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The Challenges and Solutions in Multi-Screen UX/UI Design: Uncover strategies for designing seamless UX across multiple devices, from smartwatches to PCs. Learn to balance consistency and user… Continue reading on UX Planet » uxplanet.org/the-challenges-…

Design Monthly Vol. 10: I save many things each month that I find inspiring for some reason, and I like organized lists, so I figured I’d share those lists and maybe help someone out of a creative block. But more importantly, I am pushing an old idea… uxplanet.org/design-monthly-…

Why UX designers should think about the attention economy: Design with more purpose Continue reading on UX Planet » uxplanet.org/why-ux-designer…

People Can’t Multitask: Multitasking just isn’t as effective as we think Photo by Jonas Leupe on Unsplash I used to believe I was a master at multitasking, like many of us do. But after diving into the research, it’s become clear: multitasking just… uxplanet.org/people-cant-mul…

Sustainable UX Design: Promoting Behavior through Cognitive Biases: Image source: Freepik “If the internet was a country; it would be the 4th largest polluter in the world.” This striking insight highlighted by Sustainable Web Manifesto draws attention… uxplanet.org/sustainable-ux-…

This Simple UX Mistake Can Cost You Over €20 Million— Change it ASAP!: Maybe you are unaware of the use of dark patterns on your website, but this simple mistake has already resulted in many companies being… Continue reading on UX Planet » uxplanet.org/this-ux-mistake…

5 Lead Designers about an expiration date of creative career path: Hello! We’re Pragmatica, a design studio powering digital shifts. We enjoy exploring contentious topics within the design community. Today, we’re sparking a conversation with top… uxplanet.org/5-lead-designer…

Design modeling canvas: what is: This text describes in detail the What is spot of the Design modeling canvas. Design modeling canvas This article is a part of the series that describes the Design modeling canvas. I’ll be sharing subsequent articles in… uxplanet.org/design-modeling…

I’m done talking about MVP, let’s talk about real products: I’m done talking about MVP, let's talk about real products The concept of MVP is so ambiguous it leads to confusion in product design conversations. When you hear “MVP,” what comes to… uxplanet.org/im-done-talking…

4 plain language formatting tips your readers will love: Slash your walls of text and help readers glide through your content Continue reading on UX Planet » uxplanet.org/4-plain-languag…

Stop designing chat-based AI tools.: It is time to evolve AI tools beyond prompt-based interfaces and consider new mental models. Generate with Midjourney AI tools are changing our lives. New tools pop up almost every day. While many of us are… uxplanet.org/stop-designing-…

How Learning Industrial Designing made me a Better UX Designer: I was drawn to Industrial designing because I wanted to solve everyday problems I encountered with daily objects. Though I’m still learning, I can now confidently sketch out product designs… uxplanet.org/how-learning-in…

The Case of the Missing Me: Six months ago, as I explained better in my previous article, I started working as a Web Developer. To keep it short, I’m not a Web Developer. It took me a while, and a decision not made by me, to understand what this role was… uxplanet.org/the-case-of-the…

User personas: how they started, and how they’re going: What’s the story with personas — and do they actually work? An abstract persona — design by author / photo by Slav Romanov Introduction Whenever I talk to project stakeholders about personas, I… uxplanet.org/user-personas-h…

UX Design Challenge: Then and Now: Five ways to instantly upgrade your designsThe upgraded designThe original design (Exhibit A) I recently stumbled across my attempt at this UX design challenge I completed nearly three years ago for a job application.… uxplanet.org/ux-design-chall…

Are you ready for UX in 2024?: Debunk some myths floating around and provide a clear picture of what UX design in 2024 is truly about Continue reading on UX Planet » uxplanet.org/are-you-ready-f…

Gamification in EdTech: Case study on 3 EdTech Apps — Duolingo, Drops, Epic In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every aspect of our lives, the field of education is no exception. As I delve into “Gamification framework” by Yu-Kai Chou,… uxplanet.org/gamification-in…

How to measure your value as a designer: full list of UX success metrics: Key indicators you should track Continue reading on UX Planet » uxplanet.org/how-to-measure-…

How To Test Your UX Content for Inclusivity: Image by Vectorjoice on Freepik Inclusive writing might seem like just another box to tick off your list of “right” things to do. But it’s much more than that. Inclusive UX content can be the difference… uxplanet.org/how-to-test-you…

7 Useful Websites You Should Be Using Right Now for Productivity: The work of UI/UX designers requires not only creativity but also adequate time and resource management. To be as productive as possible, I’m constantly looking for services and tools that… uxplanet.org/7-useful-websit…