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Meta Quest Pro falls short on biometric protections
Meta has released more details about the lengths they’ve gone to protect users of their new eye tracking HMDs. The Inspector is Shocked, Shocked that there is gambling in this establishment that he frequents I’ve worked with eye tracking technology since 2010 (Hololens) and written publicly since 2019. Here are some thoughts after reading all… Continue reading Meta Quest Pro falls short on biometric protections
Photostockeditor Now Includes AI-Generated Images in 4k
Everyone needs high-quality stock images; they’re essential for breaking up text-heavy websites, creating an emotional connection with your users, and for reinforcing your brand. They say images are worth 1,000 words, but with the way users tend to scan and read online, it’s more like 10,000. So the next time you’re looking for high-quality stock… Continue reading Photostockeditor Now Includes AI-Generated Images in 4k
Taylor Swift’s new album design: an (over)analysis
Because if it’s from a cryptic singer-songwriter, why not? Continue reading on UX Collective »
Getting WCAG color contrast right
Actionable tips on how to nail WCAG 2.1 color compliance. Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) define rules, that make your product accessible to people with disabilities.¹* The WCAG is an open standard developed by the w3c together with individuals and orgs around the world. (Like all other w3c standards). * Being general guidelines following the… Continue reading Getting WCAG color contrast right
What is Mailster?
Email is one of the most dominant communication tools in our lives. According to Statista there are 4 billion email users worldwide, and 306 billion emails are sent and received daily. The same report also estimates that revenues from email marketing are expected to reach 11 billion $USD by the end of 2023. This goes… Continue reading What is Mailster?
How to Use a WordPress Plugin Detector
Want to know what WordPress themes and plugins your competitors are using? Unsure of what an WordPress Plugin Detector is? With a WordPress plugin detector, you can find out exactly what plugins and themes are used on any site that uses WordPress. ScanWP is a popular WordPress plugin detector you can use to find the… Continue reading How to Use a WordPress Plugin Detector
Should you do UX Research yourself, or hire an agency?
The Pros and Cons of these two options — plus a third you might have ignored The number at the end of the agency’s proposal was over one million Euros. I was floored. A client of mine had sent me a proposal from the latest research consulting firm in the runnings to help them explore a new market. Of the… Continue reading Should you do UX Research yourself, or hire an agency?
Open web3 usability questions
A list of web3 design patterns and user behaviours that puzzle me. DallE generated: “an astronaut pondering the mysteries of life” Through my articles on DeFi, I’ve identified various usability problems specific to crypto apps. I’ve also thought hard about how to build a general framework for web3 UX. I try to speak to users… Continue reading Open web3 usability questions
How to Update Your WordPress Theme (Free or Paid)
Need to update your WordPress theme but don’t know how? Not sure if you have to update free or paid themes differently? WordPress allows you to update your free and paid WordPress themes easily so you can keep your website up to date. You can update all of your WordPress themes quickly and easily from… Continue reading How to Update Your WordPress Theme (Free or Paid)
How to Hide a Page Title in WordPress
Page titles not working with the design of your WordPress pages? Not sure how to hide the titles on your WordPress pages? WordPress makes it easy for you to hide your page titles by adding CSS code or by using a third-party plugin. Sometimes you have a design that needs to have your page title… Continue reading How to Hide a Page Title in WordPress
How to Create the Demon Slayer Logo in Illustrator
Whether you are a big fan of the Demon Slayer manga series or not, this tutorial is a great opportunity to learn new techniques whilst creating the Demon Slayer logo. This includes how to create the grunge look of the Demon Slayer fonts and how to create the logo’s background circle using only brush strokes.… Continue reading How to Create the Demon Slayer Logo in Illustrator
Disruptive design patterns — an uncharted territory
