The State of UX in 2016 — uxdesign.cc
This is a great “State of the Union” type website for UX. Great to see where we are and where we are headed.
Uideo: A collection of hundreds of design talks
If you like TED talks, then you will love this site. It’s a huge gallery of really compelling talks related to design, UX, UI, etc.
Great Article: Misused mobile UX patterns
UI patterns are the best way to make sure your conventions will be understood by your users, but many of these patterns are being used incorrectly.
Free Heatmap Gradients
I do alot of data visualization these days and heatmaps are often a big part of that. I couldn’t find any good presets, so I decided to create my own. Hope you like them.
A Playbook for Improving Customer Journeys
As the field of Customer Experience begins to take shape, guides such as this will become more and more crucial for new designers, marketers, product managers, etc.
Great Article: Privacy is UX
As an avid privacy advocate and outspoken Edward Snowden fanboy, I thought this article was both timely and relevant. Good UX should always include security and protection against data theft.
Great Article: Designing for User Habits and Routines
A good article that touches on Nir Eyal’s HOOK Model as well as providing some good tools for testing & evaluation.
The Perception of Control | UX Booth
As we create positive experiences, we sometimes create the perception of control, even when the user doesn’t actually control the situation. This week, author Marli Mesibov discusses the ethics involved in designing for perception rather than reality.
Mobile Design Trends of 2015
Many great insights in this article. Mobile:2015 UI/UX Trends
When To Use Material Design On iOS (And When Not To)
“Use it, but don’t abuse it.” That’s the moral of this story. I love Material Design because it provides a much needed element of depth. But everything should be used in moderation. This article does a good job of explaining how to decide where to draw the line. Source: When To Use Material Design On […]