Are bad graphical descriptions better than none to someone with vision loss?
More than 125K global websites use overlays rather than fixing their accessibility bugs. AI-generated alt-text used by overlays is not 100…
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Defining a diversity and inclusion messaging strategy
A definitive guide to get your tone in writing right — right now
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User-fudged experiences
How to design for weird user behavior.Photo by Luísa Schetinger on UnsplashThis article was inspired by a conversation I had with Ryan Warrender on our Podcast Design Huddle.
User Fudged Experiences are when users do something unexpected with our products or service, usually in a hacky way. Here are..
Type traps, design maxims, new Figma, UI tips collection
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers.“One of the fundamental forces behind my journey is the opportunity to connect and collaborate with other designers. Building relationships is a crucial part of what we do.
I’ve always been a people person myself. That’s just part of my na..
Design for the gold UX standard
Don’t design with constraints even when you have them
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Why should type be fluid, anyway?
Viewport units aren’t going to fix your typography.We call type “fluid” when the text on a web page scales in relation to screen size without any breakpoints. If like me, you’ve just had a marathon catch-up with all things web typography in 2021, the most thrilling part about this concept would seem..
Robinhood meets its black swan
3 product lessons for exceptional circumstances
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Design critiques, now
I have personally done some of my best work as part of a design culture in which viewpoints are freely exchanged and argued upon. I started thinking about the importance of such a design culture and drafted out guidelines for the remote working environment due to a worldwide pandemic.My main takeawa..
How a UX led strategy can help your startup succeed
The top 5 startup problems UX can help with.
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The journey of defining a personal design philosophy
A portrait of a human, with deep-looking eyes and a painted face. Source: Loner WolfA design philosophy incorporates not only the professional expertise of a designer but also an essential part of his personality. It is the core motivation, the base for every successful project, and the anchoring po..
