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How to Write UX/UI Design Case Studies That Boost Your Portfolio and Get You Hired
The term “case study” sounds a little boring, doesn’t it? What if, instead, it were called a “design story”? Well, that’s exactly how you should think of it! Approach your UX/UI design case studies like stories, not just a list of tasks you completed. You will not only make your portfolio easier and more enjoyable to create, but you will engage the reader and leave them wanting more. Give hiring managers structure, intrigue, and emotion as you tell your design successes. You’ll find yourself pre
8 Essential Writing Tips for a Clear and Confident UX/UI Design Portfolio
Have you ever read and re-read something over and over and still didn’t understand it? Unless it was a book on advanced nanoengineering, it probably wasn’t your fault. Much of the writing you will read in your life will be unnecessarily complex or vague. Surprisingly, however, it’s easy to write effectively. Master the following eight writing tips, and you’ll be able to craft clear, engaging case studies that even the busiest hiring managers will stop to read in full.Many of us write “good commu
New Apparel & Accessories UX Research: 3 High-Level Takeaways from 1,765 Hours of Testing
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Key Takeaways
Our new research has uncovered 1,720+ usability issues specific to Apparel & Accessories e-commerce sites
The research has resulted in 500+ guidelines that describe the issues, as well as design patterns verified to perform well for users
In particular, the research provides insights
Designarchy Vol. 15
I save many things each month that I find inspiring for some reason, and I like organized lists, so I figured I’d share those lists and maybe help someone out of a creative block.Why Designarchy?Because Inspiration and creativity do not have true governance, we creatives have time and feedback constraints that keep us from being true artists. Still, the process inside our minds, that split second when we decide which direction to go and what to create, based on god-knows-what, is the black box n
AI Integration to enhance learning and training on digital platforms
Learning types or learning styles refer to the ways that students absorb, process, and retain information. Recognizing each student’s…Continue reading on UX Planet »
Double Diamond Design Process and Its Variations
Double diamond processDouble Diamond is a model of a design process proposed by the UK Design Council. It provides a structured approach for tackling complex challenges by breaking down the design process into four phases: Discover, Define, Develop, and Deliver.Double Diamond by UK Design Council.Discover: Understanding the problem by gathering insights, exploring the context, and identifying user needs.Define: Narrowing down findings to a clear problem statement or brief, focusing on actionable
Product Design Process
There is no such thing as a universal product design process. Every org is different and uses the process that works best for its needs. Yet, it’s possible to establish a general set of actions that (with some alternations) work for many companies.Product design process cheatsheet by ProphecyProduct Design Cheatsheet is a helpful document created by Prophecy that provides a step-by-step workflow for product development, focusing on 6 key stages of the design process.1. ResearchResearch is the fo
7 Silent UI Hacks That Web Designers Use for Websites
Web and app design is not just about choosing colours and fonts.Continue reading on UX Planet »
Insights on Fintech App Development for the Middle East and Near East
Written by Mary Moore and Mary-Ann Sadovaya from ShakuroThe Middle East and Near East fintech landscape is transforming rapidly, driven by digital innovation, regulatory reforms, and a tech-savvy population. Countries like Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, and Kuwait are emerging as fintech hubs, focusing on conventional and Islamic finance. With initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030 and the UAE’s National Innovation Strategy, there is a strong push towards economic diversification and cashless economi
Soft skills or hard skills: Which is more important for a design team?
