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11/02/2016

“The modern concept of human visual perception is rooted in psychological study. Thus, the way that we see and perceive graphic information will always be the same, despite continually changing graphic interfaces.”

An important refresher on some of the most simple, yet critical aspects of meaningful design.

Via UX Planet

by Kent Mundle

10/27/2016

“Our goal now is to make sure we grow new categories.”

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the future of the company after admittedly missing out on the mobile phone.

Read more at Mashable

The company hopes not to make the same mistakes when it comes to AR and VR.

10/25/2016

“Jamboard is intelligently designed to speed up collaboration among your teams”

A quick overview of Google’s G Suite integrated 4K collaboration whiteboard.

The newest addition to G Suite, Jamboard is a collaborative, digital whiteboard that makes it easy for your team to share ideas and create without boundaries.

10/20/2016

“Just because you can add an animation or transition does not mean you should.”

A practical guide to the tasteful implementation of special interactions in UX and UI design.

Article by Thin Martian via Medium

Delighting users is a concept that is often talked and blogged about in UX / UI circles. Whilst ‘user delight’ is a slippery concept it’s…

10/18/2016

“Simply put, those who fail to see how design is the new currency in modern business will fall behind as consumers continue to flock towards the products and services that offer them the best experiences.”

Explore a topical overview of disruptive design and its direct correlation to modern business success.

Article via: Ceros

As our days become increasingly shaped by new products and services designed to make our lives easier, the role of design in the user experience has never been as prevalent—or as important— as it is today. It should come as little surprise, then, that design is being treated as one of the most valua...

10/14/2016

“Here’s the state of cord-cutting in America today: It’s chaotic.”

The New York Times and The Wirecutter discuss the current enviroment of OTT.

We teamed up with The Wirecutter to come up with cord-cutter bundles for movie buffs, sports addicts, fans of premium TV shows, binge watchers and families with children.

10/13/2016

“Happiness, Engagement, Adoption, Retention, and Task Success.”

Learn how to implement the HEART framework to track user experience on micro and macro levels.

Read more at Appcues

Google research published a framework to measure and improve user experience called HEART. We researched how Google drives UX via HEART. Here are our findings.

10/11/2016

“The initial setup is as friction-free as you could ask for...”

A whimsical yet contemplative look at how Windows 98’s user onboarding process is still relevant today.

Article Via

Reading through Microsoft’s 1995 Interface Guidelines is like unearthing a lost relic. The 381-page tome — for designers creating Windows apps — got me thinking about how much has changed, not only with Microsoft but with software overall. The guidelines are ahead of their time. They’re concerned wi...

10/06/2016

“Design Success = User Success”.

Ward Andrews explores how UX designers can achieve a successful balance between user needs and business goals.

See more at Design.org

Learn how to use a “Design Success = User Success” mindset, usability testing and collaborative exercises to overcome UX disagreements and design amazing products.

10/04/2016

“...strive to create happy experiences, not as an afterthought, but as a first step”.

A detailed look at how respective industry leaders are implementing happiness as an integral aspect of design.

Read more at Fast Company

Experts from Lippincott, Disney, and SoulCycle weigh in on how they craft happy experiences.

09/27/2016

Apparently, the Internet is not an all you can eat buffet.

Mediacom explains data caps to the FCC using an Oreo cookie analogy.

Read more via Ars Technica: http://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2016/09/internet-data-is-like-oreos-isp-claims-while-defending-data-caps/

"You have to pay extra for double-stuffed," cable company Mediacom tells FCC.

09/13/2016

OpenAPI aims to standardize how developers create APIs.

Check out our latest blog post on how to use the spec in Rails: https://www.slatestudio.com/blog/openapi-loves-rails

The Open API Initiative (OAI) was created by a consortium of forward-looking industry experts who recognize the immense value of standardizing on how REST APIs are described. As an open governance structure under the Linux Foundation, the OAI is focused on creating, evolving and promoting a vendor n...

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