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Tips, tricks, and methods for effective product design & user research.

 
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Understanding the difference between mobile and web apps

October 11, 2020

“We're an app, no… actually we're a website, no wait…” Here’s how to ditch the ambiguity in how to build your product, and choose your platform wisely.

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In product development
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4 Reasons UX design is important for growing your business

September 1, 2020

Great UX makes your product more appealing to customers, and helps with Google rankings, among other benefits.

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In product development, user experience design
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The top 3 things your app needs to stay relevant for years to come

August 16, 2020

How to stay on top of your game in the highly competitive space of bringing apps to market.

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How long does UX design take?

August 14, 2020

A smooth and intuitive user experience design is at the top of every digital entrepreneur’s wish list. Here we’ll take a look at the timelines associated with different UX projects, so that you can plan for yours.

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In user experience design
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How to choose your brand colors

July 27, 2020

Most people lack basic knowledge of how people see and experience color. Here are a few key concepts that serve as a quick primer, so that you can choose a color palette confidently.

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In branding & design
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What is a proof of concept? Definition, examples and a template

June 9, 2020

A proof of concept requires you to create a basic real-life simulation of your idea, and get it in front of as many potential customers as possible, to see how they react. Running a successful one requires creativity.

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In product development
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The 10 commandments of landing page design

May 11, 2020

Best practices seem to change with each passing month, don’t they? But good, human-centered design isn’t a fad, and properly designed pages are essential to building trust with your target market.

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In branding & design, user experience design
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Taking your business remote: 5 common hurdles and how to deal with them

April 20, 2020

Going remote doesn't have to mean you stop delivering value or delivering on your brand promise.

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In product development, remote work
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9 Tips for hiring a user interface designer - and what it will cost you

April 1, 2020

Ready to hire a user interface designer? Congrats! It’s a great decision and a big step forward for your product or service.

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In branding & design, user experience design
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7 Easy ways to look more professional on video calls

March 18, 2020

If you’re spending more and more time on video calls lately, try these simple tips that experienced digital nomads swear by.

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In branding & design, remote work
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Photo by Nik MacMillan

How is it possible to get "real" insights from just a small group of people?

February 17, 2020

Combining qualitative and quantitative methods is key to getting the best of both worlds.

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In user research
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The complete guide to organizing a day with your users

January 16, 2020

Unearth innovative ideas, and power your decision making.

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In user research
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UX research helps you see things through a whole new prism. Image by Thomas Foley

Considering UX research, but confused about how it works? Here's what to expect

December 1, 2019

A quick introduction to this incredibly useful field.

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In user research
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It’s a flop. Image by Sarah Kilian

5 Reasons why people don't like what you’ve built

November 10, 2019

A lineup of the usual suspects

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In product development
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20 Years of design: useful notes for those starting out

October 24, 2019

Advice for surviving and thriving

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In branding & design
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Journey mapping at an exhibition in Minato-Ku. Source: Charles Deluvio

Mapping out your customer journey: how to do it right

July 13, 2019

Easy steps to make the magic happen.

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Typography: a love letter

June 7, 2019

Give me an A! Give me a B! Three cheers for typographic design.

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In branding & design
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Photo: Kim Carpenter

The key to building something people will actually want

May 16, 2019

This is definitely not the advice you were expecting.

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In product development, user research
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