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The Tried and True Laws of UX (with Infographic)
Just as there are cause and effect relationships, there are the laws of UX: predictable outcomes and human behaviors in UX a designer can use to design superior products. This infographic explains it all.

Miklos Philips
Miklos is a UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
UI vs. UX: Explore the Core Differences (Infographic)
UI and UX designers must work in tandem in order to create a finished product that delights users both visually and functionally.

Cameron Chapman
Cameron comes from a design background and is the author of two web design books: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book.
Jobs to Be Done: Turn Customer Needs Into Product Solutions
In product design, the jobs-to-be-done framework is a well-known approach that is designed to deconstruct the “job” a customer is trying to get done.

Daniel Lee
Daniel is a diligent designer with a solid academic background in media art, design, and human-computer interaction.
Leap Into VR/AR Design
Virtual reality is no longer in the realm of science fiction. Immersive technology desperately needs skilled designers to jump in, get involved, take risks, and create something new. Leap into VR/AR!

Ted Evans
Ted has a passion for creative problem-solving and has brought ideas to life for companies like Apple, Nintendo, Disney, and Virgin Media TV.
Design Problem Statements: What They Are and How to Frame Them
Even exciting product ideas can flop without an understanding of the user problem to solve. A design problem statement is an essential step in the design process for creating products that truly matter.

Jordan DeVos
Jordan’s expertise spans across brand strategy, service design, and UX. She works with organizations to help strengthen teams and innovate.
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Creating a UI Style Guide for Better UX
A consistent UI leads to a better UX. But with so many moving parts in modern user interfaces, how can UI designers be sure they’re staying true to a digital product’s look and feel?

Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
The Present and Future of AI in Design (With Infographic)
AI has become an over-hyped buzzword and the design world is no exception. Instead of resisting it, designers will soon be co-creating with AI. It will make them smarter. (Includes infographic)

Miklos Philips
Miklos is a UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
Icon Usability and Design Best Practices
The ultimate aim of icon design is to enhance the user experience. But what does that look like and how can UI designers ensure that the icons they make will be easily understood?

Micah Bowers
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
Use Your Inspiration: A Guide to Mood Boards
Finding inspiration for design projects is one thing. Organizing it into a cohesive base for creating a design that wows clients and users is an entirely different beast. The solution? Mood boards.

Cameron Chapman
Cameron comes from a design background and is the author of two web design books: Color for Web Design and The Smashing Idea Book.
The True ROI of UX: B2B Redesign Case Studies
UX designers often need to convince company executives on the ROI of a UX redesign initiative. Here are some real-life B2B redesign case studies a UX team identified in order to make a compelling case.

Miklos Philips
Miklos is a UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
The Ultimate Guide to E-commerce Website Design
Designing an e-commerce site is not just about building a website to sell products but designing a pleasant online shopping experience. This comprehensive guide walks us through the best practices.

Yej Lee
Yej is an award-winning app designer with multi-platform experience spanning iOS, Android, wearables, responsive web, and more.
Data Visualization: Best Practices and Foundations
Data visualization is a coherent way to visually communicate quantitative content. Depending on its attributes, data may be represented in different ways, such as line graphs and scatter plots.

Mayra Magalhaes Gomes
Mayra is an illustrator, graphic designer, and web designer, providing solutions for Canon, Salesforce, and Johnson & Johnson. With more than 10 years of experience, she creates solutions to fit any company’s needs—from simple and complex.
Shopify Design Tips and UX Best Practices
Shopify merchants have achieved more than $40 billion in sales, but with poorly executed UX design being one of the biggest contributors to abandoned checkouts, it’s clear that superior UX can boost this statistic even further.

Stan Prysiazhniuk
Stan is a UX/UI consultant who specializes in eCommerce. His ultimate goal is to provide a concrete ROI for his clients.
The True ROI of UX: Convincing the Executive Suite
UX designers often need to persuade executives on the ROI of a UX initiative. In this example scenario, the UX team presented the projected ROI of a UX redesign to make a convincing case.

Miklos Philips
Miklos is a UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
UX and the Importance of Web Accessibility
The internet is a primary source of information, entertainment, and communication. Yet, for people with disabilities, there are barriers that make it inaccessible, as many websites don’t consider their needs.

Laura Geley
Laura is a senior UX/UI designer and a member of the prestigious Awwwards jury. She specializes in UX solutions for eCommerce.
Sharpen Your Skills: The Value of Multidisciplinary Design
Want to become a phenomenal designer? Take a multidisciplinary design approach and study the methods of other design disciplines.

Peter Varadi
Peter has four years of professional experience in digital interface design, typography, and graphic design with a user-centered approach.
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