Live UX Expert Session
Live UX Expert Session FREE WEBINAR 13th October 2024. 18:30 – 19:30 BST ONLINE This taster session is for anyone looking to switch careers into UX (User Experience) Design and learn the skills required .This webinar will include a combination of a presentation and a Q&A session at the end. Join us in an introductory […]
Interested in Becoming a UX Designer?
Interested in Becoming a UX Designer? Download Beginner UX Course Brochure Testimonials from UX Academy Students This course is extremely informative and really helped prepare me with real life experience in designing a product for a client. The teachers are very knowledgeable and tailor the course to fit all levels of experience. Rianne Stratford Marketing […]
Interested in Becoming a UX Designer?
Interested in Becoming a UX Designer? Download Beginner UX Course Brochure Testimonials from UX Academy Students This course is extremely informative and really helped prepare me with real life experience in designing a product for a client. The teachers are very knowledgeable and tailor the course to fit all levels of experience. Rianne Stratford Marketing […]
What is Information Architecture in UX/UI?: A Comprehensive Guide
In today’s digital era, where information is both a tool and a commodity, its organisation plays a pivotal role in how effectively we interact with the digital world. This brings us to the concept of Information Architecture (IA) – a discipline that might not always be in the limelight but is fundamental to our digital […]
Mastering Heuristic Evaluation in UX Design: A Comprehensive Guide
In the vast and intricate world of user experience design, there exists a compass, a guide that navigates through the tumultuous seas of interface designs and user interactions. This compass is known as heuristic evaluation. Let’s embark on a journey to explore the depths of this method, its significance, and how it ensures that digital […]
Why Simplicity Matters in UI/UX Design: The KISS Principle Explained
In the vibrant world of UI/UX design, there’s a principle that stands out for its profound simplicity and undeniable wisdom: the Keep It Simple, Stupid (KISS) principle. This concept isn’t just a catchy phrase; it’s a foundational element in creating intuitive and user-friendly designs. Let’s dive into the essence of simplicity in design, sprinkling our […]
Mastering the Rule of Thirds in UX/UI Design: A Comprehensive Guide
Whether you’re a seasoned UX/UI designer or just starting out, understanding the Rule of Thirds in UX/UI Design is essential for creating visually engaging and balanced interfaces. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the significance of the Rule of Thirds, its practical applications, and best practices for seamlessly incorporating it into your designs. What […]
Mastering UX/UI Design: 5 Fundamental Laws Every Designer Should Know
Mastering UX/UI Design: In the ever-evolving world of UX/UI design, rules provide valuable insights into how users behave and use interfaces. When designers utilise these fundamental laws, they can create a user-centred experience. In this article, we’ll look at 5 important design rules: Jakob’s Law, Hick’s Law, Miller’s Law, Fitt’s Law, and the Von Restorff […]
The Best 4 UX Design Courses in 2023
Step into the world of UX design with our guide on the best online UX design courses of 2023. Thriving in this field requires ongoing learning and upskilling. This allows you to stay at the forefront of emerging tools and trends. There is a high demand for UX/UI designers in today’s job market. Learning these […]
Navigating Your UX Journey: The Power of Mentorship
Embarking on a career in the UX design industry may seem daunting. But it’s a journey filled with incredible opportunities and growth. At UX Academy, we understand the importance of having a guiding hand to steer you in the right direction. That’s why we offer an invaluable resource – our UX Design Mentorship Program. It […]
Exploring the Client Project Journey: UX/UI Design Course
Client Project: Oh Lily The first step involved us reviewing the project brief provided by the client. Next we had an introductory client project call to discuss the details. During this call, we had the opportunity to ask questions and gain a deeper understanding of their requirements. After examining the client’s website, we pinpointed areas […]
In Conversation with our Co-Founder: Insights, Innovation, and Inspiration
We recently had the privilege to sit down with Website Planet for an insightful conversation about UX Academy’s journey, vision, and the philosophy that drives our organization. Our co-founder passionately recounted the inspirational story of how it all began, emphasizing the transformative power of a simple idea and unwavering belief in making a positive difference […]
UX Academy’s Collaboration with Royal Holloway, University of London: Shaping the Future of UX Education
The world of UX design is fast-evolving and staying at the forefront is key. That is why UX Academy is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Royal Holloway, University of London. This exciting partnership is set to empower aspiring designers to reach new heights in their careers. A Fusion of Excellence At the core of […]
What is User Experience (UX) Design?
