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Jeff Link Jeff Link
Updated on April 12, 2024

Accessible UI Basics for Users With Visual Impairments

Regional navigation, aria-labels and keyboard shortcuts can dramatically improve accessibility.

Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on April 12, 2024

Tim Kendall Helped Architect Addictive Social Loops. Here’s His Advice for Getting Unstuck.

Instagram’s “You’re All Caught Up” is a step in the right direction. But users are still mostly left to their own devices.

Adam Thomas Adam Thomas
Updated on April 12, 2024

Experience Design Is Everything

Experience design is a crucial component of building a great product. Here are the basics of the discipline.

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Saadia Minhas Saadia Minhas
Updated on April 11, 2024

How to Write an Effective Error Message

An effective error message can alleviate a bad user experience with simple, easy-to-follow directions. Follow these tips to turn a bad user experience into a positive one. 

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Nick Babich Nick Babich
Updated on April 10, 2024

Human-Computer Interaction: An Introduction

Human-computer interaction is a field of study focusing on how people use computers and how to design those machines to best serve the users. Here, our expert explains the basics of the discipline.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on April 10, 2024

5 Key Features of Readable Typefaces

How factors like spacing and open letters affect readability.

Jeff Link Jeff Link
Updated on April 10, 2024

What Is Information Architecture in UX?

Information architecture has been compared to a road map, a library and a musical score. Here’s why it’s so important to user engagement.

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Courage Egbude Courage Egbude
Updated on April 10, 2024

Top 12 Prototyping Tools for UX/UI Designers

With all the prototyping tools available to designers, which one is best for testing and showcasing your project?

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Bailey Reiners Bailey Reiners
Updated on April 10, 2024

How to Write an Art Director Job Description: Important Skills and Role Responsibilities

Formulate an art director job description based on these essential skills and responsibilities.

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Stephen Gossett Stephen Gossett
Updated on April 10, 2024

How to Become a Game Developer: Tips From 3 Experts

Turning your video gaming passion into a career in game development is hard work. Here’s some insight on how to go from player to pro.

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