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WeAreDevelopers LIVE • May 12, 2023

Learn Enough Design to Be Dangerous

Kathryn Grayson Nanz

Think UI design requires a natural artist's eye? Discover the systematic, science-based rules behind color, layout, and typography to bridge the gap between functional code and stunning interfaces.

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