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How Xerox Invented UX/UI design & Apple Made it Popular
Before there was the mouse, or the easy-to-use Windows or MacOS interface, people used to use computers with DOS based operating systems…Continue reading on Prototypr »
Before there was the mouse, or the easy-to-use Windows or MacOS interface, people used to use computers with DOS based operating systems…Continue reading on Prototypr »
(Note: Unfortunately, e-mail and RSS don’t support advanced layouts and features. If the graphics in this article look strange, you may want to read the article in your web browser.) Key Takeaways 100% of test participants primarily relied on the main navigation and manual product browsing on apparel and accessories sites Search is used as a fallback strategy by only a small subgroup of users (10% in testing), when the main navigation or browsing fails Apparel and accessories sites
UX Design : Product or feature !!!A lot of designers (me too) gets confused sometimes while creating a product and designing a feature. Product is something like a tangible/intangible thing in a market. Feature can be called as an USP(unique selling point) of every different tangible / intangible thing.A new day to begin with a wonderful article. This article is about how to differentiate while designing both product / feature, so let’s get started. Do share your valuable feedback in the comment
I’ve written a number of articles on the topic of Research (read them here um, deux, drei, quatro, five), and its impact on the Design Process. However one of the aspects that I’ve been reading about in various blogs, including dScout’s “People Nerds” and Qualtrics’, pertains to the adoption and leveraging of Research outputs into palpable actions. These articles focus on tactics/strategies, that reinforce the value of Research, and reassure that User Researchers also communicate the value of wh
Using Lysnna to improve or create effective taxonomy systemsThis August, I’m attending a wedding, and having heard from friends about how challenging it can be to find the perfect dress, I decided to start my search early. Since it’s quite unusual for me to buy a dress — I’m typically a pants or trousers kind of girl — I decided to expand my search and try ordering from a foreign website (worldwide shopping has worked perfectly well for me in the past). All I know about the wedding is that it wi
UX project life cycles — is linear or iterative better?It’s the battle of project management methodologies.Waterfall versus Agile — image by DALL-EIntroductionUser experience (UX) design doesn’t happen by magic. You need a process. A methodology.Design and software development projects have life cycles — which span from the project conception to completion. And the two most common types of life cycle are linear and iterative.Linear projects are sequenced into distinct phases, from development of
Here are two AI-led factors I see that will affect the demand for designers:Factor 1: Designers are enabled to produce more work.Factor 2: Non-designers are enabled to do designers’ work.These factors aren’t self-exclusionary. A mix of factors is likely to occur.Let’s unpack each of the two scenarios and see how they will affect the demand for product designers.These predictions might end up being wrong. However, we have to start discussing how AI will affect our jobs. And the first step is to m
Creating a visually appealing user interface (UI) is essential for improving user experience and increasing engagement on websites and apps.One of the most crucial aspects of UI design is spacing. Proper spacing can make a design look clean, organized, and easy to navigate.In this article, we’ll explore the principles of spacing in UI design and provide a step-by-step guide on using the 4-point spacing system.What is Spacing in UI Design?Spacing in UI design refers to the empty areas between ele
A tech+design fusion saga of building a product!What’s Listen?Best explained with a video! Listen is a web app that can help you listen to any written material (instead of reading on your screen), in a variety of languages.https://medium.com/media/22aed7763df9e5aadfcca95dd3e333d3/hrefWho are you?Hey that’s rude! Just kidding, I am the designer and developer of Listen :) And this is the story of building the 4th and 5th version of Listen.Previous versions and epic failuresLet’s go over a little b
TL;DR: Scroll to the end to find the 1 page cheat sheet!5 Major Figma Updates Released in Config 2024 — Design by Sepideh YazdiToday is the second day of Config 2024 first day!As you know each year Figma releases its new features in its yearly conference, Config.Less than 24 hours ago Figma released these 5 major updates. [1]My favorite one is inside update number 2 🤩 I’m also so pumped about number 3 as well!Figma New UIFigma AIFigma SlidesDev Mode UpdatesFeature ImprovementsConfig 2024- scroll
Teddy Pirate | Co-Living HostelA Case Study of a Co-Living Hostel WebsiteTeddy Pirate — Co-Living HostelCase Study by: Valerian KleinschnitzTeddy Pirate is a surf and co-living hostel in Taghazout. Taghazout is a popular surfing destination in Morocco, and Teddy Pirate offers a unique, welcoming environment for travelers and surfers alike. The Teddy Pirate website for their hostel is teddypirate.com. This site provides information about the hostel, including accommodation options, facilities, ac
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This is the translation of a talk I recently gave to a couple of agencies in London (Inktrap) and Australia (Future Friendly).This isn’t another AI article about mind-blowing advances or dystopian futures—plenty of that around already. I want to give you a sense of how generative AI tools are impacting me right now, share a little about the mindset change I have been going through as I learn, and give you some ideas for ways you can pick up and use generative AI today in your creative processes.
Learn from the best—design experts reveal exactly what they look for in a portfolio. Get ready to transform your career from aspiring designer to in-demand professional! In this video, design experts and hiring managers from across the world share their portfolio advice. Experts include Creative Lead of Smashing Magazine Vitaly Friedman and Netflix’s Product Design Lead, Niwal Sheikh. Hear what they, and others, look for in portfolios. [[video:1837]] The Take Away As you’ve heard from directly
Does your UX/UI portfolio look like a dry textbook or a captivating story? Use typography, colors, layout and accessibility to create a memorable narrative that showcases your design skills and your personality—make a great first impression on hiring managers and get that interview for your dream job. In this video, Design Director at Societe Generale CIB Morgane Peng talks about the visual elements of a design portfolio. [[video:1830]] Visual Design: Form Follows Function When you work on the
Most likely, you hate dealing with the legal aspects of being a designer like me. Yet, AI brings new complexities to our work and the legal aspect of being a designer.For example, Figma is going to train an AI on your work that’s under an NDA. Does it mean you’ve breached it? They will train their AI model on your copyrighted work. Who owns the copyright now? Do you own the copyright for the designs Figma AI is going to generate for you?To answer these questions, I hired a lawyer, specializing i
Are you struggling to showcase your best projects in your design portfolio because of NDAs? It's a common dilemma for designers. Let's look at some practical ways to talk about your work without breaking the rules and still highlighting your skills. In this video, Design Director at Societe Generale CIB Morgane Peng defined what Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are in the design industry. [[video:1808]] NDAs and Design Portfolios: Shine Without Breaking Rules NDAs, or Non-Disclosure Agreements,
Have you ever wondered how to transition into UX and product design from a different career background without feeling insecure? Let's uncover strategies to confidently bridge the gap and showcase your skills to prospective employers with confidence and clarity. In this video, Design Director at Societe Generale CIB Morgane Peng shows you how to use your non-design related work experience as an advantage in your portfolio. [[video:1821]] The Take Away A career change into UX and product design
How do you ensure your design portfolio grabs the attention of potential employers from the get go? Your hook holds the answer—the gateway to make a memorable impression. Let's discover how to craft a hook that captivates and sets you apart. In this video, Morgane Peng, Design Director at Societe Generale CIB, shows you how to create engaging hooks and headlines for your portfolio. [[video:1819]] What Are Hooks and Why Are They Important? Hooks are the attention-grabbing elements of any content
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.But more importantly, I am pushing an old idea that inspiration is everywhere if you look with the right mindset. Being a product designer does not mean you can’t draw from architecture, graphic design, or type design. It also does not mean you can’t draw ideas and inspiration for your project by reading articles, brand