The web is for everyone. When it is well designed. When it isn’t, it is a barrier. Creating frustration, denying access, failing to represent individuals, and disenfranchising groups. When designers and developers are successful, the web realizes its potential: working for all people. Accessible. Usable. Inclusive. But what does this Read more…
“Well, as a user, I wouldn’t do that.” “Our users aren’t going to worry about that.” “It’s my project. I know what users think.” We’ve all heard comments like this. These are phrases UX professionals do not say. As designers, we are not the users. We don’t know what they Read more…
Users’ expectations are high, and attention spans are short. There’s a multitude of alternative destinations if a website doesn’t present messaging, content, or functionality that immediately connects with what a visitor wants and needs. If a company is lucky enough to get users to its website, it should do everything in its Read more…
Creating Work Sessions that Work Collaboration sounds great—until someone schedules another aimless “brainstorming” meeting. Bringing diverse people together can unleash their collective powers, but it takes more than a white board and Post-its. While there are many ways to approach a collaborative session, a few key elements are critical to Read more…
All chatbots are not created equal. What separates a good chatbot from a bad one? A good chatbot helps users accomplish something more efficiently. A great one makes it enjoyable. A bad bot wastes time, returns nonsense, and may annoy or frustrate users enough to drive them away. No one wants to Read more…
Minimize the Website Redesign Debate Does the prospect of a website redesign fill you with excitement or overwhelm you with dread? More than an online property, a website is a reflection of a company’s brand and its customer experience–and everyone has an opinion when it’s time for a redesign. When Read more…
Good Survey Design Leads to Good Data User surveys are popping up on websites and mobile apps everywhere. Well-designed ones yield helpful data. Poorly executed ones are a waste of time for users and researchers. Crafting a good questionnaire is a science, but luckily, substantial published research is available on Read more…
Don’t guess. Test. The debate was about the best color for the toolbar on the webpage. The design team was fond of a particular shade of blue while the product manager was advocating for a greener hue. Both parties had strong opinions about their choice. Who gets to decide? Was Read more…
You just won a big new piece of work. The schedule is tight and so is the budget. Luckily, the project proposal defined the deliverables and timeline, so the team can start immediately and knows exactly what they need to produce and when. But as the project unfolds, it quickly Read more…
How to Put Data to Work Everyone is talking about data. But not everyone is doing anything with it. Companies are inundated with daily onslaughts of information; however, sheer volume, and access to performance information are barriers to doing something with all those numbers. Being able to see what is happening to Read more…