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Loom

This is the first run experience of Loom, an online video recording platform. This first experience is from the perspective of someone who came to Loom directly of their own motivation, to record a presentation video for a virtual event. Other new users to this product could be those invited to view an existing video,… Continue reading Loom

What’s an interactive element?

Two years ago, I wrote an article about the dialog element. I tested where focus goes when you open a modal dialog via the showModal() method. I tried different combinations of elements and attributes to see what happens because back in 2023, the behaviour was very inconsistent. In one of my tests, I put the… Continue reading What’s an interactive element?

Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Definition

Summary:  MVPs are learning tools that test whether an idea is valuable to users. Low-code platforms and AI-assisted design tools have made it faster than ever to build new products. But speed of creation can obscure the critical question in product development: Are we building the right solution for our users? Minimum viable products (MVPs)… Continue reading Minimum Viable Product (MVP): Definition

Designing Effective Contextual Menus: 10 Guidelines

Summary:  Contextual menus reduce clutter and interaction cost but have low information scent. Prioritize clarity, consistency, and proximity to balance the tradeoffs. When used well, contextual menus help reduce visual noise, streamline layouts, and support focused interaction. But when used inconsistently, or when mislabeled, misplaced, or overloaded, they introduce confusion and can slow users down.… Continue reading Designing Effective Contextual Menus: 10 Guidelines

AI in UX Research Revisited: What Really Changed Since 2023?

What is this report about? 📚 In 2023, at the beginning of the still-ongoing AI frenzy, we asked expert UX researchers how they viewed the rise of AI in the UX Research industry. At that time, responses were a mix of curiosity, skepticism, and early experimentation. Two years later, driven by rapid progress in AI… Continue reading AI in UX Research Revisited: What Really Changed Since 2023?

Prioritize Smarts over Sentience to Increase Trust with AI

Summary:  People trust AI more when it seems smarter rather than sentient. AI emotions can reduce trust in factual, task-oriented work and reduce AI reliability. A common concern from attendees of our Designing AI Experiences course is how to help users develop trust with artificial intelligence (AI). One technique that designers are frequently tempted to… Continue reading Prioritize Smarts over Sentience to Increase Trust with AI

Three quick ways to shift left and fix accessibility issues sooner

Digital accessibility is essential to the software design lifecycle (SDLC). You can’t build products that meet compliance requirements without it, and if your product fails to meet accessibility standards, you face stalled sales, loss of market share, legal and financial risk, and more. Unfortunately, however, digital accessibility is often an afterthought—if it’s thought of at… Continue reading Three quick ways to shift left and fix accessibility issues sooner

UX Maturity Is a Living System, Not a Ladder

Summary:  Focus on continuous reflection — not stage-hopping — to grow sustainable, resilient UX practices. Through decades of research and consulting with teams across industries at NNGroup, we’ve studied what UX looks like in real life. The result is our UX-maturity model — a framework designed to help organizations understand how UX is practiced, supported,… Continue reading UX Maturity Is a Living System, Not a Ladder

The Hamburger-Menu Icon Today: Is it Recognizable?

Summary:  Hamburger menus are a more familiar pattern today than 10 years ago, but the same old best practices for hidden navigation still apply. Few icons in digital design have sparked as much debate over the last decade as the hamburger. The hamburger menu — which earned its nickname because of its abstract, stacked, hamburger-like… Continue reading The Hamburger-Menu Icon Today: Is it Recognizable?

AI Summaries of Reviews

Summary:  AI-generated review summaries extract qualitative key themes from customer feedback, helping shoppers quickly assess what purchasers think about the product. When designed well, AI summaries of ecommerce reviews helped our study participants quickly gauge product quality and fit for their needs. But when AI summaries of customer reviews were vague, poorly formatted, or blocked… Continue reading AI Summaries of Reviews

How to write better prompts for AI design & code generators

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Because AI design and code generators quickly take an active part in the design process, it’s essential to understand how to make the most of these tools. If you’ve played with Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, or v0, you know the output is only as good as the input. Here’s a structured prompt… Continue reading How to write better prompts for AI design & code generators

How to Create a Reward System That Actually Works

Gamification is everywhere these days—from fitness apps that give you badges for hitting your step goal to language-learning platforms that keep you hooked with streaks and leaderboards. But let’s be real: not all reward systems are created equal. Done right, they can make an experience fun, engaging, and even addictive (in a good way). Done… Continue reading How to Create a Reward System That Actually Works

