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Move beyond AI hype and learn how modern UX designers use ChatGPT, Claude, Figma, Lovable, Replit, and no-code tools to turn insight into tested experiences while keeping judgment, ethics, and users at the center Key Features Discover how AI shifts UX from static deliverables to active product orchestration Apply prompts for briefs, personas, journeys, requirements, and usability planning Prototype earlier with no-code AI tools and reduce handoff risk before build Book DescriptionAI in UX Design helps practicing designers understand what changes when generative AI becomes part of everyday product work. Rather than treating AI as a shortcut or a threat, this updated and expanded edition shows how to use it as a teammate for framing problems, synthesizing research, drafting artifacts, and learning from users sooner. Explore how ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Figma, Lovable, Replit, v0.dev, Bolt.new, and Base44 fit into modern UX workflows. The book shows how AI can support discovery, personas, JTBD, user flows, requirements, accessibility checks, localization tests, and no-code prototyping. A real case study follows a marketplace idea from opportunity framing to personas, storyboards, UI flows, a functional prototype, and user validation, showing how designers can move from concept to evidence in hours or days rather than weeks. The book also addresses the expanding role of UX designers as orchestrators who guide intelligent systems, shape product direction, and collaborate closer to build. With guidance on responsible AI design, transparency, human control, fairness, safety, and accountability, it keeps human-centered design at the core of faster workflows. Designed for professionals who know UX fundamentals, this book offers a grounded path to working with AI confidently, critically, and creatively.What you will learn Judge AI outputs as hypotheses, not final answers Turn raw research into clearer design briefs Draft personas, JTBD, flows, and requirements Prototype earlier with Lovable, Replit, and Figma Validate ideas with users before engineering begins Spot AI bias, hallucinations, and false confidence Apply responsible AI principles to UX decisions Position your UX role for strategy and ownership Who this book is for This book is for practicing UX designers, product designers, senior designers, and design leaders who understand UX fundamentals and want to adapt their process for a generative AI world. It is ideal for professionals in digital products, SaaS, enterprise software, platforms, and consumer apps who want faster discovery, sharper synthesis, earlier prototyping, and stronger product influence. No AI expertise, coding background, or machine learning knowledge is required; the focus is on practical workflows, judgment, validation, and responsible design.

Learn expert design techniques from Barbara Tulissi, a seasoned designer and Canva coach – with without a Pro subscription Key Features Enhance your content creation skills, branding, and marketing with eye-catching visuals Learn Canva tricks, graphic design basics, and timesaving techniques for efficient design workflows Maximize Canva’s capabilities using both its free and Pro features Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionWant to make an impact online with stunning visuals, scroll-stopping ads, and polished video? Digital design expert, Barbara Tulissi, shows you how to turn basic Canva skills into professional-level designs with ease. Whether you're a content creator, educator, entrepreneur, or media manager, this book helps you take your visuals to the next level. You’ll begin by building a strong visual identity, working through guided exercises to define your brand’s voice, values, and aesthetic. With that foundation, you’ll dive into a series of focused design recipes covering everything from crafting scroll-stopping posts to producing polished presentations and print-ready assets. By the end of this book, you’ll be equipped to create compelling brand identities, impactful marketing materials, scroll-stopping ads, and print-ready designs – all while mastering Canva AI’s Magic Studio to streamline and elevate your design workflow. What you will learn Create captivating static designs for various media platforms Craft animated designs for video posts and ads Accelerate your design process with time-saving techniques Develop visuals for effective brand storytelling Ensure accessibility and inclusivity in your designs Build and present a distinctive, well-defined brand Who this book is for This book is for you if you want to create compelling designs with Canva, whether it’s for personal branding, promoting a business, or content creation. As an entrepreneur, media manager, marketer, educator, or content creator, this book will help you craft professional-quality graphics, videos, ads, and presentations with ease.

