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Forms are an essential part of many interactions, but good form layout and clear labels are only part of the picture. Forms also need to work in all the ways users interact with them. Not everyone uses a mouse. Many users rely on keyboards, whether by preference, motor impairments, or because they use assistive technologies such as screen readers. How a form handles keyboard navigation, action bu…

Before you have a single real user in a testing session, you can already find a significant proportion of the usability problems in a design. Expert evaluation, also known as heuristic evaluation, is one of the most cost-effective methods available to UX practitioners. It requires no recruitment, facilities, or scheduling. What it does require is expertise, judgment, and a structured set of guide…

Understanding the legal requirements for accessibility is essential for anyone building digital products and services. Accessibility legislation exists worldwide, and failure to comply can result in costly lawsuits and reputational damage. This lesson explores the legal landscape, compliance standards, and practical implications for designers and developers.In the video, William Hudson, UX Strate…

In this video, William Hudson, User Experience Strategist and Founder of Syntagm Ltd, explores the psychological phenomena that affect how users perceive changes in dynamic web interfaces. While the focus is on web pages, these principles apply to any interactive technology, from desktop applications to mobile interfaces.[[video:2250]]Understanding Human PerceptionWhen we add dynamic functionalit…

UX (user experience) design has the potential to improve people’s everyday lives. The stakes are even higher if you work as a UX designer in the healthcare industry. The health-tech sector is among the fastest-growing in the world, with expected revenue of USD 1,305.1 billion in 2030, according to Grand View Research. As a UX designer, you have the opportunity to help define the future of healthc…

From a design perspective, UX for Augmented Reality (AR) is similar to mobile UX in that users are often on the move and use the interface in short bursts of activity. In contrast, the user experience of a virtual reality application is more similar to web or desktop UX, designed for immersive, continued use. Here we'll explore how to make the most of the kinds of interaction AR excels at and how…

In your work as a designer, you will find yourself working closely with different stakeholders, and none more common than software engineers or developers, who are responsible for implementing your designs. Designers and developers share a common goal — to do what’s best for the user and for the business. But the day-to-day realities of their collaboration aren’t so clear-cut and idyllic. The mai…

You are an expert! If you want to move up in a company or convince people to support your ideas, you need to communicate your expertise and excitement clearly. Sounds easy, right? The problem is that the more expertise you have, the harder it can be to communicate. In this video, Don Norman shares his ideas for avoiding this problem. One is to start with practical examples that your audience can …

You’re a designer. You’ve got talent, vision, and a lot of potential—and know that, somewhere ahead, you’ve got an open road on a great employment “highway” to fulfill that potential. But what about putting that portfolio together? You know you need it, but it can feel like an endless traffic jam of obstacles that’s keeping you from your highway. You’re juggling projects and deadlines—work for ot…

Has Don Norman convinced you to work on important societal issues? As a lone designer, what can you do? If you are a new designer who has just graduated from design school, an experienced designer, or a designer who would like to shift your company’s path toward helping the world, there are ways to make these things happen. In this video, Don shares his wisdom on how you can accomplish it by join…

A user-centered design process maps the current state of the world and envisions preferred future states in the form of new computational artifacts. Service design relies on a similar process with some important differences. Most importantly, a service design process results in a system, a service concept and a strategy for transitioning from the current system to the preferred system. Unlike UCD…

You've seen it countless times: Agile teams racing through sprints while personas gather dust in forgotten folders (or never get created at all). The promise of user-centered design crashes into the reality of two-week deadlines. But what if you could harness both? Build at startup speed while truly understanding your users. Transform "as a user, I want..." into "Sarah needs this because..." and …

A product designed to satisfy everyone is not enough to create a memorable experience. The concept of peak experience highlights the importance of designing specifically for a target audience.The term "peak experience" usually describes the best part of an experience. Something like "the tarte tatin was to die for" in relation to a meal or "I was completely blown away by that reunion scene" as mi…

Great design starts with great understanding—if you know the real problems people have, you can build solutions that they love. So, how do you communicate who these people are, their needs, and the challenges they face? You can’t empathize with a 100-page research report. But you can empathize with a persona. When done right, personas don’t just represent your users—they unite your team, sharpen …

Learn from the best—design experts reveal exactly what they look for in a portfolio. Get ready to transform your career from aspiring designer to in-demand professional!In this video, design experts and hiring managers from across the world share their portfolio advice. Experts include the Creative Lead of Smashing Magazine, Vitaly Friedman, and Netflix’s Product Design Lead, Niwal Sheikh. Hear w…

Do you always end up being the person who sees the downside in other people's suggestions? Or perhaps you’re the one who has lots of ideas, and then must suffer when they are dissected and rehashed? In this video, you’ll learn how to use Edward de Bono’s six thinking hats method to try out different roles to see new perspectives in problem solving and creativity. The effect of taking on a role ca…

Are you struggling to showcase your best projects in your design portfolio because of NDAs? It's a common dilemma for designers. Let's look at some practical ways to talk about your work without breaking the rules and still highlighting your skills.In this video, Morgane Peng, Design Director at Societe Generale CIB, defined what Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are in the design industry.[[…

[[video:103]]Do you ever find yourself apologizing for an aspect of your personality, such as "if only I were more tidy" or "if only I were better at time management"? You often treat yourself in ways you would never treat your users―or anyone else for that matter. For your users, you try to design something which matches their needs and what they’re capable of doing. You should do the same for y…

[[video:113]] To-do lists are useful to help you prioritize and achieve goals you set out to reach within the following days or weeks, but they can also be daunting. They’re a constant reminder of what you have not yet done! In this video, you’ll learn how to re-imagine to-do lists: as a way to clear mental space, to celebrate what is already done or pinpoint what you don't need to worry about un…

[[video:84]] You might still wonder why it’s a good idea to spend your valuable time thinking about bad ideas? In this video, you’ll learn the three major reasons as to why it’s such a great idea to focus on bad ideas when you want to develop creative results and nurture a truly creative work environment for yourself and for your team.