Myths and considerations for the future of VR design through the eyes of an enthusiast user. Felix Mollinga · Follow Published in UX Collective · 13 min read · Jun 15 — Share If only my living room were actually this spacious. Images by MidJourney. The recent buzz around Virtual Reality (VR) due to Apple’s… Continue reading Myths about VR
Save the date for axe-con 2024. The world’s largest digital accessibility conference is back.
HERNDON, VA – October 17, 2024 – Deque Systems, the trusted leader in digital accessibility, announced today that the fourth annual axe-con conference will return next year on February 20-22, 2024. With the success of axe-con over the past three years, Deque will continue to host the conference as a free and virtual event. Axe-con… Continue reading Save the date for axe-con 2024. The world’s largest digital accessibility conference is back.
15 Best New Fonts, October 2023
Fonts By Ben Moss Yesterday We’re entering the final quarter of 2023, and even in the pre-holiday lull, there are still plenty of fonts to get excited about. In this month’s edition of our roundup of the best new fonts for designers, there are lots of revivals, some excellent options for logo designers, and some… Continue reading 15 Best New Fonts, October 2023
Ensuring negative numbers are available for everyone
This post is co-authored by Michael Fairchild and Jeremy Katherman. That little minus sign before a number is very important. It can mean the difference between having money in your bank account or paying overdraft fees. It can be the difference between a deposit or a withdrawal. Negative numbers can be indicated in several ways,… Continue reading Ensuring negative numbers are available for everyone
Risk tolerance: why some countries prefer more complex UIs
An analysis of Uncertainty Avoidance and Amazon’s website in various countries Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash What do Switzerland, the US, Sweden, the UK, and the Netherlands have in common? They are all rich, protestant, relatively cold countries where a big part of the population consists of (former) immigrants. They also form the top 5 of… Continue reading Risk tolerance: why some countries prefer more complex UIs
The engaging UX of silent discos
One fateful day, I tagged along to a cousin’s friend’s birthday celebration at a Silent Disco. For those new to Silent Discos, it’s like going to a dance party but instead of everyone hearing music through speakers, the DJs stream music into Bluetooth headphones we all wear. To an outsider looking in, it looks like… Continue reading The engaging UX of silent discos
12 Best Football & Soccer Camp Flyer Templates
* { box-sizing: border-box; } body {margin: 0;}*{box-sizing:border-box;}body{margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;} Minimalist Football Camp Flyers How about this simple A4 flyer to promote your next camp? Just add your text and colour scheme to the Minimalist Football Camp Flyers template, and your flyer is ready to download. The template is fully editable in Photoshop and is print-ready at… Continue reading 12 Best Football & Soccer Camp Flyer Templates
Adobe InDesign 2024 Updates | From Adobe MAX 2023
Get ahead of the curve and find out what’s new in InDesign from the highly-anticipated Adobe Max 2023 event. Adobe has released its latest features for InDesign’s 2024 version, which I’m excited to incorporate into my workflow. Adobe Max 2023 was full of surprises from formatting text with ease using InDesign’s auto style feature or… Continue reading Adobe InDesign 2024 Updates | From Adobe MAX 2023
How to Quickly Fade To Black in DaVinci Resolve
What You’ll Be Creating In the realm of videography and film-making, there’s a simple elegance that is often associated with a ‘fade to black’. It’s much more than a mere ending or transition; it is a powerful tool that can evoke a myriad of emotions, making a lasting impression on the viewer. In essence, a… Continue reading How to Quickly Fade To Black in DaVinci Resolve
How to get better at all three types of design communication
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How I learned to stop worrying and love Machine Learning
AI is actively changing the usual patterns of how users interact with digital products. For designers who want to stay ahead in this dynamic field, it’s important to understand the basics of AI. But don’t be afraid — it’s more accessible than it may seem at first glance. I will prove it in this article.… Continue reading How I learned to stop worrying and love Machine Learning
Adobe Illustrator 2024 Updates | From Adobe MAX 2023
Adobe Max 2023 has rolled out some exciting new features for Illustrator that you can try out in the new 2024 update. Illustrator continues to evolve, providing you with powerful tools and ground breaking new features such as how to convert text to vector in Illustrator and how to identify a font from an image.… Continue reading Adobe Illustrator 2024 Updates | From Adobe MAX 2023
Housing, It’s a Human Right (Part 1)
A 3-Part Series on the digital accessibility of the housing process experienced by people with disabilities. In this 3-part series, we will look at the challenges and rewards of the entire experience surrounding the process of acquiring housing for people who live with a disability. We will look at: Buying an existing home Leasing an… Continue reading Housing, It’s a Human Right (Part 1)
We’re turning designers into factory workers
Considering the availability of modern tools and recent advancements in governance (design systems), one might think designers could relax and enjoy some leisure time. Surprisingly, that’s not the case. In fact, it feels like designers have even less time than before. As we’re frantically pushing towards an auto-governed future, we ought to stop and think… Continue reading We’re turning designers into factory workers
How to define color usage through semantic sets for design systems
Specific color styles—Intent or useIf a style isn’t utilized across the entire system, the second level will define intent or use. This second level typically includes interactive, input controls, system, and accent. InteractiveMost commonly, these are your buttons. Why don’t we just say buttons? Because we may have other custom interactions down the road that… Continue reading How to define color usage through semantic sets for design systems
What is Video Marketing? Beginner QuickStart Guide for 2024
Video Marketing is a great way to reach and engage your audience, so don’t leave it out of your toolkit! In this article we’ll take a look at video marketing, explaining what it is and how you can get started with your own – plus some examples of people who are doing it really well.… Continue reading What is Video Marketing? Beginner QuickStart Guide for 2024
We need to have “The Talk”
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