Less Effort, More Completion: The EAS Framework for Simplifying Forms

Summary:  Use the EAS framework — Eliminate first, Automate where possible, and Simplify what remains — to minimize user effort and improve form completion rates. Filling out a form is rarely anyone’s idea of fun. Users are goal-oriented — they want to accomplish their goals quickly and efficiently. The more effort a form demands, the… Continue reading Less Effort, More Completion: The EAS Framework for Simplifying Forms

Product Redesign Proposal: Structure & Tips

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Image by Tamanna Rumee Product redesign is an inevitable thing. No matter how good your original product is, you will likely decide to redesign it at some point in time. Maybe your audience’s preferences shift so you will need to adapt to the new market demand, or maybe you decide to… Continue reading Product Redesign Proposal: Structure & Tips

Research Plans: Organize, Document, Inform

Summary:  Start every UX-research study with a plan. Research plans document goals, methods, and logistics. Why Plans Matter As the popular saying goes, failing to plan is planning to fail. All UX-research studies should start with a plan. Without a plan, key considerations can get missed and stakeholders may misunderstand what the research is about… Continue reading Research Plans: Organize, Document, Inform

Objection Handling: The Secret to Improving Your Website Conversion Rate

Let’s face it, users are naturally cautious online. They’ve got questions buzzing in their heads and concerns that need addressing before they’ll even think about clicking that “Buy Now” button. In the digital marketplace, understanding and addressing these customer objections is crucial for success. In this article, I will explore sales objection handling techniques, its… Continue reading Objection Handling: The Secret to Improving Your Website Conversion Rate

Dark Theme: 5 UI Design Tips

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Light and dark modes. Image by Brainly When designing a dark theme, you should consider a few factors to maintain usability and aesthetic appeal. Why to use dark theme A dark theme reduces the luminance emitted by device screens, creating a more comfortable experience for a viewer. 1. Avoid pure black (#000000) When… Continue reading Dark Theme: 5 UI Design Tips

15 Best Lingerie, Swimwear, and Bikini Shopify Themes 2022

Creating an online store is an excellent way to reach more customers. And what better platform to create an online store with than Shopify? Shopify is easy to use and allows you to build an online store quickly — without any coding.  What’s more, there are numerous Shopify themes available for online stores that have… Continue reading 15 Best Lingerie, Swimwear, and Bikini Shopify Themes 2022

50 Creative Business Logo Designs For Inspiration #100

110 Shares Today this is the “100th article of logo designs” published on GraphicDesignJunction. We always adding new futuriest and modern logos to help you create a truly amazing logo for your business. Here is the collection of Creative Logos from the best logo designers. This is the 100th roundup of inspiring logos, featuring unique… Continue reading 50 Creative Business Logo Designs For Inspiration #100

How to Start Freelancing on the Side

0 Shares The freelance industry has received a lot of attention in the past year. This is due mainly to the industry’s success during the Covid-19 pandemic. While most other sectors were negatively affected by the pandemic, the freelance industry flourished. In 2020, freelancers constituted 36% of the American workforce. This number is steadily increasing.… Continue reading How to Start Freelancing on the Side

The Ultimate Landing Page Checklist for Lead Generation

Web designers often have to wear many hats. It’s not uncommon for designers who are self-employed or work for a family business to also be involved in online marketing campaigns. With this in mind, many designers will appreciate that getting traffic to a website is hard work and often expensive. Whether you are using Google… Continue reading The Ultimate Landing Page Checklist for Lead Generation

40+ Best SoundCloud Banners, Headers, and Album Covers (Banner Maker & PSD)

With hundreds of millions of registered users on SoundCloud, you really need unique and eye-catching banners and album covers to stand out from the crowd and gain fans and followers. One of the awesome SoundCloud Banner Templates to be found at Placeit Happily, you don’t need to take the precious time you should be spending on… Continue reading 40+ Best SoundCloud Banners, Headers, and Album Covers (Banner Maker & PSD)

20 Best WordPress Movie Themes 2024

Whether you’re a moviemaker or film blogger, you should understand the value of a website. This is especially important when promoting a film or a new business. As such, choosing the right theme is key. Thankfully, WordPress doesn’t fall short when it comes to movie-related templates. We’ve taken the time to create a list of… Continue reading 20 Best WordPress Movie Themes 2024