"A fresh, updated perspective on Information Architecture (IA), blending foundational principles with modern insights to help you design intuitive, structured, and human-centered digital experiences." - Jim Kalbach, Chief Evangelist at Mural. Get your hands on a well-structured, easy-reference handbook filled with IA best practices for organizing digital information spaces Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Learn IA from Pabini Gabriel-Petit, UX expert and founder of UXmatters Get a practical introduction to IA in the broader context of UX research and design Gain expert insights from industry leaders on IA’s evolution, techniques, and applications Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIn a world that suffers from information overload, how can information architects help people quickly find the exact digital content they need? This is where Designing Information Architecture comes in as your practical guide to creating easy-to-use experiences for digital information spaces—be it websites, applications, or intranets—by creating well-structured information architectures (IAs) and effective navigation and search systems. It shows you how to improve the organization, findability, and usability of digital content using proven IA design methods and strategies. Designing Information Architecture is an up-to-date resource on IA. Written by Pabini Gabriel-Petit, a recognized expert in user experience (UX) and IA with decades of industry experience, this book offers both expert insights and practical design guidance. It also explores modern, AI-driven approaches to implementing search systems that can help users overcome the challenges of information overload. Throughout the book, you’ll learn why a well-structured information architecture remains more critical than ever in delivering effective digital information spaces. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learn Information-seeking models, strategies, tactics, and behaviors Principles for designing IAs that support human cognitive and visual capabilities Wayfinding principles for placemaking, orientation, navigation, labeling, and search Useful structural patterns and information-organization schemes UX research methods and analytics for information architecture Content analysis, modeling, and mapping methods Categorizing content and creating controlled vocabularies Designing and mapping information architectures Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to deliver optimal search results Who this book is for This complete reference is for both experienced and aspiring information architects and UX design professionals who are looking to create effective information architectures for digital information spaces, including Web sites, applications, and intranets. It is also a valuable resource for members of product teams—especially developers, product managers, and other UX professionals who collaborate closely with information architects—and other stakeholders who want to understand and support the information-architecture workflow.

Build smarter daily workflows with ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity to boost productivity Key Features Learn practical AI workflows for communication, research, reporting, coordination, and data analysis Master ready-to-use prompts, templates, and AI workflow patterns with tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity Build reliable daily AI productivity routines that speed up repetitive work Book DescriptionMost professionals spend their days juggling a constant flow of information, communication, and coordination. Individually, these tasks seem small. Together, they consume hours every week. AI for Everyday Automation shows you how to use AI to turn these recurring responsibilities into practical, repeatable workflows. Using tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity, this book walks you through seven practical workflows for automating emails, meetings, research, reports, task tracking, spreadsheets, content creation, and professional communication. Each workflow includes prompts, templates, and step-by-step guidance that you can immediately apply to your own work. By the end of the book, you’ll have a set of repeatable AI-assisted systems that help you save time, reduce repetitive work, and get through your workday with far less friction.What you will learn Automate email triage and response drafting using AI-assisted workflows Generate meeting summaries, action items, and follow-ups in minutes Conduct research and create structured briefs faster with AI tools Build reports, proposals, and business documents using reusable prompt chains Extract tasks and status updates automatically from conversations and meeting notes Analyze spreadsheets and messy data without advanced Excel skills Create professional content and communications faster while maintaining your personal voice Who this book is for This book is for professionals who spend a large part of their day handling emails, meetings, reports, research, spreadsheets, and coordination work. It’s designed for readers who have experimented with AI tools but want practical ways to turn them into reliable everyday productivity systems. No technical background is required. The book focuses on simple, repeatable workflows that can be applied immediately in a real work environment.

