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It’s time you write alt text on every meaningful image. No more excuses. Include alt text on images. Many people have been using AI tools, like ChatGPT and AltText.ai, to write alt text for them. These tools are simple — all you do is upload an image and click a button. So what’s the problem? […]
5 ways to reclaim your humanity in an algorithmic world As I set my goals for 2025, things feel different. This year I strive to be sub-optimal. I strive to be inefficient. I strive to have fewer habits. I strive to be imperfect. I used to aim to be a better person in the new […]
Drumroll, please! I recently sold an item on Vinted for the first time — finally, a win! To be honest, I originally downloaded the app to sell things, but… well, let’s just say I got very good at buying instead. So yes, this was a proud moment. But just as I was basking in my […]
Fintech, magic, and murder — purple rules them all. Introduction to advanced visual storytelling of colors. From “Blade Runner 2049,” source In the last decade or so, purple has grown dull. If one goes rummaging the internet trying to find the reasons people use it for logos, you’d mostly see the explanation that it’s because […]
It’s Christmas Eve, and Santa Claus is preparing for his busiest night of the year. But have you ever wondered how Santa manages to create a seamless user experience (UX) for billions of children worldwide? It’s not just magic; it’s a mix of clever design, rigorous testing, and cutting-edge North Pole technology. Let’s explore how […]
What we don’t talk about but still need. Cover created by the author There are several startups in the space of sexual wellness. It may seem like a taboo topic many would prefer to avoid yet for some reason for me it always seemed a natural part of the conversation. Just as you might experience […]
Imposter syndrome is a luxury UX can’t afford in a rough market Kai Wong · Follow Published in UX Collective · 6 min read · 2 hours ago — Share Photo by Bermix Studio on Unsplash If UX is forced to change to stay relevant, we must tackle imposter syndrome at the same time. As […]
In the world of advanced UX strategy, few industries demonstrate the power of persuasive (and often problematic) design better than the airline industry. Airlines have transformed what was once a basic feature—seat selection—into a $12.4 billion revenue stream, all by reimagining the booking experience with deliberate, revenue-first design decisions. This isn’t just about clever marketing. […]
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. Another year, another opportunity to step back and look at the patterns around what the design community is thinking about, publishing, and discussing. Here’s a glimpse into some of our favorite (and most shared) pieces from 2024. Thanks for being part of the conversation — catch you in the new year. On […]
Going from window hoarders to tab hoarders Source: https://www.thecrimson.com/flyby/article/2018/2/28/what-tabs-say-about-you/ Imagine clicking a link and having a new window pop up, quickly filling your screen with overlapping windows, each competing for your attention. How much time would you waste searching for the right page? Consider how this chaos would affect your daily tasks, research, and social […]