Designers are fundraising for Ukraine. Here's a running list
Designers are crafting illustrations, social cards, and NFTs to raise funds for Ukraine. Here's how you can get involved.
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How to design 404 pages that will turn your users' frustration into delight
10 ways you can design better, more human 404 pages—with examples.
The "Love is Blind" dating approach is coming for your apps
A slew of dating apps are testing a new UI that emphasizes compatible personalities over photos—even Tinder. But will they catch on?
How Wordle's genius game design helped it go viral
Game design psychology keeps Wordle players coming back for more, according to a UX and cognitive psychology expert.
Slack is making work even more stressful—so we asked designers to reinvent it
Chat-based work apps are increasingly changing the way we work—and not always for the better. 5 designers offer less stressful concepts.
Back on the job market? Look at this UX design salary guide first
Learn about the top six careers in UX, their tasks, salary expectations, and tips on how to get a competitive salary for your next gig.
3 design takeaways from Season 1 of the 'Now What?' podcast
Designers from Medium, Modsy, and Resolve to Save lives on designing for unintended consequences, thinking big, and the future of e-commerce
The hamburger menu is everywhere. Here's why (and its pros and cons)
A deliciously detailed guide to the hamburger menu icon: what it is, its pros and cons, and 8 alternatives.
Medium’s Alexis Lloyd is designing a new UI for the creator economy
On the latest episode of Wix’s podcast Now What?, VP of product design at Medium Alexis Lloyd discusses the future of digital publishing.
How user journey mapping can elevate the user experience
User journey maps illustrate the flow of a user’s interaction with a site. Discover what they are and how to create them in this complete gu
A guide to wireframes: The blueprints of product design
Much of a product’s success depends on its structure. Wireframes can help lay down the groundwork at the project’s earliest stages.
Psychological research applied to interface design
A better understanding of user psychology results in better product design. Here are key principles and how they apply to design.
What is a user persona and how to use it
User personas help UX designers transform users from a faceless crowd into an actual person they can relate to.
How AI can impact the user experience
Artificial intelligence collects and analyzes data in most interfaces. Here’s how we can make it more transparent and user-centered.
Designing a sense of calm into our everyday technologies
Calm technology calls for interactions with products that are neither distracting nor over-demanding of our attention.
System Usability Scale: The most underrated usability technique?
While the System Usability Scale test is an effective and proven usability technique, it’s yet to be embraced in design circles.
How to design error messages for humans
Error messages are an all-too-familiar nuisance. But when designed well, they can create a helpful and empowering user experience.
An exciting time for car UX: Designing the driving experience of tomorrow
With increasingly innovative technologies, the automotive industry is turning to UX design for better, safer driving experiences.
Dark patterns: Crossing the line in design ethics
Dark patterns are UX design tricks meant to deceive users. Here’s how to avoid them and design with users’ best interest at heart.
A list of cognitive biases to watch out for in user research
Understanding the psychology behind our decision making can lead to more informed choices. Here are top cognitive biases to avoid.
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