Inspiring content from the UX world

In the illustration for today's compilation we have two holidays glued together — we invite you to guess, but above all to review the texts selected today. These include tips for professionals designing interfaces, tips for workshops and usability tests, and ways to assess the effects of changes in UI design. We also recommend three perspectives on UX design for augmented reality and an essay on the balance between the real and virtual worlds.

In the early 1990s, Jakob Nielsen and Ralf Molich developed and presented 10 principles for solving web usability problems in terms of User Expierience (UX) and User Interface (UI). Although Nielsen's 10 heuristics were initially heavily criticized, today, after three decades, they form the basis for the work and conduct of courses and trainings in the field of website usability.

UX writing is increasingly appearing in discussions about UX design. This is an excellent technique for communicating with the client. But what exactly is UX writing? Where and when should it be used? Does it bring any benefit?

Today's summary is an attempt to look at our work in a broader perspective. That's why we follow the evolution of the Internet, preview the work of UX researchers in the other hemisphere, and take a look at upcoming design trends. By the way, we check what is characterized by clean design and how SEO can affect voice search. On World Quit Smoking Day, we're also adding an extra text* with addictions in the background.

Today is Cheap Wine Day, however, we do not suggest that we follow the classic saying that “alcohol destroys gray cells, but the weakest ones; then only the elite remain in the brain.” Especially since celebrating with your head you will probably find time to read the texts from today's compilation. Their authors address the issues of design decisions based on mental models, domain knowledge and structured requirements. There are also a handful of tips in the context of aesthetics and neutrality of interfaces.

The weather may not be optimal, but what to do when No Socks Day falls in October. If you have saved yourself the frustrating search for a pair for a lonely sock today, you have more time to read the texts from our compilation. Read about the psychological concepts behind design and ways to increase accessibility and find inspiration when designing interfaces. There was no shortage of UX designer ethics and reading suggestions.

If you have a hard day at work or a superprogram in traffic jams, you will probably enjoy the opportunity to dedicate yourself on the occasion of Bath Day. You can diversify your warm bath by reading texts from our compilation, inspired by this year's edition of Service Design Days. In addition to a brief report from the mentioned event, today you will find notes on the analysis of business requirements and user needs, examples of applications using modern technologies in everyday life and another handful of tips on the language of communication.

Falling Leaf Day is celebrated today in conjunction with International Sign Language Day. In our today's compilation you will find a large dose of texts about communication — in the context of creating marketing content, analyzing the moods of potential customers, but also receiving feedback and giving feedback on projects. There is also a handful of advice on summarizing research findings and an essay on the future of our profession.

We propose to combine the Battery Recycling Day with the celebration of International Beauty Day. If the batteries have already landed in the right container, and the masks on the faces, then we invite you to today's compilation of texts. Read about trends in building brand awareness, navigating and pinning UI elements to websites, and reducing the frustration of workflow interruptions. There is also an essay on privacy violations on the web, and finally an appendix referring to one of today's holidays.