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02OPINIONS & TUTORIALS

IS THE FLAT DESIGN TREND FINALLY OVER?

Flat design became a thing. We saw an overnight shift in the interface design approach when Apple introduced iOS 7 in 2013. Notable design projects like Reddit’s new branding, macOS’s new icons, new Airbnb designs, and Shopify's updated design system are the latest moves away from fully flat designs.

uxdesign.cc5 min read

THINK TWICE BEFORE YOU AI THE DAY AWAY

Whether it’s user research, strategy, or product and service design, if you trust random AI tools without intention, your output will be as tasteful as overcooked spaghetti at a fake Italian restaurant. Designers should use generative AI tools to support and enhance their UX skills, not replace them.

uxdesign.cc6 min read

SEVEN BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE EMOJI ACCESSIBILITY ON THE WEB

While emojis help break down cultural and linguistic barriers, they can also hurt the user experience. These symbols can make accessing and understanding web content harder for screen reader users, people with cognitive and vestibular disabilities, visitors of multilingual websites, and many other use cases. From not overusing emojis to considering the need for localization, this article provides best practices for adopting emojis.

bit.ly8 min read

03LAUNCHES & TOOLS

THE UI GAME

The UI Game presents two UI mockups and the player must select the more appropriate design. If the player chooses the correct option, their streak will increase.

betterdesigning.comTool

PRODUCT SHOOTS

Drag and drop to generate stunning product shoots in seconds.

flair.aiTool

04MISCELLANEOUS

HOW WE THINK ABOUT DESIGNER GROWTH AFTER 6+ YEARS AT FAANG

Designers who stick to a static job description and stay within the artificial boundaries of one job function will reach their limits quickly. There are three ways for designers to grow: growing within design, broadening their focus, and building bigger things.

uxdesign.cc12 min read

A MORE IN-DEPTH LOOK AT DESIGNERS’ PORTFOLIOS

The average recruiter looks at a curriculum vitae for six seconds. Considering the short window of opportunity, a compelling portfolio offers an alternative for gaining more attention. Despite this, most designers fail to capitalize on some low-hanging fruits when showcasing their work.

intenseminimalism.com4 min read

DECEPTIVE PATTERNS IN UX: HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND AVOID THEM

While effective at boosting conversions, deceptive patterns lead users to take action outside their best interests. Their use is unethical and legally problematic. You can avoid them by understanding how they manifest and identifying these patterns in your designs.

nngroup.com9 min read