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Unicorns, Foxes, Hedgehogs, the UX Design Bestiary
A bestiary is a collection of animals, and we don’t want to imply that anyone involved in the UX design profession is an
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How to Design for Mobile Search
Search functions are the foremost tool to navigate applications and the internet. The mobile user experience relies just
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How to Conduct a Cognitive Walkthrough
Cognitive walkthroughs are used to examine the usability of a product. They are designed to see whether or not a new use
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How to Conduct User Observations
Observing users interacting with a product can be a great way to understand the usability of a product and to some exten
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High Value Activities in Design and the Workplace
Hillary Rettig, the author of The Seven Secrets of the Prolific: The Definitive Guide to Overcoming Procrastination, Per
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Contextual Interviews and How to Handle Them
The exact history of the contextual interview in user research is a little murky. It was first alluded to in a paper by
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Dressing Up Your UI with Colors That Fit
As designers, we have a powerful ally in color. It can let us work towards a number of different goals. You can use it t
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Ideas for Conducting UX Research with Children
One of the most challenging realms to conduct user research with is when you have to conduct research with children. The
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Our Three Brains - The Reptilian Brain
Neuroscience has offered many important insights into both the structure and function of the human brain. One of the mos
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The Concept of the "Triune Brain"
In the 1960s, American neuroscientist Paul MacLean formulated the 'Triune Brain' model, which is based on the division o
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The Reptilian Brain: Emotion and Design
The Reptilian BrainThe human brain may have developed to endow us with capabilities far beyond the reach of other animal
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Esteem: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Esteem needs encompass confidence, strength, self-belief, personal and social acceptance, and respect from others. These
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