<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[UX Pickle]]></title><description><![CDATA[UXPickle.com is a UX design and research publication trusted by leading organizations worldwide to provide reliable guidance on user experience.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com</link><generator>GatsbyJS</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:21:34 GMT</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Design handoff when AI writes the code: hand over rules, not pictures]]></title><description><![CDATA[When Claude Code, Cursor or Figma Make build the front end, handoff means semantic tokens, coded components, state specs and design PRs. Here is how.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/design-handoff-when-ai-writes-the-code/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/design-handoff-when-ai-writes-the-code/</guid><category><![CDATA[Process]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do onboarding tours and coach marks actually work? What the evidence says, and what to do instead]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most product tours and coach marks get skipped and don't help. When a tutorial earns its place, what works instead, and when to ask for permission.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/do-onboarding-tours-and-coach-marks-work/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/do-onboarding-tours-and-coach-marks-work/</guid><category><![CDATA[Flows]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 08:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best AI website audit tools in 2026: real prices, who bills annually, and who won’t say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cruelx, Flawless, UXAudit.Now, Baymard and VertaaUX compared on free tiers and real prices, plus our own free UX audit: full report, no sign-up, no email, no payment.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/best-ai-website-audit-tools/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/best-ai-website-audit-tools/</guid><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:14:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Evolution of UI/UX Design Services: Adapting to Changing User Needs and Technological Trends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you still remember the days of slow, highly electronic, and low-resolution interfaces? UX and UI design have come a long way from phase to phase in…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/the-evolution-of-ui-ux-design-services-adapting-to-changing-user-needs-and-technological-trends/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/the-evolution-of-ui-ux-design-services-adapting-to-changing-user-needs-and-technological-trends/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:00:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI Tools for Frontend & UX: Grow with User Evaluation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Looking for the best user insight generation tools? Read this article to discover the User Evaluation features for UX Designers and Frontend engineers!]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ai-tools-for-frontend-ux-grow-with-user-evaluation/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ai-tools-for-frontend-ux-grow-with-user-evaluation/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[Flows]]></category><category><![CDATA[Research]]></category><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 10:53:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[8 Web Design Challenges & Ways to Tackle Them]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 8 web design challenges that derail most projects, from audience and tech stack to accessibility, SEO and conversion, and a practical fix for each one.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/8-web-design-challenges-ways-to-tackle-them/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/8-web-design-challenges-ways-to-tackle-them/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Jun 2023 10:58:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Ultimate Guide to Service Blueprints – 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Service blueprints are an essential tool for any service-oriented organization. They provide a detailed map of all the touch points between a company and…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-service-blueprints-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-service-blueprints-2023/</guid><category><![CDATA[Flows]]></category><category><![CDATA[Process]]></category><category><![CDATA[Research]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Oct 2022 08:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Practices For Tooltips On Mobile Websites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tooltips are a great way to provide additional information to your mobile website visitors without taking up too much space on the page.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/best-practices-for-tooltips-on-mobile-websites/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/best-practices-for-tooltips-on-mobile-websites/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[Devices]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:45:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merging First and Last Name Into One Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should you merge first and last name into one field? Usually yes: a single full name field fits more names. When to split, plus labels and autocomplete.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/merging-first-and-last-name-into-one-field/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/merging-first-and-last-name-into-one-field/</guid><category><![CDATA[Forms]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2022 09:07:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alternatives to hover interaction on touchscreens]]></title><description><![CDATA[As touch screens become more prevalent, it's important to consider how your website or app will work on these devices.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/alternatives-to-hover-interaction-on-touchscreens/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/alternatives-to-hover-interaction-on-touchscreens/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Selection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2022 11:15:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UX Best Practice: Dark text on a white background or the reverse]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about dark text on white background UX best practices. Improve readability and accessibility with our detailed guide.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ux-best-practice-dark-text-on-a-white-background-or-the-reverse/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ux-best-practice-dark-text-on-a-white-background-or-the-reverse/</guid><category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2022 12:31:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UX Best Practice for Infinite Scrolling]]></title><description><![CDATA[Infinite scrolling is a popular UX pattern that can be seen in a variety of online applications. It allows users to scroll through a large amount of content…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ux-best-practice-for-infinite-scrolling/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ux-best-practice-for-infinite-scrolling/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 11 Sep 2022 11:41:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UX best practice for data table cell content alignment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Creating the right UX for a tool where you need to capture and manage data can be very difficult. That’s especially true if you have some data in a table…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ux-best-practice-for-data-table-cell-content-alignment/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ux-best-practice-for-data-table-cell-content-alignment/</guid><category><![CDATA[Tables]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Sep 2022 14:41:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are Modals, Popups, Popovers and Lightboxes?