CategoryUX

February 16, 2018 — A world without icons — is that even possible? After all, icons have been one of the first elements used in the first UIs. What makes icons particularly special is perhaps the fact that their meaning can be understood without having to add any text or further details. In this article, Manuela Langella will show you how icons have been one of the first elements used in the first user interfaces and the story behind them. Let’s dig deep into why they play an important part in today’s screen design. Read more…

February 15, 2018 — Designing interactive prototypes is the best approach to expressing your ideas and explaining them to clients and stakeholders. Prototyping is an important part of the modern UX design process. Greg Rog has tried many tools, and came to the conclusion that Framer Studio is one of the best when it comes to making user interface prototypes. So, in the following tutorial, he will show you some Framer basics By the end of this article, you should be able to create a mobile app prototype, and you will also learn some CoffeeScript code. Greg will guide you along the way and will provide you with files to help you getting started more easily. Learn how to create a mobile app prototype with Framer while also learning some CoffeeScript code. Read more…

February 9, 2018 — Three world-renowned designers — Lance Wyman, Anton & Irene, and Büro Destruct — created three UX-themed icon kits that you can download and use for free in Adobe XD. You can download the icon kits for free in .XD format right from Adobe. While each kit carries the characteristic style of their creator, they all have one thing in common: They celebrate well-made user experiences and emphasize how important icon design is to telling stories. Read more…

February 9, 2018 — Designers tend to get lost in the details until they have everything mapped out. This is not recommended, as the design process is an iterative one. By establishing a high-level process to kick off the design phase of your projects you can work more efficiently to get a clear framework in place. Focus on establishing a clear design direction, and some clear user goals, before getting into the details. In this guide, Christopher Murphy will help you stay on track. Read more…

February 8, 2018 — Every designer and developer has their own way of tackling their work. But, no matter how different their approaches are, one thing is for sure: We can learn a lot from each other. Our friends at Adobe are streaming live from Awwwards Berlin 2018. Join digital thinkers and UX professionals as they discuss current trends from the UX/UI industry. February 8th and 9th. Read more…

January 31, 2018 — The most important thing to remember when designing products is that design is for people. To design great products, you must deliver the right features, with the right user experience for the right people. Thus, define your target audience, then research their problems, and, finally, focus on building a product that solves those problems! In this article, Nick Babich takes a closer look at how to define an optimal product vision, strategy, and design process. Read more…

January 29, 2018 — Offboarding is something users come into contact with every time they complete an online transaction. It is usually described as the interaction between a company and their customer at the end of the customer journey. Whether a user is permanently ending their relationship with a company, or they are just finishing a single transaction, offboarding should be acknowledged as the last impression a user has of your business. In this article, Christine Logan will show you everything about the benefits offboarding can bring to your company and how to apply it in such a way that it is a good experience for all users. Read more…

January 25, 2018 — Web design trends have changed rapidly in recent years, with some things disappearing for a while and then making a gradual comeback. That’s the case with gradients. So, what are gradients, and why are they so valuable to designers? One thing is for sure: Gradients are making a comeback, and we can already see this trend on many websites. In this article, Manuela Langella brings you a tutorial on how to create a simple web layout with linear and radial gradients. Read more…

January 17, 2018 — User research should be a core part of every designer’s activity. There are a number of research methods that can help designers to both design new products and, as will often be the case, redesign existing products. In this article, Christopher Murphy will take a closer look at the importance of undertaking user research. Read more…

January 12, 2018 — In an ever-changing discipline, it can be hard to keep abreast of everything as a user experience designer. It’s a challenge! An understanding of core design principles, however, will stand the test of time and serve you well throughout your career. In this article, the second in a series of ten sponsored by Adobe XD, Christopher Murphy provides an overview of universal principles of UX design, ensuring your skillset is built on firm foundations. Read more…