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A look at what's going on in the field of user experience.
The Stripe: Not just a pretty face
, UX Collective - MediumFrom illuminated manuscripts to toothpaste, stripes are a versatile motif with a long history of rich cultural meaning
What Betty Croker can teach us about AI and UX
, UX Collective - MediumHow making tasks easier can lead to a negative user experience
5 New Amazing UX/UI tools and updates for UX designer
, UX Planet - MediumPhoto by Tirza van Dijk on UnsplashIn the UX design field, new tools and updates always help us create unique products. In this post, I’ve gathered five new excellent tools and updates to improve significantly the UX designer’s work. Ready to learn about the latest trends in the UX/UI world?
Spline DesignSpline Design now has a powerful new tool, AI 3D Generation. Using text prompts, you can create 3D objects and turn your images, characters or avatars into 3D images in the Spline Editor or dashboard.
It’s time to upgrade from “hard-working” to “highly efficient”
, UX Collective - Medium4 questions to get your work to “good enough,” stop re-iterating, and move on to the next thing.
The Power of Collaboration in User Research
, UX Planet - MediumUser research stands as the cornerstone for product managers and design agencies striving to create impactful solutions. However, as the world and its problem become bigger, understanding user needs brings significant challenges for researchers. Synthesizing and comprehending user interviews, especially within the constraints of team dynamics and client expectations, can often feel like navigating a labyrinth. In this article I’ll explore how collaboration, coupled with new technology, can help to reshape the UX research process to develop robust research.
Collaboration isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the lifeblood of building understanding in user research. By bringing together diverse perspectives, opinions and skill sets, collaboration fosters creativity and opens doors to new insights.
Generative AI UX Design Patterns
, UX Planet - MediumPRACTICAL DESIGN INNOVATIONFacilitating conversations on Generative AI in your UX ecosystemMidjourneyGenerative AI can add value to your site in many more ways than as a conversational ChatGPT-like experience or as a feature like the button on resume sites that generates your cover letter.
Let’s explore different ways to facilitate conversations about melding Generative AI and your product’s functionality!
The psychology of deceptive discounting in UX
, UX Collective - MediumWhen H&M is the example of responsible design, that means we put the bar too low.Shein’s landing page experience. If this is not overwhelming, what is?As you arrive at an ultrafast fashion brand’s landing page, it’s an immediate visual assault. Everything is flashing, moving, popping up, in bright colors. And of course, everything is on sale.
Since ultrafast fashion companies (like Shein and Fashion Nova) offer dirt cheap, throw-away clothing, they need to sell massive amounts to turn a profit. They rely on users buying impulsively, filling their carts with unplanned purchases.
You Can Report Percentages with Small Samples, but Should You?
, MeasuringUIn an earlier article, we demonstrated how it’s completely permissible from a statistical perspective to report numbers when studies have very small sample sizes (fewer than ten people).
When you use numbers, you can present them as raw numbers, fractions, or percentages. You can present them in a report, on a train, or on a plane.
Why many startups never achieve great design(and happy users)
, UX Planet - MediumAvoiding the 5 most common mistakes founders make when building a design team and culture in their startups.
Creating a robust design structure is not as simple as it may appear. Misunderstanding its importance as a fundamental organisational change can lead to failure.
UX and NPS Benchmarks of Flower Delivery Websites (2024)
, MeasuringUMother’s Day is around the corner, and many shoppers will be turning toward online flower delivery services rather than visiting their local florist.
Online flower delivery services continue to bloom because of the convenience, the wide selection, and the available personalization options. But when it comes to finding the right bouquet that is delivered fresh and on time, how do these services really perform?