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You can’t systematize creativity

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Growing up in the ’90s, I always thought of creativity as something exclusive to artists and...
Growing up in the ’90s, I always thought of creativity as something exclusive to artists and those working in advertising. If you were a lawyer, doctor, or accountant, creativity just wasn’t part of your world.That was until I met a developer who challenged that belief. We were discussing creativity, and I still rem...

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Voice and Tone in Product Design

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NASA’s Warning for Banks: Is Your Banking UX Ready for the Digital Space?

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What do bank customers have in common with two NASA astronauts who were recently stuck in...
What do bank customers have in common with two NASA astronauts who were recently stuck in space for 8 months instead of 8 days? At first glance, not much. But if we dig deeper, the issue goes beyond a malfunction in Boeing’s Starliner capsule.Story by Alex Kreger and the team of UXDANASA made a tough call on August ...

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Kill Cognitive Overload before it kills your UX

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Interesting trend is, most of the companies are actually creeping towards becoming Option 2 because of...
Interesting trend is, most of the companies are actually creeping towards becoming Option 2 because of business demands and no proper attention on how to design UX for presenting large number of options to their users.Pushing everything on homepage leads to monstrous Cognitive Load which then churns the user base, r...

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10 Best Practices for Designing with AI

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms web design by simplifying complex activities, enhancing user interface, and improving overall…Continue...
Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforms web design by simplifying complex activities, enhancing user interface, and improving overall…Continue reading on UX Planet »

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Pie Chart UI Design Tips & Tricks

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Pie chart animation. Image by Sarah JohnsonPie chart is a circular graphic that is divided into...
Pie chart animation. Image by Sarah JohnsonPie chart is a circular graphic that is divided into slices to illustrate numerical proportions. Pie charts work best when the data points are simple, and comparisons between different percentages are dramatic (i.e., you are trying to compare parts of a whole — x% out of 10...

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Smart Properties: Harnessing AI in Real Estate

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Written by Mary Moore, copywriter at ShakuroIn real estate, where every decision can make or break...
Written by Mary Moore, copywriter at ShakuroIn real estate, where every decision can make or break a deal, the pressure to stay ahead of the curve is daunting. The data amount for analysis is enormous, the legal requirements are strict, and users are picky — in these conditions, a simple real estate app is no conten...

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Bar Chart UI Design Tips & Tricks

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Line Chart UI Design Tips & Tricks

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Dark Theme: 5 UI Design Tips

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When designing dark mode, avoid using pure black as a background color, as it is too...
When designing dark mode, avoid using pure black as a background color, as it is too harsh for the viewer’s eyes. Instead, use a dark gray (#121212 or similar) to reduce eye strain. Dark grey surfaces make it easier to communicate depth in UI because it’s easier to see shadows on grey (instead of black).Pure black (...

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Scarcity Principle in UX Design

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Time-limited sales, where products are available at a discount for a short period, encourage quick purchasing...
Time-limited sales, where products are available at a discount for a short period, encourage quick purchasing decisions. The idea that the deal might not be available later pushes people to act fast. Flash sales work well both in the digital and physical worlds. Black Friday is a good example. Even through the deals...

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Shadows in UI design: Tips & Tricks

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Insights from the Figma conference: Interview with the participant

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My first impressions were extremely positive. The atmosphere was lively and full of energy, clearly designed...
My first impressions were extremely positive. The atmosphere was lively and full of energy, clearly designed to inspire creativity and collaboration. While there were a few organizational hiccups, I’m confident they’ll be addressed in future events to make the experience even better.Which announcements and innovatio...

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Brief Considerations on Design Topics: 24. The Arduous Journey of Constant Advocacy

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Unlike Engineering, Design is always a nice to have and not an essential to have. Yes...
Unlike Engineering, Design is always a nice to have and not an essential to have. Yes indeed. That statement may send shivers down some Designers’ backs, but in 2024, it still seems to be the paradigm for many organizations who operate in the Tech world. It’s ironic that in 36 years (since 1988), when Professor Don ...

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Key Features Every Stock Market App Needs to Dominate the Market

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Written by Mary Moore, copywriter at Shakuro, and Eugene MachiavelliAre you a startup founder or product...
Written by Mary Moore, copywriter at Shakuro, and Eugene MachiavelliAre you a startup founder or product owner in the bustling fintech arena? If so, you’re no stranger to the challenges of designing a stock market app that stands out in a crowded marketplace. How to get ahead? How to attract more potential clients? ...

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7 Best Practices for Effective UX Writing

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User Experience (UX) writing is more than just filling screens with text. It’s a strategic craft...
User Experience (UX) writing is more than just filling screens with text. It’s a strategic craft that combines user psychology, design thinking, and the art of clear communication to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. By writing high-quality UX copy, UX writers empower users to navigate digital products ...

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Understanding Cognitive Load in UX and How to Minimize it?

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The human brain thrives in natural environments. From navigating day-night cycles to adapting to seasonal changes,...
The human brain thrives in natural environments. From navigating day-night cycles to adapting to seasonal changes, our cognitive systems have excelled at filtering relevant information from an overwhelming sea of stimuli. This mental effort, known as cognitive load, is present in every interaction, and our inherent ...

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Embracing change with smarter design solutions

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Photo by Noah Näf on UnsplashChange is inevitable. It’s a fact of life. We may not...
Photo by Noah Näf on UnsplashChange is inevitable. It’s a fact of life. We may not always welcome it, but it’s what keeps us on our toes, pushing us to solve new problems and challenging our thinking and approach.How we tackle these challenges or design problems — because, in essence, every challenge is a design pro...

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10 Best Practices for Designing Drop-Down Menu

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A drop-down menu is a standard UI control that provides a clean and intuitive way to...
A drop-down menu is a standard UI control that provides a clean and intuitive way to present a list of options to users.Continue reading on UX Planet »

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Ace Your Job Interview ASAP Using ChatGPT’s Voice Feature

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Before setting up ChatGPT as your interviewer, collect these key details:Company informationJob descriptionInterviewer’s name (optional but...
Before setting up ChatGPT as your interviewer, collect these key details:Company informationJob descriptionInterviewer’s name (optional but adds realism).List of questions you want to practice.If you need information about the company, copy this prompt, type the company’s name where [Company name] is indicated, then...

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Prepare, shelve, reveal (don’t push) — an in-house product design tip

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Have you ever tried to raise a concern about a usability issue, only to be met...
Have you ever tried to raise a concern about a usability issue, only to be met with a silent nod? — a question for in-house product designers working on business-to-business software.Does any of this sound familiar:“The navigation has become too convoluted; we should redesign it,” or “Users are overwhelmed by the nu...

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Corner Radius of Nested Elements in UI design

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Why Startups Need UX Designers as Founders

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When you think of a startup founder, you might picture a coding whiz pulling all-nighters or...
When you think of a startup founder, you might picture a coding whiz pulling all-nighters or a marketer pitching to anyone who’ll listen. We all watched The Social Network and some of us dreamed of creating something unique that will attract billions of users. But there’s another type of founder that’s quietly makin...

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Search Results & Bar UX Best Practices

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Search is the lifeblood of online discovery. It is a dynamic dialogue between a user and...
Search is the lifeblood of online discovery. It is a dynamic dialogue between a user and a website, where users seek to fulfill a specific need. However, this conversation can easily stall when searches yield no results. Many product teams treat “no results found” scenarios as standard user errors, neglecting to str...

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