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modal vs popup: a modal blocks the page until you act on it, a popup is any window that appears on top. Plus popovers, lightboxes and dialogs compared.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-are-modals-popups-popovers-and-lightboxes/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-are-modals-popups-popovers-and-lightboxes/</guid><category><![CDATA[Alerts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:39:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ultimate Guide to Formative & Summative Usability Testing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Formative usability testing is a process of testing during the development of a product in order to identify areas that need improvement.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ultimate-guide-to-formative-summative-usability-testing/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ultimate-guide-to-formative-summative-usability-testing/</guid><category><![CDATA[Process]]></category><category><![CDATA[Research]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 20:48:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[User-Friendly Format for Phone Numbers]]></title><description><![CDATA[We've all been there before: trying to type in a phone number on our mobile devices, only to realize that the number is formatted in a way that is not…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/user-friendly-format-for-phone-numbers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/user-friendly-format-for-phone-numbers/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 21 May 2022 18:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to confirm user’s email address?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're designing a user verification or validation flow, you might have asked yourself what the best approach is when it comes to confirming…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/how-to-confirm-users-email-address/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/how-to-confirm-users-email-address/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Security]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2022 18:27:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do public toilet doors mostly open inwards?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do bathroom stall doors open inward? To keep the aisle clear and give privacy. But accessible stalls must open outward, and home bathroom doors vary.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-do-public-toilet-doors-mostly-open-inwards/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-do-public-toilet-doors-mostly-open-inwards/</guid><category><![CDATA[Bad UX]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 May 2022 19:00:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Know your menu: Hamburger vs. Kebab]]></title><description><![CDATA[The three dots or kebab icon is a common icon used in many different applications. It is typically used to represent a menu or a list of options.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/know-your-menu-hamburger-vs-kebab/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/know-your-menu-hamburger-vs-kebab/</guid><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2022 13:35:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The default cursor on mouseover of a button is not a hand pointer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The cursor is not a hand pointer because the button is not a link. The button is an element of the page that you can click on to perform an action.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/the-default-cursor-on-mouseover-of-a-button-is-not-a-hand-pointer/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/the-default-cursor-on-mouseover-of-a-button-is-not-a-hand-pointer/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Apr 2022 11:18:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a Toast Notification?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A toast notification is a non-modal, unobtrusive element to display a short message and it appears on the screen when an event occurs.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-is-a-toast-notification/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-is-a-toast-notification/</guid><category><![CDATA[Alerts]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 27 Apr 2022 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidelines for Currency Formatting (with ISO 4217 Table)]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you're designing the UX for a web or mobile application that contains monetary data for different locales, you might have questions about the…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/guidelines-for-currency-formatting-with-iso-4217-table/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/guidelines-for-currency-formatting-with-iso-4217-table/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Apr 2022 13:28:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dropdown vs. Radio button vs. Checkboxes: Which one to use?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Radio button vs checkbox: radios allow one choice, checkboxes allow any number, including none. A comparison table, plus when a dropdown beats both.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/dropdown-vs-radio-button-vs-checkboxes-which-one-to-use/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/dropdown-vs-radio-button-vs-checkboxes-which-one-to-use/</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Apr 2022 10:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing tables with lots of data]]></title><description><![CDATA[Data table design for big, dense tables: column order, number alignment, frozen headers, sorting, filters, accessibility and mobile, plus a checklist.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/designing-tables-with-lots-of-data/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/designing-tables-with-lots-of-data/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Tables]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Apr 2022 19:34:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hamburger menu icon: should it be on the left or right?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hamburger menu left or right? Left in apps with a side drawer, right on most mobile sites, or a bottom tab bar if you have five or fewer sections.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/hamburger-menu-icon-should-it-be-on-the-left-or-right/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/hamburger-menu-icon-should-it-be-on-the-left-or-right/</guid><category><![CDATA[Icons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:46:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do door knobs still exist?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most believe that it's for the same reason that exterior doors open inwards – it has always been done that way.