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Design Help: Guide to Working With a Designer
Nobody is great at everything – especially when it comes to running a business or online storefront. In fact, there is already so much that you must be concerned about that sometimes the design factor is pretty far down at your to-do list. And, really, that is quite the mistake. Think about it: often the…
Read MoreUse These Easy Guidelines to Significantly Improve Your Website Design
Having a personal website can be incredibly useful for your career. It is a central place under your control where you can send potential employers and clients to see your work. It is free from the noise and clutter of social media, and hyper-focused on your goals. However, it can be easy for a website…
Read MoreGarbage to Gold – Reduce Design Anxiety and Unlock Creativity
Studies have shown that if you are anxious your creativity diminishes. This can be a problem as you attempt to create great looking work. Especially when it comes to using applications you do not feel comfortable with. Many applications like Google Slides or Canva come with some very powerful features. Almost endless options…
Read MoreDesign Answer: How can I learn to build cool websites?
Question: “As an independent front-end developer, how can I learn to design cool websites? I imagine the design in my mind and code it so it becomes bad. I feel that UI design courses learn you how to use the software like XD only, not the cool design itself.” Having a desire and curiosity are…
Read MoreDesign Answer: Should resumes, unrelated to design, ever be formatted creatively and graphic design heavy instead of plain and professional?
I would argue that no, a resume should never be graphic design heavy. To use design thinking itself to bolster the argument, what is the purpose of the resume? To relay pertinent information to the recruiter and show your competency. To introduce yourself and your skill set to the reader and land an in person…
Read MoreAnswer: What do UX designers just “get” that other people don’t?
Empathy. One of the greatest things a good UX designer taps into is empathy. And this comes out in many ways. Empathy for the end user, the person who will use the product. How can I help them or make their life easier? Empathy for the developers. Can I reorganize my approach here so the…
Read MoreAnswer: What are the best videos online or offline to learn more about interaction/product design for the web?
Human Factors International offers a great series of videos on YouTube around User Centered Design and Usability. You can find their videos here: http://www.youtube.com/user/HFIvideo?ob=0&feature=results_main The HFI Animate series they do is especially engaging to watch. One of the better examples can be found here: Want more tips like this? Get them, resources, and more delivered…
Read MoreAnswer: How can I differentiate Online products vs “Offline” products on a website?
There would be a number of options you could consider, and I think the best answer will depend on the flow of your site. Option 1, your idea for having two tabs is not a bad one. Calling one ‘In Store’ and the other ‘Buy Online’ (or whatever combination of words work for you) will…
Read MoreAnswer: What Microsoft Office program is best for making an infographic?
PowerPoint could serve this purpose nicely. You’re able to change the size of the slide, and output it as any number of formats (image or pdf, for instance). In the most recent versions Microsoft has done a lot to improve the way it works with images (alignment, cropping, effects), as well as design assistance like…
Read MoreAnswer: Will user interfaces eventually be automated largely by machine learning?
I believe so, yes. If I said “design me a list view”, or “design me a profile page”, immediately a couple common design layouts likely come to your mind (think Facebook / Twitter and their layouts for both). Since there are established patterns for a majority of needed interactions, it’s not a far jump to…
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