Aim for quality outcomes, not just outputs — that’s how we can drive customer and business value! Designing for outcomes enables us to focus on customer needs and meaningful business results. “Start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology,” Steve Jobs once said. To write a compelling story, start with the ending as a meaningful destination.… Continue reading Design for meaningful outcomes
Beware of stalkerware: how to avoid falling prey of certain apps
You may not realize it, but one or more of the more apps you use regularly may essentially behave like stalkerware. Stalkerware, by definition, allows someone to track your activity without your knowing or consenting to it. We typically think of stalkerware as something that’s accidentally installed by the user or installed by someone else… Continue reading Beware of stalkerware: how to avoid falling prey of certain apps
How to Crop and Zoom a Video in DaVinci Resolve
What You’ll Be Creating If you’re embarking on the journey of video editing, you’ll soon discover that two of the most fundamental skills in your toolkit will be cropping and zooming. This guide is designed to walk you through the process of mastering these essential techniques in DaVinci Resolve, a software revered by professionals in… Continue reading How to Crop and Zoom a Video in DaVinci Resolve
Introducing the Next Generation of Mobile Accessibility Testing
If you can run an app in iOS or Android, now you can test it for accessibility with us. Deque’s axe DevTools Mobile redefines mobile testing for digital accessibility for cross-platform apps, such as those built with React Native. It’s the easiest mobile testing solution to install and run. It also provides clear direction to… Continue reading Introducing the Next Generation of Mobile Accessibility Testing
15 Tips & Tricks All Adobe Lightroom Users Should Know
1. How to Bypass the Default Import Window The first tip I’m going to give you is one you’re going to want to use every time you’re importing images into Lightroom. I’m willing to bet the way you currently import your images is to click on the Import button in the main Lightroom workspace, and… Continue reading 15 Tips & Tricks All Adobe Lightroom Users Should Know
The Dangers of Deceptive Design Patterns (And How to Avoid Them)
UX By Louise North Today As web designers, our role in crafting user-friendly digital landscapes is critical. We are tasked with creating user experiences that make visitors feel comfortable and respected. This, in turn, creates benefits for our clients by improving repeat visits and achieves the site’s ultimate aims, whether that is sales revenue or… Continue reading The Dangers of Deceptive Design Patterns (And How to Avoid Them)
Accessibility checklist (Part 2): Four more things usually left out
In a previous article, I listed five things that usually aren’t a part of an accessibility checklist. In that same article, I explained… Continue reading on UX Collective »
Change with design
Change is a fundamental aspect of the human experience, yet each change is a unique journey. In today’s fast-paced business world, traditional change management often relies on standardized tools and templates, primarily aiming to drive people to adopt change rather than adapt, which should be at the core of any transformation. However, in my experience… Continue reading Change with design
Scalable designs are a business problem that designers can help solve
Designing to scale can be a critical skill to learn in specific fields Continue reading on UX Collective »
From data-driven to decision-driven
Kyle Byrd · Follow Published in UX Collective · 5 min read · 9 hours ago — 1 Listen Share Source: Midjourney We’ve all heard about ‘data-driven decision making’. The past decade has seen a race for more and more data — as if we just had perfect information, we’d make the right decision. This… Continue reading From data-driven to decision-driven
15+ Best Educational Resources for Web Designers: Courses, Blogs & More
In this post, we’re going to look at some of the more useful online course resources, YouTube channels, blogs, and podcasts for web designers and developers. Kids aren’t the only ones who go to school year after year to learn new skills and hone the ones they acquired in years past. As professionals, we have… Continue reading 15+ Best Educational Resources for Web Designers: Courses, Blogs & More
Digital Accessibility As A Self-Evident Right: How US Federal Government Agencies Can Improve Digital Services
The Federal government of the United States was founded on a set of key principles. While there have been amendments and additions to these principles throughout history, it can still be said that three foundational principles are unwavering: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Monumental, persistent efforts are needed to ensure that these core… Continue reading Digital Accessibility As A Self-Evident Right: How US Federal Government Agencies Can Improve Digital Services
