Published inUX CollectiveThe rider experience of micro-mobility products: scooters, bikes & beyondGetting from A to B with the new last-mile transportation vehicles, and how it actually works today.May 15, 20181.1K4May 15, 20181.1K4
10 UX Design Portfolios Done RightWhat it takes to make a stellar portfolio, and 10 solid examples to learn from.May 12, 2016139May 12, 2016139
Hold A Kickoff Meeting Before Diving Into The DesignThe kickoff phase sets the stage for the success of your product. Without properly conducting this phase, your team might as well be…Jan 12, 2015121Jan 12, 2015121
Understanding Web UI Elements & PrinciplesAn overview of some of the most important principles of web UI design. For analysis of UI examples from over 33 companies, feel free to…Jan 7, 2015105Jan 7, 2015105
How to use UI patterns in 5 easy stepsThe theory and practices applying UI patterns to your website. For analysis of UI examples from over 33 companies, check out my Web UI Best…Dec 18, 201481Dec 18, 201481
Blurry Vision: Testing Your Site (or App’s) Visual HierarchyThe basics of how to use the Blur Technique. For analysis of UI examples from over 33 companies, check out my co-authored Web UI Best…Dec 8, 201484Dec 8, 201484
Gestures & Animations: The Pillars of Mobile DesignThe success of a mobile app or site can be made — or broken — by how effectively it uses gestures and animations.Dec 1, 201450Dec 1, 201450
How the human eye reads a websiteTo create the right visual hierarchy, you need to understand how our eyes process information. I’ve detailed the theory and practice of…Nov 24, 201414Nov 24, 201414
Fuel Your Rocketship: The Essentials of Product Launch ProcessesThere are always more things to do than possible with any product launch. Here are some of the basics you should build upon as you improve…Nov 22, 201410Nov 22, 201410
15 Ways to Quickly Test Your Minimum Viable Product (MVP)You’ll always be strapped for time when validating new products. Here’s some quick tips to quickly get valuable products to market. Learn…Nov 12, 201415Nov 12, 201415
It’s UX & UI—Not UX vs UIA basic explanation of web UI and UX, why we sometimes default to building a UI, and how UI shapes UX. For analysis of examples from over…Nov 12, 2014Nov 12, 2014
A Straight-forward Guide to Iterating ProductsWhen you’re continuously improving great products, it’s important to do so thoughtfully to preserve and protect your user experience (UX)…Nov 5, 2014Nov 5, 2014
Stay Organized: A Deep Look at Data & Content Web Design PatternsProper content and information design are important for traditional publishing and user-generated content sites, whether it’s the front-end…Nov 5, 2014Nov 5, 2014
Balancing Product UX and Lean ExecutionDealing with these competing priorities at every product stageOct 26, 2014Oct 26, 2014
4 Reasons MVPs FailAvoid the pitfalls to learn more, provide maximum value, and scaleOct 26, 2014Oct 26, 2014
Building Connections: Exploring Social Design Patterns For the WebAlthough many people are designing mobile products that are social in nature, few understand what that really means, how it works, or why…Oct 16, 2014Oct 16, 2014
Product Design Process & Documentation Essentials (Part 2)In Part 1, we looked at sketching, wireframing, mockups, and low-fidelity prototypes as early stage design deliverables. As you progress in…Oct 14, 2014Oct 14, 2014
Minimum Viable Products — Defined by The ExpertsWhat a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) is in basic terms, and how experts think about it. Additional analysis, expert advice, and examples…Oct 13, 2014Oct 13, 2014
Product Design Process & Documentation Essentials (Part 1)From the zipper to apps like Dropbox for iOS, every product gets put to paper (or onto the screen) before they come to life. The design…Oct 10, 2014Oct 10, 2014
Find Your Own Way: A Breakdown of Common Web Navigation Design PatternsThe importance of navigation design patterns using examples from some of the hottest websites and web apps.Oct 9, 2014Oct 9, 2014