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How do we determine the most suitable illustration style? How should illustrations complement and reflect your corporate identity? What will resonate most with your target audience? And regarding the content, what type of illustration would best enhance it, and how would it work for the age range it is primarily for? Thomas Bohm shares insightful examples and discusses the key qualities of effective illustrations,...
From Love is Blind to Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares, what can we learn from the way reality TV uses music?
My bookshelves are filled with happy accidents. I’ve come to think of stumbling into ‘Aha!’ moments — where you suddenly realize a connection between ideas — as a gift. There’s something revelatory about accidental discoveries. They impart truths in a way that being told what to think never can. For a while, I’ve had this The post Designing Serendipity appeared first on UX Magazine.
Engaging with the emotions in the UX design can make it memorable.Photo by Jason Rosewell onUnsplashWhen was the last time you used something that seemed to fit perfectly?Perhaps it was a product with such a beautiful design that it brought a big smile to your face or an app that showed up to predict every move you took. What made it special? Emotional design is theanswer.The goal of emotional design is to create...
A leading bank in Tanzania hired UXDA to transform their mobile app and made their brand future-focused as aresult.Leading the way in digital banking requires bold decisions and a clear focus on brand identity. By partnering with UXDA, CRDB Bank not only modernized its app but also reinforced its reputation as the bank of tomorrow. Explore this case study to see how UXDA’s expertise and strategic UX approach ensured...
Throughout my career I had the privilege to work on many complex products. At times I had to learn commercial banking processes for onboarding international corporations, or I was expected to have a deep understanding of medical claim adjudication, chemical reactions, or even seismic mapping of the subsurface.One constant throughout my work on these diverse products was the opportunity to meet many incredibly smart...
Let’s face it: the design world is changing fast. With AI, automation, and new technologies shaping the industry, it’s easy to wonder—How can I stay relevant in2025?The answer isn’t about learning the latest tool or mastering every new trend. It’s about embracing human skills for designers that machines simply can’t replicate. These timeless abilities are the secret to standing out in an automated world.Let me...
A step-by-step guide to drawing the female form from reference.
With a focus on AI, the narrative felt all too familiar this year.
But it really wants in. Here’s why Meta is jamming AI into everything
Mario Party will never be the same.
How Designers Can Transform Their Roles to Drive Strategy and Gain a Seat at the Decision-Making TableContinue reading on UX Planet »
Last year we spoke to Adobe, Pentagram, artists Shan Jiang and Guillermo Flores Pacheco and more...
There's plenty to celebrate this year (we promise).
These Cricut fonts will elevate your designs to the next level.
I recently embarked on an exciting new chapter of my career at Microsoft, and one of the first things I did was revisit a trusted resource…Continue reading on UX Planet »
Tips and Insights to Create Intuitive, User-Centered DataTablesData tables provide a structured way to organize and manage information, making it easier to analyze and visualize data effectively. Well-designed tables enable users to access, analyze, and act on critical information quickly and accurately. However, creating effective data tables is not as simple as organizing rows and columns. It requires a thoughtful...
4 ways design trends are embracing minimalism this year.
And you do know you can get a free 30-day trial of Prime, right?!
There are 25 logos to admire (plus the boring company one).
Doom: The Gallery Experience targets art history.
Classic typefaces and lettering, from the era of Swiss Style.
It's been a big (and controversial) year for artificial intelligence.
If you’re looking for AI tools that will help you make your work more efficient, you come to the right place. This collection of AI tools will be very helpful for all product designers.1. ClaudeCategory: Versatile chatbotIf you’re using ChatGPT daily, you should definitely tryClaude.Claude AIClaude has a few advantages over ChatGPT, such as ability to provide thoughtful technical assistance with tasks like coding and...
The best and worst thing about solo development is the “solo” part. There’s a lot of freedom in working alone, and that freedom can be inspiring, but it can also become a debilitating hindrance to productivity and progress. Victor Ayomipo shares his personal lessons on what it takes to navigate solo development and build the “right” app.
Become a Product Designer in 2025 if these 6 signs resonate withyou!Should I pursue design in2025?Imagine waking up every day excited to create products that change theworld.A career in product design offers just that—a unique opportunity to bring your ideas to life while shaping the future of technology, sustainability, and user experiences.Whether it’s crafting innovative gadgets, designing intuitive digital...
We all have habits, some good and some bad. Not to worry; this article isn’t about your habits but about helping you build positive habits like saving. Human wants are insatiable. We want to buy everything from fragrances to dinner with friends to traveling the world. In an article published by Barclays customers are looking for ways to spend more wisely to offset growing living costs. contactless payment has made it...
Be careful when taking inspiration from tech gurus. Success isn’t the only metric to good leadership.When Walter Isaacson’s biography of Steve Jobs hit the shelves, it became an instant bestseller. Suddenly, every entrepreneur thought the key to success was emulating Jobs’ quirks—from his obsessive attention to detail to his reputation for being, let’s say, “difficult.” It was as if wearing black turtlenecks and being...
Written by Mary Moore and the Shakuro DesignteamWith 2025 just around the corner, the pressure to identify and adopt the right UI/UX design trends is more intense than ever. The stakes are high; choosing the wrong direction often leads to uninspired user experiences and missed opportunities in a competitive market.As you sift through a myriad of emerging trends, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the noise. Which...
When Razer comes out with a new prototype at CES, we sit up and listen.
New initiative, branded by Hey Studio, is the warm hug we need this January.
How film VFX know-how and classic game design combine for Path of Fury.
TransPixar AI can generate video effects with transparent backgrounds.
We know that browsers do all sorts of different things under the hood. One of those things is the way they not only *fetch* resources like images and scripts from the server but how they [prioritize those resources](https://www.debugbear.com/blog/request-priorities?utm_campaign=sm-7). Chrome and Safari have implemented a “Tight Mode” that constrains which resources are loaded and in what order, but they each take...