User experience (UX) design is a discipline that centres the user in the design process. It involves understanding the needs, behaviours, and motivations of a user through research and analysis. Designers then use this knowledge to enhance user satisfaction, engagement, and the overall success of a digital product. Let’s explore the key aspects of UX […]
UX/UI Design Course: Q&A with Adaobi Adebajo
Adaobi Adebajo is a business consultant who recently took part in our UX/UI Design Course at UX Academy. Learn more about their experience and what it was like to work on the HopStair Confidence app. How was your Experience at UX Academy? My UX design training at UX Academy was truly a transformative experience. I […]
Can You be a UX Designer Without Being Creative?
The Misconceptions of UX Design The main objective for UX Designer is to solve user experience problems with their creativity to make a digital product usable and understandable. A common misconception in the field of UX Design is that one must have artistic skills. Although art and design have a lot of overlapping qualities, having artistic […]
Switching Careers to UX Design: A Guide on How to Make a Change
Introducton Switching careers can feel like an overwhelming task, but with the right guidance you can confidently embark on this new journey into UX design. Can anyone become a UX designer? Yes, and you don’t need to have experience or a university degree! The biggest challenge is knowing where to start. So, whether you come […]
How Does UX Affect SEO?
Welcome to an illuminating exploration of how does UX affect SEO! As the digital landscape evolves, the connection between UX and SEO grows ever more significant – a relationship we’re about to delve into. The crux? An exceptional UX design can catapult your website’s SEO performance, amplifying your digital presence and increasing organic traffic. This […]
UX/UI Design Course: Q&A with Katarina Cirjakovic
This is Q&A with Katarina Cirjakovic who has recently completed our UX/UI Design Course at UX Academy. Learn more about her experience and what it’s like to study with us. About Katarina Hi, my name is Katarina and I will tell you about my experience with being a student at UX Academy and graduating […]
What is Usability in UX Design
What is Usability? A Guide to Designing Exceptional User Experiences Usability in UX Design measures how well a user can use a product or design to achieve a defined goal effectively, efficiently, and satisfactorily in a specific context. It is a critical component of user experience (UX) design, and designers must measure a design’s usability […]
The Difference Between UX and UI Design
Do you know what is The difference between UX and UI Design? While UX and UI go together, their true definitions vary significantly. UX is more broadly concerned with a user’s whole experience with a brand, product, or service, while UI often deals with the interaction between users and computer systems, software, and apps. If […]
What is Figma and its Advantages?
What is Figma? At its core, Figma is a vector drawing program. Notably, you can create scalable shapes that look great at any size. Files saved there can also contain bitmap images (although for performance reasons it is not recommended to use very large print quality images). It is intended for screen design, and works […]
How Can Design Skills and Online Tools Make You Stand Out?
About Natalia Natalia Veretenyk is the Lead Product Designer at KPMG as well as one of our teachers on the UX/UI Design Course. Follow her on LinkedIn to get more insights on user experience. She has written this blog to teach you how to use your design skills to express yourself. How to Write a […]
Your UX Portfolio: 5 Things to Consider
These 5 things to consider on your UX portfolio blog were kindly provided by Goncalo Andrade, who is a User Experience Designer in London and one of the tutors at UX Academy. Make sure to follow his medium page for more insights into the world of UX. In my time as a mentor, I’ve spoken […]
Advanced UX Design Course: Q&A with Steven Skamarski
About Steven Steven, currently serving as a PMO Analyst at the Cabinet Office of the Government Digital Service, recently completed our Advanced UX Design Course at UX Academy. Explore his experience and discover what it’s like to study with us. What is your professional background? I embarked on my digital journey at Sainsbury’s, where I […]
UX Design Project – StreetPin
About Fiona I’m a Senior Graphic Designer who has recently started building web experiences in CEROS for my company and I felt that I was missing a link between the design of the screen and how people used a site. So, I decided to take on the UX/UI Design Course to learn a bit about […]
UX and Agile: How Does UX Research Fit in Agile Development?
