Merging First/Last name into One Field
Reading Time – 2 min. As a UX Designer, when designing forms such as the signup form, you should ask yourself: Is it necessary to have separate fields for first and last name?
Articles
Practical UX articles on interface design, usability and research — from form validation to dark mode, each answering one question with evidence.
Significance of the three dots “…” or ellipses in UI design
Reading Time – 2 min. The ellipses or three dots (...) notation is typically used to indicate that there are more options available.
What is a mobile menu called?
Reading Time – 2 min. Short answer: Hamburger menu. There are several types of mobile menus, but the hamburger menu is the most common.
Most Common Screen Resolution in 2026
Reading Time – 2 min. Short answer: 1920x1080. If you are designing or developing software, you must be curious about which screen resolutions are most common.
Empathy Mapping: The Ultimate Guide
Reading Time – 5 min. As UX professionals, one of our primary goals is to design digital products that provide a great user experience.
7 UI Design Tips for UI/UX Designers (in 2026)
Reading Time – 3 min. Today’s UI Designers are under a huge pressure to create better user interfaces for the users. They have to create responsive UI for all the devices…
How to get into a UX program at CMU?
Reading Time – 4 min. How to get into CMU's MHCI and other HCI programs: 2027 application requirements, deadlines, what to put in your statement and video, and how to stand out.
Top 10 Grad Schools for UX Designers
Reading Time – 4 min. If you are planning to go to grad school to get your MFA or MS in UX design, these are the top 10 grad schools in the U.S. and abroad.
Common UX Design Questions for UX Interviews
Reading Time – 5 min. UX designers are in high demand these days. There are many job opportunities for them with many companies, but this does not mean that it is easy to get a job.
What is the best UI for multi-selecting from a list?
Reading Time – 3 min. A multi-select pillbox is a suitable option if the user is familiar with the list's content and knows precisely what they're searching for.