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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.
The value of automated testing in software design
Testing a product is crucial for its success, but not all tests have to be performed manually. Automated testing is here to help.
Designing for cognitive bias: An interview with David Dylan Thomas
Content strategist David Dylan Thomas offers a unique and in-depth look at cognitive bias in design.
13 outstanding design system examples from leading brands
Through a collection of components and guidelines, design systems help companies scale while maintaining a cohesive brand identity.
How to design for voice UI
The rapidly growing field of voice UI requires us to design for interfaces that are much more auditory than they are visual.
What is neumorphism and is it here to stay?
A mix of skeuomorphism and flat design, neumorphism has made waves in the design community. But will the trend catch on?
Designing and improving the UX of digital products for healthcare
Healthcare UX is a potentially life-saving field, yet design is still far from having a seat at the table in the medical sector.