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I’ve never felt more seen in my life.

Article by Rosie Hoggmascall
Analyzing Spotify’s new day list feature: UI, UX, and great ML
  • The article delves into the introduction of Spotify’s “daylist” feature, explaining its impact on content discovery, user engagement, and self-awareness of music preferences.

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The evolution of notification strategies in digital apps.

Article by Pourav Raj
The Power of Thoughtful Notifications in Apps: Less is More!
  • The article explores the evolution of notification strategies in digital apps, focusing on industry leaders like Meta (formerly Facebook) and their shift toward sending fewer, more relevant notifications.
  • The author underlines the significance of striking a balance in notification design and creating personalized, user-centric app experiences.
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The Power of Thoughtful Notifications in Apps: Less is More!

There are many ways for game UX designers to break into this multibillion-dollar industry. Using her 14 years of video game UX expertise, designer Pam Nicholls shares how.

Article by Pam Nicholls
Play Is the Point: How UX Designers Can Break Into the Gaming Industry
  • The video game industry is worth billions of dollars, and more game studios are incorporating UX specialists into the development process.
  • The role of a UX designer in the gaming industry depends on the platform: console, mobile, or PC.
  • UX designers can bring value to the development process by introducing players to the game, promoting inclusive design, and balancing game monetization and UX.
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Striking the right balance between inspiration and innovation might be hard. Let’s explore how to effectively get inspiration from others without losing that magic spark, including some do’s and don’ts along the way.
Article by Peter Ramsey
Copying Designs Doesn’t Work, And Here’s Why
  • The author speculates on the right balance between drawing inspiration from existing designs and creating original work and provides some do’s and don’ts of implementing inspiration.
  • Copying another’s design may result in losing the key elements that make it work, making it difficult to replicate the original experience.
  • Designers can use inspiration as a starting point rather than a destination to fuel creativity.
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6 min read

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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Mobile app push notifications are powerful engagement tools, but they can be intrusive if not handled correctly. Don’t hit send on your push notification strategy before asking yourself these questions.

Article by Shoaib Mahmud
Push Notification Best Practices: 7 Questions Designers Should Ask
  • Push notifications are a powerful tool for engaging mobile app users, but they can be annoying if not used effectively.
  • To launch a successful push notification strategy, consider the following key factors:
    • Use push notifications only in the appropriate format for your message.
    • Ensure that notifications are sent at the right time.
    • Personalize notifications to improve relevance to the user.
    • Use concise, clear, and simple copy in your notifications.
    • Consider using deep links for a better user experience.
    • Choose the best delivery method and frequency based on research.
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