Nigel French reminds us how much the little things matter in design.

Use ligatures to solve your spacing problems — or add flair to your text.

Who needs clip art? The best icons and symbols are already in your fonts.

Alternates and stylistic sets allow you to create expressive text while staying typographically consistent.

If your numerical figures are looking off, you may need figure styles! Nigel French reviews your four InDesign options.

Explore the secret life of fonts with Nigel French in his series about the hidden font features you might be missing.

In a world that shouts, the voice we truly hear is the one that speaks with calm, deliberate clarity.

Doing it yourself pushes you to move beyond your usual tools and deepen your understanding of how different parts of the creative process fit together.

To use color effectively, you have to be intentional, grasp the different color modes, and know how color is perceived by your audience.

When you design on a grid, it helps you decide what goes where, so you can spend your energy making items look good.