People have made “Agile” a common buzzword. It sounds modern and successful – and in many cases it is. But what does it mean for user experience and usability? How does agile and UX research fit in together? That’s what we’ll explore in this guest blog post. Before the Big Bang of Agile In the […]
Introduction to Design Thinking and Principles
What is Design Thinking? Design thinking is an ideology and process in UX design that has a user-centred approach to solving problems. Within UX design, the user’s interactions and experience are at the centre. Similarly, design thinking places the user at the centre of the process to understand their needs and requirements. Explore the powerful […]
What Makes a Good UX Design Portfolio?
Is a UX Design Portfolio Necessary? Your UX design portfolio is considered more important than your CV, especially in an industry where formal education and prior experience aren’t essential for securing your dream job. An eye-catching portfolio serves as a pre-interview meet and greet with the hiring manager. This can set you apart in the […]
Product Design vs UX Design
At UX Academy, one of our most frequently asked questions is to clarify the distinctions between Product Design and UX Design. When comparing the two, it is important to note that both disciplines incorporate design, research, and strategy. Typically, product designers place more emphasis on design and strategy. UX designers prioritise design and research. However, […]
Why UX Design is Important
In order to understand why UX design is important, we first need to determine what UX actually is. Although there is much debate surrounding the definition of UX (user experience), it’s broadly accepted to be how a customer interacts with a product or service, and the ways in which this can be improved. That could […]
What is Voice Design?
Voice design (VUI) is an emerging field in the design industry. It involves actively planning and mapping all interactions that can potentially take place between a voice assistant and user. The goal is to make interactions with voice assistants feel natural, providing users with hands-free convenience and time-saving benefits. Speed A Stanford study found that […]
UX/UI Design Course Project: Blindlee
Our UX Academy students who were enrolled on the UX/UI Design Course recently achieved great success working with Blindlee, a blind dating app. In this user experience design project, we take a closer look at the dating app, including what the app does and why it exists, in addition to improvements that were recommended by […]
UX Design Portfolio Best Practices
As the demand for UX designers increases, there is also a growing number of professionals switching their career path into the UX design industry. If you’re one of these people, chances are you are still figuring out how to create a compelling UX design portfolio to land your dream UX role. Here we have put […]
UX/UI Design Project: Bluepass by Samantha Burden
This UX/UI design project was for a mobile app, Bluepass. Samantha discusses her experience with the project at UX Academy. About Sam I have been in Marketing for around 4 years, with a recent completion of a Masters in Data Analytics and Marketing. However, whilst on furlough, I reviewed my skills. I decided to […]
Advanced UX Design Project: Zen Bike by Sabrina Morellato
This advanced UX design project was completed by Sabrina. Here she discusses her experience and outcomes. About Zen Bike Zen Bike offers a unique and eco-friendly points-per-mile system where every mile that you cycle converts into points. These can then unlock rewards such as discounts on TFL, wellbeing stores, and gyms. Advanced UX Design Project […]
UX/UI Design Course Project: Co-Plan by Chris James
Chris completed the UX/UI Design Course and excelled in a collaborative project with a real company: Co-Plan. He showcased his newly found skills and successfully executed this project. Find out more about his experience below. About Chris I have been designing and coding websites as a freelancer since 2006. However, I recently realised that being […]
UX/UI Design Project: LikeMe by Peter McCarthy
Peter McCarthy recently completed UX Academy’s UX/UI Design Design Course. He was able to successfully complete a real-company project from LikeMe. About Peter In 2018, Peter graduated from UX Academy after working on an app aiming to improve interactions between housemates. Before joining the course, he was working within market research. Here, he utilised a […]
UX/UI Design Project: BeeHappy by Gaby Rock
About Gaby Gaby is one of our newest Alumni having completed the UX/UI Design Course, she worked on the BeeHappy app. Continue reading to find out more about her experience. Before she attended the Academy, Gaby worked as an in-house Graphic Designer for a cosmetics brand. Gaby made the decision to try and develop her […]
Product Design Course: Q&A with Kanisha
Kanisha is a User Experience Designer with extensive knowledge of analysing user requirements and problems to design creative solutions. She wanted to gain formal training, therefore, she signed up for UX Academy’s Product Design Course. Q: Tell me a bit about yourself and how you got into Product Design? I graduated as an Interior Designer and […]
Product Design Project: Abodely
In our Product Design Course, Kanisha and her team seized the opportunity to develop Abodely, a home-sharing app. About Kanisha I am a User Experience Designer with extensive knowledge of analysing user requirements and problems. This allows me to design creative solutions that deliver a good experience for the user. I completed my master’s in Interior […]
