Sidebars are a staple in UI design, acting as essential navigational tools that help users explore and interact with an app or website. Typically found as vertical panels on the left or right side of the screen, sidebars provide quick access to key sections like dashboards, settings, or user profiles. Their primary role is to
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Inclusive UX – Testing Designs with Assistive Technologies
This is a guest post by Kelsey – a Content Writer at Zero To Mastery, a company passionate about empowering individuals through high-quality tech education. She is dedicated to creating engaging content that informs and inspires learners on their journey to mastering new skills. Have you considered how your designs impact users who rely on
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Prototyping for Edge Cases – Design for Unlikely but Impactful Scenarios
This is a guest post by Alex Williams. A full-stack developer and technical writer with 14+ years of experience in server/browser programming, interactive UI, and NoSQL. You’ve just launched a groundbreaking app. It’s sleek and intuitive, and it’s set to revolutionize how people approach a specific task or workflow. But then disaster strikes. A user
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Login Page Design – Guide for SaaS Websites
Login page design refers to the user interface and experience of the entry page where users input their credentials to access a platform or app. An effective login page is far more than a basic entry form—it’s often the first interaction a user has with the product, setting the tone for the entire experience. A
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Corporate Website Design – Examples and Best Practices
Corporate Website Design focuses on creating an online presence that effectively communicates a company’s brand, values, products, and services to its audience, usually in a professional, user-friendly way. A well-designed corporate website builds credibility, supports marketing efforts, and provides users with the information they need to engage with the business. UXPin Merge revolutionizes corporate website
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What is a Design Problem? How to Avoid Bad Ones
“The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist.” – Zig Ziglar Product definition is the cornerstone of our entire product and sets the stage for the success of our product. Every solution we design builds upon the framework of this initial problem. That means we need to start with
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UI Localization Guide for Multi-Region Designs
UI localization is the process of adapting a user interface to fit the cultural, linguistic, and regional preferences of different user groups. This adaptation involves translating text, adjusting layouts, adapting date and time formats, converting currencies, and modifying graphics or symbols to ensure that the design feels natural to users in specific locales. UI localization
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UI Inspiration – Where to Get it From?
Collecting UI inspiration is a key part of the creative design process. It helps them stay current with design trends, find innovative solutions to common design challenges, and explore different aesthetics that could improve the user experience. Popular sources for UI inspiration include platforms like Dribbble, Behance, Awwwards, and Pinterest, where designers share and discover
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Retool Alternatives for 2025
Retool lets teams build internal tools quickly without extensive coding. It speeds up development and reduces resource costs for companies needing fast, functional internal tools. What if you want another tool that has a drag-and-drop interface, and enough flexibility to create dashboards, CRMs, and admin panels efficiently? Here are top alternatives to Retool that you
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Carousel UI – What is a Carousel in Web Design?
Designers use carousels to showcase multiple pieces of content in a compact, engaging way without overwhelming users. Carousels allow them to highlight key content—such as promotions, product images, or featured stories—while saving screen space. Read about carousels in UI design, when not to use them, and how to create them in UXPin. UXPin makes it
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What is a Sitemap in UX?
A sitemap in UX is more than just a visual representation of a website’s structure; it’s a foundational tool that helps designers and developers at enterprise-level organizations plan and optimize the user journey from the ground up. Sitemaps play a critical role in ensuring that complex sites or applications are intuitive, efficient, and aligned with
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Get our Latest eBook – Interaction Design Patterns
We’re excited to introduce our latest eBook, a comprehensive guide for designers and developers looking to master interaction design patterns in UXPin. This free resource will help you design and reuse essential interaction patterns, with clear guidance on the best practices, tools, and techniques that make these patterns effective. Here’s a closer look at why
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Tailwind Design System – How to Start
To build a Tailwind Design System in UXPin, begin by leveraging the built-in Tailwind UI library, customizing foundational components for brand alignment. Use UXPin’s AI Component Creator for unique elements, set global and local themes for consistent styling, and add icons with Heroicons and patterns with Hero Patterns. Document each component to maintain accessibility and
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Figma Tailwind vs UXPin Tailwind – Best Tailwind Kits
Tailwind CSS has transformed web design by simplifying styling with utility-first classes. Designers are increasingly looking for ways to integrate Tailwind directly into their design tools to streamline workflows. Here, we’ll explore the different ways Figma and UXPin handle Tailwind CSS and how each tool fits into design and development processes. Bring your Tailwind components
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UX Design Principles for 2024
There are many important UX design principles organizations must consider when building products. These UX principles complement the design thinking process, placing the user at the center of all decision-making. This article looks at 16 UX design principles organizations can use to build better products. UXPin’s advanced prototyping and testing features allow design teams to
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