Imagine pouring your heart and soul into a product, only to discover later that nobody wants to use it. This is a real risk when you design without user research. By prioritizing what your users truly need, you can create solutions that are not only intuitive but also drive positive business outcomes.
Design systems and UI Kit are two UX terms often used interchangeably but are slightly different from each other. According to Nielson Norman group (NN/g), a design system is a set of standards to manage design at scale by reducing redundancy while creating a shared language and visual consistency across different pages and channels. I know the grammar is big 😵💫 but let me break it down a little bit.
Our increasingly connected world blends traditional tools and digital media in a fascinating display of artistic talent. Innovation has blurred the lines, allowing for a unique mix of classic methods and modern technology.
Creating accessible emails is crucial for web designers and students alike. Ensuring your emails are accessible widens your audience and provides a better user experience for everyone. Let’s explore some free tools to help you design accessible emails efficiently.
Our next AI + Design report installment explores how product and design leaders should experiment and iterate as hype dissipates and reality sets in.
Design Notes is a podcast by Liam Spradlin about creative work and what it teaches us. This season begins with a special series celebrating ten years since the launch of Material Design, which will explore the inception, evolution, and future of Google’s design approach.
For this article, I explored creating larger AI-generated sculptures with my new Bambu A1 Mini 3D printer. I devised a scheme to build larger creations using “plugs and holes” to join smaller parts together. The scheme is similar to the Lego concept but with bigger and more intricate parts. My final piece, “Contemplation in Blue,” stands 24 inches tall, 17 inches wide, and 9 inches deep.
Many job openings in UX assume very specific roles with very specific skills. Product designers should be skilled in Figma. Researchers should know how to conduct surveys. UX writers must be able to communicate brand values.
NNG’s 6 levels of design maturity is a popular tool to assess an organization’s UX-related strengths and weaknesses. However, an organization is run by people, and it is essential to have people who are mature enough to handle challenges.
have been using design systems throughout my career, but it wasn’t until I joined a startup as a founding product designer that I had to fully embrace their importance and how they’re made.