UX/UI Design Course Project: Trading Skills
Discover Tim’s real-company project during our UX/UI Design Course. From the initial concept, user research, testing, and more, he progressed to his finished project. About Tim Before joining UX Academy, Tim transitioned from a front-end developer to product design. This aligned with his degree. However, he decided to return to the fast-paced digital industry and […]
UX/UI Design Course Project: Fledglink
As part of our UX/UI Design Course, Alessandra was able to work on an existing app, Fledglink, which also allowed her to build her UX/UI portfolio. About Alessandra After working as a graphic designer and art director, I decided to pursue a career in user experience. I’m interested in working on products and services that […]
My Experience with the UX/UI Design Course
Our team recently had a catch-up with one of our promising students, Samantha, who is currently half-way through the UX/UI Design Course. She’s currently leading a team who is working on a real company project for a private Discounts Club. Learn what a week at UX Academy can involve in this brief interview. “The reason […]
Q&A with Kateryna – Product Design
Kateryna is one of the latest students to join the UX Academy Alumni. Currently she’s working as a Senior Graphic Designer at a well established technology company. Our course co-ordinator managed to catch her just after she completed our Product Design Course. They discussed her background, motivations behind studying the course, challenges, inspirations, and her […]
UX/UI Design Course – Completed by Yumi Kudo
I have recently finished the 8-week UX/UI Design Course at UX Academy. The course has helped me understand the process of UX design in-depth. I’ve been a graphic designer for 10 years, so I had worked on several digital projects in the past. However, this course was great to gain more skills and knowledge in […]
Product Design Course: Q&A with Rianne
Interested in getting into User Experience or Product Design without any prior experience? Rianne, one of our latest UX Academy Alumni, comes from a marketing background and decided to enrol in our Product Design Course. Read below to know more about her experience with UX Academy. Find out how the course helped her realise a […]
How to Start a Career in UX Design
Where to Begin It’s the big question, and it is, of course, daunting to start out afresh in any field, especially one like UX! It’s ever-changing, with many tools and ways of working to learn and adapt to, all with their own subtle differences. Although everyone’s journey will have different twists and turns, the aim […]
Advanced UX Design Course: Q&A with Vitor
From working closely alongside UX professionals at work, to having just finished the Advanced UX course at the UX Academy, Vitor has an excellent understanding of all things User Experience. I interviewed Vitor just after he had finished taking steps to learn more about UX Design at our the Advanced workshop in London – we […]
Q&A with Ryunosuke – UX Design Course
Keen to dive right into both the practical and theoretical world of UX, Ryunosuke decided to complete the UX Design Course at the UX Academy in London. I managed to catch Ryunosuke just before he started the course – we talked about his background, which part of the course he was most excited about, and […]
Q&A with Liz – UX/UI Design Course
I had the pleasure of chatting to Liz just before she took part in the UX Design Course at the UX Academy London. Since this interview, Liz has taken the next step and has decided to take the Advanced UX course, so I think it’s safe to assume the course went well! But, for now […]
Conversational Design Course Complete
Whether you’re an established User Experience (UX) professional looking to learn more about voice design or hoping to change career paths, designing for Voice User Interfaces (VUI’s) is a phenomenal string to add to your bow. The Conversational Design Course at the UX Academy is a fantastic opportunity to begin or flesh-out your portfolio. Having […]
Why Your Online Store UX Is Something You Need To Invest In
Image credit: PxHere It’s surprisingly common for sellers (even modern online sellers) to start thinking of purchases as simple matters of exchanged value. To them, it’s extremely straight ward and utilitarian: if you’re offered something you’d like at a price you’re willing to pay, then you go ahead and pay it. And if that were […]
The Voice Design Course: Student Feedback
In the month of February 2019 I attended Voice Design Course for 6 weeks, conducted by UX Academy and thought of sharing my experience I had with this conversational design course, so it can help someone who is interested to take this course out there. I always try to keep myself updated and learn emerging […]
My Journey from Fashion Design into Tech & UX Design
Why Did I Take This UX Course? I am a young professional who is changing careers from Fashion Design into tech. While working as a Product Manager I have been doing a Masters in Digital Management at Hyper Island. I was half way through the masters when I enrolled into UX Academy’s Advanced UX short […]
Why You Should Care About Your Mobile Application Design
Technology changes. Things we believed were impossible 20 or 30 years ago are a part of our everyday life. So, in order to provide you with valuable help on what has changed in UX since 2017 and what we might expect in the future, let’s pay attention to new trends. All modern trends are set […]
What is a Design Sprint and How Does it Work?