Disruptive design patterns — an uncharted territory From Apple’s Dynamic Island to TikTok’s vertical video swipe: Are new design patterns going viral faster than ever? Interface design patterns are recurring proven solutions for solving digital experiences. They are a part of a product designer’s menu of possibilities. With the popularity of libraries and design systems, many visual conventions… Continue reading Disruptive design patterns — an uncharted territory
How to build a killer product proposition with user research
Speaking with potential users to help shape your product doesn’t need to be difficult or expensive. Here’s how we did it at Yonder. When I first joined Yonder (or Simpl, as we were not-so-well known at the time) as the founding designer back in April 2021, all we had were three passionate lunatics with ideas… Continue reading How to build a killer product proposition with user research
Learn Laravel
Laravel is one of the most popular frameworks for building web applications. It takes the tedium out of routine web project tasks like authentication, routing, sessions, and caching, making the development process straightforward without sacrificing application functionality. Create Your First Laravel App Follow along with this tutorial to create your first complete web application with… Continue reading Learn Laravel
Top 7 CMS Alternatives to WordPress
WordPress was initially designed as a simple blogging tool. But it has since evolved into a complete and robust website builder for building all kinds of websites—from simple landing pages and brochure sites to huge e-commerce sites. Even though WordPress is still quite popular and widely used, it is certainly no longer the only player… Continue reading Top 7 CMS Alternatives to WordPress
How to Set Up the New Google Auth in a React and Express App
In this article, you’ll learn how to configure the new Google Auth “Sign in with Google” button in a React.js and Express.js application. This new method simplifies the way developers implement Google Auth. It brings in some significant advantages, such as allowing users to view a profile picture in order to select the correct Google… Continue reading How to Set Up the New Google Auth in a React and Express App
How to Blend Images in Affinity Photo
Today, we’ll be using a mixture of blending modes, layer masks, and adjustments layers to add a ghost to photos and create some spooky photo effects in Affinity Photo. Looking for some Halloween photo editor resources? Look no further than Envato Elements! We have everything you need to do photo manipulation in Affinity Photo. You… Continue reading How to Blend Images in Affinity Photo
4g CO2 per email—really?
Disentangling a well-known “fact” about emails. There’s a lot of “received wisdom” kicking about on the internet — ideas and “facts” which are essentially presented without question on the basis of “ he said it, so it must be true”. This afflicts many fields, and sustainability is no exception. One common example is that “sending an email generates… Continue reading 4g CO2 per email—really?
UX for evil: the truth about Trump’s truth app
Image credit: Brandon Bell/Getty Images/Christoph Dernbach/picture alliance via Getty Images Back in February, the much-anticipated “Truth Social” app was launched. Intended to be a social network for “Truth”, it’s essentially a carbon copy of Twitter, except instead of Tweets, you write and share “Truths”. When it launched, a lot of people smirked at reports of… Continue reading UX for evil: the truth about Trump’s truth app
Which One Should You Use?
Are you looking for an ideal platform for your next website and have narrowed the choices down to Webflow and WordPress? In this post, we will help you make an informed decision about using one of these two tools to create your website. This article will compare these two platforms based on a variety of… Continue reading Which One Should You Use?
Why Lite apps are making a comeback
A brief history of Super Apps and why LITE apps are required to make a comeback Continue reading on UX Collective »
New Brutalism and web accessibility: what you need to know
New Brutalism is a trend that has been growing in popularity over the past several years. A rejection of the sleek and modernist style of buildings that came out of the post-war era, Brutalism is more raw and unrefined. In its rejection of glamor, Brutalism creates an almost industrial aesthetic, often with exposed concrete and… Continue reading New Brutalism and web accessibility: what you need to know
Photoshop for Beginners
Learn how to use Adobe Photoshop in this detailed, easy-to-follow course. I’ll teach you all the essential Photoshop tools and techniques, starting from scratch and building to more advanced skills. Watch the Full Photoshop for Beginners Course What You’ll Learn How to use Photoshop layers and layer styles How to work with color and… Continue reading Photoshop for Beginners