Boost your social media reach by using DaVinci Resolve 20 to create impressive micro-content with guidance from a Blackmagic Design Certified Training Partner Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Learn how to make quick video content to engage and grow your audience Enrich your content with creative editing, graphics, color correction, and sound editing techniques Discover the latest features of DaVinci Resolve 20 to bring your creative ideas to life Book DescriptionMicro-content drives today’s social media and business marketing, but poor editing and low-quality video can quickly turn viewers away. DaVinci Resolve helps you elevate your content using professional-grade technology trusted in Hollywood films, TV shows, and commercials. In this practical, beginner-friendly guide, Lance Phillips, a Blackmagic Design Certified Training Partner with over 30 years of teaching and industry experience, shows you how to create polished video content for social media, business, and the web using DaVinci Resolve. Selected sections of the book are presented in color to clearly illustrate visual workflows and key editing concepts. While the book is written using DaVinci Resolve 20, most workflows, techniques, and concepts apply to DaVinci Resolve 18 and later versions. You’ll learn how to create complete short-form videos using the Cut page, apply efficient editing techniques such as split edits, syncing externally recorded audio, and recording voiceovers directly into your project. You’ll also explore essential sound editing workflows and simple yet powerful visual effects, including green screen, split screen, and picture-in-picture. By the end of this book, you’ll be able to confidently edit, finish, and publish short-form videos to platforms such as YouTube, TikTok, and Vimeo. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learn Edit and add effects to your videos quickly using the Cut page Export videos to various social media platforms Fix common video issues, such as stabilizing footage and syncing audio Enhance video visuals with green screen and other simple visual effects techniques Utilize AI in DaVinci Resolve Studio to speed up your work Understand common filmmaking terms, including codecs and video compression types Who this book is for This book is for budding content creators looking to improve their video editing skills. It's also useful for experienced content makers who want to begin using DaVinci Resolve’s advanced features. The book is a practical training guide for social media marketers, influencers, short film makers, small business owners, vloggers, and film/media studies students. A basic understanding of how to create your social media channels is enough. Most techniques in this book work with the free version of DaVinci Resolve, with selected features covered using DaVinci Resolve Studio.

Start using AI with confidence, master prompting, generate content, automate tasks, and apply AI safely in daily life and work, even with zero technical background Key Features Build effective prompts using clarity, context, and structured frameworks Apply AI for writing, visuals, planning, and everyday productivity tasks Use AI responsibly with guidance on privacy, bias, and professional boundaries Book DescriptionArtificial intelligence is no longer limited to specialists. It is a practical tool that anyone can use to improve how they work, create, and solve problems. This book provides a clear path to understanding and applying AI tools without requiring technical expertise. You will start by learning how to access and navigate popular AI platforms, followed by a focused introduction to prompting techniques that turn vague requests into useful outputs. The book introduces structured methods such as goal definition, context setting, and iterative refinement to improve results. You will then explore practical applications, including drafting emails, summarizing content, generating visuals, brainstorming ideas, and organizing information. Each use case focuses on execution so you can apply AI immediately in real scenarios. The book also addresses responsible AI use. You will learn how to identify unreliable outputs, avoid common prompting mistakes, protect sensitive data, and apply ethical considerations. By the end, you will be able to use AI tools confidently, improve output quality through better prompts, and make informed decisions about when and how to use AI effectively.What you will learn Write clear prompts using structured frameworks Refine AI outputs through iteration techniques Generate text and images with practical methods Automate daily tasks using AI tools effectively Apply AI for planning, research, and idea generation Identify errors, bias, and unreliable AI outputs Protect data and use AI responsibly in workflows Decide when AI is appropriate vs human input Who this book is for This book is for developers and technical professionals who want to understand how AI tools can improve productivity without requiring deep AI expertise. It is also suited for beginners, career switchers, and knowledge workers looking to integrate AI into everyday workflows. Readers will benefit if they want practical guidance on prompting, using AI tools effectively, and applying them safely in both personal and professional contexts. No prior experience with AI or programming is required.

Turn your iPad and iPhone into professional art studios with step-by-step instructions to enhance your creativity and overcome digital art challenges Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Master stunning digital art creation, from character design to background settings, to bring your vision to life Learn how use color and lighting techniques to set the mood and convey emotion in your illustrations Overcome art challenges and streamline workflows in Procreate to deliver polished results Book DescriptionYou know that feeling when you can picture exactly what you want to create – such as a sunlit meadow that glows with warmth – but no matter what you do, you just can’t get the lighting right? Procreate for Digital Artists will help you push past these frustrating roadblocks when your vision doesn’t match what’s on screen. Made for digital artists and background artists who tackle creative challenges head-on, this Procreate book offers step-by-step solutions to common pain points. It’s like having a pro by your side, showing you exactly how to fix what’s not working. By the end of this book, you’ll have a reliable set of go-to techniques and the confidence to take on those ambitious projects you’ve been putting off. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required What you will learn Build stunning backgrounds using texture, color, and composition Master perspective to create depth, realism, and dynamic scenes Control light and shadow using professional techniques tailored for Procreate Develop visual storytelling skills to evoke emotion through your art Apply color theory to improve your digital coloring skills Create character designs that complement your background art Explore digital techniques for creating engaging background concepts Who this book is for This book is for digital artists and designers working in fields such as children’s books, animation, film, video games, and concept art. A basic understanding of digital painting and Procreate, including familiarity with the interface and tools, is required to get started.

