Summary: Our research and evaluation shows that there are currently few design-specific AI tools that meaningfully enhance UX design workflows. AI tools won’t be replacing UX designers any time soon. Currently available LLM-based tools are not shortcutting steps in the design process just yet. Our Study There’s so much marketing hype around AI that it’s… Continue reading AI UX-Design Tools Are Not Ready for Primetime: Status Update
Do You Suffer from User Research Imposter Syndrome?
Learn about lean user research and testing this May with my upcoming workshop. Find out more here or just email me and I’ll tell you all about it. https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/9a370638-98b2-4070-b6d0-c16b5b5c99b3/episodes/35e18724-4f1e-46b8-a472-a50b0236a845/audio/7eda2666-8c08-42fb-a8c4-b35343002c1c/default_tc.mp3?nocache Listen to this post and subscribe using Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or RSS Hi all. I’ll go out on a limb and hope I’m not… Continue reading Do You Suffer from User Research Imposter Syndrome?
10 Awesome WordPress Themes to Check Out in 2024
Posted · Category: Design, Tools <!– –> The good news is there is no shortage of awesome WordPress themes that can help you create an engaging and well-functioning website. The not-so-good news is that the options open to you can be overwhelming because of the thousands of great WordPress themes available. Finding one you can… Continue reading 10 Awesome WordPress Themes to Check Out in 2024
Best AI Design Tools: Insights & Tips From 50+ Tools
Impact of AI in design When it comes to design, AI has great creative capacity, given its text generation and text-to-image capabilities. Seeing some photorealistic images generated by AI, we cannot help but wonder what this means for us as designers. Some of the questions that were on our minds: How can we use this… Continue reading Best AI Design Tools: Insights & Tips From 50+ Tools
How to Create Cold Breath in Photoshop
Today, we will be looking at how to create cold breath in Photoshop. In just a few simple steps, we’ll create the perfect cold effect to add to winter portraits. Let’s get started! Don’t miss the new video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel to follow along: How to Create Cold Breath in Photoshop Step… Continue reading How to Create Cold Breath in Photoshop
How To Use Testing To Escape Iteration Hell And Gain Respect
Learn about lean user research and testing this May with my upcoming workshop. Find out more here or just email me and I’ll tell you all about it. https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/9a370638-98b2-4070-b6d0-c16b5b5c99b3/episodes/e9e3e2bb-eda5-44de-877c-f6daa5560e9a/audio/c3110270-9a86-4259-8de2-97bfe6a1c86e/default_tc.mp3?nocache Listen to this post and subscribe using Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Spotify or RSS Hey all. I’ve been working on preparing the user research and testing… Continue reading How To Use Testing To Escape Iteration Hell And Gain Respect
How to Add a Rain Effect in Photoshop
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to add rain to a photo in Photoshop. This easy technique can simulate all kinds of rain, from light drizzle to a heavy downpour. With a little tweaking, you can even use it to make snow! When I’m wondering how to change the weather in Photoshop, this is always… Continue reading How to Add a Rain Effect in Photoshop
How to Design a Stellar UX for Long-form Articles
After putting in multiple hours on researching, outlining, writing, and editing the first draft of your article, you’re eager to press the publish button. You want to share it with your audience, and earn some appreciation. But guess what? Your audience won’t bother reading your article unless they find its packaging appealing. You need to… Continue reading How to Design a Stellar UX for Long-form Articles
How to Tackle Prompting Challenges with AI Writing Tools
With the rise of readily available generative AI tools, it is now possible to create large bodies of text in a matter of seconds. However, crafting the right prompts to achieve the desired output can be challenging. In this article, we will examine the complexities of prompting and how AI writing tools can simplify the… Continue reading How to Tackle Prompting Challenges with AI Writing Tools
How to Create a Problem-Solving Google Slides Presentation
At its core, running a business is a problem-solving practice. To conquer challenges, you’ll need team buy-in. It helps to create presentations that highlight problem solution slides. You’ll learn techniques to frame the problem presented and then explore solutions to the problem. (Photo: Envato Elements.) In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to use 7-step problem-solving… Continue reading How to Create a Problem-Solving Google Slides Presentation
UX vs. UI: Guide to Distinguishing User Experience and User Interface Design
Well, they certainly sound like they’re all about the same thing. When you design the user interface, surely what you are dealing with is user experience. Is it that simple? Or are there significant differences between the two? What consequences would such a difference have for design? Will there be any more questions in this… Continue reading UX vs. UI: Guide to Distinguishing User Experience and User Interface Design
15 Awesome Tools & Resources for Designers and Agencies for 2024
Have you been searching for the best web design tools to suit your needs involve only to find that each “promising” tool or resource you come across turns out to be little different from one or more of its competitors? Do the results of your efforts leave you with a feeling of déjà vu, a… Continue reading 15 Awesome Tools & Resources for Designers and Agencies for 2024
