Accessibility Legislation & Regulation Roundup – A LOT Happened in Just July

A lot is happening in the US legislative and international regulatory space right now around accessibility. Not surprisingly, many of these actions were timed to the US’ ADA anniversary. It can be overwhelming. Here are some of the things my colleagues and I are monitoring for you right now and our take on what they… Continue reading Accessibility Legislation & Regulation Roundup – A LOT Happened in Just July

Why Ive's way of doing personal projects is good for designers

Why Ive’s way of doing personal projects is good for designers Personal projects should be an important part of life as designers, but is mixed with the work and the realities of an in-house design team, which can be a messy process. Often, the question of fulfilment comes into play. Surprisingly, the answers to fulfilment… Continue reading Why Ive's way of doing personal projects is good for designers

Why your design critique sucked

What went wrong, what makes a great critique and alternatives. Ben Maclaren · Follow Published in UX Collective · 6 min read · 2 days ago — Share Photo by Shalone Cason on Unsplash I ran a design critique the other week. Frankly, it sucked. Here’s what went wrong and how to make things right… Continue reading Why your design critique sucked

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How to Use Generative Fill in Photoshop

Got a few gaps in your images that you wish weren’t there? Or maybe you just want to experiment with some new textures? Photoshop’s Generative Fill is exactly what you need. In this quick tutorial, we will cover how to use Generative Fill in Photoshop as well as where to find it. Let’s get started! … Continue reading How to Use Generative Fill in Photoshop

What it takes to avoid an ADA lawsuit, 33rd-anniversary edition

With the number of digital accessibility lawsuits in 2023 on the rise, it begs the question, “Do I really need to consider the needs of 1 in 4 Americans when it comes to their ability to do business with me?” The increasing litigation says yes. Let’s take a look at how you can minimize your… Continue reading What it takes to avoid an ADA lawsuit, 33rd-anniversary edition

Think Inside the Box: How Accessibility Shapes Digital Product Design

Think inside the box: How accessibility shapes digital product design How constraints ignite creativity, spark innovation, and why accessibility is a uniquely effective constraint everyone should embrace. “Design depends largely on constraints.” — Charles Eames Access to digital technologies is a fundamental human right¹ and legal obligation². In an ideal world, there would be no need for more justification to… Continue reading Think Inside the Box: How Accessibility Shapes Digital Product Design

Are data dashboards vanity projects?

At the same time, what is often overlooked is that these charts, graphs, and other visuals can be merely decorations if users are not data literate. Based on the research on data literacy, this article offers a critique of the overabundance of data visualizations and dashboards, talks about when to use them appropriately, and sketches… Continue reading Are data dashboards vanity projects?

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CSS Anchor Positioning: What Is It, and When Can We Use It?

CSS anchor positioning promises to revolutionize how we design and position elements on the web. In this article, we’ll explore the current state of CSS positioning and compare it with the exciting new possibilities offered by CSS anchoring. We’ll dive into real-world examples and code snippets to showcase the potential of this upcoming feature. Finally,… Continue reading CSS Anchor Positioning: What Is It, and When Can We Use It?

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AI Sucks with Text, What Can Adobe Firefly Do to Change That?

Don’t settle for lackluster AI-generated content any longer. Embrace the power of Adobe Firefly’s text effects and witness a new era in AI-driven creativity. But is it all it’s cracked up to be?  Follow along as I answer this question and reveal so much more. If you prefer the video version, you can check it… Continue reading AI Sucks with Text, What Can Adobe Firefly Do to Change That?

Almost Ready! WCAG 2.2 is one small step away from being officially done!

A new version of the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) is almost ready. WCAG 2.2 should be finalized in August 2023. This is a minor version update. If you are already familiar with WCAG 2.0 and/or 2.1, you probably have a number of questions. And we’ve got up-to-date answers! Why isn’t WCAG 2.2 ready yet?… Continue reading Almost Ready! WCAG 2.2 is one small step away from being officially done!

How you can create non-obvious UX research insights

6 tips to sidestep “we already knew it” feedback on a research report Image on https://www.nirandfar.com/hindsight-bias/ Every UX researcher wonders how they can create amazing insights that go beyond expectations and elicit a ‘wow!’ reaction from their audience. Despite conducting numerous rounds of interviews, sometimes our research reports can seem too plain and bland if they… Continue reading How you can create non-obvious UX research insights

Zuck vs. Musk: please, no more fighting

In today’s world, many companies strive to emulate the tech giants, and “collaboration” has become one of the most overused buzzwords. Yet, this spirit of collaboration rarely seems to extend beyond the walls of the enterprise. The prevailing motivation still seems to be to “win” against the competition, with little room for true collaboration outside… Continue reading Zuck vs. Musk: please, no more fighting

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How to Design a QR Code

Ready to learn how to design a QR code? In this walkthrough, we’ll explore how to design a QR code with logo design elements and without. What You’ll Learn What Is a QR Code? How to Design a QR Code How to Design a QR Code With Some Logo Elements Different Ways… Continue reading How to Design a QR Code

Reconstructions of the Indigenous

A letter to my fellow pragmatic dreamers and co-designers of new realities Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Why is Twitter paying creators? The momentum towards revenue sharing

This was a well-timed moved from Twitter, which has seen renewed competition lately from both newcomers (like Mastadon, Bluesky, Post.News), as well as Instagram Threads (which shot up to 100M signups in five days). Though Threads has its own problems (notably a lack of product-market fit from having been built as an “everything for everyone”… Continue reading Why is Twitter paying creators? The momentum towards revenue sharing

How to Design a Creative Barcode

Want to learn how to design a barcode label? In this article, we’ll explore how to make a barcode and ways you can explore creative barcode design too. What You’ll Learn What is a barcode and what are barcodes used for? How to make a barcode and what tools you can use How… Continue reading How to Design a Creative Barcode

What’s the difference between design values and principles?

Collectively, design values and principles are the guiding beliefs and priorities that shape the design process for any design team, product or designer. But what should they be, and what’s the difference between them? Photo by Tyler Lastovich on Unsplash We’re all different, and whether we’re aware of it or not we’re all likely to have our… Continue reading What’s the difference between design values and principles?

Threads vs Twitter, design thinking decline, Tears of Kingdom, loading UX

Fabricio Teixeira · Follow Published in UX Collective · 3 min read · 9 hours ago — 1 Listen Share Adam Mosseri, who is running point on the app for Meta, wants Threads to be a platform for culture rather than politics: “politics and hard news aren’t ‘worth the scrutiny, negativity (let’s be honest), or… Continue reading Threads vs Twitter, design thinking decline, Tears of Kingdom, loading UX

How ‘collective illusions’ influence decision making

How our perceptions of the world around us and the groups we work in may be misleading This week builds on our previous post on cognitive illusions and perception errors. optical illusions help illustrate how blind we are to the cognitive heuristics we use to make sense of the world around us. What they show is… Continue reading How ‘collective illusions’ influence decision making

Threads vs. Twitter: the liminal border between culture and politics

Meta’s Threads is a runaway success. It is claimed that the platform reached 100 million users in only five days. News about it dominates the blogosphere. Threads, however, has its critics. In the design community, the new platform has been criticised for not allowing non-Instagram users to sign up; not possessing a “Following” feed (as… Continue reading Threads vs. Twitter: the liminal border between culture and politics