How To Integrate Motion Design In The UX Workflow — Smashing Magazine
With the ever-increasing computing power of desktops, browser sophistication and use of native apps, every day we learn of new ways to push the limits of what defines a well-crafted UI. When used correctly, motion can be a key utility in helping your users achieve their goals. UX designers who are considering motion in their designs will find themselves under pressure to explain, communicate and defend why the extra effort is required. Know your audience, and communicate your intentions to the team early on. With UX animation, subtlety is key. Focusing on helping users achieve their goals is paramount.
What can web designers and developers do to build a more sustainable web? This post explores the environmental impacts of web technologies and looks at some of the ways we can build greener websites.
We looked at over 1,400 romance novel covers featured in Publishers Weekly from 2011 to 2023 and evaluated each cover based on its raunchiness (or level of undress), art style, and representation of racial diversity.
All BBC websites and apps must conform to the Mobile Accessibility Guidelines. These guidelines are applicable for responsive websites, native and hybrid apps, interactive content, and increasingly for TV apps.
How Figma’s data science and user research teams weave together insights that count | Figma Blog
A cross-functional team brought together quantitative and qualitative learnings to figure out why notifications were falling short—and how to make them better.
By taking a human-centered approach, designers can craft intuitive interfaces that enhance usability, foster trust, and allow users to intentionally navigate a model’s...
How our biggest redesign yet came to be • Slack Design
The timing was right. We were adding in new features (huddles, canvases, lists, etc.) into a UI system that was originally designed solely for messaging capabilities. Meanwhile, research showed users on the biggest and most active teams were struggling to stay on top of the basics. Our product navigation was reaching its limits. Slack had …
As we embarked on the largest evolution to Slack’s information architecture, us designers believed it was the perfect opportunity to evolve Slack’s iconic look and feel. While the undertaking would be no small feat, we were inspired to make Slack even more pleasant, more personal, and easier to understand. Make it more Slack-y. We decided …