Diary Studies: Understanding Long-Term User Behavior and Experiences
Summary: Participants log daily activities as they occur to give contextual insights about real-time user behaviors and needs. Defining Diary Studies A diary study is a qualitative user research method used to collect insights about user behaviors, activities, and experiences over time and in context. During a diary study, participants report their interactions and experiences… Continue reading Diary Studies: Understanding Long-Term User Behavior and Experiences
Basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing
This article will introduce you to the basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing. We will explain why you should conduct such testing, how to prepare tasks, or how to recruit the right participants. You are currently reading one of our 101s. This blog introduces you to the basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing. If you… Continue reading Basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing
Modernizing LOTO — Prioritizing User Requirements with the Kano Model
[unable to retrieve full-text content] I worked on this project for nearly 2 years at my previous workplace, and although I can’t dive deep into the technical details due to NDAs, the process itself was an incredible learning journey for me. And that’s what we will be focusing on, the journey not the destination. In… Continue reading Modernizing LOTO — Prioritizing User Requirements with the Kano Model
How this year’s hair trends translate to the state of content design
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Wispy bangs and that little bit of extra texture in your content design org Still from the song ‘Hair’ from the musical ‘Hair’, 1979 Hair has always been big for me. Not just because my favorite movie is the musical movie ‘Hair’ from 1979 but also because I’ve always considered my usually… Continue reading How this year’s hair trends translate to the state of content design
Deque adds IntelliJ and WebStorm plugins to axe DevTools Linter
We’ve just tripled our Integrated Development Environment (IDE) support! In addition to a VS Code extension, Deque now offers axe DevTools Linter as a plugin for paid IntelliJ IDEA and WebStorm editions. A quick refresher on axe DevTools Linter Axe DevTools Linter is a powerful tool for your software development team. We provide a mini-linting-toolbox… Continue reading Deque adds IntelliJ and WebStorm plugins to axe DevTools Linter
Top 10 Mistakes When Creating User Journey Maps
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Here are the top 10 common mistakes to watch out for when creating user journeys: 1. Not defining clear objectives Creating a user journey without a clear goal is like setting out on a trip without a destination. It’s crucial to know what you’re trying to understand or achieve with… Continue reading Top 10 Mistakes When Creating User Journey Maps
The GenAI Compass: a UX framework to design generative AI experiences
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Patterns for implementing human-centric design thinking and UX to GenAI Generative AI is reshaping the landscape of design, ushering us into an era where deeply individualized user experiences become the norm. Personalization reaches beyond the tailored, transcending into the realm of the deeply individualized, fostering one-on-one connections at scale — true hyper-personalization. I’m… Continue reading The GenAI Compass: a UX framework to design generative AI experiences
How to Add Sun Rays in Photoshop
Today we will be learning how to add sun rays in Photoshop! This effect is both quick and easy. And the best part? You’ll end up with your very own custom sun rays Photoshop brush. Let’s get started! Prefer video tutorials instead? Check out this new video from the Envato Tuts+ YouTube channel: How to… Continue reading How to Add Sun Rays in Photoshop
On-Scroll Expanding Image Animation within Typography
An animation experiment where we expand an image within some typographic element on scroll. Today I’d like to share a little effect with you that got inspired by this video of a billboard ad: A video expands and pushes some text away. I thought this would be fun to experiment with and try out different… Continue reading On-Scroll Expanding Image Animation within Typography
Best Shopify Themes for Selling Trending eCommerce Products
What Types of Products To Sell When it comes to selling products through a Shopify store, choosing the right type of products is crucial for success. Thre are plenty of products that you can sell successfully. However, not all products have the same potential for profitability and popularity. To help you navigate this landscape, we’ve… Continue reading Best Shopify Themes for Selling Trending eCommerce Products
Best Streetwear Shopify Themes for Fashion Stores
* { box-sizing: border-box; } body {margin: 0;}*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;} Staff Pick Ap Suppre Ideal for street style fashion. Includes homepage demos, header styles, product pages, and multiple inner pages. Enhanced mobile shopping experience. Staff Pick Colorblock Colorful, attractive theme for a vibrant street fashion wear website. Atypical typography and customizable blocks of color to create trendy… Continue reading Best Streetwear Shopify Themes for Fashion Stores
7 Lessons Web Designers Can Learn from Mobile App Developers
When working as a web designer, it’s totally expected that you might develop tunnel vision after some time. That is, you only listen to other web designers for tips and tricks of the trade. But you can seriously up your game by peeking into the toolbox of mobile app developers. You see, it’s not just… Continue reading 7 Lessons Web Designers Can Learn from Mobile App Developers