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Recently when discussing success metrics for a new design with a client, they indicated that they wanted it to be so simple that their...
Read moreCreating a well-designed interaction does more than improve usability – it can create delight. Our collection of Interaction Design blogs takes you from interaction fundamentals to examples of good and bad designs and what you can learn from them.
Recently when discussing success metrics for a new design with a client, they indicated that they wanted it to be so simple that their...
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Working in UX has taught me one thing: Never underestimate a user's will to take shortcuts, then question why something doesn't work. What...
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Everyday people use hundreds of tools to complete daily tasks in both the physical and digital world. Each product we use has the potential to be...
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On February 2nd, popular ride sharing app Uber surprised everyone by unveiling their new brand. For a company who's well known for controversy...
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There are just certain aspects of British culture that you just don't question. Things like the proper way to make a cup of tea, that fish and...
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Automated phone systems, everyone hates them, everyone has to use them. These systems force callers through an excruciating menu system only...
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At Akendi, we use design principles when designing, conducting heuristic reviews or analyzing the results of a usability test. These design...
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Human cognition is an incredibly complex task that to this day is not completely understood. When designing a product or service, it's...
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Even in this digital age, print collateral has its place. There are many conversations about the value of print happening right now. Ensuring the...
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When you are continuously evaluating your product it is easy to keep your product feeling fresh. However, if you are not able to refresh your...
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Every website should tell a story in some form or another. Its design should reflect who you are and what you want to tell your users. Your...
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Great recipe apps realize that meal planning, whether it is weekly prep or planning dinner with friends, is a multi-step process. It requires...
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The Tamagotchi As a young child in the 90's with no dog, I desperately wanted a Tamagotchi. Desperately. The pocket-sized virtual pet promised...
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Making technology more usable is generally thought to add to its persuasive capability, but are there times when usability goals conflict with...
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Bringing a product to life has never been easier. "Products" of course can be websites, apps, things, whatever it is you desire can quickly be...
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