Designing for accessibility is a crucial part of modern web and app design. Designers must combine UX and accessibility best practices to build inclusive user experiences. This article explores web accessibility, why it’s important, and eight essential best practices designers can apply to their workflows. Built-in accessibility means designers don’t need additional tools to test
(…)
Single-page vs. multi-page website design is one of the first decisions designers weigh for a new website project. Sometimes the answer is obvious–like if the project needs a blog or an eCommerce store with more than one product. But with many projects, the answer isn’t that simple. Designers must evaluate business goals, and user needs
(…)
UX benchmarking is crucial for identifying areas for improvement and achieving product goals. Benchmarks give design teams a baseline from industry standards, competitors, or previous performance to improve a digital product’s user experience. This article provides a high-level overview of UX benchmarking, how to find relevant benchmarks, and a three-step process for conducting successful benchmark
(…)UXPin is a product design platform used by the best designers on the planet. Let your team easily design, collaborate, and present from low-fidelity wireframes to fully-interactive prototypes.
Start your free trial
The BASIC UX framework is as simple as its name suggests. Designers measure a product against a set of UX principles to identify usability issues. These principles apply to web design, mobile apps, and other digital products. What makes BASIC UX great is it’s a checklist template design teams can adopt and adapt to meet
(…)
It’s predicted that by 2023, the mobile apps market will reach $935 billion in sales. Pretty impressive, right? However, to get a piece of that cake, you need to make sure that your app design is not only pleasing to the eye but also easy to use. Only then you’ll be able to generate high
(…)
Irrespective whether you’re creating android or iOS app design there are a number of mistakes which you should avoid at all costs if you don’t want to design a bad UI. Among others, these are: Including too many features which clutter the design Ignoring updates Skipping MVPs Having a poor Information Architecture. Did you know
(…)
4.2 hours a day. If recent studies are to be believed, that’s how long users spend in apps on their mobile phone every day. It’s a massive 30% jump over the last two years – propelled by tech innovations, better understanding of app design UI UX, and, of course, the pandemic. And 4.2 hours is
(…)
Apple. Facebook. Twitter. Google. Pinterest. These companies all have one thing in common–they create habits among their users. People use these products habitually on a daily basis, and they’re so compelling that many of us struggle to imagine life before they existed. But creating habits is easier said than done. Even though I’ve written extensively
(…)
If you’re just about to launch an app (or update your existing one), then it’s essential to be aware of the latest app design trends. Here is a list of the top eight evolvements that you should be aware of in the coming years. 8 Mobile and Desktop App Design Trends Worth Knowing About 1.
When you look at the apps that have hit thousands, if not millions of downloads (and boast thousands of happy reviews!), you might wonder: is there an ‘it’ factor they all share? Among others, whether an app has a high download and retention rate comes down to great app design. Namely, there are certain UI/UX
(…)
We spend a lot of time on mobile devices, and it’s hard for us to imagine our lives without our favorite apps. However, the number of applications for Iphones or Android smartphones we can choose from is huge, and it’s safe to say that people won’t tolerate bad mobile design. In the following article we’re
(…)
It takes 50 milliseconds for visitors to form an opinion about your business from your website’s design. A poor user experience creates a negative sentiment resulting in high bounce rates and conversion loss. Understanding UX design’s impact on a website’s conversion rate is key to removing potential roadblocks, creating business value, and delivering a higher
(…)
Capturing UX requirements is an essential process before teams can begin working on a project. These requirements are vital in guiding a project on its path to success. There are three components to capturing UX requirements: business, user, and technical. Understanding each and how to capture the relevant data is crucial for designers to comprehend
(…)
A user analysis provides the foundational research for a project. Design teams use this research to guide design decisions, identify opportunities, get stakeholder buy-in, practice empathy, and prioritize the project roadmap. Understanding the components of user analysis and how to combine the results to create actionable insights is crucial for designing a successful product that
(…)
Our goal at UXPin is for designers to spend less time designing and building and more time testing and iterating on ideas. We have a ton of shortcuts and features to help designers prototype faster and get more meaningful results during testing. We’ve compiled a list of our top 9 tips and tricks to design
(…)