Beyond the buzzword: Gamification done right
Gamification can make a good product better if done right, but it’s not a magic potion
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Testing fonts for accessibility
Selecting accessible fonts for your copy is not just to help users with disabilities and special needs – it increases legibility for all…
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The interface effect
An interface is not something projected on a screen, it is a mediation technique between interrelated levels and layers.No one knows for sure, how Gyges came to the throne of Lydia (680 BC), which led to countless stories and legends about it. At that time, Lydia was ruled by Candaules, a man who ac..
Accessibility vs Design trends
Neumorphism? Glassmorphism? Material Design? All design trends can be accessible.
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The problem with underspecified notifications
We often fear giving our users too much information. But doing so comes with a cost and the check engine light is a prime example.
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Why has no one made a better Goodreads
People who read often desire to read in connection with other readers. Readers have found community within the website, “Goodreads.” And while it builds community and conversation, most who use the site want a better Goodreads. Anyone who’s used it for anything repeatedly shares a number of laments...
How Coca-Cola uses Gestalt principles in their branding
Let’s understand how your eyes and brain play the magic of perception.
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The magical moments behind successful products
How to leverage entertainment as a social driver to foster a sustainable community and connection across users(Image Credit: Allison Yu)You may have noticed before that people really like entertainment; but what about it makes us so drawn to it? What about us as humans make us so drawn to it?
There’..
The most common mistake designers make when adjusting their bar charts
What to do if your values don’t fit?
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How can AI help you write emails?
Insights from 156 people writing emails with AI in the loopOriginal photo by cottonbro from Pexels.We built a prototype AI email editor with text generation from Natural Language Processing (NLP) and asked 156 people to write emails with it. We compared different UI settings and use by native or non..