Through insights from twelve industry voices, learn how to create truly accessible and inclusive digital experiences that work for everyone, regardless of ability and background Key Features Understand inclusive design principles that will help you achieve universal usability Gain insights into AI and emerging technologies shaping the future of accessibility Drive organizational change with practical strategies to build an inclusive design culture Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book Description Despite our growing reliance on digital technology, millions of users are still excluded from fully engaging with websites, apps, and digital services because nobody thought to design for them. Inclusive Design for Accessibility challenges you to rethink how you build digital experiences, offering the tools and guidance needed to move beyond compliance and create experiences that work for everyone. With contributions from twelve accessibility leaders—Dale Cruse, Denis Boudreau, Dr. Angela Young, Maya Sellon, Julianna Rowsell, Nandita Gupta, Jennifer Chadwick, Crystal Scott, Chris McMeeking, Dr. Keith Newton, Charlie Triplett, and Kai Wong—this book lays out the fundamentals of inclusive design and its application in advanced and emerging technologies. You'll discover practical strategies and real-world examples that show you how to embed accessibility into projects, from user research and testing to creating accessible websites and mobile apps. You’ll also focus on how AI can enhance accessibility and learn to tackle the challenges posed by VR and AR. For designers, developers, product managers, and business leaders, this book will reshape how you approach inclusive design, helping you move beyond ticking boxes toward building digital products that don't leave anyone behind. What you will learn Master the core principles of inclusive design to create products that serve all Conduct diverse user research to gain insights into accessible experiences Implement accessibility best practices in your web and mobile deployments Create fully accessible content in text, audio, and video formats Explore the accessibility challenges and opportunities with AI, VR, and AR Navigate the legal and ethical implications of accessibility to protect users and your brand Establish accessibility-focused workflows and practices in your teams Who this book is for This book is for digital designers, developers, UX professionals, product managers, and business leaders committed to inclusive design. It offers practical skills for creating accessible digital products, while covering legal and ethical considerations, user research, and strategies for building an accessibility-focused culture within teams. You don’t need to be an expert in UX design, web development, or accessibility to get value from this book. Each chapter delivers actionable insights that stand on their own, be it UX design, product management, development, or accessibility leadership.

Are you a creative person, worried that AI will replace your creativity? This guide by Apple Certified Trainer Iain Anderson shows how to engage with AI as a powerful tool (not your replacement) across video, audio, text, and images. Free with the book: PDF Copy, AI Assistant, and Next-Gen Reader. Key Features Master AI-powered workflows for editing video, enhancing audio, and improving text and images Discover the potential of AI automation tools to make your creative workflow faster and more efficient Boost your creativity with a view to navigating ethical and copyright challenges Book DescriptionAI for Creative Production is a practical, non-technical guide that helps digital creators, filmmakers, musicians, and writers embrace AI as a tool or collaborator—not a replacement. Beginning with a clear foundation in how modern AI works and its ethical implications, the book offers a hype-free perspective, showing where AI is genuinely useful and where it’s not. It breaks AI into three accessible categories. Starting with Utility AI, tools that help organize and enhance your work, identify the best shots, select image elements, transcribe and search videos, clean audio, and summarize text. You’ll then explore Generative AI, learning to create new text, images, video, and audio with creative control. GenAI doesn’t have to replace your work; you’ll discover tips for better prompting, tools for retouching, and fresh methods for brainstorming and ideation. Finally, you’ll uncover the potential of Automation AI to help edit videos, process photos, and build scripts that streamline your creative workflows. Packed with hands-on examples using accessible tools like Firefly, Runway, Sora, Photoshop, DaVinci Resolve, and ElevenLabs, this book equips you to integrate AI into your practice with clarity and confidence. By the end, you’ll know how to get the best from AI while preserving the unique value of human creativity in an AI-driven world.What you will learn Understand modern AI foundations and ethics Use AI to organize, classify, and improve media Apply AI to images, video, and audio enhancement Summarize, rewrite, and translate text effectively Generate new text, images, video, and audio Automate workflows with assistants and scripts Evaluate AI's role in professional creative practice Balance efficiency, originality, and ethical concerns Who this book is for This book is for creative professionals, photographers, digital creators, video editors, writers, and enthusiasts who want to understand and apply AI in their work. Readers should already be comfortable with digital creative tools in at least one medium and ready to explore more. Whether you’re seeking to enhance productivity, explore generative creativity, or navigate ethical questions, this book offers clear, practical guidance.

