- Design, Design Theory, The rise of design, Things UX People Like
In a world of attention-grabbing headlines, it’s more important than ever to critically evaluate claims of “dead” concepts and practices.
Article by Rich Nadworny
Bring out your dead!
- From author’s perspective, labeling concepts or practices as “dead” has become commonplace, but such claims are often superficial and driven by commercial interests.
- The media industry tends to favor sensationalism over substantive analysis, which can lead to oversimplification of complex issues.
- The excitement of design and innovation lies in its evolution and rediscovery, as it continuously gets better through trial and error over time. It’s important to critically evaluate trends and consider the broader context.
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- March 23, 2023
3 min read
- Contextual User Studies, Interviews, Mobile Applications, Mobile Technology, Research Methods and Techniques, Research Tools and Software, User Acceptance Testing
As a fundamental requirement for creating optimized UX, user testing for mobile apps is no different to user testing for any other product.
Article by Joe Bland
Tips and Tricks for Mastering the Art of Mobile App User Testing
- The article explores the optimal procedure of conducting mobile user testing effectively.
- The key steps of mobile app user testing include:
- Defining your target audiences;
- Selecting an appropriate mobile user testing method;
- Creating a mobile app user testing plan;
- Identifying the key metrics to track;
- Choosing mobile application user testing tools;
- Recruiting participants and running user testing sessions;
- Observing and documenting user behavior;
- Analyzing the user testing results.
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- March 21, 2023
12 min read
- Artificial Intelligence, Podcast, UX Education, UX Magazine, UX World Changing Ideas
Robb and Josh talk with special guest Greg Vert of Deloitte about the difficult work of moving forward with hyperautomation in enterprise settings.
Article by UX Magazine Staff
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- March 20, 2023
1 min read
- Design, Personal and Professional Development, Project Management, Psychology and Human Behavior
The insights on how leadership can make or break innovation and design projects.
Article by Rich Nadworny
The Leadership Leverage Points In A Design And Innovation System
- According to the author, ,weaknesses in the design thinking process can often be traced back to leadership’s failure to support the project.
- Leaders can maximize their impact on innovation and design by creating a compelling story, being clear about the consequences of not buying in, and implementing ongoing assessments to amplify successful practices.
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- March 16, 2023
4 min read
- Accessibility, Artificial Intelligence, Design, Technology, Usability
7 ways designers can use AI to improve accessibility.
Article by Nate Schloesser
Using AI to Break Down Barriers in UX Design
- In the article, the author explores the potential AI has to enhance accessibility in UX design by learning and adapting to individual users with disabilities.
- The article covers these 7 techniques for enhancing accessibility with AI:
- Text-to-Speech and Speech-to-Text
- Image Recognition and Description
- Voice Recognition
- Personalization and Adaptation
- Predictive Text and Autocomplete
- Context-Aware Computing
- Assistive Technologies
- The demand for accessible and inclusive design will continue to increase, making it crucial for designers and developers to stay up-to-date on the latest advances in AI and accessibility.
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- March 14, 2023
11 min read
- Consumer products, Contextual User Studies, Customer Experience, Global Products and Localization, User Adoption, UX Education
How adapting our products to different locations led to better business results and happier users.
Article by Rotem Maor
The Power of Localization in User Experience
- In the article, the author describes how Wix, with over 238 million users, focuses on providing a localized experience for their non-English-speaking users.
- Good localization builds trust with users, which benefits the business in the long run. The article demonstrates how Wix adapts to Japanese, French, Brazilian, and other cultures.
- The author gives advice on how to promote localization in your own company:
- Raise awareness of its importance and value.
- Consider factors such as language, cultural sensitivity, currency, date formats, gender, and local etiquette.
- Attribute resources to localization and involve them in the design process early on.
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- March 10, 2023
5 min read