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October 10, 2022May 24, 2023

Continuing our discussion about web accessibility, how can designers utilize emerging Artificial Intelligence to make their products more accessible? Artificial Intelligence is a scalable solution to detecting and solving many accessibility issues and allowing users to be more independent. Some tools already use AI to tailor their product to users’ individual needs. AccessiBe.com, for instance,...

Animation Art Design

The Masters Get a New Look

June 14, 2022January 17, 2023

Technology and fine art collide to create installations that put people inside masterworks like Monet’s Water Lilies, Klimt’s The Kiss, and, perhaps most popular, Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Immersive art experiences began in the early 2000s in Europe and have gained popularity across the US, with exhibits becoming more larger and more vibrant as projector...

Accessibility Design UX

Web Accessibility: Why it matters

Why should you make your website accessible? According to the CDC, 26% of Americans (61 million) have a disability and over 20% of the population is over 55 years of age and may have similar access issues. Making your website easy to access, navigate, and read helps to reach these segments of the population. A...

AR Design Mobile

AR and customer experience: Fountainhead Gallery

June 8, 2022

We are revisiting our Augmented Reality and Customer Experience series to explore how AR can impact selecting artwork for purchase. Seattle’s Fountainhead Gallery has partnered with Art Storefronts to offer live previews of how the artwork on their website will look in your home. Art Storefronts’ AR tool works seamlessly through the Fountainhead Gallery website...

Conclusion Fountainhead Gallery’s use of the Art Storefront AR tool is just one more way augmented reality is helping consumers make informed decisions without seeing the physical object of interest. Allowing customers to virtually preview art in their homes decreases the chances of selecting a piece from a gallery that is the wrong size, color,...

Accessibility Design Websites

Website Accessibility: What it is, Why it’s important, and How to do it

April 1, 2022

Reaching people where they are at and through accessible channels has never been so important for businesses and organizations. The shift to online commerce and information has made it necessary that every store, service, and nonprofit, no matter how small, have an online presence. With more people shopping, working, and learning from home than ever,...

Design Responsive UX Work Process

Virtual Reality is changing how people interact — here’s how:

June 20, 2021

Technology is continuing to improve its functionality and accessibility, as businesses across the world are simultaneously learning how their employees can work together productively without having a formal office pace. At the intersection of these two trends sits Virtual Reality. VR uses computer technology to create an interactive environment that immerses users with simulated visuals...

Design UX

Could inefficient UX be better for company profits?

May 24, 2021

A few years ago I created a free account on Spotify. Although the free version of this streaming service does have ads, I was often given the option to watch a 30-second advertisement in order to receive 30 minutes of uninterrupted listening — for a while, that was fine with me. However, after using the...

Design Responsive UX

The different user experiences among streaming services

May 13, 2021

Streaming services have changed the world of entertainment by giving viewers more freedom than ever before. People are able to buy a subscription and watch what they want, when they want to and often without commercials or other advertisements. That being said, the basic concept of a streaming service is pretty simple. So what features...

Design Mobile UX Websites

The Issues With Instagram’s New User Interface

April 20, 2021

As technology advances and social media continues to evolve, platforms are constantly adding features and changing up their user interfaces to adhere to the needs and desires of their stakeholders. However, society tends to resist change, and Instagram’s new shopping feature has faced a lot of backlash from its users. Prior to the addition of...

Design UX Work Process

How To Start Your UX Portfolio

March 22, 2021

When you are trying to look for an opportunity as a UX designer, whether it be an internship or a job, it is important to provide the employer with a portfolio full of your previous work so that they are able to gain insight into your style, strengths and weaknesses, and overall skill set. Having...

Design UX Work Process

Design Processes Go Beyond “User-Centered Design”

March 9, 2021

In the field of UX, the most popular and commonly used design approach is “User-Centered Design.” However, there are a variety of different design approaches that have risen in recent years, such as “Value-Sensitive Design” and “More-than-Human Design.” Each of these approaches are beneficial for a variety of different purposes, but in order to be...

Design UX Websites Work Process

Your Site’s Aesthetic is More Important Than You Think — Here’s Why:

February 22, 2021

Aesthetics can be incorporated into every part of our lives. Our homes, our wardrobes and even phones can be customizable to make them more appealing and personalized. While we as individuals use aesthetics to customize our own lives, UX designers can use them to make their pages more visually attractive and to promote their brand’s...

Design Mobile UX Websites

Spotify Vs. Apple Music: Whose UI is Best?

February 15, 2021

The rivalry between Apple Music and Spotify is a battle that music-lovers fight about everyday, but what exactly makes these two music streaming platforms so powerful, yet so different? One of the key differences between these two platforms is the music player interface itself. While Spotify utilizes a dark background, Apple music goes with an...

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Why Psychology is a Vital Tool for UX Designers

February 3, 2021

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

One of the most important aspects of the design thinking process is the designers’ ability to empathize with users of their products. Without the keen ability to understand the user’s emotions, desires, and concerns, it’s difficult for designers to be successful. As a result, psychology is a highly relevant, yet overlooked field that can be...

Design Mobile UX Websites

Tik Tok’s Raging Success Should be Attributed to its User Experience

If you’re anything like me, you’re able to scroll through TikTok for hours at a time without even realizing it. The social media platform allows users to edit, upload, and watch short videos on just about any topic and has gained widespread popularity over the past year, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left...

Design UX

5 Top UI/UX Trends for 2021

January 8, 2021

The field of UX is constantly changing, and we should expect nothing less in 2021. Here are five of the top design trends you should keep an eye out for (and look to implement) this year: 1) Motion Graphics — Animated elements on both mobile and desktop apps engage the user so much more than...

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Designing at an agency v. in-house — what’s the difference?

October 29, 2020

As with many other industries, there are two broad paths UX designers can pursue — either working as part of a design team in a company or as a designer at an agency. Many professionals work in both environments over the course of their careers, and while there’s no right or wrong option, they both...

Design UX Work Process

Skills Every Budding UX Designer Should Have

October 19, 2020

UX design is a field that’s always changing — the tools and softwares used, the guidelines for effective design, needs of consumers and clients — so in order for designers to build the best user experience, their “skill Rolodex” constantly needs to be up-to-date. Here are the current top skills all designers should know or...

Design UX

Increasing Diversity in Design

September 18, 2020