Design | Experience
User research is an integral part of the UX design process. It provides insight into users’ needs and behaviors, so that you can create better products and experiences for them.
There are many types of user research, but it’s important to know what they are and how they’re used to make better UX decisions. In this article, I will discuss different … Read the rest
Web content accessibility is rarely prioritised when creating designs, and very few websites are accessible. In 2008, 70% of the sites reviewed by the Business Disability Forum were assessed as lacking accessibility.
I think there are four main reasons why UK companies don’t invest in designing for accessibility:
User research is a critical part of product development. Without it, companies risk making products that no one wants or understands.
There are many different user research methods available, but some are often overlooked in favor of more popular techniques like interviews and surveys. However, there are a number of other methods that can be just as effective, if not … Read the rest
As a newbie product designer, creating consistent and scalable designs can be a daunting task. One methodology that can help you achieve this is Atomic Design. In this guide, we’ll explore Atomic Design in-depth, its benefits, and how to implement it effectively.
Atomic Design is a design methodology that breaks down a design system into its … Read the rest
What is acquiescence bias and how can you stop it?
Acquiescence bias, also known as the agreement bias, is the tendency for survey respondents to agree with research statements, without the action being a true reflection of their own position or the question itself.
Typically, the issue will come up when you ask a participant to confirm a statement, or … Read the rest
Just as the framing of a question determines how someone might respond to questions, the way we perform research dictates what efforts reveal. Choosing the optimal data collection methodologies ensures research outcomes meet the intended goals. The choice for a data collection method in research should reflect the constraints, needs, and goals of the project, but there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. … Read the rest
Cloud based services provide information technology (IT) as a service over the Internet or dedicated network, with delivery on demand, and payment based on usage. Cloud based services range from full applications and development platforms, to servers, storage, and virtual desktops.
Generative AI refers to a class of artificial intelligence algorithms that are designed to create new and original content, such as images, videos, text, and music. These algorithms use deep learning techniques to learn from a large dataset and generate new content that is similar in style and structure to the original data. Generative AI can be a powerful tool … Read the rest
The role that research plays in an organization is critical to any sized business. It forms the foundation of the many decisions that need to be made on a daily business and also guides the bigger strategic bets companies take when innovating on products or services.
Whether user researchers are already an established position inside of customer’s organization or a … Read the rest
Turn Conversational Data into Actionable Insights:
User interviews are a key aspect of qualitative research. There is such richness to be learned from listening to the words people use in a conversation and sharing an experience. A user interview creates a unique opportunity to ask participants questions about their behaviors, thoughts, and feelings. It’s a timeless and invaluable way to … Read the rest