Generative AI raises legal and ethical issues for all of us A couple of months ago I posted my concerns about the ethics of Generative Art and AI/ChatGPT. In that piece, I suggested that there need to be some Ethics and Standards guidelines in place to guide UX and Graphics professionals in the use of these… Continue reading We need to have “The Talk”
Uniqlo’s digital revolution
Uniqlo enhances its online shopping experience with innovative services like digital alteration and fit guides, which bolster consumer confidence in finding the right fit. These features are ingeniously designed to narrow the ‘experience gap’ that often distinguishes brick-and-mortar stores from their online counterparts. Online Alteration Service Designing an app presents a unique challenge: one must… Continue reading Uniqlo’s digital revolution
Where Does DaVinci Resolve Save Projects? (Location Quick-Find)
Pushing the envelope of creative innovation, DaVinci Resolve is rapidly carving a niche for itself as the preferred tool for filmmakers and video aficionados worldwide. Its exceptional capabilities in color grading, editing, and visual effects set it apart from the competition, making it a powerhouse in the realm of video editing software. However, the complexity… Continue reading Where Does DaVinci Resolve Save Projects? (Location Quick-Find)
How to navigate the insanity of behavioral science
I recently published a scientific paper on the Interactive Behavior Change Model (IBCM). The IBCM is a behavioral science system I developed during my doctorate studies. It is comprehensive, with an intuitive, theory-based structure that is easy to learn and grounded in the science of building digital products. But best of all, it’s an excellent choice… Continue reading How to navigate the insanity of behavioral science
On re-branding: EA Sports FC, Bharat and “Xwitter”
“What’s in a name?” Juliet asks in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Tell that to the artist who was formerly known as Prince. I do not refer to the monarch of the United Kingdom, King Charles III. Instead, I speak of when… Continue reading On re-branding: EA Sports FC, Bharat and “Xwitter”
Deque Systems Welcomes and Announces Support for WCAG 2.2
Deque Systems congratulates the W3C Accessibility Guidelines Working Group (AGWG) members on the official release of the new Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.2, which were released October 5 at 8:39 am EST. With more employees actively working to develop WCAG 2.2 within the W3C than any other business, we’re thrilled to see the… Continue reading Deque Systems Welcomes and Announces Support for WCAG 2.2
Exciting New Tools for Designers, October 2023
Compilations By Paddi MacDonnell 2 days ago Welcome to our all treats-no tricks, October tools collection. This month, we have a whole bag of goodies for designers, developers, and designevelopers alike. (Yes, we did just make up a new word.) There are some great new assets, apps, and resources for boosting your creativity and speeding… Continue reading Exciting New Tools for Designers, October 2023
InDesign Layout Mastery: Transforming Ordinary Designs into Extraordinary
What You’ll Need We’ll be using simple built-in InDesign templates for this tutorial. These are the other assets I used to customize them, so download them if you want to follow along: How to Elevate Print Design Templates Print design templates are a great way to save time; they’re cost-effective and most of the time… Continue reading InDesign Layout Mastery: Transforming Ordinary Designs into Extraordinary
How to Edit Audio & Sound in Audacity Software (Complete Guide)
Welcome to our guide on Audacity editing! This is your one-stop resource, whether you’re a novice or an intermediate user in audio editing. Audacity is a free, open-source software loved by podcasters, musicians, and video editors. It’s packed with features for all from sound manipulation to video audio enhancement. Audacity Application Screenshot for Audacity editing… Continue reading How to Edit Audio & Sound in Audacity Software (Complete Guide)
12 Best Home Security HTML Website Templates for 2023
* { 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 HomeAlarms HomeAlarms offers a comprehensive solution for security companies, featuring smart home solutions, security services, and home alarm systems, all wrapped up in a template that includes 2 powerful contact forms and special forms for those seeking price quotes. Staff Pick Teknik Teknik is a… Continue reading 12 Best Home Security HTML Website Templates for 2023
12 Best Home Security HTML Website Templates for 2023
* { 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 HomeAlarms HomeAlarms offers a comprehensive solution for security companies, featuring smart home solutions, security services, and home alarm systems, all wrapped up in a template that includes 2 powerful contact forms and special forms for those seeking price quotes. Staff Pick Teknik Teknik is a… Continue reading 12 Best Home Security HTML Website Templates for 2023
Building a Stronger Accessibility Community in Europe (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK)
