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Toptalauthors are vetted experts in their fields and write on topics in which they have demonstrated experience. All of our content is peer reviewed and validated by Toptal experts in the same field.

Know Your User: UX Statistics and Insights (With Infographic)

Billions are lost by businesses due to poor UX. This article outlines key UX statistics and insights that stress the importance of “knowing your user” (with infographic).

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Miklos Philips

Miklos Philips

Miklos is a UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.

A/B Testing UX for Component-based Frameworks

UI components are about modularity and reusability. A/B testing can be employed very effectively during a lean product development process to test components that make up an application’s UI.

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Stewart Pressney

Stewart Pressney

Stewart has developed a user-centered design and prototyping workflow proven successful in healthcare, education, and eCommerce.

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Figma vs. Sketch vs. Axure: A Task-based Review

There are many UX design tools on the market, but their capabilities vary. This review examines the effectiveness of Sketch, Axure, and Figma with a task-based comparison.

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Ben Kopf

Ben Kopf

Ben has 25 years of experience in UX, interaction, user research, and UI design. Ben thinks about what can be, not what is.

Understanding the Nuances of Typeface Classification

Possibly with the exception of color, the typeface styles used in a design have a greater impact on the way a user perceives that design than virtually any other individual design element.

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Cameron Chapman

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.

Chatbot UX: Design Tips and Considerations

Conversational user interfaces are a new frontier that requires thoughtful consideration. The design process should include defining the purpose of the chatbot, and other design considerations to create a successful user experience.

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Merve Postalcıoğlu

Merve Postalcıoğlu

Merve is a senior UX and product designer with extensive knowledge in user research and testing for a wide range of clients and industries.

B2B UX – Common Obstacles and Attainable Solutions

Bad B2B UX is everywhere—but the situation is not hopeless. By understanding the pitfalls, and having a strategic user-centered design plan, designers can pave the way to saving enterprise software.

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Samuel J. Horodezky

Samuel J. Horodezky

With 15+ years of experience, Samuel possesses extensive experience both as an individual contributor and in more formal management roles.

Understanding Design Systems and Patterns

Learn about the evolution of design systems and how designers can adopt a holistic approach to systems thinking.

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Darcie G. Fitzpatrick

Darcie G. Fitzpatrick

Darcie is a design leader with a passion for user-centered methods, business strategy, and intuitive user experiences.

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Osandi spearheads multifaceted roles encompassing product design, research, content, and operations at Poised Design & Ventures. His central focus revolves around nurturing human potential, serving as a cornerstone in the creation of products and organizational cultures that catalyze individuals to achieve their utmost excellence. Complementing this dedication, Osandi channels his fervor into mentorship and guidance for aspiring designers.
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