The range of our emotions and feelings is very broad, which begs the question, when do we perform at our best? We know that boredom can be crucial in problem-solving, but that doesn't necessarily mean that your performance and engagement with an activity is going to be optimal when you're bored; it'
Research on siloed teams is often the responsibility of a small number of people. On agile teams, we often involve more decision makers in research, which is a little trickier than it sounds. In this video we’ll discuss the idea of team research and talk about some ways to make it easier and less di
Have you ever been confounded by inexplicable error messages? Designers and developers often overlook error handling and user mistake management when building websites and mobile applications. This leads to the all too familiar frustration and poor user experience. Here you’ll learn about two types
Technology is rapidly advancing and alongside comes a new way of understanding and approaching emotion in our homes. From the use of ambient color and smart lighting to wearable technology and scent-based systems, the relationship between technology and emotion is evolving.This relationship is still
Your next UX gig might not be found on a job board, but at a coffee shop, local meetup or social media post. In UX design, while a strong portfolio is a prerequisite, your connections can be the secret ingredient to your success. They open doors to hidden job opportunities, provide valuable insights
Have you ever clicked on a button that didn't respond? Or have you found yourself lost in a maze of confusing menus? You’re not alone! Such interactions lead to users' frustration and missed business opportunities. If you’re a designer, developer, or business owner, you’ll want to understand wh
The design profession is evolving, and it’s up to designers to shape their future. Traditional design was focused on aesthetics, the visual appeal. Up until the 20th century, generally designers were not included in strategic decisions; they were thought of as simply producers, as craftspeople. Now,
[[video:109]] It’s a recipe for disaster if you simply add a step entitled "be creative" into a linear plan for a creative work project. Likewise, if you just wait for that heavenly spark of insight to come, you may be in for a not-so-great, long-drawn-out surprise. In this video, you’ll learn th
[[video:80]]Sometimes, the pressure to come up with a good idea can make you completely stuck in your ideation. Your critical sense gets the better of you, and all your ideas seem like bad ones. What if instead of trying to think of a good idea you deliberately set out to think up a bad idea or a si
Are you intrigued by UX (User Experience) design? Is it something you’ve simply read about, dabbled with, or considered taking up full-time? UX design is a dynamic, interdisciplinary industry that’s constantly evolving. There is no better time to become a UX designer—global demand, countless job opp
UI Animation is a valuable skill in a designer’s toolkit. You can use UI animation effects to reduce cognitive load and add personality and charm to an interface. More importantly, animation will help you overcome language and cultural barriers in interaction design. However, if done poorly, animati
People get easily bored with trends, and every few years, the pendulum swings from one way to another. We have all seen the rise and fall of iconic fashion pieces or art movements. The same thing happens in User Interface (UI) design. UI trends go from interfaces that mimic real-world objects to sup
Why do some designs feel intuitive while others feel frustrating? When you design without user research, you’re designing for yourself, not them. Personas are research-based representations of real users—without them, we default to our assumptions and create products, services and experiences that f
Notification design is critical in the age of mobile interruption. It’s become a key part of mobile user experience (UX) design. Here, we look at how designers can create transparent interactions that add value to people's digital exchanges instead of nuisances that distract the user or create menta
Affordances define what people can do with your product. Here, we look at the different areas where you can incorporate affordances in mobile UX design.Visual perception psychologist James Gibson introduced the concept of affordances to describe the relationship between organisms and their environme
[[video:104]]Did you ever think that you were going to wake up and take a shower with professor and distinguished author Alan Dix? No… Well, today is that day. Unfortunately, or fortunately, this video is not all about being naked with Alan. Rooted in this particular morning Alan will explain how he
A UI (User Interface) design portfolio showcases vital things—a designer's top projects, creativity, and problem-solving skills. It proves a designer’s ability to create engaging, intuitive digital spaces and travels ahead to speak for that designer as a kind of “brand ambassador” for what potential
[[video:90]] In this video, you’ll learn how you can use bottom-up generation of a new problem-specific understanding alongside a top-down application of your prior knowledge when you generate ideas and solve problems. And, yes, we will also see how an office cleaner and Alan were able to develop a
There are many ways to advance your UX career and get you to that next step you’ve dreamt of. Read UX books, enroll in courses, search the internet for design challenges and a UX community. However, it’s possible that even after trying all these out, you feel something is missing. You can have an ex
In Mobile UX, affordances are critical because of the shift of contexts while the user is in motion. Users interact in short bursts and need to know how to interact with a UI without the need to experiment. Here, we’ll dive deeper into tappability—one of the key ways to support affordances.In this v
AI is replacing jobs everywhere, yet design jobs are booming with a projected 45% job growth. With design skills, you can create products and services people love. More love means more impact and greater salary potential.
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