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Presenting UX Research And Design To Stakeholders: The Power Of Persuasion
There’s more to achieving good UX than research and design. We need to effectively communicate our ideas to gain buy-in from key stakeholders. How do we share our findings with diverse audiences in a way that will empower them to make smart UX decisions? How do we generate excitement for improving or enhancing UX? How…
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Creating An Effective Multistep Form For Better User Experience
Forms are already notoriously tough to customize and style — to the extent that we’re already starting to see new ideas for more flexible control. But what we don’t often discuss is designing good-form experiences beyond validation. That’s what Jima Victor discusses in this article, focusing specifically on creating multi-step forms that involve navigation between…
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Alternatives To Typical Technical Illustrations And Data Visualisations
Thomas Bohm rethinks technical illustrations and data visualizations, sharing interesting and uncommon examples of how to present data and information. Bar graphs and pie charts are great, but there’s so much more to explore! Good technical illustrations and data visualisations allow users and clients to, in a manner of speaking, take time out, ponder and…
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Designing For Gen Z: Expectations And UX Guidelines
There are many myths revolving around Gen Z and how they use tech. Time to take a look at actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media. Part of Smart Interface Design Patterns by yours truly. Every generation is different in very unique ways, with different habits, views, standards, and expectations. So when designing for…
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It’s Here! How To Measure UX & Design Impact, With Vitaly Friedman
Design decisions shouldn’t be a matter of personal preference. We can use reliable design KPIs and UX metrics to guide and shape our design work and measure its impact on business. Meet How To Measure UX and Design Impact, our new video course that helps with just that. Finally! After so many years, we’re very happy to…
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Interview With Björn Ottosson, Creator Of The Oklab Color Space
Go behind the scenes with Björn Ottosson, the Swedish engineer who created Oklab color space, and discover how he developed a simple yet effective model with good hue uniformity while also handling lightness and saturation well — and is “okay” to use. Oklab is a new perceptual color space supported in all major browsers created…
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How To Use Shadows And Blur Effects In Modern UI Design
While functional aspect of a design is key to product success, aesthetics and visual details are equally important — particularly how they can improve those functional elements. Shadows and blur effects provide visual cues that allow users to better and more easily understand what is occurring. When carefully applied, such elements can (and should) improve a functional…
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The Realities Of User Experience Design Within The Luxury Industry
Sound UX principles apply to all user groups, regardless of their social status or preferences. Today, users anticipate a superior experience and have a strong understanding of the value delivered. They are focused on results and a one-button approach, expecting their orders to be addressed at the highest level of service and with maximum transparency. However,…
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The Role Of Empty States In User Onboarding
To make sure your users don’t delete your app after the first use, you need to successfully onboard and engage your users during those first interactions. Don’t let the user face a blank screen the first time they open an app. Invest in empty states because they aren’t a temporary or minor part of the…
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Getting Started With VR Interface Design
Taking your first steps into VR as a UX or UI designer can be daunting. VR experiences range from the mundane to the wondrous, their complexity and utility varying greatly. In this article, Sam Applebee & Alex Deruette will share a process for designing VR apps that they hope you’ll use to start designing for…
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