The Workshop by David de Jesús

Responsive Text in Rive Without Losing Your Mind

December 4, 2025

Designing dynamic motion shouldn’t require being a JavaScript wizard. Here is how I got responsive text working in Rive: what I learned, what broke, and how it finally came together.

by David de Jesús

How Localization Works With Rive in Native Mobile Apps

November 3, 2025

Learn how text localization works in Rive for iOS and Android apps. A designer-friendly guide to fonts, translations, and native workflows.

by David de Jesús

Using Referenced Fonts in Rive (A Guide for Designers)

September 22, 2025

How to keep your Rive files tiny, fast, and consistent across multiple animations.

by David de Jesús

Why Motion Isn’t a “Nice-to-Have” in Modern UX Anymore

July 8, 2025

Motion isn’t just decoration anymore. It helps products explain themselves, guide users, and feel more intuitive from the very first interaction.

by David de Jesús

Micro-Interactions That Give Your Product a Pulse

January 27, 2025

Small details matter. Thoughtful micro-interactions add personality, clarity, and just enough delight to make your product feel truly alive.

by David de Jesús

How Motion Helps Reduce Cognitive Load in UI Design

October 9, 2024

Good motion reduces mental clutter. Here’s how animation can guide attention, lower friction, and make your product feel instantly clearer without adding visual noise.