Reading Time – 3 min The beauty of rounded corners can be appreciated by everyone, but not everyone understands how it is achieved. Some scientists believe that rectangles with rounded corners are easier on the eyes since they require less…
Reading Time – 3 min “Toggles” are UI controls that have two mutually exclusive states, such as ON and OFF. UXers should understand how to design effective toggle buttons. The design and functionality of this control are based on a…
Reading Time – 2 min Columns only make sense in a web setting if you’re trying to convey a very small amount of information; otherwise, they have a negative impact on usability. In this article we will talk about the…
Reading Time – 2 min The best way to refer to these objects is determined by: who’s using the system, what’s actually being done; and what extra actions can be taken. The Programmer’s Perspective A well-known CRUD operation is that…
Reading Time – 3 min The button hover states come in different shapes and sizes. The pattern you use doesn’t matter, as long as it makes sense for your application because there isn’t a pattern common enough to be deemed…
Reading Time – 3 min We’re often asked: Should the Cancel button appear first or second? The importance of platform standards outweighs the importance of positioning buttons in a single space. So make sure you position the buttons consistently. The…
Reading Time – 3 min One of the most common questions our team is asked is: Why do users become numb to warnings? When users are bombarded with countless warning signs on websites, they tend to get desensitized to them.…
Reading Time – 3 min We’ve covered a ton of UX related resources in the past, but we thought we’d take the time to highlight the five must-read books for UX designers. These are books that have changed the way…
Reading Time – 3 min Does minimizing cognitive load help with learning and remembering things? Many of us forget tiny yet essential details while multitasking. Forgetfulness while multitasking is normal. But, what if we can remember most of the essential…
Reading Time – 6 min This article is a crash course on journey mapping. Customer journey maps are a common tool for user experience design. They are typically used to show the progress of someone through a website or app…