Released in 2016, the original Sprint Book was a bit of a revelation. It describes a five-day process for planning & testing new ideas. This process is called a “Design Sprint” It originated at Google, as a way to help startups in their Google Ventures investment programme. Back then, the industry was already familiar with […]
Talking Innovative Design with Marion Duncan, Creative Director for Accenture Liquid, London
Innovative design in business can seem a bit like space travel – a lot of people talk about it, but not a lot know how to make it successful. Although it’s needed to gain an edge over competition, there are a lot of threats which can terminate the life of a product before it can […]
What I Learnt on the Voice Design Course – Student Feedback
I decided to join the Designing for Voice course to further explore a topic I was deeply interested in. I had recently completed MUXL’s course for Beginner UX & UCD and the Voice Design course looked like a great way to pick up new skills whilst gaining some extra UX experience. Week One – Introduction […]
Top 5 Ways in Which User-Centered UX Design Benefits The Bottom Line of Your Business
In this digital landscape, it has become mandatory for every business to invest money in developing an exclusive mobile application or a comprehensive website. But to build an ideal app or a site is a daunting task. This process can be well-executed with the help of a professional UX Design Agency who is an expert in developing […]
Stratis Valachis on the Future of the Conversational Design
Stratis Valachis, Senior UX Designer at Aviva, talks us through the future of Conversational Design Back in November, Stratis Valachis delivered a talk at MUXL 2017 about the future of the conversational experience. He also touched on how important Voice will be in the coming years. The industry has seen tremendous growth in the past […]
Q&A with Laura Leon – UX/UI Designer at Mobi Lab
The world keeps changing and technology is helping shape the future. In the past years, we’ve seen virtual reality, augmented reality and other new developments find their ways into the day to day products and services. This has also meant new challenges for UX designers. Whilst the basic principles of putting the customer first and […]
Why Great Automation Needs to Begin with Great UX Design Automation
Image credit: Pixabay We live in a time of great advances in science and engineering, but our brains have set capacities. We can get smarter and advance how we understand the world, but we can’t get all that much faster at working or handling complex problems. (At least, not until someone invents workable neural enhancements, […]
Discovering UX Academy – Jacopo Maio
Discovering the UX Academy Course Looking for a good UX design course in London isn’t so easy these days. The city gives us too much choice and if you google it, you’ll be lost! This is because every course is different in length, structure, content and price. When I was looking for a UX training […]
UX & Ethics: Where Do They Intersect?
Image credit: Pixabay Done correctly, UX design work should benefit both parties involved. The person experiencing it, and the person (or business) that provided it. But this doesn’t always happen. Businesses ultimately want to drive as many conversions as possible. This can lead them to act in ways that do produce more revenue but might […]
Q&A with Stacey Seronick, Head of UX Design & Research, Catalia Health
Summer is holiday season for everyone, but for our team, it tends to get considerably busy. We’re working hard to prepare the 4th Mobile UX London conference, taking place on 20 November at One Park Crescent, London. The event which will bring to spotlight examples of designing for emerging technologies. MUXL 2018 will feature case […]
Q&A with Froso Ellina About UX & UI Design with UX Academy
Why is UX Design important? User experience design is a mixture of tools, methods and frameworks that enables one to solve real problems while upgrading a beautiful design into a functional model which may prove to be both useful and enjoyable. There are plenty of reasons why you should consider involving yourself with UX design […]
7 Flawless Examples of E-Commerce UX Done Right
UX is extremely important for any kind of online activity, but when you add in the huge amounts of money up for grabs in the e-commerce UX world, you have a core ingredient that can single-handedly make the difference between a best-selling product and a total flop. And when you’re looking to learn how to […]
Convincing Your Boss to Send You For UX Training
Convincing Your Boss To Send You For UX Training More and more things are becoming user centred. Take your mobile phone for example: 15 years ago it was only there to make calls and send texts. Now they’ve become smartphones that can do just about anything from facial recognition to finding someone’s location (if they […]
Classroom Training FTW
Now is a great time to start a career in UX, as hiring managers are seeing the importance of UX’ers and how usability plays a huge role in everything we use. Companies only have a few seconds to influence the customer. Investing in User Experience is necessary for them to achieve trust, brand recognition and […]
It’s Official – Our Students Love UX Academy!