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-do-door-knobs-still-exist/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-do-door-knobs-still-exist/</guid><category><![CDATA[Bad UX]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2022 16:26:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Delay before the tooltip shows up]]></title><description><![CDATA[What tooltip delay should you use? Usually 300 to 500ms on hover, none on keyboard focus, and instant for the next tooltip. Examples from design systems.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/delay-before-the-tooltip-shows-up/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/delay-before-the-tooltip-shows-up/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 26 Mar 2022 21:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are the ‘close’ button and ‘X’ on a popup redundant?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In dialog boxes, the 'close' button is usually used even if there is an 'X' icon on the top left/right of the window.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/are-the-close-button-and-x-on-a-popup-redundant/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/are-the-close-button-and-x-on-a-popup-redundant/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 24 Mar 2022 21:08:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Resources for testing UI design for color blind users]]></title><description><![CDATA[Testing for color blindness is important if you're trying to make your website or app accessible. In this article, I will highlight some of the…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/resources-for-testing-ui-design-for-color-blind-users/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/resources-for-testing-ui-design-for-color-blind-users/</guid><category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2022 21:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Disable the Submit button if form validation is incomplete]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the UX of web and mobile forms, you have to keep several things in mind. One of them is error prevention by disabling the Submit or Continue button.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/disable-the-submit-button-if-form-validation-is-incomplete/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/disable-the-submit-button-if-form-validation-is-incomplete/</guid><category><![CDATA[Alerts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Forms]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Mar 2022 21:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should hyperlinks be blue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hyperlinks need to stand out from the rest of the content so that users can realize that they are clickable. The UX best practice is to have blue hyperlinks…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/should-hyperlinks-be-blue/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/should-hyperlinks-be-blue/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2022 21:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Required fields in forms]]></title><description><![CDATA[When it comes to web forms, there is always a debate about whether or not to mark required fields with an asterisk (*).]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/required-fields-in-forms/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/required-fields-in-forms/</guid><category><![CDATA[Forms]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 16 Mar 2022 11:49:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should users be able to zoom on a responsive web design?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Responsive web design by definition adapts to the screen size of the device. But, should you allow zooming? The short answer is yes.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/should-users-be-able-to-zoom-on-a-responsive-web-design/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/should-users-be-able-to-zoom-on-a-responsive-web-design/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 14 Mar 2022 21:09:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How can you tell users they can scroll?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While we realize that putting the most important content above the fold is important, sometimes there is a need to scroll.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/showing-users-they-can-scroll/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/showing-users-they-can-scroll/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Mar 2022 00:05:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special characters in passwords: UX best practices]]></title><description><![CDATA[A special character in a password is any symbol that is not a letter or number, like ! @ # $ % or a space. See the full list and how to design for them.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/special-characters-in-passwords-ux-best-practices/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/special-characters-in-passwords-ux-best-practices/</guid><category><![CDATA[Security]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:43:38 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a modal dialog window?]]></title><description><![CDATA[A modal dialog window is a window that pops up on top of the window that is currently active. This window blocks the user from interacting with the other…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-is-a-modal-dialog-window/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-is-a-modal-dialog-window/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:34:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are most social networking sites in blue?]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a great psychology-related question. Blue is the color of the intellect, the mind, making it the color of communication and when you think about…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-are-most-social-networking-sites-in-blue/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-are-most-social-networking-sites-in-blue/</guid><category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:25:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is the mouse cursor slightly tilted?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ever wondered why the mouse cursor on your screen is tilted and not straight? The angle makes the pointer easier to pick out against the pixelated background.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-is-the-mouse-cursor-slightly-tilted/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-is-the-mouse-cursor-slightly-tilted/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><category><![CDATA[Icons]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 23:07:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the optimum button size of touch screen applications?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short answer: 44x44px. There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on the individual application and user preferences.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-optimum-button-size-of-touch-screen-applications/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-optimum-button-size-of-touch-screen-applications/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:55:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Merging First/Last name into One Field]]></title><description><![CDATA[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?]