Design-to-code is a familiar workflow. Designers create a prototype using a design tool, and developers convert it to code–a simplified version of the standard product development process. UXPin Merge turns this process upside down with a revolutionary code-to-design workflow. This article explains code to design and how it enhances the product development process with four
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Coding Languages to Know in 2024
In the constantly evolving, technology-driven world we live in, it’s vital to stay on top of the most updated programs and applications out there. In order to have your site, app, game, etc. on the forefront, you have to stay updated with the best coding for your needs. There are tons of new coding languages
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What is Product Thinking and Why it Matters?
Product thinking is where UX design and product management intersect to deliver outcomes that create value for the organization and its users. There are several frameworks for product thinking, but the underlying concept is always the same–finding a problem-solution fit with clear goals and measurable KPIs for a successful product. Whether you’re a startup or
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Turn Figma Designs into Interactive Prototypes
Figma is a great tool for creating beautiful mockups and collaborating in real-time with other designers. It is one of the best for building a portfolio and showing off your skills. When working in an enterprise-level company, Figma might not be enough, as it’s difficult to translate its design into code. This is where UXPin
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Button Design – Get Site Visitors to Actually Click Your Buttons
Buttons are essential components in any digital product. While there are many ways to design a button, designers must follow principles and best practices to create familiar and intuitive user experiences. Button design is more than choosing a shape and color. Designers must consider a button’s states, placement, size, responsiveness, consistency, icon usage, suitable text/labels,
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What Actually Constitutes Design Language?
Visual communication is exceptionally complicated. It’s diverse, boundless, and relentless. A design language establishes principles and constraints that induce the clarity, consistency, and cohesion necessary for designers to communicate with end users. Developing this design language is a time-consuming undertaking requiring feedback and collaboration from multiple departments and stakeholders. The final result will allow an
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7 Constraints in Design and How to Overcome Them
Whether you work in an early-stage startup or a multinational enterprise, design constraints limit or influence design projects and the desired output. Seasoned designers understand that true creativity often emerges when we confront and master the constraints that shape our work. In this blog post, we delve into the art of design constraints, a topic close
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UX Audit – All You Need to Know, Benefits, and Checklist
In today’s fast-paced tech industry, it’s challenging to maintain perfect design consistency, especially when you have multiple teams working on the same digital product! Periodic UX design audits allow designers to evaluate a product to identify continuity, consistency, accessibility, and usability issues. Reduce errors while increasing fidelity, functionality, and collaboration with UXPin’s code-based design tool.
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UI Design vs. UI Development – What’s the Difference?
There are many software and web development roles and responsibilities–from initial concept to design and delivery, QA, and lifecycle management. UI design and UI development are two crucial roles that impact how users engage and interact with a user interface. This article compares the practice of UI design vs. UI development, the people behind these
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UX Design Frameworks – What Are The Most Useful Ones?
UX design framework is a valuable tool that helps us create user-centered, consistent, and efficient digital experiences. It’s not a one-size-fits-all solution but rather a flexible guideline that can be adapted to different projects. Many organizations and startups adopt one or more UX design frameworks to deliver successful projects. Design teams use these frameworks to
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Top 10 Design Handoff Tools to Try in 2024
Design handoff tools facilitate smoother transitions from design to development. These tools provide engineers with practical documentation, high-fidelity prototypes, and features to communicate and collaborate effectively. Without an effective design handoff process, designers and engineers spend hours, days, or even weeks of back and forth trying to bridge the gap between design and development. Streamline
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Product Design Trends for 2024
Every year we’re sit down to observe products’ UIs to determine the trends to come. This year was no different. By looking closely at the trending products, we can pinpoint some trending design patterns and solutions. Let’s discuss them. Build interactive user interfaces without developers’ help. Try UXPin – a collaborative design tool that allows
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The Code-Based Adobe XD Alternative – UXPin Merge
Overwhelmed by the plethora of Adobe XD alternatives? Are you looking for an upgrade to Adobe XD rather than a copy of your existing workspace? Discover why UXPin is the best Adobe XD alternative and the benefits of using a code-based design platform. We also introduce Merge and how this revolutionary technology bridges the gap
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What Is MUI and What Do You Need to Know About It?
One of the questions organizations ask themselves at the start of a new project is, “do we adopt a component library or start from scratch?” There are pros and cons to weigh, and it depends on the project’s scope and priorities. One of the most popular component libraries is MUI – a comprehensive React UI
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User Retention – 7 Design Tips to Improve it
Today’s digital product users have simply decided that they don’t have the attention span–or the time–to wade through poorly designed apps. Luckily, since designers study users and their behavior, they can help with improving user retention through the right design practices. In this article, we propose a solution to the customer retention issues that plague
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