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,
Prototyping is the bridge that carries you, as a designer, between a concept and the first attempts to get it into some concrete form in UX design (User Experience). It allows you to move ideas from your mind into hands-on experiences for others to see, test, and critique, and for you to iterate on
Storytelling is ubiquitous; it transcends time, place, and culture. It also transcends technology, but takes a central position in virtual reality (VR). Humans are born storytellers, story-listeners, and story-lovers, so it’s no surprise that narrative—a feature from humans’ earliest times of tales
The principles you use in a user experience (UX) design process carry over into the sphere of virtual reality (VR) and all the richness 3D experiences can afford, and what unlocks the true potential your VR experience has is that “magic” element of user research. That’s why, dear designer of great V
VR’s design process isn’t that far off from a typical user-centered design approach. It’s all about continuous discovery and iterative improvements. Here you’ll discover the key stages of the design process, how to define, make and learn, so that you can create successful experiences from the get-go
Your career works like a bank account. Every project you finish and every skill you develop is a deposit. When you explain your work clearly, you’re investing in your own reputation. Each presentation pays dividends over time. Master presentation skills, and you’ll watch your career grow exponential
UX (user experience) design is an exciting (and highly competitive) field, and it calls for a superb portfolio to get into it, a portfolio that will be your passport to success. It’s your chance to unveil your expertise, innovation, and problem-solving prowess. And regardless of what your expertise
Wireframes help you quickly ideate and test your ideas. While paper wireframes are the fastest to create, digital wireframes look more polished and presentable. If you are looking for a pocket-friendly wireframing tool, look no further.Whether you prefer browser-based apps or offline desktop tools,
Your UX design portfolio is your shop window as a professional, so you’ll want to shine for potential clients and employers. But how do you begin creating this crucial self-promotion piece, which could be the most important design you’ll ever put your name on? Let’s explore some readymade solutions
UI/UX design tools, also called user interface and user experience design tools, are specialized software applications that help designers create, modify, and explore user interfaces and user experiences. But they’re more than just software: They’re like bridges in a sense, or a way for you, dear de
Maps are one of the oldest tools humans have used to find their way around the world. They help us understand the lay of the land, where we are, and where we need to go.Like a traditional map, journey maps also help us understand our customers’ world, where they are and where they want to go. They h
While friction in UX is typically something you want to minimize, adding friction can improve the user experience and contribute to good design in many situations. Researchers at UCL define positive friction as friction that “can disrupt mindless automatic interactions, prompting moments of reflecti
Users typically take just 50 milliseconds to assess the visual appeal of a website. The UI of your website has a massive impact on whether they choose to stay or depart, and it acts as the bridge between users and technology. Beyond visual appeal, its design and functionality often determine a platf
It can be a challenge—and not to mention call for careful planning on how to carry things out—to implement Virtual Reality (VR) experiences, but the rewards of a successful VR experience are massive. Not only will users get to enjoy an experience they’ll never forget but they’ll want to keep on comi
It's probably happened to you. You've found the door to a building you were looking for but are having trouble getting in—you've pulled when you should have pushed (or vice versa). Blame yourself; everyone else does! This is the opening scenario from Don Norman's Design of Everyday Things (DOET), wh
Have you ever wondered how your brain makes sense of the world? It's a fascinating process! If you want to design helpful products and services that people love, you must first understand how they think. A large part of human interaction relies on perception, our ability to see, hear and feel our su
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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