Well-designed microinteractions enhance the user experience by providing reinforcement and feedback. Without microinteractions, user interfaces would be dull and lifeless. Like it or not, digital products play on human psychology. When you see the flashing “typing…” in chat or social media apps, you want to stick around to see what the person’s going to say.
There’s more to the website that meets the eye! Beside the layout, colors, fonts, there are also technical factors such as site speed, indexing, and metrics that UX designers need to consider when working on a website experience. We invited Tomasz Niezgoda, Head of Marketing at Surfer, a platform that merges content strategy, creation, and
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To deliver successful outcomes, design project management incorporates several key UX functions, including creative direction, UX design, DesignOps, and design leadership. This article explores the design project management discipline, a manager’s skills, relevant tools, and the five stages from initiation to final delivery. Achieve better results during the design process with high-quality, interactive prototypes using
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Deciding between launching a mobile app vs. web app isn’t always an easy decision. There are many factors to keep in mind before making the call – from user experience and technical constraints to cost-effectiveness and scalability. We’ll explore web design vs mobile app design. All so that you can make an informed decision about
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When it comes to web design, the concept of contrast is often discussed in terms of aesthetics and visual appeal. However, the truth is that contrast plays a much more important role in the overall usability and accessibility of a website. We’ll explore the basics of contrast in web design and show you how to
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There are so many Storybook tutorials that it’s difficult to know which is best for your needs. We’ve summarized the five best Storybook tutorials to help get you started with this component-driven development technology. Take UI components directly from Storybook, Git or through npm and drag n’ drop the coded components to create your layout
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The video game industry is a fun and exciting place for UX designers passionate about art, creativity, design innovation, and, of course, gaming. Game UX designers work on diverse projects, creating UIs and interactions to enhance the gaming experience. This article is for UX designers looking for an introduction to game UX and the various
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Design decisions define the direction and outcome of design projects. Designers use research and data to validate assumptions and eliminate biases during the decision-making process. Making decisions is one part of this process. Design teams must also articulate their thought process to get stakeholders, engineers, and product owners on the same page. Articulate your design
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Between December 2021 and January 2022, UXPin and Whitespace interviewed Design Systems Managers from nearly twenty enterprise-level organizations. We compiled this research in a free ten thousand-word report titled Design Systems and DesignOps in the Enterprise. Download the report for free. Head onto Design Systems and DesignOps in the Enterprise. This outline provides an introduction
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From creating high-quality visuals to making sure all the web pages are intuitive and responsive, website design requires a combination of technical know-how and artistic vision. To ensure your website is successful in both areas, you’ll need to do your due diligence and follow a website checklist. In this article, we’ll describe the qualities of
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Just completed the final iteration of your prototype? Great! Let’s send the design to the development team, so they can translate it to code. Here the question pops up: is design to code really the best direction you can hope for? Actually, there’s a second model of working: pushing code to design and working with
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Mobile app competition is fierce, with millions of digital products vying for people’s limited attention. Increasing app engagement is a high priority for many product development teams, constantly looking for innovative ways to retain and entertain. UX designers play an essential role in keeping app users engaged using various design and psychology techniques. Prototyping and
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Design leaders champion the design team, user experience, and, most importantly, an organization’s users. They create the company’s design vision and clear a roadmap for designers to achieve its goals and milestones. This article explores the design leader’s role, including advice from two highly experienced industry experts who have worked in leadership positions at UXPin,
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Wireframing is a crucial part of the design process, where designers typically complete most of the work, including information architecture, layout, structure, identifying key navigational elements, and screen transitions. The more work designers complete during wireframing, the less they do during the mockup and high-fidelity prototyping phases, thus streamlining the design process. UXPin features built-in
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Experience design is a fast-growing design discipline focused on creating meaningful experiences. Experience designers use an interdisciplinary approach combining design, psychology, and technology to develop user-centered digital products. This article explores experience design fundamentals and how practitioners use human-centered design techniques to create engaging product and service experiences. Prototype and test your experiences with final-product
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