Become a pro Figma user by learning advanced techniques, real-world workflows from experts, and Al tips that make collaboration and handoffs effortless Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Level up into a highly sought-after designer through expert techniques and battle-tested workflows Learn faster with a hands-on guide built around practical, recipe-based approach. Put Al to work in Figma with workflows that speed up content, assets, and cleanup while saving hours Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionFigma isn’t just a design tool; it’s the modern designer’s command center Šimon Jun, COO at Dotidot, longtime Figma lecturer, and organizer of the Czech Friends of Figma community, built this book from the trenches of real product work. After years of untangling messy files, rescuing failing handoffs, and coaching teams at scale, he distilled what actually works into a practical, recipe-driven guide. Over time, Šimon saw the same problems show up again and again: bloated files, broken handoffs, and design systems that couldn’t scale. This book is his way of sharing the patterns, tools, and habits that helped teams move past those roadblocks and build stronger, more connected design processes in Figma. Inside, you’ll learn how to structure files for real collaboration, use design tokens without chaos, build accessible, scalable libraries, and hand off to developers with confidence. You’ll see how to automate repetitive work with plugins and AI, run async reviews, and bake feedback loops into your process so projects keep moving, without losing polish. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required What you will learn Master advanced collaboration workflows to reduce rework and keep design projects moving. Build scalable design systems with tokens, variables, and accessible components. Deliver clean handoffs using specs, annotations, exports, and Dev Mode. Create accessible systems that meet WCAG standards and work at scale. Engage stakeholders effectively through clear reviews and interactive presentations. Leverage plugins and AI to automate tasks and accelerate design work. Who this book is for This book is written for UX and UI designers who already have a basic understanding of Figma and want to advance beyond the fundamentals. Product managers and developers who work closely with design teams will also benefit from learning design practices, building scalable systems and better collaboration practices.

