With the rise of readily available generative AI tools, it is now possible to create large bodies of text in a matter of seconds. However, crafting the right prompts to achieve the desired output can be challenging. In this article, we will examine the complexities of prompting and how AI writing tools can simplify the… Continue reading How to Tackle Prompting Challenges with AI Writing Tools
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Basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing
This article will introduce you to the basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing. We will explain why you should conduct such testing, how to prepare tasks, or how to recruit the right participants. You are currently reading one of our 101s. This blog introduces you to the basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing. If you… Continue reading Basics of Unmoderated Usability Testing
The power of beauty in communicating complex ideas
Can we defend pursuing beauty when communicating science or innovation? When creating visuals to explain complex ideas, cutting edge innovations or new scientific research we often focus on the images’ ability to carry information. But data visualization, infographics or even schematics have a hidden power we rarely discuss: beauty. Obviously not all images are beautiful. As… Continue reading The power of beauty in communicating complex ideas
Norman Doors: how do we still get this wrong?
The confusing design of Cybertruck’s doors. Tesla Cybertruck The concept of the “Norman door” is a well-known and widely recognized principle among designers. Named after design guru Don Norman, it describes any door that proves confusing or difficult to use, highlighting a common design flaw. In this article, we will discuss the application of the… Continue reading Norman Doors: how do we still get this wrong?
Designing safe and trustworthy AI systems
Designing for safe and trustworthy AI Why human oversight to make up for AI errors doesn’t work and what we can do instead Illustration created by Cara Storath in Midjourney As much as AI is powerful, in some cases it can be misleading or wrong. A realization that came too late to a New York lawyer,… Continue reading Designing safe and trustworthy AI systems
Facilitating effective ideation meetings
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Designing engaging and productive gatherings Photo by Sigmund on Unsplash In today’s hybrid work landscape, meetings have become abundant, but unfortunately, many of them still suffer from inefficiency and ineffectiveness. Specifically, meetings aimed at generating ideas to address various challenges related to people, processes, or products encounter recurring issues. The lack… Continue reading Facilitating effective ideation meetings
Systems and Operations in the Design Profession
Systems and operations in the design profession Photo by Deva Darshan on Unsplash I always loved conceptualizing and visualizing processes. As a product designer, I ended up working with a design team, doing user flows, user testing, design sprints, etc. As I was growing as a designer, I did more facilitation, customer journeys, created big conference… Continue reading Systems and Operations in the Design Profession
How to automate competitor’s reviews collection to find great insights
In this article, I will show how to build a database of competitors reviews that will update itself automatically and how to get insights for your product development Imagine, that you are building a new product or feature. If it’s something new, you will go to potential customers and ask about how they solve this… Continue reading How to automate competitor’s reviews collection to find great insights
Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar
The WordPress sidebar has been a mainstay feature of both free and commercial themes. It seems that, no matter how the content management system (CMS) evolves, the sidebar has triumphantly (and, perhaps defiantly) come along for the ride. How has it survived this long? For one, it continues to serve a useful purpose. It houses… Continue reading Pondering the Future of the WordPress Sidebar
9 Must-Install Craft CMS Plugins
Craft CMS is increasing in popularity, and as it does, the previously relatively scant range of plugins is growing rapidly. There are plugins for Craft ranging from simple field utilities to the full ecommerce solution provided by Pixel & Tonic — the makers of Craft. An early decision that has borne fruit for Craft has… Continue reading 9 Must-Install Craft CMS Plugins
Analysing micro-expressions from a (failed) user testing session
[unable to retrieve full-text content] In a recent professional experience, I was unexpectedly sent to Spain for a user test of a system I did not design with the promise of a translator. Once there, no translator. Nice. But the possibility of capturing the video of the faces of the users and their interactions with… Continue reading Analysing micro-expressions from a (failed) user testing session
Best Video Repair Tool Wondershare Repairit
One of the most valuable ways of preserving your performances, precious moments, and memorable occasions is by recording and storing them. Video corruption and destruction can be a videographer’s worst nightmare. Have you ever found yourself in a circumstance where a project you have been working on for weeks has become tainted, or a video… Continue reading Best Video Repair Tool Wondershare Repairit
