Article No. 1677 | April 20, 2017
As we have new experiences and learn new things, we store away information for recall at a later date. Information is first stored in our short-term memory for easy access and is then consolidated and stored in our long-term memory. It is used to store our knowledge, compare new information with old information, and keep track of the order in which things happen. Because of this, when a new product is introduced on the market, if it is designed in such a way that allows people to relate it to the way we use another product, it has a greater chance of being accepted.
Article No. 1673 | February 17, 2017
We are happy to announce the winners of the 2016 UX Magazine Awards. This program recognizes excellence in products, teams, and services, and aims to bring valuable lessons from these leading examples of mastery in UX to the broader community. See the list of winners below and check out uxmag.com in coming months for a more detailed articles of every winning entry!
Article No. 1608 | April 25, 2016
We need to improve on uncovering the true things that make people like movies. And we need to honor users’ expectations and provide a seamless, easy experience for them.
Article No. 1601 | April 13, 2016
Using the abilities from both design and development teams provides a certain edge that is impossible without collaboration.
Article No. 1596 | April 4, 2016
Creating a great user experience has moved further from just thinking about design. Instead, the creative team and the content curators should work together.
Article No. 1595 | April 1, 2016
We talk with UserZoom CEO Alfonso de la Nuez about the importance of user testing, how to recruit panelists, and why research is an inspiration.
Article No. 1594 | March 30, 2016
LinkedIn’s messaging center recently shook up the function of the return key, causing users to make errors and feel apprehensive about future usage of the chat feature.
Article No. 1592 | March 23, 2016
Due to the newness of the field and the relative ignorance still surrounding the term “UX Designer,” different companies expect vastly different things from the same job.
Article No. 1591 | March 21, 2016
An excerpt from the new O'Reilly book, Information Architecture, 4th Edition, explores how information architecture infuses products with meaning and a sense of place.
Article No. 1586 | March 9, 2016
Thinking about essential issues in content design and adhering to a style guide helps ensure your content is both correct and consistent.
Article No. 1572 | January 27, 2016
The role of the designer requires a critical lens toward decision-making and the appropriate use of technology to solve problems.
Article No. 1571 | January 25, 2016
The stories algorithms provide must be designed to create true value for people, or we miss the great potential of IoT and the data it provides.
Article No. 1570 | January 22, 2016
As design thinking and now data science make their way more deeply into the fields of customer experience and customer success, companies who master these new approaches will pull away from the pack.
Article No. 1568 | January 18, 2016
Big data, smart mobile technology and connected devices are combining to allow us to build a new type of smart digital service, capable of constantly evolving and learning our individual preferences and environments, almost as if it’s alive.
Article No. 1562 | December 30, 2015
UX Magazine contributors give us their predictions for the trends and developments that will shape experience design in 2016.
Article No. 1560 | December 23, 2015
Don’t leave users squinting or pinching and zooming just to experience your mobile website. Help them make the most out of your mobile presence.
Article No. 1558 | December 17, 2015
Making your website compliant with WCAG and ADA benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities.
Article No. 1553 | October 22, 2015
Podcasting with Alan Cooper: father of Visual Basic, creator of personas, co-founder of Cooper, and all-around toolmaker.
Article No. 1552 | October 15, 2015
The design work that has made so many of us fat and happy is about to change—exciting and challenging work ahead.
Article No. 1551 | October 14, 2015
A review of our own social login and commenting experience finds some fixable flaws that might be hindering engagement.
Article No. 1549 | October 8, 2015
You don't need a big budget to bring experience design into your project, you just need to be more resourceful.
Article No. 1548 | October 6, 2015
How to improve your end user experience by bringing real data and relevant content into your static designs and prototypes.
Article No. 1545 | September 29, 2015
Sometimes the process of paying roadway tolls online can feel worse than waiting in traffic.
Article No. 1544 | September 28, 2015
The same principles that govern architecture in the physical world hold sway in the world of digital design.
