Date pickers are some of the most familiar UI patterns in digital product design. UX designers use date pickers on websites, applications, games, enterprise software, operating systems, and more. Designers must understand how these date pickers will work across screen sizes, operating systems, devices, etc., to test the impact on the product’s aesthetics, functionality, and
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There are many software and web development roles and responsibilities–from initial concept to design and delivery, QA, and lifecycle management. UI design and UI development are two crucial roles that impact how users engage and interact with a user interface. This article compares the practice of UI design vs. UI development, the people behind these
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The reality is that humans lack patience. In fact, according to Microsoft, our attention span has dropped to just eight seconds. When you look at it through the prism of digital product design, it gives you very little time to impress your users. This means one thing – you can’t afford any user experience or UI design
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A tooltip can be defined as a UI element that contains text that pops up to provide a definition or additional information to a user. Tooltips are vital in improving usability, reducing user confusion, and facilitating efficient task completion. They empower users with on-demand information at the point of need so users can make informed
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UI elements or user interface elements are the most integral part of product design, regardless of whether it’s a web design or mobile, desktop, or Augmented Reality or Virtual Reality app. UI elements are the core building blocks for all products. As a UI designer or web developer, it’s crucial to have a deep understanding
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Are you running a nonprofit oragnization? Then, you know how tough it might be to get people to engage in the cause, leave a donation or support your efforts in any other ways. Those activities can all be conversions on your non-profit website. Web design may help you increase those conversions. Let’s see how. Key
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Learn mobile-first design with this lesson created by a web designer with 20+ years experience. See the process complete with instructions and examples.
Color scheme is a combination of colors that are used in projects or products in order to communicate or evoke emotions. An artist, designer or anyone responsible for visual communication of a project or a product picks colors that go well together and help achieve desired outcome. An app’s color scheme makes user experiences familiar
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Trends have a way of repeating themselves. This is perhaps most apparent in fashion – the 1970s drew inspiration from the 1950s, and in a cycle that repeated itself about every 20 years. That said, this design cycle is not exclusive to clothing trends – it can also be seen in other areas, including website
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UI grid systems are essential for responsive design, ensuring layouts adapt seamlessly to various screen sizes and resolutions. Designers use grid systems to create fluid layouts that maintain consistency and visual hierarchy, providing an optimal user experience across multiple devices such as desktops, tablets, and mobile phones. Designers can create three UI grid types, including
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Billions of people visit websites every day, some are able-bodied and others are not. How does a designer ensure that everyone can access and use their website? The answer is web accessibility. Build accessible prototypes with UXPin, a design tool that has a built-in contrast checker and more. Explore all the features during a free
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Pagination is a design pattern used to divide content into separate pages. It’s a fundamental component of digital product design, particularly important when dealing with large amounts of data or content, like e-commerce sites, blogs, data tables, or any other content-heavy platform. Sometimes pagination design patterns are visible, like the examples above, but other times
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Interaction design is the discipline of creating intuitive interfaces that promote seamless interaction between users and products. It’s not just about UI design and visual appeal; it’s about functional, efficient, and enjoyable usage. Consider the swipe gesture on Tinder or the pull-to-refresh on Twitter or Instagram. These are the results of careful interaction design that
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Alignment in design is the strategic arrangement of elements relative to one another or a common baseline, creating order, harmony, and visual appeal. Designers can apply different types of alignment to various design aspects, such as typography, grid systems, and graphic elements. This alignment is crucial for guiding the user’s eye through content, enhancing readability,
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