What the corporate world can learn from academia’s respect for expertise and autonomy Continue reading on UX Collective » An animated illustration of a huge oil tanker navigating the ocean waters while a giant octopus hitches a ride. Credit: Me. Learnings from three years of design system advocacy The Knock Nevis, built in 1979, was the largest …
Year: 2024
What’s next on Figma’s mind? Redesigning design systems
With a new UI3, Figma Slides, AI, and Code Connect, the necessary building blocks for a revamped design system feature in Figma are… Continue reading on UX Collective » How humans and machines can understand each other Human talking to a machine — AI generated Humans and machines have been struggling to communicate ever since machines were invented. …
The ultimate Design Token setup
Learn how to best set up design tokens to be a reliable tool for designers and developers in your company. Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “That doesn’t strike as shockingly new, right? (…) It’s clear that the CEO is the top manager of a company, therefore “founder mode” …
Strategic UX research doesn’t need fancy tools
How to align your startup around what matters to your users Continue reading on UX Collective » Have we gone too far, and how do we make surprise & delight moments special again? OK GO uses 75 pounds of confetti per show. 75. POUNDs. I recently saw them live on their recent reunion tour. Every blast of …
How to write a title no one will read
7 tips for creating the worst design story titles from a UX writer. Continue reading on UX Collective » A basic quality tool for problem solving Showcase and explanation of a simple but powerful problem solving diagram to manage both simple and complex cases individually or with large teams An example problem solving diagram. Mapping the problem-solution …
When to workshop
Knowing when to run a workshop is as important as knowing how to run a workshop I love workshops. I love discussions that end in tangible to-do lists. I love a defined structure. I love creativity within that structure. I love ‘alignment.’ I love cheerfully winning over the biggest skeptic in the room. I love being …
The worst tech job of 2024 award goes to… *drums* AI writer
Welcome to the slaughterhouse of talent. Continue reading on UX Collective » Providing the basic building blocks helps teams complete work faster and with greater consistency. And that’s great! But if an organization’s core problems are deeper than an efficiency boost, it might only be a bandaid to a broken bone. How might we diagnose …
Why aren’t there more UX sociologists out there?
How sociology could broaden the perspective on digital design that today's psychology centric approach doesn’t fully cover. Photo by Kaleb Nimz on Unsplash In the fast-paced world of digital design, UX, and service design, psychology often takes center stage. The discipline’s focus on understanding the individual — how people think, feel, and behave — makes it an obvious choice for those …
Figma’s UI3: the psychology of adaptation
Figma’s UI3: The Psychology of Adaptation When Figma released its UI3 update, the design community responded with reactions ranging from excitement to frustration (the frustration seems to be prevailing). The changes promised enhanced functionality and a more streamlined experience, but for many, the shift was disorienting. Understanding why it takes time to adapt to such …
Overcoming UX recommendation resistance
Effective strategies for addressing stakeholder skepticism and ensuring user-centered design decisions. Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on Unsplash As a UX researcher, you’re well acquainted with the hard work: you’ve carefully planned and executed research, discovered valuable insights, and developed recommendations that could greatly enhance the user experience. Yet, when it’s time to present your findings to stakeholders, …