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Remaining in anticipation while expecting something to happen is referred to as waiting. We all experience this in our daily lives, whether it be waiting for a phone call, the arrival of a loved one, or the delivery of an online purchase. It can be frustrating when we pray about a situation and don't receive any immediate response. It may feel like time is running out and there is no progress being made. This can be especially challenging for Christians who are encouraged to "wait on the Lord" and trust in God to meet their needs and fulfill their desires.  It's understandable to feel impatient and want to take matters into our own hands, but Deuteronomy 31:8 reminds us that God goes before us and we should not be afraid. Here are things to do during your time of waiting:  1. Remember that God is sovereign and in control. Trust in His timing and His plan for your life. 2. Use the time of waiting to grow closer to God through prayer, reading the Bible, and seeking His

  This was my 2022 in three words.  I struggled and learned forgiveness, I pursued my passion with so much strength and zeal, and I yielded to the situations around me, God’s timing and will for my life. Forgiveness is a powerful act that can bring about healing and reconciliation in relationships. It involves letting go of negative feelings and resentments towards someone who has hurt you, and instead choosing to offer them understanding and compassion. This can be difficult, especially when the hurt is deep and the pain feels overwhelming. However, forgiveness is often an important step in moving forward and finding peace. Passion is a strong emotion or feeling that drives us to pursue our goals and interests with enthusiasm and dedication. It can be a powerful motivator and can help us to stay focused and motivated, even when faced with challenges or setbacks. Passion can also bring joy and meaning to our lives, as it allows us to engage in activities that we find fulfilling and r

  As a newbie trying to start UI/UX design, I knew I couldn’t just hop into working on live projects or great looking portfolio to show my clients. I knew I needed to work on getting the right colors, layouts, typography, font size, hierarchy, etc and it wasn’t something I could do on my own hence I signed up for the  100 Days Daily UI Challenge . Although I wasn’t able to do it till day 100, I only stopped at day 33 because I felt it was time for me to start building my portfolio on Behance. Why Daily UI Challenge? The daily UI challenge encourages new UI/UX designers to set goals and create interfaces of various kinds for 100 days. This challenge is supposed to help you build your design muscles and help you improve in some basics principle of design which is: colors, typography, alignment, contrast, and consistency. Through repetition of the prompts you will receive in your mailbox, your design muscles keep getting stronger, which also aids in nurturing your design thinking process

  So this post was supposed to be posted on 21st March, which was the day I turned a year older, but I decided to let it sit in my draft and schedule for today since it is the last day of the month and the end of the first quarter. The first quarter of the year is over, and there’s a lot of introspection going on for quite a number of us. February was a difficult month, I was mentally and emotionally stressed, and this made me experience a lot of panic attacks. Honestly, I don’t want to ever experience the stressful and draining part of this quarter ever again but I thank God for healing me and filling my heart with joy because as stressful as it was, I also did great things for myself which I will be sharing in this post.  Turning a year older scared me, I won't lie. I thought about some things I should have achieved and should be enjoying by now but on the second thought, I perceived I was being ungrateful and should be proud of where I am now, celebrate the moment and keep str

Empty State - Mobile Version Empty states are what users see when there is no information displayed on the mobile or web screen. In summary, these are screens with little or no content on them depending on the situation, and examples of the situations are: 404 errors  Empty email inboxes  Empty checkout cart  Connection issues  The user has only just signed up Getting no results when you make searches  There are other situations that can also be placed as empty states but the most important thing is for these pages to be as engaging as possible.  Empty states are very important in UX Design but are often overlooked by designers that find them as non-essential screens that do not need attention. Designing an empty state is very useful to user experience and adds great value to products and services.    Empty State - Web Version As a designer, creating empty states is a great opportunity to let the users know what is happening, why it’s happening, and what to do about it, this helps to d

I used the last strength in me to write this post. Before the holidays I promised I was going to do a lot of upskilling, reading, learning, and writing but none of that is happening and I really feel guilty for doing nothing productive; however, I realize it's the holidays and I am doing what I should be doing - REST. As much as we would want to be productive at any given opportunity we find ourselves, it is important to note that there is no pride in suffering from burnout and stress. So, if you find yourself feeling bad for not doing anything during this festive season, forgive yourself and give your body what it really needs - to rest.  2021 has been a lot of things to a lot of people, for me it was scary and crazy, I had lots of self-doubts and I felt unaccomplished but things took a beautiful turn for me and I am so thankful for that. January:  It was raining rejection mails, at some point, I stopped keeping count because some of these companies never got back to me but I was

So you want to be a UI/UX Designer but do not know how to go about it? then this post is for you.  Before we delve into steps to becoming a UI/UX designer in 2021, let's talk about what a user interface design is, who a UI/UX designer is, and their roles in the industry. User Interface design  refers to the interface design of mobile and web applications. User Interface Designer (UI Designer)  works on the visual part of websites and mobile applications, they select the right elements like fonts, colors, text fields, icons, etc. They are also responsible for creating wireframes, mood boards, and mockups.  User Experience Designer (UX Designer)  is responsible for user satisfaction and experiences. UX designers identify and point out user problems, conducts intensive user research, creates user personas, usability testing, and prototyping to know which designs will most effectively help users meet their goals. You can also check detailed differences between a UI/UX Designer from Des