Have you ever doubted the quality of your design portfolio, feared that you’d lose out on a great client, or worried about never achieving your dream career? If so, you’re not alone. Many designers deal with impostor syndrome—a persistent self-belief that you’re not good enough and that your success
Game UX transcends 2D screens and draws players into unique and fascinating adventures. As a game UX designer, your work goes beyond visually-arresting worlds and spectacular visual effects. Your expertise directly impacts how players experience and interact with a game’s mechanics, story, and envir
A sleek interface is not just about aesthetics—it’s the mark of a seamless user experience. As a UI (user interface) designer, your work influences how users interact with digital products. What’s more, your UI design influences how users feel when they interact with it. But how do you communicate y
Users’ first impressions typically form in 50 milliseconds, and visual design plays a substantial role in whether users get a good or a bad one. Good first impressions are essential to engage new users and ensure the success of a product or experience. Studies show that visual appeal—what we see—is
In a competitive job market, if you’re a UX (user experience) designer who’s seeking career advancement, you need to build a strong online presence. LinkedIn—the world’s largest professional networking platform—stands out as one of the most powerful tools you can use to attract new clients or top re
You have 18 minutes to change someone's mind. Maybe less. That's all TED gives its speakers, whether you're Bill Gates or a complete unknown. No exceptions. And somehow, those 18-minute talks have generated over 1.5 million views per day and launched entire movements. There's a moment in every great
Typography has its very own language. It’s full of typographic terms that make up its basic anatomy. Just like it’s vital for your doctor to learn human anatomy to make an informed diagnosis, it’s important for you to understand the anatomy of type to use it effectively.Let’s begin with the basics o
What makes a great user interface (UI) on a website is more than just a collection of pretty images arranged well—the websites that pluck chords, drive effective user experiences, and resonate with users are ones that ignite them to stay on board and enjoy the brand experience. Meanwhile, these site
Product and user experience (UX) design are both prominent fields—and make rewarding career choices. People often use the two terms interchangeably in conversation, but they’re not the same. Product designer vs. UX designer isn’t a simple “either-or” scenario—and each role has got unique responsibil
At some point, someone with a big personality took the stage, spoke confidently, made jokes, and walked away with applause. You watched from your seat and thought, “I could never do that.” Long before that, back in school, the same people always volunteered to speak: The ones who seemed to enjoy the
Typography can make or break the success of a site or app. It’s a cornerstone of UX design; more than 90% of online information is in text form. But the design discipline of typography is so much more than choosing an attractive font for your website or app. There are a number of elements to conside
Simply matching a job description isn’t enough anymore. The right qualifications will get you considered for a position. But to actually get hired, you must make an impression. Successful candidates communicate their value with clarity and confidence. When you master how you present yourself, interv
In user experience design (UX design), wireframing is one of the most fundamental steps UX designers take. Wireframes are like blueprints for houses—you’d find it tough to build without one—only the structures you build from them are digital projects. They’re sketches that set out things so you’ve g
Steve Jobs treated every presentation like a user journey. He shaped the emotional pacing with the precision of a product designer. If you think presenting is about speaking, you’re missing the deeper craft: Guiding someone’s experience. He made people see the world through his eyes. The power of hi
Augmented Reality (AR) UX has endless opportunities to make a usable and engaging product. Place-based storytelling can show information spatially in a way that is easier to understand than abstract ideas. However, AR isn’t always practical or safe to use, which makes it hard for users to want to us
Augmented Reality (AR) is an exciting medium because of the unique way it interacts with physical space to add new information and meaning. Let's look at what makes AR unique: the context of use. Unlike other devices and platforms, using an AR headset or mobile phone for AR allows you to interact wi
Negative feedback hurts. There's no way around it. Your stomach drops, your heart beats faster, and your thoughts race: “Am I about to lose this client?” “Are they questioning if I'm the right person for this job?” “Will this affect my reputation?” But what if you could change your relationship with
Whenever you’re working in UX (User Experience) design, you have to understand user expectations if you’re going to be able to group information effectively. Card sorting is a handy and relatively simple way to engage participants so they categorize topics in a way they find logical. This approach h
I Can’t Electronically Sign My %#$@&^ Tax Return! Blame the user: me, a UX expert with more than 40 years of experience, who has designed more than 100 successful commercial products and evaluated the inadequate designs of nearly 1,000 more. I was angry that the link my accountant had sent me to
Part of the magic of how colors work together in impressive designs lies in the art of color selection. Designers often use complementary colors to craft visually appealing and efficient UX (User Experience). Complementary colors sit on the opposite ends of the color wheel, such as orange and blue,
