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Data Visualization
Introduction
Modern humans need data visualization to make sense of our world. A bar chart summarizes your spending patterns. A progress chart shows how close you are to your fitness goals. These visuals don’t just display information — they make it meaningful and actionable, by design.
1. Start with the big picture
What story are you trying to tell? … Read the rest
14 Facts UX Designers Should Know
The question of “what constitutes a good UX designer?” the most imperative attribute that a UX designer can exude is the art of understanding people in general, and users in particular.
Every user is a unique person with a different way of thinking and a diverse perspective. Therefore, a successful UX designer should be adapt at managing the expectations of … Read the rest
UX team structure
The 3 types of UX team structures
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
UX and IA designs.
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
Designing good autocomplete design
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
Tracking key UX metrics
Tracking key UX metrics is crucial for understanding user behavior and identifying areas for improvement in product design.
Key metrics include task success rate, time on task, error rate, Net Promoter Score (NPS), and System Usability Scale (SUS). These metrics help assess usability, satisfaction, and efficiency, guiding design decisions to create a better user experience.
Key UX Metrics:
- Task Success
Presenting design to non designers
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
Filter Design Best Practices
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.
When are filters used in enterprise contexts?
Filters are relevant for any screen where many of the same element can be found. This is true for data table … Read the rest
User Journey Map Examples
Example 1: NN/group
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