Design | Experience
A UX team structure clearly defines the roles and responsibilities of each team member, to whom they should report, and how they’ll work with other teams. How you organize your UX team depends on many factors, including product needs, resources, UX work needed, and company culture. To help you choose what team structure … Read the rest
Navigating the intersection of User Experience (UX) and Information Architecture (IA) can be akin to solving a complex puzzle. While IA focuses on organizing and structuring information to optimize findability and comprehension, UX Design takes a broader approach, considering overall user satisfaction and usability.
… Read the restUX design focuses on the overall feel and interaction with the product, while IA is concerned
Autocomplete suggestions help save time by completing a word or phrase as a user is typing. Here are seven best practices for its design. Anything that helps users easily make a decision impacts their satisfaction and overall experience. Predictive search is one such tool. Like the name says, this search engine feature predicts what a user might be searching for, … Read the rest
Being “good at your job” isn’t enough to build influence as a UXer.
I worked with many senior UXers who felt stuck.
Yes, they had:
– Years of experience
– A reputation for delivering great work
– A solid seat on the team
But when it came to decisions that mattered, they were always on the sidelines.
So, what went … Read the rest
In most enterprise applications, when filtering is needed, it’s because the data is complex and oftentimes user-generated. We’re typically dealing with long project titles, unpredictable custom fields, complex and additive variables, etc.
Filters are relevant for any screen where many of the same element can be found. This is true for data table … Read the rest
Source: NN/group
We chose NN/group’s user journey map as the first example for one reason. It’s very simple and easy to recreate and can serve as the most basic template with all the crucial components inside. In this particular case, we’re looking at the user journey map of the Jumping Jamie, who is looking to switch … Read the rest
Dark mode: This user interface style uses a dark color palette, with light colors for details in the foreground. Dark mode is designed to reduce stress on users who spend a … Read the rest
Design leadership is about more than just overseeing projects; it involves creating a culture where creativity and productivity can flourish. A good design leader serves as a mentor, guiding team members in their professional development while also protecting their well-being.
Servant leadership is … Read the rest
Integrating UX principles means making user-centered design a core part of the entire product development process by adopting user research, creating intuitive interfaces, prioritizing accessibility, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and continuously testing and iterating based on user feedback to create successful and delightful user experiences.
Key Steps and Strategies
A mood board is a visual tool used to capture and communicate the creative direction a project should take. It’s a collection of different visual elements which, in combination, evoke a particular look, style, and feel.
Mood boards are typically created in the early stages of a creative project. They represent the designer’s initial … Read the rest