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/merging-first-last-name-into-one-field/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/merging-first-last-name-into-one-field/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[Forms]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2022 17:51:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Significance of the three dots “…” or ellipses in UI design]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ellipses or three dots (...) notation is typically used to indicate that there are more options available.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/significance-of-the-three-dots-or-ellipses-in-ui-design/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/significance-of-the-three-dots-or-ellipses-in-ui-design/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Feb 2022 13:55:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is a mobile menu called?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short answer: Hamburger menu. There are several types of mobile menus, but the hamburger menu is the most common.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-is-a-mobile-menu-called/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-is-a-mobile-menu-called/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 22:46:15 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Most Common Screen Resolution in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[Short answer: 1920x1080. If you are designing or developing software, you must be curious about which screen resolutions are most common.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/most-common-screen-resolution-in-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/most-common-screen-resolution-in-2023/</guid><category><![CDATA[Devices]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Feb 2022 22:44:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Empathy Mapping: The Ultimate Guide]]></title><description><![CDATA[As UX professionals, one of our primary goals is to design digital products that provide a great user experience.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/empathy-mapping-the-ultimate-guide/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/empathy-mapping-the-ultimate-guide/</guid><category><![CDATA[Process]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jan 2022 14:57:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[7 UI Design Tips for UI/UX Designers (in 2026)]]></title><description><![CDATA[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…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/7-ui-design-tips-for-ui-ux-designers-in-2023/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/7-ui-design-tips-for-ui-ux-designers-in-2023/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jan 2022 12:05:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to get into a UX program at CMU?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/how-to-get-into-a-ux-program-at-cmu/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/how-to-get-into-a-ux-program-at-cmu/</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:20:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 10 Grad Schools for UX Designers]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/top-10-grad-schools-for-ux-designers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/top-10-grad-schools-for-ux-designers/</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jan 2022 11:51:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Common UX Design Questions for UX Interviews]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/common-ux-design-questions-for-ux-interviews/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/common-ux-design-questions-for-ux-interviews/</guid><category><![CDATA[Career]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jan 2022 15:53:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the best UI for multi-selecting from a list?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-best-ui-for-multi-selecting-from-a-list/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-best-ui-for-multi-selecting-from-a-list/</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:52:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the best color combination for on-screen reading?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you testing the color combinations for contrast when you build color palettes for your web design projects?]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-best-color-combination-for-on-screen-reading/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-best-color-combination-for-on-screen-reading/</guid><category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 03 Jan 2022 10:51:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UX Design Trends in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[So, you're a designer. Maybe you're a UX designer. You want to be sure you're up to date with the latest trends.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ux-design-trends-in-2022/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ux-design-trends-in-2022/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 25 Dec 2021 12:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What is the smallest screen size you should design for?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The smallest screen width to design for is 320px: it covers small phones and WCAG reflow at 400% zoom. Common mobile viewport sizes and how to test them.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-smallest-screen-size-you-should-design-for/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-is-the-smallest-screen-size-you-should-design-for/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 20:50:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which way to turn a knob to increase?]]></title><description><![CDATA[When an object has a characteristic or property that prompts you to think about what you can do with it, it's known as an affordance.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/which-way-to-turn-a-knob-to-increase/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/which-way-to-turn-a-knob-to-increase/</guid><category><![CDATA[Devices]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why are keyboard keys staggered?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On every keyboard, the keys are staggered a little amount to the left of the previous row. Both Q and A are located above and somewhat to the left of Z.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-are-keyboard-keys-staggered/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-are-keyboard-keys-staggered/</guid><category><![CDATA[Devices]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:51:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Differences between Search vs. Filter in softwares]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are some differences between the Search function and the Filter function. The Filter function is used to filter out the unwanted results and the…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/search-vs-filter-in-softwares/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/search-vs-filter-in-softwares/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 22:16:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three bulbs in traffic lights]]></title><description><![CDATA[The internet is full of traffic signal concept designs. Designs for traffic lights can be found in several of these concepts.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/three-bulbs-in-traffic-lights/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/three-bulbs-in-traffic-lights/</guid><category><![CDATA[Alerts]]></category><category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:57:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Using up/down arrow to represent sorting in table headers]]></title><description><![CDATA[User interface (UI) design is a method used by designers to create user interfaces for software and electronic devices.