UX Academy has grown steadily over the years and now offers 3 distinct and dynamic courses including our new Designing Voice Interactions course in collaboration with Amazon. Whether you’re a total beginner or more experienced with UX, we have the perfect programme for you to improve your skills and develop your UX potential. Don’t just […]
Accessibility in UX Design and Emerging Technology
The speed with which new technologies have been implemented into our daily lives is incredible. If you had asked someone 15 years ago “do you think you will ever control the lights and heating in your home from your phone?” they probably would have said “no, that’s crazy!”. But here we are in 2018 and […]
Q&A With Three UX Professionals
In the lead up to our inaugural London UX & Design Festival, we sat down with three UX pros from Foolproof, IBM and Just Eat to discuss various topics. Read on to find out they navigate the UX landscape and to get their advice for standing out in the market. Terika Seaborn-Brown at Foolproof As […]
Using AI to Help Design Better User Experience for Chat Mediums
On November 10th, as a part of the 2017 edition of Mobile UX London, our third annual main event, our community had the pleasure of welcoming Shelbian Fung, Interaction Designer at Google’s HQ in San Francisco. As a special guest, Fung offered unique insights into the way Google approaches “Designing AI Experience for Chat Mediums” […]
Airbnb’s Design Team on the Challenges in the Industry
At the 2017 MUXL Conference, the London UX community had the pleasure of kicking off our annual gathering with a talk by Vibha Bamba & Sukhada Jog, special guests from Airbnb’s design team in Silicon Valley. Their talk “Designing for the Alleyway: Addressing the Discomfort of Travel” was an exploration of the advantages and challenges […]
Is Virtual Reality the Future?
One of the final lectures of the day at the 2017 MUXL Conference came via Christophe Mallet from Somewhere Else VR, a London-based creative agency specializing in immersive technologies. The topic, Virtual Reality Storytelling, captivated the audience of the main stage with its futurism and its potential power over the mind. A new age of […]
My 8 Week Journey at UX Academy: Alumni Feedback
I decided to sign up for the UX Academy 8 week user experience course to further my knowledge as a front-end developer. I found the UX training to have been a lot more than I thought it would be and I was pleasantly surprised. I came out with a better understanding of UX altogether. Week […]
Bringing Disruptive Innovation Techniques To The Heart Of Design Process
Our path to innovation Pensions and savings specialist Standard Life, (part of leading global investment company Standard Life Aberdeen plc) help clients invest for their financial futures. Our industry is evolving, and we have to ensure we are at the heart of this change. That’s where our business innovation team comes in. We aim to […]
Guide to Conducting Mobile User Experience Testing
There is no doubt that the benefits of focusing on user experience are a vital element for creating a competitive advantage. This Guide will help you thoroughly understand and appreciate the importance of mobile user experience testing by exploring various approaches, techniques, and methods through a six simple steps. Define goals Define methodology Profiling Training […]
Why is UX Different in the Internet of Things?
