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Everything I Really Need to Know about User Experience I Learned in Sunday School

Childhood lessons in good behavior and solid decision-making can be invaluable assets to UX practitioners.
Article - John Boykin - February 24, 2014 - 3 Comments

The Hubris and Humility of Opting In

As we opt-in to giving more and more of our selves over to technology, we risk trading dignity for convenience.
Article - Bryan Goodpaster - February 19, 2014 - 0 Comments

Usability Tip: No Dead-Ends, Please

Don't confuse and annoy your users by leading them to dead ends.
Article - Tammy Guy - February 18, 2014 - 0 Comments

Eight Guidelines for Successful Acceptance Testing

Successful acceptance testing requires up-front work and attention to the right details—here are eight guidelines for making sure you get it done right.
Article - - February 17, 2014 - 2 Comments

The Positive Impact of Good UX on Non-Profits

A study of the UNICEF and Red Cross websites finds that a well-designed experience encourages users to behave more charitably.
Article - Danica Ralston - February 11, 2014 - 4 Comments

Some Thoughts on Being Flat

In the age of mobile, have we outgrown the metaphors skeuomorphic design uses to bridge digital and physical experiences?
Article - Jessica Holt-Carr - February 10, 2014 - 6 Comments

Combining Contextual Inquiry with Eye Tracking

Performing contextual inquiries with eye tracking can identify paint-points in user workflows and make a compelling case for change.
Article - James Breeze - February 5, 2014 - 3 Comments

Usability Tip: Help Your Users Act

Calls to action need be clear and compelling to users.
Article - Tammy Guy - February 4, 2014 - 4 Comments

Three Steps for Improving Mobile UX

Successful websites in the age of mobile need to be fast loading, easy to navigate, and functional on multiple devices.
Article - - February 3, 2014 - 0 Comments

Announcing the Drawing Ideas Contest Winners

Two sketches and a video for the winners of our Drawing Ideas book contest.
Article - UX Magazine Staff, Mark Baskinger - January 30, 2014 - 5 Comments

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