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Secrets of Great User Experience Design

Have you ever thought why Apple products are so popular among the users? The answer is User Experience. They are good in looks; but they offer a great user interface. The usability part of Apple products is so strong that they have been able to build a community around it. If an Apple product launches, … continue reading

How To Get Started In UX Design

We’ve received quite a few emails lately from readers looking to get started in UX Design — many coming from a print background. In our animated video I mentioned that a career in UX Design is interesting, challenging, rewarding, pays well, and has a low barrier of entry. What I didn’t touch on is how … continue reading

UX and Agile: Tying the knot

In the modern software development environment, UX and agile practitioners are becoming part of a growing culture defining the way online products and services are being delivered. The modern UX team is much more multi-disciplinary and organic than ever before, and it’s no surprise that hybrid processes and methodologies are being employed to ensure better … continue reading

Killed at Launch : A complete disregard for UX leads to drastic action

Bad UX, front-end and back-end, can kill a website. There are finer points (don’t deploy general-purpose software modules for a narrow purpose to save time or money), but more crucially, the client needs to be involved from day one. Engage a full team of website deployment project members, covering all of the disciplines required. Above … continue reading

What’s the Point of UX Certification?

Recently at work we’ve been discussing the merits of various UCD training courses, with particular focus on those offering UX certification. Our UX team is in its infancy, and still relatively small, but we’ve managed to establish a solid base of enthusiastic advocates in various areas of the business, eager to learn more and develop … continue reading