Employee training and onboarding is an extremely critical component of Human Resources. According to a study published by Robert Half & Associates, over 28% of employees quit a new job within the first 90 days. Lack of adequate onboarding and training is cited to be a primary driver for this. With employee training, one size does not fit all. Every job function is … [Read more...]
Is Digital ‘Dumbing Down’ Desirable?
Software has never been more accessible than it is today. User interface design has never been more straightforward, or more standardised. Today, we can all enjoy websites, products and applications without having to trade in hours of training and technical know-how. This widespread accessibility seems patently beneficial. After all, software proficiency is no longer … [Read more...]
7 Tips For Creating A Winning Mobile App Payment Screen
There is a principle of "give before you take" with apps. If you want your users to do something, such as rate the app, allow notifications, or make a purchase, you should give them value first. Where in an app is one of the most significant tests of this principle? You probably guessed it - the payment screen. If users are going to enter their credit card number and … [Read more...]
A Brief Introduction To Interaction Design
Most companies understand why they need a strong web presence, but they often leave the users out of the process. In a competitive digital landscape, businesses must do all they can do to assure a seamless user experience (UX). In our digital age, a company's website is often the first interaction a person has with a company's brand. It is what they see long before … [Read more...]
3 Easy Ways To Gamify Your UX
According to reward system psychology, as we play games and are rewarded, our brains release dopamine. Thus, it makes sense that you like playing games - your brain likes it. As a result, we naturally gravitate towards games, even in the world of UX. As such, 'gamification' has become a favourite tool for increasing user participation and strengthening engagement. … [Read more...]
4 UX Necessities That All Food Delivery Apps Should Have
Apple's trademarked saying famously states that, "There's an app for that". For the sake of making users' lives more comfortable, I could not agree more. Picture this: You are hungry, your refrigerator is out of groceries, and you want food delivered to your door. In this day and age, what would you do? You would probably follow Apple's mantra and turn to a food … [Read more...]
How To Conduct UX Research For Maximum Value
Good design starts with thorough user research. Without sufficient research, it is impossible to distinguish between a product that merely looks good and one that solves a real user problem. Whether you are launching a brand new product or redesigning an existing one, it is essential to engage with real users before you do anything else. If you skip this crucial step … [Read more...]
The Best UX Tools For User Research And User Testing [2018 Edition]
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There are a lot of UX tools out there. A LOT. It is nice to have multiple options, but it can also be a pain when it comes to choosing. Just as an app user can be overwhelmed by too many features, UX and product professionals can quickly become overwhelmed by the amount of UX tools available today. We want to make the user experience of finding the best UX tools a … [Read more...]
UX As Tech’s Tranquiliser
In 2005, a restaurant owner became so frustrated when using his laptop that he threw it into a deep fat fryer. In 2007, police investigated a late-night ruckus caused by an aggravated gentleman hurling his computer out of the window. Moreover, in 2015, gun violence was documented against a computer when an enraged user took his PC into an alley and shot at it eight … [Read more...]
Conversational UX Design : An Introduction
Conversational user experience (UX) design has recently become a central part of discussions throughout the tech community. Web developers and designers are working to create technology that can interact with humans, experimenting with many types of conversational systems to follow in the footsteps of Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri. As conversational UX design advances … [Read more...]
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