Publisher\'s note: To make use of the most recent CSS and HTML features, a new, fully revised fourth edition of this book is now available, updated for 2022. Key Features Understand what responsive web design is and its significance for modern web development Explore the latest developments in responsive web design including variable fonts, CSS Scroll Snap, and more Get to grips with the uses and benefits of the new CSS Grid layout Book DescriptionResponsive Web Design with HTML5 and CSS, Third Edition is a renewed and extended version of one of the most comprehensive and bestselling books on the latest HTML5 and CSS tools and techniques for responsive web design. Written in the author's signature friendly and informal style, this edition covers all the newest developments and improvements in responsive web design including better user accessibility, variable fonts and font loading, CSS Scroll Snap, and much, much more. With a new chapter dedicated to CSS Grid, you will understand how it differs from the Flexbox layout mechanism and when you should use one over the other. Furthermore, you will acquire practical knowledge of SVG, writing accessible HTML markup, creating stunning aesthetics and effects with CSS, applying transitions, transformations, and animations, integrating media queries, and more. The book concludes by exploring some exclusive tips and approaches for front-end development from the author. By the end of this book, you will not only have a comprehensive understanding of responsive web design and what is possible with the latest HTML5 and CSS, but also the knowledge of how to best implement each technique.What you will learn Integrate CSS media queries into your designs; apply different styles to different devices Load different sets of images depending upon screen size or resolution Leverage the speed, semantics, and clean markup of accessible HTML patterns Implement SVGs into your designs to provide resolution-independent images Apply the latest features of CSS like custom properties, variable fonts, and CSS Grid Add validation and interface elements like date and color pickers to HTML forms Understand the multitude of ways to enhance interface elements with filters, shadows, animations, and more Who this book is for Are you a full-stack developer who needs to gem up on their front-end skills? Perhaps you work on the front-end and you need a definitive overview of all modern HTML and CSS has to offer? Maybe you have done a little website building but you need a deep understanding of responsive web designs and how to achieve them? This is a book for you! All you need to take advantage of this book is a working understanding of HTML and CSS. No JavaScript knowledge is needed.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or a newcomer to the world of AI product management, this is your definitive guide. Embark on a transformative journey into the future of intelligent product management. Key Features Chart a successful career path in the AI product management field Packed with real-world examples, practical insights, and actionable strategies Navigate the complexities of AI product development and evolve your existing products Book Description This book will provide you with a detailed roadmap for successfully building, maintaining, and evolving artificial intelligence (AI)-driven products, serving as an indispensable companion on your journey to becoming an effective AI PM. We'll explore the AI landscape, demystify complex terms, and walk you through infrastructure, algorithms, and deployment strategies. You’ll master essential skills to understand the optimal flow of AI processes, learn about the product development life cycle from ideation to deployment, and familiarize yourself with commonly used model development techniques. We'll discuss the intricacies of building products natively with AI, as well as evolving traditional software product to AI products. Regardless of your use case, we’ll show you how you can craft compelling stories to captivate your audience. We'll help you find the right balance between foundational product design elements and the unique aspects of managing AI products, so you can prioritize wisely. We’ll also explore career considerations for AI PMs. By the end of this book, you will understand the importance of AI integration and be able to explore emerging AI/ML models like Generative AI and LLMs. You’ll discover open-source capabilities and best practices for ideating, building, and deploying AI products across verticals. What you will learn Plan your AI PM roadmap and navigate your career with clarity and confidence Gain a foundational understanding of AI/ML capabilities Align your product strategy, nurture your team, and navigate the ongoing challenges of cost, tech, compliance, and risk management Identify pitfalls and green flags for optimal commercialization Separate hype from reality and identify quick wins for AI enablement and GenAI Understand how to develop and manage both native and evolving AI products Benchmark product success from a holistic perspective Who this book is for This book is for aspiring and experienced product managers, as well as other professionals interested in incorporating AI into their products. Foundational knowledge of AI is expected and reinforced. If you are looking to better understand machine learning principles and data science methodologies, you will benefit from this book, particularly if you’re in a role where the application of AI/ML directly influences marketing outcomes and business strategies.

Gain valuable insights from an Adobe Certified Expert, Instructor, and Community Professional on designing cross-media content for both print and digital projects with easy-to-follow tutorials and working files in this part-color guide Key Features Explore InDesign by working on bespoke projects covering both print and digital communication design Enhance your learning experience by selecting specific use cases and getting hands-on experience throughout the chapters Suited for all levels of InDesign users with fundamental to advanced topics based on preference Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAdobe InDesign is a powerful multi-page layout publishing tool for creating static and interactive content across print and digital platforms. This book will empower you to develop high-quality publications for digital and online projects. You’ll be guided through the workspace, tools, and trans-disciplinary design projects for various outputs, as well as creating custom award-winning designs. The book is written for creatives with an emphasis on creative outcomes and the tools that support your creative vision. Develop multiple design projects from the ground up to high-quality finished designs. You’ll also learn how to create professional and impactful visual communication pieces. Additionally, you’ll connect data sources like Microsoft Word and Excel to InDesign’s powerful design tools. You’ll then examine the best design practices using features such as Liquid Layout, PDF/X, ePub, and Publish Online. Finally, you’ll explore the latest third party and InDesign AI features and how to use them to fast-track your creative projects. By the end of this Adobe InDesign book, you’ll be able to confidently create different types of communication and design pieces in an efficient workflow.What you will learn Master InDesign to handle any communication task effortlessly Discover how to navigate InDesign's interface and utilize its tools effectively Design modern communication pieces like corporate stationery, menus, eBooks, and interactive documents Become proficient in using InDesign's comprehensive features Understand how to prepare projects for optimal print and digital output Use advanced features like Liquid Layout, PDF/X, ePub, and Publish Online with artificial intelligence for impactful designs Who this book is for This Adobe InDesign software book is for layout artists, book designers, graphic designers, creative directors, corporate communication specialists, publishers, art directors, writers, design lecturers, and students who need to create professional communication campaigns. If you’re looking to become proficient in creating high-quality publications for print and screen consumption, this book is for you. You should have some elementary experience with computing to jump right in and start creating standout layouts and designs.

