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Discover why conversational UIs and voice apps are surging in popularity and learn how to design voice user interfaces (VUIs) for both mobile and smart home speakers.
Frederik is a certified UX designer and product owner. He is a creative thinker experienced with user research and business analysis.
Here are a few exercises that can help get your creative juices flowing, whether you’re trying to get started on a new project or find yourself stuck in a creative rut.
Bree’s a passionate designer and problem-solver with 10+ years experience in product and UXUI design for web and native mobile applications.
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Some products prove irresistible because they combine psychological design techniques that create an ultimate UX hook: anticipatory, persuasive, and emotional design.
Miklos is a UX designer, product design strategist, author, and speaker with more than 18 years of experience in the design field.
Discover a practical approach to designing results-oriented presentations and learn the importance of crafting a compelling narrative.
Micah helps businesses craft meaningful engagement through branding, illustration, and design.
Prototype design is a powerful process detailing how designers do everything required to test, iterate, and develop prototypes, beginning with user flows and ending in functional wireframes.
Judit is a UX Designer and researcher with a master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction.
E-commerce sales are expected to more than double by 2021. E-commerce retailers and designers who pay close attention to user experience and follow e-commerce UX design principles can capitalize on this growth.
Stan is a UX/UI consultant who specializes in e-commerce. His ultimate goal is to provide a concrete ROI for his clients.
Redesigning a website is about more than making cosmetic changes; it’s about identifying the real issues that the business is facing and solving them with design.
Daniel is a designer and developer by background but also a 3x author, a collaborator with Adobe and InVision, and a design blog editor.
For designers, working in enterprise is a challenge because of all the different stakeholders and moving parts. This guide reviews the collaborative design process for working better in that environment.
Andi has 10+ years experience as a user experience designer and information architect for enterprise web applications.
Mobile usability isn’t just about scaling a website or app to fit various devices. It’s about understanding how people use mobile devices and that the mobile experience is as unique as the user.
Christine is a UX/UI designer who specializes in data management, wellness products, and scaling UX teams for large organizations. She is the Director of UX and Product Design at CrowdStrike and has partnered with companies such as Dell, Lowe’s, and The Hershey Company.
The explosive growth of e-commerce has created a need for online stores to adapt to mobile experiences. This post outlines the many aspects that make a successful mobile e-commerce experience.
Stelian is a UI designer with more than seven years of experience in designing and building projects of different scales from the ground up.
Conducting UX analysis as part of an iterative process provides valuable, actionable insights into enhancing and optimizing a product’s user experience.
Arvand is a UX/UI designer who has worked on a variety of apps for high-profile startups and companies such as Microsoft and Deloitte.
Whether we need a logo for an app, a startup, or brand positioning, following trends is not enough. A carefully considered design process is needed to design an impactful logo and brand.
Tidjane is a UX/UI design leader who connects user’s needs and goals to deliver strategic solutions for companies like Adobe and Google.
Product innovation happens at the intersection of desirability, business viability, and technological feasibility. Design thinking—with a proven ROI—integrates all three and delivers business value.
James has written about consumer tech and video games for over 6 years including VentureBeat, IGN, and Gizmodo.
New fintech apps are changing how we see our investment goals and interact with financial institutions. This article reviews best practices for building trust without sacrificing fun or usability.
Tejas designs impactful digital products and works with major Indian startups, including the world’s largest bank and credit card company.
Microinteractions are single interactive moments in a product that enhance the workflow and make a product more enjoyable. This article highlights key parts of microinteractions and patterns.
For the past five years, Ondřej has worked as a designer, specializing in helping companies with their UX and UI designs, mostly mobile.
Customer journey maps are a visual storytelling tool used to help designers empathize with users and identify actionable opportunities for providing a better user experience.
Bree is a passionate designer and problem solver with 10+ years of experience in product and UX/UI design for web and native mobile applications. She creates compelling, human-focused experiences delivered through clean, minimalist UI.
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