WCAG 2.2 Parsing — the Success Criterion that didn’t make it
Success Criterion (SC) 4.1.1 Parsing will be deprecated in WCAG 2.2. Why, and what does it mean? Continue reading on UX Collective »
Analysing design research: What we uncovered, and what it means
Sanna Rau · Follow Published in UX Collective · 10 min read · 1 day ago — Share Insights from research are usually more complex than a clear yes or no answer. Instead we want to uncover the why. Photo by S O C I A L . C U T on Unsplash The first… Continue reading Analysing design research: What we uncovered, and what it means
How to Darken the Background in Photoshop
In this tutorial, we’re going to learn how to darken the background in Photoshop. It’s a super simple and quick effect that you might find yourself using quite often. Whether you need to fix an overexposed background or want to bring focus to your subject, we’ve got you covered. So let’s dive in and discover… Continue reading How to Darken the Background in Photoshop
How to Design for a Voice User Interface (VUI)
Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) are swiftly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From smart home devices to customer service chatbots, the applications are endless—and they’re everywhere. However, designing a VUI is a unique challenge that requires a specialized approach. This article aims to guide you through the practical steps of designing a VUI,… Continue reading How to Design for a Voice User Interface (VUI)
What happens to our creativity as we age?
Sustaining your creative spark across lifetimes with inspiration from Da Vinci Continue reading on UX Collective »
The data delivery checklist: principles to design data products
We have flagged selling energy to the grid for the first time as not available for a direct user of Tesla and crypto. Being available is one of the five principles in the Data Delivery Checklist. Where does an end-user fit into this? For the issue Bard has given us, let’s imagine a new smart… Continue reading The data delivery checklist: principles to design data products
How to Insert & Add Video Clips Between in DaVinci Resolve
What You’ll Be Creating Introduction DaVinci Resolve, in the world of video editing software, is nothing short of a powerhouse. Its capabilities and features are broad, and designed to cater to the needs of both novice and experienced editors alike. One of the common tasks that users of this software often encounter is the need… Continue reading How to Insert & Add Video Clips Between in DaVinci Resolve
Quality assurance in design: Who tested this?
Product quality is everyone’s responsibility. But with fewer dedicated QA specialists, it’s unclear who’s truly accountable. And with UX… Continue reading on UX Collective »
Reshaping productive workflows- integrating UX and AI
As rapid technological advancements shape the digital landscape, combining various cutting-edge technologies holds great potential for revolutionizing workflows. Conventional workflows can be inflexible, involving manual procedures that can take up a lot of time and be susceptible to mistakes. In contrast, generative AI models can contribute to making workflows increase efficiency. In this article, we… Continue reading Reshaping productive workflows- integrating UX and AI
4 Figma AI Updates to Elevate Your Design Workflow
The AI that we are experiencing shows boundless possibilities. As designer roles evolve, repetitive tasks are being covered by Figma AI plugins. Let’s look at some updates to add to your workflow. Noah Levin (VP of Design in Figma), presenting Figma AI updates and prototypes In June 2023, Noah Levin Vice, President of Product Design… Continue reading 4 Figma AI Updates to Elevate Your Design Workflow
Create Step-by-Step SVG Sprites in WordPress
* { box-sizing: border-box; } body {margin: 0;}*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}#iy7g{background-color:rgb(243, 245, 246);} In previous tutorials, I’ve shown you how to create and work with inline SVG Sprites. Today, I’ll cover two ways to work with SVG Sprites in a WordPress theme: including an SVG in the document and using an external SVG file. Building an Admin Dashboard… Continue reading Create Step-by-Step SVG Sprites in WordPress
3 Essential Design Trends, September 2023
Here’s what’s trending in design this month: 1. Monochrome Color Schemes One-color design patterns can be beautiful and somewhat enchanting. With tints and tones of the same base color, there is a certain elegance that comes with a monochrome color scheme. Designers who have worked with color in this way know that while the end result may look… Continue reading 3 Essential Design Trends, September 2023