Work on real projects to master AI retouching, Generative Fill, Harmonize tool and more. Build real skills fast. Free with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader* Key Features Learn with a fully illustrated, full-color guide Create professional visuals for print, web, social, and brand assets Upgrade your workflow with AI-powered, non-destructive editing Practice with downloadable project files for every hands-on example Book DescriptionAdobe Photoshop continues to evolve and so should your skills. Written by Adobe Certified Expert Gary Bradley, Mastering Adobe Photoshop 2026 is the definitive guide for designers, marketers, and visual content creators looking to upgrade their editing capabilities with Adobe’s latest tools and features. Whether you’re refining product shots, creating print collateral, or animating social media visuals, this second edition delivers an expertly structured approach that blends professional techniques with hands-on practice. Structured into four progressive parts, the book builds your skills from interface mastery and healing tools to branding mock-ups, video shorts, and surrealist artwork. This edition goes beyond basic image editing by teaching advanced workflows like non-destructive retouching, seamless masking, batch automation, and content creation optimized for multiple platforms. Two brand-new chapters help you embrace the future of image editing by exploring AI-powered retouching with Adobe Firefly and the latest updates and new features from Adobe MAX. By the end of this book, you’ll have complete command over Photoshop’s powerful feature set, allowing you to craft stunning visuals that impress clients, employers, and online audiences alike. *Email sign-up and proof of purchase required What you will learn Create advanced mock-ups using smart objects and branding workflows Master retouching, recoloring, and content-aware edits non-destructively Use AI-enhanced tools for image generation, background edits, and retouching Design and automate high-volume social media content for multiple platforms Animate titles, GIFs, and videos using Photoshop's timeline and frame tools Develop immersive visuals using brushes, textures, gradients, and effects Blend, collage, and compose surrealist artworks with professional finesse Who this book is for This book is ideal for digital designers, content creators, social media managers, marketing professionals, and photographers who already have a foundational understanding of Photoshop and want to enhance their skills. If you're producing content for print, screen, or social media and want to save time while achieving exceptional quality, this book is for you.

Explore the latest Figma features with this newly updated 2nd edition, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping. Learn cutting-edge design principles and create captivating interfaces with this full-color guide. Key Features Explore Figma's latest features, including Variables and Conditional Prototyping, to create dynamic and responsive interfaces Integrate AI capabilities and optimize your workflow with the latest Figma plugins Create engaging, interactive prototypes that captivate your users and stakeholders Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionAre you a UI/UX designer eager to learn the art of creating compelling interfaces using Figma? Look no further! The highly anticipated new edition is here to transform your creative journey. Explore Figma's latest features and delve into the power of variables and conditional Prototyping. Get ready to transform your static designs into dynamic, interactive prototypes, offering users and stakeholders an immersive experience. Stay at the forefront of design innovation with insights into integrating AI capabilities and optimizing your workflow with the latest Figma plugins. With user-centric design at its core, this book guides you through mastering design thinking, enabling you to tackle complex design challenges with ease. One unique aspect of this edition is its focus on effective communication. Learn how to convey your design vision clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences. In the rapidly changing world of UI/UX design, iteration is key. This book will teach you how to gather user feedback and iterate on your designs by creating interactive prototypes. Whether you're new to Figma or a seasoned pro, this comprehensive guide equips you with the skills to create captivating interfaces, fosters creativity and problem-solving, and makes you an indispensable, forward-thinking designer.What you will learn Create high-quality designs that cater to your users' needs, providing an outstanding experience Mastering mobile-first design and responsive design concepts Integrate AI capabilities into your design workflow to boost productivity and explore design innovation Craft immersive prototypes with conditional prototyping and variables Communicate effectively to technical and non-technical audiences Develop creative solutions for complex design challenges Gather and apply user feedback through interactive prototypes Who this book is for This book is for aspiring UX/UI designers who want to get started with Figma as well as established designers who want to migrate to Figma from other design tools. This guide will provide you a walkthrough of the entire process of creating a full-fledged prototype for a responsive interface using all the tools and features that Figma has to offer. As a result, this book is suitable for both UX and UI designers, product and graphic designers, as well as anyone who wants to explore the complete design process from scratch.

