sketch

Aug 11, 2017 — Shared Styles is arguably one of the most game-changing features of Sketch, but we all have the occasional “oops” moment.

The UX of Parkinson’s disease

Aug 11, 2017 — In this episode of the True North Podcast, learn about the revolutionary dance program that’s been liberating Parkinson’s disease sufferers from their symptoms through movement and music.

What the Oscar team learned designing apps for healthcare

Aug 10, 2017 — What if you had to redesign your app to minimize the time users spend in it?

Designer Alice Lee on collaboration and contextual design

Aug 9, 2017 — If you use the internet, chances are you’ve seen Alice Lee’s work. Now, she’s sharing how Freehand helps her with contextual design and collaboration.