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/using-up-down-arrow-to-represent-sorting-in-table-headers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/using-up-down-arrow-to-represent-sorting-in-table-headers/</guid><category><![CDATA[Tables]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Dec 2021 21:49:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 Podcasts for UX Designers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Digital audio files of conversations about UX Design are collected in an episodic series known as the UX Design Podcasts.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/top-5-podcasts-for-ux-designers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/top-5-podcasts-for-ux-designers/</guid><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Dec 2021 20:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should checkbox labels be to the right or the left?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Generally, the label is placed to the right of the control by the designer. What you're sensing is most likely the rationale.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/should-checkbox-labels-be-to-the-right-or-the-left/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/should-checkbox-labels-be-to-the-right-or-the-left/</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Dec 2021 20:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Usability of Flat Buttons]]></title><description><![CDATA[User interaction habits are altering as a result of flat buttons, and we can observe this in usability testing results.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/usability-of-flat-buttons/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/usability-of-flat-buttons/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2021 20:43:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is there an optimal font size and line height ratio?]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best line height for body text is about 1.5 times the font size, tighter for headings. Plus leading vs line height and the ideal line length.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/is-there-an-optimal-font-size-and-line-height-ratio/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/is-there-an-optimal-font-size-and-line-height-ratio/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2021 20:41:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clockwise or counter-clockwise rotated text: which is easier to read?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neither direction is easier to read. Every study that has tested clockwise against counter-clockwise rotated text — going back to 1956 — has failed to…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/clockwise-and-counter-clockwise-rotated-text/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/clockwise-and-counter-clockwise-rotated-text/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Dec 2021 20:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to display duration (HH:MM) so it isn’t confusing?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Duration HH.HH means decimal hours: 1.50 is 1 hour 30 minutes, not 1:50. HH:MM is hours and minutes. How to read both and display durations clearly.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/how-to-display-duration-hhmm-so-it-isnt-confusing/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/how-to-display-duration-hhmm-so-it-isnt-confusing/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:38:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Do Rounded Corners Affect Usability?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rounded vs sharp corners in web design: rounded corners feel friendlier and group content, sharp ones feel precise and suit dense UIs. When to use each.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/how-do-rounded-corners-affect-usability/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/how-do-rounded-corners-affect-usability/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 30 Nov 2021 10:52:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing effective toggle buttons]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toggle UX: when to use a toggle switch, a toggle button, a pill or segmented control, or a checkbox, with labels, states and accessibility rules.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/effective-toggle-buttons/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/effective-toggle-buttons/</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Nov 2021 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ideal column width for paragraphs online]]></title><description><![CDATA[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…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ideal-column-width-for-paragraphs-online/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ideal-column-width-for-paragraphs-online/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update, Create, Delete: Which UX Copy works best?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/update-create-delete-which-ux-copy-works-best/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/update-create-delete-which-ux-copy-works-best/</guid><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 14:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Button Hover: Should it become lighter or darker?]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 app.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/button-hover-state/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/button-hover-state/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 22 Nov 2021 14:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should the Cancel button appear first or second?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should the Cancel button appear first or second? When naming a button, it's better to clarify what it does rather than just labeling it as…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/should-the-cancel-button-appear-first-or-second/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/should-the-cancel-button-appear-first-or-second/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Nov 2021 09:45:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why do users become numb to warnings?]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the most common questions our team is asked is: Why do users become numb to warnings? Find the answer in this article.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-do-users-become-numb-to-warnings/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-do-users-become-numb-to-warnings/</guid><category><![CDATA[Alerts]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Top 5 must-read books for UX designers]]></title><description><![CDATA[The best UX design books to start with, from Don't Make Me Think to The Design of Everyday Things, plus picks for UX research, psychology and UI design.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/top-5-must-read-books-for-ux-designers/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/top-5-must-read-books-for-ux-designers/</guid><category><![CDATA[Resources]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 14:24:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimizing cognitive load leads to efficient learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Minimizing Cognitive Load is essential to improve your working and long term memory. When the working memory is overloaded, it struggles to]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/minimizing-cognitive-load/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/minimizing-cognitive-load/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Nov 2021 20:21:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Journey Mapping 101]]></title><description><![CDATA[A journey map is a visual representation of the steps someone takes to complete a particular process. Learn more about journey mapping here.