17 Fonts Similar to Arial
In this article, we’ll cover the history of Arial, the Helvetica substitute. We’ll give you an overview of the font and some amazing fonts similar to the Arial font. Arial has become the synonym for Helvetica since its beginnings. There are no two fonts with more history, critique, and comparison than these two. Arial is… Continue reading 17 Fonts Similar to Arial
The 4 Secrets of a Successful Website Redesign
The beginning of a new year is a great time to go over your old website and refresh your brand. After all, your website is at the center of your online presence, and an excellent first impression is key for driving sales and boosting engagement. According to a recent study, up to 94% of first… Continue reading The 4 Secrets of a Successful Website Redesign
How Custom Software Development Boosts Businesses
The demand for business software solutions isn’t something new. From supply chain management, operations, administration, analytics, and customer satisfaction, software is a required part of nearly every aspect of modern business. Without it, chaos and mismanagement run rampant. When it comes to technology, businesses have more diverse and complex needs today than they have ever… Continue reading How Custom Software Development Boosts Businesses
40 Best Blackletter and Gothic Fonts for Designers
In tribute to Germanic style, here you’ll find 40 amazing Gothic and blackletter fonts which you can use to give your designs a rebellious and edgy look. Read on to discover our top picks from the font sections of Envato Market and Envato Elements, from authentic medieval styles to minimal and modern Gothic typefaces. What Is Blackletter? Blackletter,… Continue reading 40 Best Blackletter and Gothic Fonts for Designers
The Latest Research for Web Designers, April 2020
In today’s roundup of the latest research for web designers, we’re going to look at a variety of topics, from 2020 holiday shopping predictions to missed opportunities in SEO. Retail Experts Predict Huge Uptick in E-commerce Holiday Sales Shelley E. Kohan wrote a piece for Forbes entitled, “Coronavirus Fears May Drive U.S. E-Commerce Sales Beyond… Continue reading The Latest Research for Web Designers, April 2020
Avoiding Subscriber Fatigue During Overwhelming Circumstances
How to stand out in crowded inboxes by creating community and offering value to your subscribers. During the past few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, your subscribers’ inboxes have been flooded with emails. It’s easy for any reader to feel overwhelmed when yet another email arrives. In the world of email marketing, we refer to… Continue reading Avoiding Subscriber Fatigue During Overwhelming Circumstances
Avoiding Subscriber Fatigue During Overwhelming Circumstances
How to stand out in crowded inboxes by creating community and offering value to your subscribers. During the past few weeks of the COVID-19 pandemic, your subscribers’ inboxes have been flooded with emails. It’s easy for any reader to feel overwhelmed when yet another email arrives. In the world of email marketing, we refer to… Continue reading Avoiding Subscriber Fatigue During Overwhelming Circumstances
Create the 80s Style With Fonts, Text Effects, and More!
Ready to go down memory lane? Let’s explore the cool 80s style with neon lights, pastel colors, and cyberpunk! One of the most iconic eras in the last 100 years is the 80s. Everyone references it, talks about it, and reminiscences about it. What was so cool about the 80s, besides the cool toys and… Continue reading Create the 80s Style With Fonts, Text Effects, and More!
How to Sell Tickets With a WordPress Event Calendar and Tickets Plugin
In this post, I’ll show you how to use the WordPress Events Calendar Registration and Tickets plugin to create different types of events for your website. Most importantly, I’ll show you how to keep track of all attendees and sell tickets for your events. No matter what kind of event you’re organizing, you want people to… Continue reading How to Sell Tickets With a WordPress Event Calendar and Tickets Plugin
International Artist Feature: Algeria
Welcome back to our International Artist Series. Today, we’re catching up with three amazing artists from the North African country of Algeria. I asked each artist how their region and culture influenced their work, and they delivered great responses. Soudassi 6 Our first feature belongs to Soudassi 6, a talented designer and artist… Continue reading International Artist Feature: Algeria
Set up a Secure, Performant WooCommerce Site with Kinsta
WordPress is one of the most versatile, powerful systems available to build websites with. Despite starting out as a blogging platform it’s now equally capable for creating online stores as are platforms dedicated solely to e-commerce. However, its power and versatility come with a catch: if you are completely managing everything to do with your WordPress… Continue reading Set up a Secure, Performant WooCommerce Site with Kinsta
Decoding HTML Status and Error Codes For Fun and Profit
HTML error codes are just as familiar to web developers as the tech-phobic. The only real difference is that web developers are supposed to know what they mean! Of course, any developer knows the most common: 404 means the page isn’t there; 503 means the server is overloaded; 403 means “forbidden,” which is somehow different… Continue reading Decoding HTML Status and Error Codes For Fun and Profit