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Why UX Research is Crucial When Updating Legacy Software
Modernizing legacy systems isn’t just about cleaner code or faster performance—it’s about designing for people.
Why UX Research is Crucial When Updating Legacy Software
Modernizing legacy systems isn’t just about cleaner code or faster performance—it’s about designing for people.
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How we’d make it better: Spotify (Vol. 1)
UX Team looks at specific ways we would make the Spotify User Experience better. Most of it has little to do with the User Interface design — but all of it has to do with the User Experience
“Usability testing” continues to be confused with “user feedback” and other “testing”
Not only do people confuse Focus Groups with Usability Testing but many also confuse User Feedback and even QA Testing with Usability Testing.
This Google Ads #UXFAIL is costing customers thousands of dollars
We don’t want to look like we’re picking on Google – but this UX Fail is actually costing businesses hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars each month.
Presenting Evidence-Based Design Recommendations
Much the way a prosecutor presents evidence to help a jury reach a verdict, we as designers must present the evidence to support our designs recommendations. However, even if you have ample evidence, you still need to present the evidence in a clear, easy-to-understand manner otherwise you may not win your case.
Your user’s ‘mental model’ may be very different than yours
When we use software, we subconsciously paint a mental model in our heads for how we believe the product should work. A misunderstanding of your user’s mental model could be catastrophic.
2016 Volvo XC60 Dashboard Design #UXFAIL
The design of the 2016 Volvo XC60 dashboard display clearly did not get the meticulous scrutiny it deserved because, when it comes to usefulness and usability, the dashboard readout design fails miserably.
Managing your design files for a smooth development handoff
Managing your design files for a smooth development handoff Creating a well-organized and efficient design process is the key to ensuring a smooth handoff of
Top 10 ways to scare a UX designer
In this list, we explore the Top 10 Ways to Scare a UX Designer. From the horrors of Comic Sans to the terror of tiny clickable targets, these scenarios are every designer’s worst nightmare and will send shivers down the spine of any UX professional.
Top tools for assessing accessibility
Ensuring accessibility is a crucial aspect of creating inclusive and user-friendly digital products.
The 5 best onboarding flows we’ve seen in 2024 so far
Onboarding is a crucial aspect of UX design, which can make or break a product’s success. An ideal onboarding flow strikes the right balance between getting out of the way and teeing up an optimal UX.
What’s in a full UX Audit and why you need one today
Discover the importance of a full UX audit for your software and how they can ensure successful redesigns improve the user experience.
A guide to digital accessibility
Download our Free Accessibility Guide for tips on how to design, develop, and test your product or website to meet accessibility standards.