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/journey-mapping-101/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/journey-mapping-101/</guid><category><![CDATA[Flows]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 14:03:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What are the pros and cons of user flow diagrams in UX?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are a number of pros and cons of user flow diagrams in UX. Read this article to find some of them and steps to make a such diagrams.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/pros-and-cons-of-user-flow-diagrams-in-ux/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/pros-and-cons-of-user-flow-diagrams-in-ux/</guid><category><![CDATA[Flows]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 13 Nov 2021 11:35:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Terminal consoles: why are they still popular?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Terminal Consoles are still used due to their fast and direct operations. The device offers great flexibility with tons of advantages to]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-terminal-consoles-used-today/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-terminal-consoles-used-today/</guid><category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 12 Nov 2021 19:46:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rage Clicks: Why do users do that?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Many people appear to try to 'repair' a real object that isn't working by shaking it, and the digital equivalent is rage clicks.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/rage-clicks-why-do-users-do-that/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/rage-clicks-why-do-users-do-that/</guid><category><![CDATA[Bad UX]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Minimalistic Design: Why do sites leave half the page empty?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why do designers opt for a minimalistic design? Read the pros and cons of having empty space on your web pages.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/minimalistic-design-why-do-sites-leave-half-the-page-empty/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/minimalistic-design-why-do-sites-leave-half-the-page-empty/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2021 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[What term to use for “Cancel” when “Cancel” is already the default action?]]></title><description><![CDATA[It is advised is to avoid using the term "Cancel" in the default action altogether. Read this article to learn more.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/what-term-to-use-for-cancel-when-cancel-is-already-the-default-action/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/what-term-to-use-for-cancel-when-cancel-is-already-the-default-action/</guid><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 06 Nov 2021 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Icon vs. Icon with Text vs. Just Text]]></title><description><![CDATA[Icon only, icon with text, or just text? Text labels beat icons for clarity, icon plus text is the safest default, and icons alone suit only a few symbols.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/icon-vs-icon-with-text-vs-just-text/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/icon-vs-icon-with-text-vs-just-text/</guid><category><![CDATA[Icons]]></category><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Practice for Designing Form Error Messages]]></title><description><![CDATA[Form error message examples you can copy, plus the UX rules behind them: where errors go, when to validate, and how to word each one so people can fix it.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/best-practice-for-designing-form-error-messages/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/best-practice-for-designing-form-error-messages/</guid><category><![CDATA[Alerts]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2021 12:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Google’s decision on Pagination vs. Progressive Loading]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pagination vs. progressive loading – they both have their pros and cons. But do you know why Google has been using pagination?]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/googles-decision-on-pagination-vs-progressive-loading/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/googles-decision-on-pagination-vs-progressive-loading/</guid><category><![CDATA[Progress]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2021 10:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why is it impossible to deselect radio buttons?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You can't uncheck a radio button by clicking it again. How to clear one anyway (reset, refresh, a Clear link) and how to design forms that don't need it.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-is-it-impossible-to-deselect-radio-buttons/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-is-it-impossible-to-deselect-radio-buttons/</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 30 Oct 2021 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Your’ or ‘My’ in User Interfaces]]></title><description><![CDATA['Your' or 'My' in User Interfaces: Make the right decision when writing UX copy. Read this article to learn about best practices.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/your-or-my-in-user-interfaces/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/your-or-my-in-user-interfaces/</guid><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 28 Oct 2021 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Exit’, ‘quit’, or ‘close’: Which UX term should you use?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Exit or quit? Quit ends an app, close shuts a window or tab, exit leaves a mode or place. What Apple's and Microsoft's style guides say, and which to use.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/exit-quit-or-close-which-ux-term/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/exit-quit-or-close-which-ux-term/</guid><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 09:57:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing a Data-Heavy UI]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to design data-heavy products: what users do with dense data, when to use tables vs charts, density settings, and how to keep a data-heavy UI readable.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/designing-a-data-heavy-ui/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/designing-a-data-heavy-ui/</guid><category><![CDATA[Data]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 Oct 2021 09:47:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should a sentence ending with a URL terminate in a period?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Should a URL terminate with a period? This question has been asked several times. Let's see what the best practice for UX copywriting is.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/url-sentence-terminate-in-a-period/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/url-sentence-terminate-in-a-period/</guid><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:15:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Do users want to look at multiple windows at once?]]