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Do My Designs Have to Be Unique?
This may surprise many designers but there’s no need for our designs to be unique. In fact, it’s probably fair to say th
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Outcome Bias – Not All Outcomes are Created Equal
Evaluating the outcomes of our actions makes sense. However, there is a cognitive bias where we place too much weight on
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Open User Innovation in Design- Why It Happens
Did you know that some of the most dramatic design shifts are brought about by users of products? In fact in many instan
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What Soft Skills Does a UX Designer Need?
We spend a lot of time looking at the practical skills for UX designers here at the Interaction Design Foundation; we th
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The very best Free Wireframing tools!
Many web designers can imagine visual interfaces in their heads before putting them down on paper. It is a unique skill
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The Culture of Complexity in User Experiences
In a world where Apple has become synonymous with great design; is it true that users are always looking for the simples
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The Seven Principles of Universal Design
It can be easy to forget that users don’t come in a standard format when designing products. We’re getting better at cat
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Why Does Branding Matter to My Design Business?
Occasionally we hear from a new freelance designer who is confused about why they should invest in brand building. They
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How to Sell User-Centered Design To Your Clients
User-centered design is not a new concept (at least in technology terms where new means “last week”) but despite the cle
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Integrating UCD and Agile methodologies
Development budgets often have limited funding for UX practices, especially with the rising cost and limited availabilit
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5 Useful Tools for Interaction Designers
Today we’d like to take a quick look at 5 useful tools for interaction designers.Page LayersAuthor/Copyright holder: Pag
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Making Your UX Life Easier with the MoSCoW
If you’re stuck trying to move a project forward because it seems like there are too many things to concentrate on then
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Feature Creep, the Bane of Our Existence
If you’re ever tempted to answer the question; “How long will it take before this is ready?” with “How long is a piece o
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Fair Use Copyright Rules for Designers
Copyright law is there to protect the intellectual property of the creator. You don’t, in most countries, need to regist
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