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Please, junior designers, design with numbers.

The reality is that the most important element of design is not what you create. Rather, it is the spacing between your content. Whether that be in the form of padding or white space, spacing is absolutely crucial for the success of your design.

October 7, 2022

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Sharing some of the design blunders I've made and the lessons I've learned over the last ten years in the design industry.

"Sharing some of the design blunders I've made and the lessons I've learned over the last ten years in the design industry.

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Low Fidelity vs. High Fidelity Prototyping

The fidelity of design refers to the extent to which a prototype’s functionality and detail replicates the expected product. The amount of time and effort you put into your prototype will depend on the extent to which your prototype will match the final result.

September 28, 2022

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6 methods to understand the user in web design

The initial approach most users demonstrate when opening a site, is scanning the site instead of comprehensively reading through it. The skimming process is seemingly quicker if the user is searching for specific information.

August 26, 2022

Principles in UI design

The user interface (UI) is a very important part of any product software. It is so subtle that users barely spare a thought for it when it is done well, however, when not properly done, it would not only impact user experience, the end goal of the whole product would be effectively defeated.

August 26, 2022

The Most Important Rule in UX Design That Everybody Breaks

Psychology and user experience (UX) are two inseparable parts of product design, but they still have a lot in common. UX is actually derived from the psychology of humans. However, user experience (UX) is the most important factor in product design.

August 26, 2022

Do UI designers need to shift focus in 2021?

Nowadays, anyone can design a masterly and modern UI. First, some history on UI designers.

August 26, 2022

MVPs (Minimum Viable Products)

We live in a world where time and money are finite resources. Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) can be used to fix issues and escape problems.

August 26, 2022

UX or UI, where to focus?

User experience (UX) refers to the user’s interactions and experiences with the product and services of a company.

August 26, 2022

How to Measure The Success of Your UX Design

Many organisations do not bother measuring the success of their UX Designs. The aim of your UX is to promote a digital product or service, so it is important to measure the usability of your products and services. In this article we will explore what we can measure and how to use usability metrics to do this.

August 26, 2022

Information Architecture in Action: 5 Examples

Before building a house, you must consider the potential structure of the house and its possible occupants. In the same way, information architects determine the same information in the case of a website. Information architecture (IA) is defined as the efficient organisation, structuring and labelling of content. In this article, we will look at effective IA examples.

August 26, 2022

Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design

Whether you are merely examining your designs, planning for usability testing, or performing a UX audit, these ten usability heuristics for user interface design should guide your observations.

August 26, 2022

How to easily make your own colour palette with only one colour

Choosing a colour palette is one of the most important factors in creating a recognisable brand. There’s a lot to get wrong, and a lot to get right in the process.

August 26, 2022

How to use colour in UI Design

Colour, good or bad, can leave emotional or psychological effects, thereby dictating the experience of the user. Before you combine colours in your next design, you might want to go through the following criteria which I consider as some of the most important things about colour that you should know.

August 26, 2022

Tips to quickly improve your UI designs

As a UI designer, your task is simply to ensure an application’s interface is attractive, and designed to help achieve business goals. With technology changing the face of work, everyone is looking to improve on their knowledge of soft and hard skills. This is why I have written this quick guide on nine easy tips to help you step up your game as a UI designer.

August 26, 2022

Principles in UI design

The user interface (UI) is a very important part of any product software. It is so subtle that users barely spare a thought for it when it is done well, however, when not properly done, it would not only impact user experience, the end goal of the whole product would be effectively defeated.

August 26, 2022

Do UI designers need to shift focus in 2021?

Nowadays, anyone can design a masterly and modern UI. First, some history on UI designers.

August 26, 2022

UX or UI, where to focus?

User experience (UX) refers to the user’s interactions and experiences with the product and services of a company.

August 26, 2022

Information Architecture in Action: 5 Examples

Before building a house, you must consider the potential structure of the house and its possible occupants. In the same way, information architects determine the same information in the case of a website. Information architecture (IA) is defined as the efficient organisation, structuring and labelling of content. In this article, we will look at effective IA examples.

August 26, 2022

Guidelines For Navigation Usability

A clean and understandable navigation system is essential to giving users a useful web interface that simplifies the process of achieving their search goal — and improving conversion rates instead of bounce rates. Use the above guidelines for navigation usability.

August 26, 2022

What exactly is accessible design?

Accessible design refers to a design approach that considers the requirements that persons with various types of disabilities may have. Accessibility can relate to the quality of individuals with disabilities being able to use services, products, and other facilities independently.

August 26, 2022

What Are The 5 Core Principles of Design?

Understanding the fundamentals is the foundation of good design, as it is for anything else. The design guidelines listed below will assist you prevent design disasters while also allowing you to communicate your main idea.

August 26, 2022

UX/UI Design in Healthcare and How It's Changing

COVID-19 saw a high demand in healthcare UX/UI. Individuals want to avoid social interactions as much as possible and instead turn to apps and programs as a substitute. This article discusses the expected thoroughfare of healthcare UX/UI.

August 26, 2022

What exactly is Design Thinking, and why is it so popular?

Design thinking is not limited to the world of design. In fact, it is employed in various fields such as science, engineering and even art. Schools such as Harvard and companies such as Apple and Google respectively teach and employ the principles of design thinking. In this article, we’ll tell you what exactly design thinking is and why it is so popular.

August 26, 2022

The Most Important Rule in UX Design That Everybody Breaks

Psychology and user experience (UX) are two inseparable parts of product design, but they still have a lot in common. UX is actually derived from the psychology of humans. However, user experience (UX) is the most important factor in product design.

August 26, 2022

MVPs (Minimum Viable Products)

We live in a world where time and money are finite resources. Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) can be used to fix issues and escape problems.

August 26, 2022

How to Measure The Success of Your UX Design

Many organisations do not bother measuring the success of their UX Designs. The aim of your UX is to promote a digital product or service, so it is important to measure the usability of your products and services. In this article we will explore what we can measure and how to use usability metrics to do this.

August 26, 2022

What Makes a Product Design Great for Business?

Do you want to create an amazing product design for your business? Creation and innovation in any business products and services are key factors influencing your business's success.

August 26, 2022

Why Design Thinking Works?

The design thinking structure allows for a natural progression from study to implementation. Immersion in the customer experience generates data that is translated into insights that assist teams in agreeing on the design criteria they will use to generate solutions. Examining and testing ideas about what is crucial to the success of those approaches with rough prototypes helps teams further develop ideas and prepare for real-world experimentation.

August 26, 2022

The advantages of good UX/UI design for startups

From aesthetics to functionality, UI/UX design offers lots of benefits for startups by turning a mundane digital product into a goldmine.

August 26, 2022