What the Internet of Things (IoT) introduces — or better said, unites — is data, interactions, and the physical world. But coordinating these to deliver great user experience (UX) is easier said than done. Many manufacturers have struggled to bring connected products to market because of just how complicated development and management are, never mind […]
Top 10 Inspiring UX Portfolios
Every UX designer knows that their portfolio will be crucial for their career and for showcasing their body of work. However many designers (even great ones) fail at effectively building them. UX portfolios are especially important because not only does the website need to showcase the great products you’ve designed before. It will become a […]
Designing Chatbot with Elvia Vasconcelos
During our May meet-up “Designing Chatbot – Part II”, Elvia Vasconcelos, senior UX designer at SapientRazorfish. She delivered a really useful talk on the process of designing chatbots. She detailed how to think through a design before its conception. She explained key concepts in artificial intelligence and even gave detailed practical advice on how to […]
Q&A with the Forms Master: Sjors Timmer
1. What inspired you to work in UX – MyUX London? UX brings together three things I’m interested in: figuring things out, making things and doing something useful. What I like most is that good UX work can really make an impact on the everyday experiences that many people have. We take away the effort […]
UX Influencers 2017 You Should Follow: Top 10 People in UX
10 UX Design Influencers To Follow Now Mobile UX London, a one-day User Experience & usability conference to learn and develop skills in Mobile User Experience in London UK. Not sure which UX influencers to follow? Want to follow experts who share content regularly? We have done our research and found some of the most […]
Compare the Market: User-Centred Design Principles
At compare the market.com we’ve always focused on customer needs when designing and building our products. Over the last couple of years we’ve introduced more User Centered Design principles. Wikipedia describe User Centered Design as follows: ‘User-centered design … is a framework of processes … in which the needs, wants, and limitations of end users […]
Meet One of Our Trainers: Dimitris Kontaris – UX Consultant
Dimitris Kontaris, currently working at HSBC Retail Banking and Wealth Management as a Senior UX Consultant, Dimitris has worked with companies such as Thomson Reuters, Accenture and Sony Computer Entertaining Europe. Dimitris took some time out of his busy schedule to answer some questions about himself and his experiences in UX. 1. Why did you […]
What Will be the Biggest UX Trends in 2017? MUXL Asks the Experts
In 2016 we witnessed the rapid explosion of UX in IOT and AI, bridging the gap that has traditionally existed between tech and UX, exciting times but what UX trends will we be talking about most in 2017? Chatbots was the buzz word of 2016, with significant development and progress in this area, but clearly […]
Why Paper Prototyping is Crucial in Designing Good Digital Products
Why paper prototyping is crucial in designing good digital products Paper prototyping is crucial in designing good digital products. Having a visual understanding of your structure before starting high fidelity prototypes is a great way to establish your landmarks. It will boost your confidence and make you comfortable dealing with all aspects of your product […]
Journey Maps for Content Strategy
Marli Mesibov, Content Strategist Mobile UX London will bring together 200+ professionals from around the world covering UX, Product, Design & Research. In addition, journey map types range from the very personal, like persona narratives, to the business-focused, like service blueprints. A must attend conference for any individual or organisation. Learn more. When we talk […]
How to Use Animation to Improve UX Design?
UX design is the process of designing (digital or physical) products that are useful, easy to use, and delightful to interact with. Motion tells stories. Not long and complicated stories, but simple stories, like “hey, you need to look at this now” or “hurrah, your operation has just been completed successfully.” However, the goal of […]
The Tipping Point: Why It’s Time to Think Mobile First
The mobile first approach is exactly as it sounds: designing for the smallest screen and working your way up. Apparently a third of Americans would rather give up sex than their beloved mobile phone. This would imply that either Americans are really, really attached to their mobile phone, or that they’re perhaps missing a trick […]
Top 10 Evaluation Criteria When Selecting Prototyping UX Tools
By: Athar Majeed Top 10 Evaluation Criteria when Selecting a Prototyping UX Tools Interactive prototyping for web and mobile apps is very important and has grown significantly over the past decade. There are many prototyping tools to choose from and this provides design agencies, designers, entrepreneurs and businesses with more options. To make life easier […]
ROI of Happy Users: Emotions vs. Numbers?
By: Sabrina Duda ROI of Happy Users: Emotions vs. Numbers? What is the ROI of Happy Users? Sabrina Duda Many business minded people are focused on numbers. To be true, that is their job. They have to make sure that money is spent reasonably and revenue is rising. So the only justification for spending money […]
Under the Microscope – Learning User Research Methods
Why Did I Take This Class? I am a young professional who works as a Website Manager. I came to know about UX design through my colleagues and especially the Product Owner who I work with on a daily basis. After this, I became interested in learning more about UX and so I embarked on […]