UX Magazine

Defining and Informing the Complex Field of User Experience (UX)

Research Methods and Techniques

Making the Most of Ethnographic Research

When employed to its full potential, field research done in unique user environments can uncover opportunities to innovate customer experience.
Article - Jessica Weber, John Cheng - August 5, 2013 - 7 Comments

An Introduction to Designing for Imperfection

While the complexity of modern systems can make designing for perfection a futile process, embracing the inherent messiness of digital design can forge better solutions.
Article - Steven Hoober - July 29, 2013 - 10 Comments

How to Get the Most from Digital Customer Experience Investments

Companies of all sizes are paying closer attention to customer experience elements in their digital offerings—here are some ways to maximize the ROI.
Article - Adele Sage - July 26, 2013 - 0 Comments

Book Excerpt: The User Experience Team of One

An excerpt from Leah Buley's new book, The User Experience Team of One, describes how to put together a modest but powerful strategy workshop.
Article - Leah Buley - July 22, 2013 - 3 Comments

Hey, Event Apps: Why So Serious?

An experimental project for DrupalCon Portland becomes an opportunity to create a whimsical and useful event app that users will still remember after the conference ends.
Article - Beth Burghardt - July 17, 2013 - 7 Comments

7 Actions that Earn User Trust

When it comes to privacy issues, you need to build trust with users—here are seven actions that engender transparency and control.
Article - Ilana Westerman - July 16, 2013 - 4 Comments

How (Not) To Manage A UX Project

He learned the hard way so you don't have to: how not to manage a user experience design project.
Article - Joseph Dickerson - July 11, 2013 - 13 Comments

UX Is Not A Verb

Helping clients understand that UX is a holistic process, not a single action, can benefit everyone working on a project.
Article - Tim R. Todish - July 1, 2013 - 5 Comments

The Strategic and Tactical Aspects of UX Leadership

Looking at UX management from a military perspective reveals a need for both tactical and strategic leadership roles.
Article - John McGloon - June 26, 2013 - 7 Comments

Dark UX: The Elements of The Video Gambling Experience

Slots and other electronic gambling machines often employ dark design patterns that encourage users to spend and play more without stopping or burning out.
Article - Marc Miquel - June 25, 2013 - 9 Comments

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