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User Research: What It Is and Why You Should Do It
User research is an essential part of UX design. Unless we understand who we are designing for and why, how can we even
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4 Takeaways from the IxDF Journey Mapping Course
Maps are one of the oldest tools humans have used to find their way around the world. They help us understand the lay of
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The Power of Stories in Building Empathy
Storytelling plays a huge role in User Experience design and in the Design Thinking process. Storytelling creates a comp
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8 Must-Know Insights to Conquer Design Thinking
Design thinking can transform companies, organizations and even lives, but it will fall short if you approach it in a su
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Innovation vs. Incremental Improvement
Not all teams build products in highly uncertain environments or try to create cutting-edge new features. Many increment
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Designing the Smallest Possible Thing
We conducted research with hundreds of people working on agile teams about their experiences in order to understand some
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What is Good Design?
Design matters. It enables us to understand, communicate and improve the world around us. When done right, design has th
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How To Use Grid Systems
Grids systems can help you add structure to your design, organize information and create a consistent user experience. W
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What is Type?
Type is everywhere. In the books you read, the products you use, and even in this very website you're on right now. But
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What are Color Modes?
As a designer, it’s important to differentiate the color modes so you can optimize each stage of your design process. If
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The Power of Mapping
The map is one of the earliest and most important human inventions. It helps us to navigate our complex world. Maps simp
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Attract Users’ Attention with Update Alerts
Updates can take many different forms. The updates on the activities of your favorite contacts in a social media applica
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Understand the Various Types of Creativity
When you want to be more creative, you’ll want to learn the techniques for creative thinking and understand the various
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