></title><description><![CDATA[More difficult tasks can't be completed without the use of multiple windows. But do users really want to do that? Find an answer here!]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/do-users-want-to-look-at-multiple-windows-at-once/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/do-users-want-to-look-at-multiple-windows-at-once/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><category><![CDATA[Windows]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 20 Oct 2021 10:13:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How long will the busy spinner keep your user waiting?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In user interface design, the busy spinner is a common delay or progress indicator. However, it has faults of its own that user interface designers…]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/how-long-will-the-busy-spinner-keep-your-user-waiting/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/how-long-will-the-busy-spinner-keep-your-user-waiting/</guid><category><![CDATA[Progress]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 09:59:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Are Carousels Effective?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wondering whether to add a carousel to your website? Read this article to find if you should and what's the best way to do it.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/are-carousels-effective/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/are-carousels-effective/</guid><category><![CDATA[Sliders]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 16 Oct 2021 09:31:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Make Progress Bar Faster?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If your progress bar takes forever, you might want to use this trick to make it 'feel fast.' Read this article for more.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/how-to-make-progress-bar-faster/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/how-to-make-progress-bar-faster/</guid><category><![CDATA[Progress]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 10:12:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Which theme is better for the eyes: Dark Mode or Light Mode?]]></title><description><![CDATA[While designing interfaces in light or dark mode, take into account the strain your UI puts on the user's eyes. Read more in this piece.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/dark-or-light-mode-for-the-eyes/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/dark-or-light-mode-for-the-eyes/</guid><category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 12 Oct 2021 09:02:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sign in or log in: Which UX copy works best?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are a designer or a developer having a debate on whether to use 'sign in/sign up' or 'login/register', read this.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/sign-in-or-log-in-which-ux-copy-works-best/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/sign-in-or-log-in-which-ux-copy-works-best/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><category><![CDATA[Security]]></category><category><![CDATA[UX Copy]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 10 Oct 2021 09:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Designing an Effective Dropdown Menu Affordance]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dropdown menu UX best practices: why hover tunnels fail, click vs hover, close delays, menu aim, and the rules that make navigation dropdowns easy to use.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/designing-an-effective-dropdown-menu-affordance/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/designing-an-effective-dropdown-menu-affordance/</guid><category><![CDATA[Navigation]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:30:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[UX for Composing Boolean Logic]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are struggling with building boolean logic UX, check out these examples to get some inspiration.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/ux-for-composing-boolean-logic/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/ux-for-composing-boolean-logic/</guid><category><![CDATA[Selection]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:21:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[9 Pros and Cons of Dark Mode]]></title><description><![CDATA[Learn about the pros and cons of dark mode before making the decision to make the switch from light to dark mode.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/9-pros-and-cons-of-dark-mode/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/9-pros-and-cons-of-dark-mode/</guid><category><![CDATA[Colors]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 20:18:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[When is a switch “on”?]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are norms in different geographical locations as to which direction is a switch on. However, there's variation between countries.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/when-is-a-switch-on/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/when-is-a-switch-on/</guid><category><![CDATA[Buttons]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 22:20:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[How to Avoid Hermann Grid Illusion in Grids?]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are designing a UI for an image gallery with 3-4 images in a column and multiple rows, using rounded corners will cause a Hermann Grid illusion.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/avoid-hermann-grid-illusion-in-grids/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/avoid-hermann-grid-illusion-in-grids/</guid><category><![CDATA[Layout]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:53:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enter your password. Twice.]]></title><description><![CDATA[We should not ask for a password twice. Instead, we should ask for it once and make sure that the 'forgot password' system works seamlessly and flawlessly.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/enter-your-password-twice/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/enter-your-password-twice/</guid><category><![CDATA[Security]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 21:36:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should Error Messages Apologize?]]></title><description><![CDATA[You "must" employ an apologetic tone in error messages: if the user makes a mistake, it is because the user does not comprehend the system's principles.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/should-error-messages-apologize/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/should-error-messages-apologize/</guid><category><![CDATA[Alerts]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 27 Sep 2021 18:29:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Is UX so Difficult?]]></title><description><![CDATA[UX complexity can cause teams to feel that success is unlikely. While streamlining UX is challenging, it has a positive downstream impact.]]></description><link>https://uxpickle.com/why-is-ux-so-difficult/</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://uxpickle.com/why-is-ux-so-difficult/</guid><category><![CDATA[General]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Sep 2021 19:34:35 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>