Learn how Cursor AI helps you build, refine, and launch websites through practical projects covering prompting techniques and simple AI workflows. Key Features Build a complete AI web design project in Cursor AI, from first prompt to a polished website Launch your site on your own domain using GitHub and Vercel—no coding required Use practical prompts to style pages, fix bugs, connect forms, and improve responsive web design Turn web design skills into freelance work, client sites, or a small web design business Book DescriptionImagine describing a website in plain English and using Cursor AI to help build it. This beginner-friendly guide shows you how to create real websites with AI, no coding experience required. You’ll set up Cursor and the supporting tools, write prompts that produce useful results, and build a complete web design project step by step. Along the way, you’ll style pages, fix bugs with AI assistance, connect a working contact form, handle images, and improve the experience across devices. You’ll also learn how to publish your site with GitHub and Vercel, connect it to your own web domain, understand AI model costs, and avoid common security mistakes. The focus is practical: building, testing, improving, and launching. By the end of this web design book, you’ll have a live website and a repeatable workflow you can use for portfolio projects, freelance work, client sites, or your own web design business.What you will learn Build a complete website using AI without writing any code Set up Cursor and the tools that make AI work reliably Write clear prompts that get the results you want Fix bugs and errors with help from AI models Connect a working contact form that sends real emails Publish your site live with GitHub and Vercel Buy your own domain and translate your website Turn vibe coding into freelance income or a business Who this book is for This book is for beginners, aspiring web designers, creators, and entrepreneurs who want to build professional websites using Cursor AI. No programming experience is required. It is also useful for freelancers and designers who want to accelerate website creation with AI-assisted workflows.

A practical, illustrated guide for applying accessibility across social media, meetings, presentations, emails, and AI. Learn inclusive communication through engaging visuals and real-world examples. Key Features Learn accessibility through a unique graphic novel format with real-world scenarios Practical tips for social media, meetings, presentations, emails, and AI tools Actionable guidance to create inclusive, accessible digital communication Book DescriptionWhat do a neurodivergent tech pro panda, a blind owl professor, and a postpartum mommy kangaroo have to teach us about accessibility? More than you might think! Accessibility: The Illustrated Guide makes inclusion approachable, practical, and unexpectedly fun, showing how everyday people can make small changes that lead to a big impact. Through witty hand-drawn illustrations featuring animal characters with diverse disabilities and access needs, this book explores accessibility across a variety of settings, including social media, meetings, presentations, and emails. Written by two technology accessibility leaders with lived experience in the disability community, this book combines professional expertise with personal insight to make accessibility practical and approachable. Here, you'll learn how to write effective alt text, design inclusive slides, run accessible meetings, communicate clearly in digital and in-person environments, practice inclusive etiquette, use accessibility features, and use AI effectively. Whether you want to better include people with disabilities, explore accessibility innovations, or create content, manage teams, teach, design, or develop, this book is for you. You don't need to be an accessibility expert to make a difference. You just need to care enough to begin.What you will learn Use AI responsibly for accessible content creation Make social media, emails, documents, and presentations accessible Host meetings and events where everyone can participate Build accessibility into your everyday work Communicate respectfully with disabled people Apply inclusive communication etiquette and avoid common accessibility mistakes Who this book is for This book is for professionals, content creators, educators, marketers, and teams who want to make their communication more inclusive and accessible to their many colleagues, friends and family members with disabilities. Whether you work in corporate environments, digital media, education, or tech, this guide helps you apply accessibility best practices in everyday scenarios. It’s ideal for beginners looking to understand accessibility fundamentals, as well as professionals seeking practical ways to improve their workflows and create more inclusive experiences for diverse audiences.