UX Collective

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Going beyond Nielsen’s Usability Heuristics (with Infographic) In this article, I explore, categorize, and standardize heuristic evaluation methodologies and data visualization to help inform which method to choose. What is a heuristic evaluation? Full heuristics are detailed at the end of this article. Computers, Mathematics.

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UX Collective

JUNE 19, 2023

It’s time for dimensional thinking in design: Einstein’s theory was the golden moment of the 20th century. Born in 1905, Sirató was an obscure Hungarian poet who produced no more than 15 bodies of literature. And what comes after the fourth dimension? Einstein’s theory was the golden moment of the 20th century.

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HONGKIAT

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

If you’re unsure what book to download, you can browse the website by category. Ebooks have given book lovers a great way to read anywhere using ebook readers or mobile devices. Apart from convinience, the best thing about ebooks is that there are so many resources to find free or discounted ebooks on the web. Project Gutenberg.

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UX Collective

MARCH 29, 2022

Making it make sense for the sanity of the design people. Collage illustrating different types of user research User research plays a vital role in any and every design project. Through research, designers are better able to deliver solutions that satisfy their users’ needs and wants?—?because yet comprehensive?—?outlook

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UX Collective

AUGUST 16, 2022

Rules of thumb for producing learnable designs I wrote here about how people build mental models of the products they use and how designers can leverage them to produce better experiences. One way I suggested doing this was using a model of building mental models as a design heuristic (see the previous article for more on that).

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

What were the discussions and suggestions proposed by our community in the last five years? Imagine that you and your team have finally managed to build a Design System (DS) to be applied across various products. It was due to this pain point that I brought this article to life about adoption metrics in Design Systems.

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UX Collective

MARCH 1, 2023

Digital product design can be perilous—but we can gain valuable design wisdom by looking beyond our discipline. Left: Spirit of Bamboo section (2016), Right: A Guide to Sensory-Processing Sensitivity (2020) Before digital product design, I was an interior architecture & design student.

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UX Collective

JULY 30, 2023

Image generated with the Image Creator from Microsoft Bing Earlier this year, I wrote two articles on how to intentionally sound design a game to help players deal with in-game challenges. Back then, I decided to skip this topic because of the somewhat conflicting evidence I kept stumbling upon during my literature review.

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Inkbot Design

DECEMBER 6, 2023

But less can often be more when it comes to web design. What Defines Minimalistic Websites? When we talk about minimalistic websites, what exactly do we mean? The Philosophy Behind Minimalist Design Minimalism extends far beyond the web-based world, influencing visual arts, music, literature, architecture and more.

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UX Collective

AUGUST 16, 2021

Why Experience Designers will have to face this conundrum pretty soon. Behance The use of narrativity in interactive applications is far from something simple. It is mandatory that Experience Designers stay in tune with GPT-3 in this regard. Illustration from Sua Balac?—?

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UX Collective

JULY 24, 2023

Think inside the box: How accessibility shapes digital product design How constraints ignite creativity, spark innovation, and why accessibility is a uniquely effective constraint everyone should embrace. Design is not art. Let’s see how! This overlap often leads to a common misconception that creativity is purely an innate trait.

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Template Monster

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

We regularly organize educational events related to web design, development, marketing, or sales. It also includes experts responsible for marketing, promotion, sales, and customer interaction. See what you like and what you are good at. What Can You Learn During IT Internship for Students? Is it English?

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Inkbot Design

APRIL 12, 2022

Why Service Design Matters Now More Than Ever. We all know what a service does in broad strokes, don’t we? Yet services are ubiquitous and elusive at the same time – we interact with a host of them daily, but can we say we know how they work and what lies behind their surface? A “system thinking.

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UX Collective

MARCH 28, 2022

On Data Science and Accessibility Accessibility in Visualizations, Design, and Programming Snowfall in Philadelphia, January 28th, 2022 src:@NWS_MountHolly on Twitter January 29th started off as the best day in a while. She goes on to detail how designing with empathy creates designs that are better. Please read this article!

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Noupe

APRIL 1, 2024

The integration of artificial intelligence in creative fields is now a vivid reality, transforming how art, music, literature, and design are conceived, created, and consumed. What is Generative AI? Art and Design One of the most visually striking applications of generative AI lies in the fields of art and design.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

What Digital Marketing Skills Are Important for Web 3.0 We immerse users in virtual reality worlds and interact with them there. when everything was interactive, social media networks developed, and people started conversing via blogs, tweets, and Facebook posts. What follows, then? and the Metaverse? — We steal.

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Azure Magazine

AUGUST 22, 2024

Most of my friends (industry colleagues notwithstanding) could count the number of architects they know by name on one hand; a select few could name the designer of their favourite Toronto building without the help of Google. Maybe the dirty secret is that nobody knows what these words mean. I’ve always wondered why.

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Noupe

OCTOBER 13, 2022

A study claims that videos engage viewers 75% more than papers, articles, and other simple media. Here’s what a video presentation is. Video presentations are better equipped to convince their target audience through audio-visual design, narrative, and incorporating emotions, ideas, and noises into the mix.