When hiring a UX team, what skills do you look for?UX team work together - source: UnsplashWhat’s more important: technical (hard) skills or communication (soft) skills? In an organization, which is more important for improving productivity and processes? How about in a product design or user experience team? What’s more important?If we don’t have comprehensive research to back up our answers, then it’s just a personal opinion. When we go to a job interview, interviewers often focus on technical
Why we never hired a designer
Part 1: A lone design generalistA brief history of design generalistsA few decades ago, every visual designer’s dream job was in advertising — a field where creativity and a good salary converged. However, by the late 2000s, it started to feel like everything possible in 2D design had already been explored. The work often became nothing more than a rehash of previous ads or at best recycled concepts borrowed from old graphic design school projects.It almost felt like the end of creativity.Of cou
A Quick Guide to Master Perplexity
Transform Your Information Search with This Powerful AI ToolAI tools are changing how we find information. Tools like ChatGPT or Claude give you direct answers instantly, without browsing through multiple links.Google has been the go-to for searches, but AI tools like Perplexity are taking a different route. Instead of listing links, they give you direct answers, simplifying the process and saving time.This guide will help you use Perplexity to streamline your research.What is Perplexity?Perplex
Design Thinking + Lean UX + Agile = ❤️
Can we define a universal design process that will work great for every project? The answer is (likely) no. But it’s possible to define a process that will help streamline the design process and maximize its outcome.A combination of Design Thinking, Lean UX, and Agile methodologies offers a powerful approach to product development — it helps balance user-centered design with efficient concept validation and iterative product development.Design thinking + Lean UX + Agile. Image by Dave Landis.Use
4 Popular Canvases for Product Design
The canvases listed below can streamline the product design process and will help you consider the bigger picture when doing individual design activities.1. Business Model Canvas (BMC)BMC is a tool used to map out key elements of a business model in a single page. It visualizes how the business operates and creates value.Business Model Canvas by Strategyzer.BMC componentsCustomer segments: Different groups of people or organizations that your business aims to serve.Value propositions: The produc
Beats by Dre: Lessons in Design from a Former Marketer
Hello you creative mind!There haven’t been many moments in my life where I felt like a poor man’s version of Chris Hemsworth while walking down the streets of LA with Beats on. You see, around 2014, at the company’s peak, it wasn’t uncommon for people to pay attention to the type of headphones you were wearing. And Beats (chef’s kiss) was a textbook example of getting all eyes on their product.But, as with most things, serendipity has a funny way of working itself into your life when you least e
Mobile App UX Trends: The Current State of Mobile App UX (10 Common Pitfalls & Best Practices)
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Key Takeaways
Our 2024 Mobile App UX benchmark includes ratings of 8,000+ UX elements and 7,000+ implementation examples across 26 leading mobile apps
Mobile apps still struggle with e-commerce UX, with 88% performing “mediocre” or worse on average across this platform
Avoid these 10 common e-commerce
How not to screw up your change process
If this work isn’t done at the start of your change process, ultimately you risk replacing one broken system with another.
Have you ever been involved in a change process that had an unwilling working group member or a disgruntled employee lamenting ‘but the old system was easier!’? Why can you never please everyone?
You should focus on change that prioritises users—your employees and colleagues. After all, if change is necessary to improve company performance, why risk alienating those w
UX for AI Design: Key Insights from PromptUX Hamburg 2024
I’m back from PromptUX Hamburg, and it’s clear this wasn’t just another tech conference. Between the practical insights and actionable…Continue reading on Prototypr »
Designers earn more than design managers
Designers don’t have to become managers to earn well. In fact, individual contributors may earn more than managers.I analysed 13,074 design salaries at 3096 companies for my upcoming book. Some insights and thoughts:On “parallel” levels, ICs earn 3–8% more than managers (base salary). My first thought was that it would be counter-balanced with equity. However, ICs get 11–17% more equity than managers as well.The titles on the chart are approximate since they differ across companies. Salary: USA,
Announcing UX London 2025
Is it too early to start planning for 2025 already? Perhaps. But you might want to add some dates to your calender:
June 10th, 11th, and 12th, 2025.
That’s when UX London will return!
It’ll be be back in CodeNode. That’s the venue we tried for the first time this year and it worked out really well.
You can look forward to three days of UX talks and workshops:
Tuesday, June 10th is Discovery Day—user research, content strategy, and planning.
Wednesday, June 11th is Design Day—interaction