Summary: Use methods like 5-second testing, first-click testing, and preference testing to gain insights into how users perceive your visual design. Visual design is the first thing users notice when they encounter a digital product like a website or app. It plays a large role in capturing users’ attention, defining brand identity, and creating an… Continue reading Testing Visual Design: A Comprehensive Guide
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A/B Testing 101
Summary: A/B tests incrementally improve the user experience of a product while effectively reaching business goals. A/B testing (sometimes also referred to as split testing) is a popular UX research method, with widespread adoption across businesses and industries. To ensure reliable, meaningful, and beneficial results for your organization, follow best practices and avoid common mistakes… Continue reading A/B Testing 101
From Figma to Functional App Without Writing a Single Line of Code
[unable to retrieve full-text content] How I Created a Design Tokens Converter in Minutes Using Claude Product designers don’t have to code, but knowing HTML and CSS will help us communicate with developers. In addition, a designer who knows JavaScript, Python, or another language, is a plus because they can explain the logic to the developer.… Continue reading From Figma to Functional App Without Writing a Single Line of Code
From Data to Design: 6 Key Insights from the World’s Largest QuantUX Conference
Posted on: 20 June 2024 Jonathan Pusic UX Architect Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the 2024 QuantUX conference, where practitioners, researchers, and leading thinkers in UX came together to explore the intersection of data and user experience. Topics ranged from the latest advancements in AI to tools for quantifying user behaviour and… Continue reading From Data to Design: 6 Key Insights from the World’s Largest QuantUX Conference
How Digital Design Agencies Craft Iconic Logos Graphic Design Junction
In the world of branding, the logo is more than just a visual mark; it serves as the cornerstone of a company’s identity. A well-crafted logo can communicate the essence of a business, attract new customers, and differentiate it from competitors. This is where the expertise of a digital design agency comes into play, integrating… Continue reading How Digital Design Agencies Craft Iconic Logos Graphic Design Junction
What is User-Centered Design (UCD)? w/Process
With users becoming more and more educated, user-centered design is the secret sauce to the success of your digital product or service. If you are looking to learn how to unlock your product’s potential by adopting a user-centered design approach look no further. In this article, we have collated everything you need to… Continue reading What is User-Centered Design (UCD)? w/Process
How to Design a Stellar UX for Long-form Articles
After putting in multiple hours on researching, outlining, writing, and editing the first draft of your article, you’re eager to press the publish button. You want to share it with your audience, and earn some appreciation. But guess what? Your audience won’t bother reading your article unless they find its packaging appealing. You need to… Continue reading How to Design a Stellar UX for Long-form Articles
Best WordPress Block Plugins to Extend WordPress (Paid and Free)
There are tons of high quality free and paid WP block plugins that you can download today. WordPress continues to be a leading content management system, powering a significant portion of the web. A key feature that enhances WordPress’ functionality and user experience is its block editor, Gutenberg. Introduced to make content creation intuitive and… Continue reading Best WordPress Block Plugins to Extend WordPress (Paid and Free)
The Best WooCommerce WordPress Block Plugins
Struggling to enhance your WooCommerce store’s appeal and functionality? Ever explored how block plugins could transform your store’s design and user experience? In this article, we’ll cover the role of block plugins in WooCommerce, criteria for choosing the best ones, and introduces top recommended WooCommerce block plugins. There are tons of high quality WooCommerce WP… Continue reading The Best WooCommerce WordPress Block Plugins
UX leadership is failing, multi-brand design systems, proxies in UX
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “What is the effect of constant exposure to information on our attention? Who benefits from a dramatic change in our attention, and when and why has this happened? One hypothesis is that companies have created an ecosystem to encourage continual consumption of information, and they profit from our addiction… Continue reading UX leadership is failing, multi-brand design systems, proxies in UX
How to Build a Design System Repository
Design systems can actively make life easier for designers and developers alike. They’re like your favorite recipe book, but instead of lasagna and chocolate chip cookies, it’s packed with color palettes, typography, and UI components that everyone on the team can whip up into stunning interfaces. Having everything related to design in one place —… Continue reading How to Build a Design System Repository
Learn How to Use SmartArt in MS Word
Are you looking for a way to make your Word documents more visual? Try adding SmartArt graphics for the perfect visual touch. This SmartArt graphic is waiting for text to be added. Use SmartArt in Word to communicate your idea with graphics. SmartArt comes with Microsoft Word. SmartArt can save you time when adding high-quality… Continue reading Learn How to Use SmartArt in MS Word
Design is not a thing, the R1 flaw, interview advice, social computing
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. I remember the first time I heard these words. Me and my dad had just sat down to eat lunch at a restaurant at a local hotel in my hometown. I was home visiting for the summer. My dad and I started talking about creativity. The ups and downs… Continue reading Design is not a thing, the R1 flaw, interview advice, social computing
Making Waves in India 2023: Why Accessibility Deserves a Spot on Tech Giants’ Radar
India has a new rising economy that is catching everybody’s attention with its development, innovation, and growth. But we won’t be talking about what’s out there on the internet. We will be diving deep into a topic that’s making waves and deserves a prime spot on the radar of tech giants – Web Accessibility. Now,… Continue reading Making Waves in India 2023: Why Accessibility Deserves a Spot on Tech Giants’ Radar
How to Organize Figma Files Like a Pro
An efficient Figma file organization is key for maintaining productivity and collaboration. Not sure how to organize Figma files? This tutorial is here to help! Have you ever created a file titled “App-layout-v1-final-final-final“? There’s no shame in it, we’ve all been there! That said, having well organized Figma files could be a game changer for… Continue reading How to Organize Figma Files Like a Pro
Quantitative hiring in UX, designing for left-handed people, how to pitch UX research
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “In November 2022, Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb, began a tweet thread with “I’ve heard you loud and clear” in response to a customer backlash over the way they hid additional costs till the checkout page. “You feel like prices aren’t transparent…starting next month, you’ll be able to see… Continue reading Quantitative hiring in UX, designing for left-handed people, how to pitch UX research
How to Design for a Voice User Interface (VUI)
Voice User Interfaces (VUIs) are swiftly becoming an integral part of our daily lives. From smart home devices to customer service chatbots, the applications are endless—and they’re everywhere. However, designing a VUI is a unique challenge that requires a specialized approach. This article aims to guide you through the practical steps of designing a VUI,… Continue reading How to Design for a Voice User Interface (VUI)
How to ‘un-stuck’ your design work
Three lifelines to call on when you’re feeling stuck creatively I’ve been a professional designer for over twenty years, working across a wide range of media: UX/UI, motion, branding, web design, mobile apps, and creative coding. Most lately, I’ve been developing my font design practice. Design is a long journey of exploration and growth. You… Continue reading How to ‘un-stuck’ your design work
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
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?
How to integrate Design in cross-functional teams
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How to Change the WordPress Favicon Settings
If you want to replace or change your favicon in the future, simply follow the same steps. Best Practices for Creating a Favicon Creating a favicon that is optimized for different devices and browsers is crucial for website design and development. Here are some best practices for creating a favicon: Size: Favicons should be either… Continue reading How to Change the WordPress Favicon Settings
Design for AI: What should people who design AI know?
It’s 2023 and we are in the early days of artificial intelligence design. We’re certainly not “there” yet (i.e., you’re not running into Commander Data at the bar) but we do have a substantial cadre of narrow AI capabilities sprinkled throughout our daily lives. You can get a computer to schedule meetings for you, answer… Continue reading Design for AI: What should people who design AI know?