Building a Core Accessibility Team: The Keys to the Kingdom

Have you noticed that in today’s digital age accessibility is not just a nice-to-have feature but a fundamental requirement for any product or service? Creating an inclusive user experience is not only ethically responsible but also just makes good business sense. Sustainability in this conquest can be successful or a disaster, depending on how you… Continue reading Building a Core Accessibility Team: The Keys to the Kingdom

How Serious Is Your Design Practice About Learning?

Today I’m sharing a strategic approach that enables your design practice to learn more from the accessibility-related data you already have. I will again skip the “how to” article formula and dry laundry lists of tactical “do this/don’t do that” mechanics. Instead, I’ll focus on helping you think about WHY you should do things differently… Continue reading How Serious Is Your Design Practice About Learning?

My metaphorical LEGO moment

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Can the health app paradox be resolved using emotional AI?

The health app paradox is that sometimes apps meant to improve our health can actually do more harm than other apps. Can the recent advancements in Affective Computing solve this paradox? Maria Kovalevich · Follow Published in UX Collective · 9 min read · 2 days ago — Listen Share Illustration by Maria Kovalevich Apps… Continue reading Can the health app paradox be resolved using emotional AI?

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What is DaVinci Resolve? Why Use it for Video Editing in 2023?

Welcome to the grand finale of our comprehensive exploration into the world of DaVinci Resolve, a dynamic video editing software developed by Blackmagic Design. If you’ve been journeying with us through this series, you’re already familiar with DaVinci Resolve’s multifaceted capabilities. But if you’re new here, fear not! This wrap-up article serves as a compact… Continue reading What is DaVinci Resolve? Why Use it for Video Editing in 2023?

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The influence of mobile technology on user cognition and memory

Mobile technology is a part of our daily life more than ever before. Such technology can be a bless to our productivity but also make our brain a bit of a lazy thing. I wrote this article for my Interaction Design post-graduate course. I wanted to share with people some of the things I discovered and… Continue reading The influence of mobile technology on user cognition and memory

Design for meaningful outcomes

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

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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)

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

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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

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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

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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