A UX portfolio is a collection of case studies that reveal your design process and skills through the story of design projects you’ve been part of. The difference between UX portfolios and UX case studies Many designers use the word ‘portfolio’ to refer to their case studies. But they’re not the same thing. The difference is technical: …
UX writer vs. copywriter: These are two often-confused roles that are really quite distinct. So let’s break down the differences between the two. Copywriting has been around for a while—think 19th-century department store ads in newspapers. User experience (UX) writing on the other hand, is relatively new to the scene. The world of print and …
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It’s already 2022 but COVID-19 is still affecting our lives. Despite the chip shortage the last two year’s events boosted the progress of technology in many areas and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the pandemic continues to influence what technology will offer in 2022. From evolution in remote work to the metaverse, here …
If you’ve ever bonded with a co-worker over a TV show or movie you both loved, you know that stories have the power to bring people together. But have you ever thought about the way stories can be incorporated into your work with other members of your UX design team? Or about how storytelling can help you …
What are the most important UX best practices? What habits will make you a better designer? There are lots of ways to approach these questions. Here, I’ll take a big-picture approach. So step away from all your projects for a moment. This isn’t a guide to wireframing, so go ahead and close Sketch, Illustrator, or whatever …
So you’re curious about a career in UX design, but uncertain about what the future of UX really holds. You’re not alone! Let’s have a look at the state of things. The world has undergone some pretty intense changes in the last few years. We’ve collectively endured a global pandemic, seen the rapid rise and …
The old adage “don’t reinvent the wheel” applies to a variety of situations—including building storyboards. Having a storyboard template you can modify to suit your needs and make your own is a clear time-saver. And storyboard templates are so versatile; if you find a good one, you can use it repeatedly in different situations. Here, …
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User experience is everywhere. A variety of industries are seeing the value of crafting their user’s interaction with their products and brands. Therefore, UX designers have the luxury of choosing from many different environments to work in. However, sometimes all these options can make it hard to decide what’s best for you. In this article, …
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