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
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.
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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
Scope management for UX involves clearly defining and controlling the project’s deliverables, goals, and boundaries to ensure the user experience aligns with business needs while preventing scope creep. Key practices include involving stakeholders for consensus, creating a detailed scope statement and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), implementing a robust change management process, and maintaining open communication to track progress and … 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