The best way to help someone in need is to extend a hand. You don’t get into the ditch with them. Sometimes, as an accessibility practitioner, the best way to help your organization is to brainstorm with other practitioners to strengthen the entire community. Learn from their mistakes. Capitalize on their successes. AbilityNet and Deque… Continue reading Building a Stronger Accessibility Community in Europe (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK)
Using Adobe Firefly for diverging color scheme suggestions
Creating color divergence with generative AI. Continue reading on UX Collective »
The constant tension between design tools and soft skills
It all started a couple of weeks ago when I was going through my feed on X. It feels weird to call “Twitter” by a different name now. It’s like that kid in high school whom you’ve known by one name for a long time suddenly changes their name, just feels odd. Anyway, I discovered… Continue reading The constant tension between design tools and soft skills
AI Prompts for a Modern Web Design Workflow
This article is meant to be dynamic. It’s designed to adapt and expand with the ongoing introduction of new web design tools and prompts. Phase 1: Research & Discover The journey of web design begins with a robust phase of research and discovery. This stage is meant to lay the groundwork for the entire project. … Continue reading AI Prompts for a Modern Web Design Workflow
Seven heuristics for identifying proper UX instruments and metrics
There are plenty of instruments out there that supposedly measure UX, but not really. So, how can we identify the good ones? Continue reading on UX Collective »
Ray Bizarre: an alternate approach to typography
Neel Dozome · Follow Published in UX Collective · 25 min read · 2 days ago — 1 Share From Satyajit Ray’s Charulata. Described as his most “ornate” film. Pinaki De, a graphic designer and expert on Satyajit Ray, writes of the artist’s career as a commercial illustrator (which includes thousands of sketches, logos, posters,… Continue reading Ray Bizarre: an alternate approach to typography
11 Trending Figma AI Plugins Every Designer Should Try
There are hundreds of Figma AI plugins out there. But where should you start? We’ve made a time-saving selection and an intro guide for you to experiment with some of the best examples. Figma AI plugins can help you generate design elements, code, and other design assets automatically. Working with Figma plugins can enhance both… Continue reading 11 Trending Figma AI Plugins Every Designer Should Try
How to create a color ramp used in design systems
Whether you’re a brand designer putting the finishing touches on a color palette or a product designer laying the foundational work for a design system, I will walk you through how to create color ramps utilized in design systems. If you’re new to creating color palettes for digital spaces, check out my previous article, Color for… Continue reading How to create a color ramp used in design systems
The cost of obsessing over design perfection
Michael F. Buckley · Follow Published in UX Collective · 6 min read · 14 hours ago — 1 Share Photo by Marten Newhall on Unsplash A television commercial recently caught my attention. It wasn’t anything extravagant, just a simple promotion for a protein shake. However, as I watched, I couldn’t help but notice a… Continue reading The cost of obsessing over design perfection
How to Hide/Reveal a Sticky Bottom Nav Bar on Scroll (With JavaScript)
If you’ve ever used LinkedIn’s mobile app, you’ve probably noticed the sticky bottom navigation bar. By default, it appears, then as you scroll down disappears, and appears again as you scroll up. LinkedIn’s Mobile App Layout Fixed/sticky navigation bars are the primary layout pattern on mobile apps. Udemy’s Mobile App Layout But nothing stops us… Continue reading How to Hide/Reveal a Sticky Bottom Nav Bar on Scroll (With JavaScript)
How to Edit Audio for a Podcast in Audacity (Complete Guide)
What You’ll Be Creating Introduction: The Rise of Podcasting and the Importance of Quality Audio Editing Podcasting has experienced an unprecedented surge in popularity in recent years. This growth can be attributed to the medium’s unique blend of accessibility, intimacy, and the ability to deliver content to an engaged and dedicated audience. However, the rise… Continue reading How to Edit Audio for a Podcast in Audacity (Complete Guide)
What Is LimeWire? | Envato Tuts+
Is LimeWire still a thing? That’s a question just about everyone who used the internet from 2000 to 2010 has asked themselves. Whether you’re searching for some nostalgia or just found out about Limewire, you might be interested to learn about what happened to it! Let’s look at what happened to Limewire and answer the… Continue reading What Is LimeWire? | Envato Tuts+
How to AI
Three approaches to deploying generative AI for brands and corporations. 11 out 12 are generated by AI. One is real. Which one? | Source: Imagenavi & Jimmy Fermin History rhymes This isn’t a trick question: 11 out of 12 in the image above are generated by AI. Which one is the real person? I posed this quiz… Continue reading How to AI