Simply put, the Z-pattern is a visual pattern that designers can use to guide users’ eyes and attention from the top left corner of a page (where most users start reading) down to the bottom right corner of a page (where the user is likely to take action).
I chose to redesign Slack, a popular messaging app, as my design project.
From the typography to the interactive elements, on Studiogusto everything is carefully crafted to create a seamless and visually stunning web experience. A clear winner this week!
Techniques to make your app’s UX/UI be more engaging
Design heuristics are rules of thumb or principles for design, based on empirical and research-informed best practices.
And, whilst creating a case study praising their subtle UX brilliance (this one), I stumbled across a darker side of their empire.
Visual balance plays a pivotal role in shaping user experiences and perceptions. Crafting an engaging digital landscape that effectively communicates the message and keeps users returning for more hinges on a designer’s ability to master the art of balance.
Microcopy literally means “tiny bits of text.” But make no mistakes; there’s nothing tiny about the power of microcopy. These tiny — often overlooked — bits of text can make or mar an interface.
In this episode of The Smashing Podcast, we take a look at design storytelling. What is it, and how can it help us shape digital experiences? Vitaly talks to Chiara Aliotta to find out.
FTC proposes new rules to curb deceptive patterns in subscription cancelations, promoting ethical UX design and easy “click-to-cancel” processes.
