UX/UI Links of June 2020
Some very thoughtful articles this month, covering a broad range of topics. All useful and well-written.
The Thorny Case of the Solutionising Colleague
Humans evolved to jump to the simplest, lowest-energy idea and just get on with it. But the meaty, complex problems we tend to tangle with at work often need us to pull out our digging tools and not just stop at solutionising.
- Tom Kerwin, UX Designer and Strategist
A “solutioniser” is someone who immediately jumps to a solution without discussing the problem. The Thorny Case of the Solutionising Colleague provides practical advice on how to identify and redirect them.
Mobile-App Onboarding: An Analysis of Components and Techniques
Even for fairly complex mobile apps, itâs often more effective to train users by showing them tips in context instead of presenting them with a tutorial that explains the appâs UI.
- Alita Joyce, User Experience Specialist
The main take-away from Mobile-App Onboarding: An Analysis of Components and Techniques is that onboarding screens are often used to prop up a bad user experience. So, if you find yourself designing them, try to see if you can design your app so that it doesn’t need one.
How to Get Closer With Your Developer
Using the right collaboration processes, you can thoughtfully thread the needle between product wants and technical constraints.
- Helena Jaramillo, Designer
A good designer-developer relationship is a great way to make an impact. How to Get Closer With Your Developer walks through a specific process for getting developers involved in the design process early on.
Simple Design Tips for Crafting Better UI Cards
When you design a layout with cards, the key idea is to allow users to quickly digest large portions of content and dive deep into their interests.
- Nick Babich, Designer and Editor
I find myself turning to cards more and more because of their flexibility and ability to convey information in a compact, but clear way. Simple Design Tips for Crafting Better UI Cards provides some great advice for getting them right.
Society-Centered Data for Society-Centered Design
Whilst looking to solve the individual needs of a target audience, we ignore the wider societal implications that brands play a role in creating.
- Harriet Czernobay, Analyst and Strategist
Rather than focusing on one specific inclusivity challenge, Society-Centered Data for Society-Centered Design makes the point that designers have a far-reaching impact and must start considering the consequences of our work in the design process itself.
See you next month with more good reads!
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