truematter

07/22/2026

Many AI-generated user interfaces look extremely similar — one can't be differentiated from the next.

We wanted to understand why. Who better to ask than Claude?

Most web apps look strikingly similar even though they do different things for different people. AI contributes to this sameness. We ask Claude why, translate the dense answers, and reveal the issues lurking beneath the monotony.

03/16/2026

One UX pro is definitely better than none, but no one can magically solve all your usability problems.

UX professionals are naturally dynamic, multifaceted, even magical beings. But hiring one person to solve all your usability problems is just an expensive, unrealistic Band-Aid for a larger UX need.

03/12/2026

🍻 UX happy hour is next week! 🍻

Grab a drink, meet new people, and get ready to talk about all things UX!

March 19 @ 5:30pm
The War Mouth
https://www.meetup.com/ux-southcarolina/events/313506984

03/09/2026

You might be making a crucial mistake that can ruin the success of your digital product before it even launches.

Forget Agile or whatever for just a minute. This is the most important process conversation you’ve never had.

03/05/2026

Missed our last UX happy hour?

No worries! We host happy hours every month and our March get-together is already on the calendar.

Come make connections, talk all things UX, and beyond!

March 19 @ 5:30pm
The War Mouth

Don't miss our UX Happy Hour! This will be a space to get together after work, ask questions, and talk shop with other people who care about UX in South Carolina. **March

02/27/2026

Electrified water sounds like a bad idea now, but in the early 1900s it was all the rage.

Similarly, these digital product ideas seem like innovation, but they're shockingly bad for users.

Some digital product improvement ideas are tried-and-true and stand the test of time. But others, while they seem like UX winners at first glance, harbor hidden pitfalls.

02/24/2026

😡 People are CONSTANTLY frustrated with websites, apps, and software. 😡

Science proves it. Our quick, ad-hoc survey supports it.

What do people experience in their day-to-day, and what can be done about it?

People are routinely annoyed, vexed, and angered by digital products. Let’s dive into the evidence that demonstrates this (and what can be done about it).

02/19/2026

🥳 UX Happy Hour is TODAY! 🥳

Come enjoy the warmer weather surrounded by UX pros, enthusiasts, and students! We'll be sure to talk all things UX and beyond.

Relax after work, grab a drink, and make new connections!

TODAY (2/19) @ 5:30pm
Savage Craft Ale Works

Don't miss our UX Happy Hour! This will be a space to get together after work, ask questions, and talk shop with other people who care about UX in South Carolina. **Febru

02/17/2026

Users provide invaluable feedback, but it only makes a difference to your website or app if you know how to read between the lines.

https://www.truematter.com/ideas/post/how-to-speak-user

02/16/2026

Don't think of UX as something "extra." Think of it as a "must-have."

Instead of trying to convince decision-makers about the value of UX, simply make it a part of everything you do.