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UX Collective

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Behind the popularity of ‘Design Thinking’ and ‘Systems Thinking’ there are rigourous academic sciences. Way back in the origin story of Design Thinking , there is Design Science. Design thinking is a way for people to solve problems by thinking like designers. In which case, the ‘how’ defines the ‘what’.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 27, 2022

What Product Differentiation Can Do for Your Business. Most of us would agree that you wouldn't buy a car without knowing a little about what differentiates it from other cars. If you don't differentiate yourself from the competition, you have to ask, what will set you apart? What should be the differentiating factor?

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UX Collective

APRIL 22, 2022

This article builds on this previous article. If you appreciate the article follow me on Twitter. In this article, I’ll focus on how highly scalable Blockchains such as the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP or IC) will allow us to use global credible promises to build vastly larger platforms cheaper and faster.

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The Branding Journal

MARCH 29, 2023

But what does brand identity mean, and what key elements make a brand unique? This article answers these questions and summarizes everything you need to know about brand identity: what it means, why it matters, and the essential components that make a brand genuinely one-of-a-kind. Brand identity works similarly.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Take time to ask yourself thoughtful questions to uncover what motivates you. What activities, topics, or issues do I feel genuinely excited and engaged by? What skills, talents, or areas of expertise have I cultivated over the years? Getting clarity on your passions is an essential first step.

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Inkbot Design

MAY 4, 2023

This article will empower you with the knowledge and expertise necessary to become a content curation maestro. What is Curated Content? Amidst the seemingly endless sea of information, it's easy to feel inundated by the sheer volume of content at our fingertips.

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UX Collective

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Yet despite this, vanity metrics still appear to be a systemic problem, not only in marketing where the term first gained momentum but also in other disciplines like web and digital product design. Secondly, marketers and designers are often under pressure from their executives to show immediate results.

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UX Collective

JULY 29, 2022

By Olga Tichonova Universe image adapted from Alexander Meleg, CC BY-SA 3.0 , via Wikimedia Commons Trying to find a job during the peak of the pandemic as a junior UX designer was a grueling process, but after months of applying, I was given the opportunity to start a 9-month internship at the Wikimedia Foundation.

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UX Collective

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Enter Design. From a Design perspective, there is also something incredibly human about price. From a Design perspective, there is also something incredibly human about price. This article outlines a path to ‘better’ Design-led price testing in a field which has been dominated by Economists and Market Researchers.

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Noupe

JANUARY 29, 2020

If you dive into HR literature, you’ll find conflicting ideas about what makes a good performance review, seemingly constant debates about which methods actually work the best, and frequent shifts in trends. What is a performance appraisal? Do these things even matter? The answer is a resounding yes. Chapter 5: Conclusion.

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Smashing Magazine Graphics

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

The Value Of Concept Testing As Part Of Product Design. The Value Of Concept Testing As Part Of Product Design. UX design teams are passionate about our approach to solving problems and providing users with experiences that lead to their desired outcomes. What Is Concept Testing? Victor Yocco. 2021-11-05T11:00:00+00:00.

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Inkbot Design

MARCH 31, 2023

Thus embarking upon the journey of naming your company requires skill in both linguistics and marketing savvy – understanding what appeals to those who may wish to become part of your story. The task is daunting: devise a name that perfectly encapsulates your brand's essence while standing out from the competition. May success be yours!

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Inkbot Design

JULY 26, 2023

Top 10 Must-Read Books on Graphic Design Are you ready to take your graphic design game to a new level? This is a collection of the top 10 must-read books on graphic design carefully curated to inspire, educate, and ignite your creativity like never before. 10 Best Books on Graphic Design 1.

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Inkbot Design

FEBRUARY 24, 2024

Hierarchy in Graphic Design: An Extensive Guide Graphic design is all around us. However, most of us barely notice the hidden frameworks organising these designs—that is, until something feels “off.” But when it falters, designs become cluttered, confusing, and ineffective.

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Inkbot Design

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

How Can Students Use Graphic Design to Make Money? Although you might not be aware of it, graphic design is a skill and a profession constantly in high demand. This article will be helpful to you whether you're just starting or you've already started your path if you're a student and wondering how to make money as a graphic designer.

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Inkbot Design

JUNE 20, 2024

What Is Book Marketing? Authors can market their books, discuss thoughts, and interact with like-minded readers in these groups. 2 – X (Twitter) X lets writers interact with readers in a significant way. X's unique features are helpful to maximise visibility and interaction. 3 – Instagram Instagram has 1.40

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Inkbot Design

AUGUST 28, 2024

Gestalt Theory in Design: Shaping Visual Perception The brain is a pattern-seeking device. This is why some designs resonate with us from the first instance, whereas others do not affect us. This is why some designs resonate with us from the first instance, whereas others do not affect us. What's in a Name?

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UX Collective

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Co-Authors: Stacey Sanchez , Clay Killingsworth , and Kay Stanney User-Centered Design (UCD) is a broad methodological framework that places the user at the center of all design decisions (Norman, 2013). Agile’s cross-functional, self-organizing teams mainly consist of software developers, interface designers, and testers.

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UX Collective

JANUARY 15, 2022

A path towards a distributed and integrative design practice. Organising design (design management) is generally seen as an operationalization –and therefore compartmentation– of an organisational function. But seeing Design for what outputs it produces in a linear fashion is narrow and limits its impact.

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