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22
Jul

Voice Content and Usability

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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15 min read

We’ve been having conversations for thousands of years. Whether to convey information, conduct transactions, or simply to check in on one another, people have yammered away, chattering and gesticulating, through spoken conversation for countless generations. Only in the last few millennia have we begun to commit our conversations to writing, and only in the last […]

22
Jul

Sustainable Web Design, An Excerpt

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14 min read

In the 1950s, many in the elite running community had begun to believe it wasn’t possible to run a mile in less than four minutes. Runners had been attempting it since the late 19th century and were beginning to draw the conclusion that the human body simply wasn’t built for the task. But on May […]

22
Jul

Design for Safety, An Excerpt

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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16 min read

Antiracist economist Kim Crayton says that “intention without strategy is chaos.” We’ve discussed how our biases, assumptions, and inattention toward marginalized and vulnerable groups lead to dangerous and unethical tech—but what, specifically, do we need to do to fix it? The intention to make our tech safer is not enough; we need a strategy. This […]

22
Jul

A Content Model Is Not a Design System

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10 min read

Do you remember when having a great website was enough? Now, people are getting answers from Siri, Google search snippets, and mobile apps, not just our websites. Forward-thinking organizations have adopted an omnichannel content strategy, whose mission is to reach audiences across multiple digital channels and platforms. But how do you set up a content […]

22
Jul

How to Sell UX Research with Two Simple Questions

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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17 min read

Do you find yourself designing screens with only a vague idea of how the things on the screen relate to the things elsewhere in the system? Do you leave stakeholder meetings with unclear directives that often seem to contradict previous conversations? You know a better understanding of user needs would help the team get clear […]

22
Jul

Breaking Out of the Box

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16 min read

CSS is about styling boxes. In fact, the whole web is made of boxes, from the browser viewport to elements on a page. But every once in a while a new feature comes along that makes us rethink our design approach. Round displays, for example, make it fun to play with circular clip areas. Mobile […]

22
Jul

Designers, (Re)define Success First

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17 min read

About two and a half years ago, I introduced the idea of daily ethical design. It was born out of my frustration with the many obstacles to achieving design that’s usable and equitable; protects people’s privacy, agency, and focus; benefits society; and restores nature. I argued that we need to overcome the inconveniences that prevent […]

22
Jul

Mobile-First CSS: Is It Time for a Rethink?

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11 min read

The mobile-first design methodology is great—it focuses on what really matters to the user, it’s well-practiced, and it’s been a common design pattern for years. So developing your CSS mobile-first should also be great, too…right? Well, not necessarily. Classic mobile-first CSS development is based on the principle of overwriting style declarations: you begin your CSS […]

22
Jul

Personalization Pyramid: A Framework for Designing with User Data

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11 min read

As a UX professional in today’s data-driven landscape, it’s increasingly likely that you’ve been asked to design a personalized digital experience, whether it’s a public website, user portal, or native application. Yet while there continues to be no shortage of marketing hype around personalization platforms, we still have very few standardized approaches for implementing personalized […]

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22
Jul

Humility: An Essential Value

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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12 min read

Humility, a designer’s essential value—that has a nice ring to it. What about humility, an office manager’s essential value? Or a dentist’s? Or a librarian’s? They all sound great. When humility is our guiding light, the path is always open for fulfillment, evolution, connection, and engagement. In this chapter, we’re going to talk about why. […]

22
Jul

I am a creative.

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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8 min read

I am a creative. What I do is alchemy. It is a mystery. I do not so much do it, as let it be done through me. I am a creative. Not all creative people like this label. Not all see themselves this way. Some creative people see science in what they do. That is […]

22
Jul

Opportunities for AI in Accessibility

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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10 min read

In reading Joe Dolson’s recent piece on the intersection of AI and accessibility, I absolutely appreciated the skepticism that he has for AI in general as well as for the ways that many have been using it. In fact, I’m very skeptical of AI myself, despite my role at Microsoft as an accessibility innovation strategist […]

22
Jul

The Wax and the Wane of the Web

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11 min read

I offer a single bit of advice to friends and family when they become new parents: When you start to think that you’ve got everything figured out, everything will change. Just as you start to get the hang of feedings, diapers, and regular naps, it’s time for solid food, potty training, and overnight sleeping. When […]

22
Jul

To Ignite a Personalization Practice, Run this Prepersonalization Workshop

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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13 min read

Picture this. You’ve joined a squad at your company that’s designing new product features with an emphasis on automation or AI. Or your company has just implemented a personalization engine. Either way, you’re designing with data. Now what? When it comes to designing for personalization, there are many cautionary tales, no overnight successes, and few […]

22
Jul

User Research Is Storytelling

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14 min read

Ever since I was a boy, I’ve been fascinated with movies. I loved the characters and the excitement—but most of all the stories. I wanted to be an actor. And I believed that I’d get to do the things that Indiana Jones did and go on exciting adventures. I even dreamed up ideas for movies […]

22
Jul

From Beta to Bedrock: Build Products that Stick.

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5 min read

As a product builder over too many years to mention, I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve seen promising ideas go from zero to hero in a few weeks, only to fizzle out within months. Financial products, which is the field I work in, are no exception. With people’s real hard-earned money on […]

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22
Jul

How to Boost Energy Naturally Without Caffeine

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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4 min read

How to Boost Energy Naturally Without Caffeine Feeling sluggish and tired is a common experience that many people try to address with caffeine. However, relying on that daily cup of coffee isn’t the only way to feel more energized. In fact, there are numerous natural methods to boost your energy levels effectively and sustainably. This […]

17
Jul

How to Improve Focus and Concentration Naturally

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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4 min read

How to Improve Focus and Concentration Naturally In today’s fast-paced world, staying focused can often seem like an insurmountable challenge. Whether you’re a student, a professional, or simply someone trying to manage daily tasks, the ability to concentrate is crucial for productivity and success. The good news is, enhancing your focus doesn’t always require medication […]

16
Jul

Best Habits for Success and Fulfillment

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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4 min read

Best Habits for Success and Fulfillment Success and fulfillment are two objectives that many people strive to achieve in their personal and professional lives. While the path to these goals can vary widely from person to person, certain habits can universally support your journey. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best habits […]

15
Jul

Emotional Intelligence Development: Key Skills to Learn

Editorial Staff / 3 months
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3 min read

Emotional Intelligence Development: Key Skills to Learn In today’s fast-paced world, being emotionally intelligent is more crucial than ever. Emotional Intelligence (EI) encompasses the ability to understand, manage, and express one’s emotions effectively, and to navigate interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically. This blog post will guide you through the essential skills needed to develop emotional […]

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Voice Content and Usability

Sustainable Web Design, An Excerpt

Design for Safety, An Excerpt

A Content Model Is Not a Design System

How to Sell UX Research with Two Simple Questions

Breaking Out of the Box

Designers, (Re)define Success First

Mobile-First CSS: Is It Time for a Rethink?

Personalization Pyramid: A Framework for Designing with User Data

Humility: An Essential Value

I am a creative.

Opportunities for AI in Accessibility

The Wax and the Wane of the Web

To Ignite a Personalization Practice, Run this Prepersonalization Workshop

User Research Is Storytelling

From Beta to Bedrock: Build Products that Stick.

How to Boost Energy Naturally Without Caffeine

How to Improve Focus and Concentration Naturally

Best Habits for Success and Fulfillment

Emotional Intelligence Development: Key Skills to Learn

Personalization Pyramid: A Framework for Designing.

Humility: An Essential Value

I am a creative.

Opportunities for AI in Accessibility

Personalization Pyramid: A Framework.

Humility: An Essential Value