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When 2020 is almost over (fortunately), it’s a perfect moment to explore what we will have in 2021. Here is a list of 10 mobile UX design trends that will shape 2021.1. The rise of superappsFor the past two decades, the mobile app...

Explore 5 key areas for improvementNavigation is one of the most critical aspects of product design. People rely on navigation to find content and features. Helping users navigate should be a top priority for every app or website. After...

10 critical usability issues and practical recommendations on to avoid when working on your mobile design1. Visual clutterClutter is one of the worst enemies of good design. By cluttering your interface, you overload users with too much...

And how to fix (most of) themWhat are the most frustrating things that you face on the web today? Vitaly Friedman of Smashing Magazine did a great job summarizing all key user frustrations in 2020.body[data-twttr-rendered="true"]...

How can you tell the difference between good design and bad design? Good design starts with a good understanding of users. Dieter Rams perfectly summarized this idea:You cannot understand good design if you do not understand people. Design...

Quick checklist for UX designerError state is a condition that prevents users from completing a task. Poorly written error messages can easily frustrate your users.The best error message is the one that never shows up. However, when error...

User attention is a precious resource. When it comes to web design, every second counts. How to ensure that the visitors will see what you want them to see? How to draw attention to a particular element? The answer is simple — play with...

If you work in the design, you often hear the terms sketch, wireframe, mockup, and prototype. Many designers use these terms interchangeably. Although the terms are related, they are different.Sketch, Wireframe, Mockup and PrototypeIn this...

Toggle switch (known as “toggles”) is a UI control that has two mutually-exclusive states, such as ON and OFF. The design and functionality of this control is based on a physical switch that allows users to turn things ON or OFF (i.e....

And how to make the most of themNot all trends that we have in visual design aid to good user experience. Sometimes designers follow trends just for the sake of creating a trendy design, not to create good functional products.Today, I want...

Cards are box containers that hold pieces of information. Recently this simple UI component became an essential part of the web and mobile design — every second app or website available on the market today uses cards. Cards make both...