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July 24, 2023 Edition

Embracing Introverted Strengths, Part 1

Enterprise UX

Designing experiences for people at work

A column by Jonathan Walter
July 24, 2023

You’ve probably never heard someone say, “You know, [insert person’s name] should really start being more introverted if she wants to grow in her career.” But people who naturally show introverted behaviors constantly get pushed to exhibit more extroverted behaviors. Why is this so? What makes society and our professional environments prize extroverted behaviors to the degree that we often overlook the role that introversion can play in helping people to advance their professional career?

As someone who skews toward introversion, I’ve often felt tacit pressures to become more extroverted—especially as I’ve progressed further into my leadership career. I’ve also noticed that many UX professionals are naturally introverted, which likely contributes to their not achieving the same career growth as other more extroverted professionals within an extrovert-biased corporate environment. In this column, which is Part 1 of a two-part series, I’ll delve into the following:

  • understanding introversion versus extroversion
  • breaking down common perceptions
  • leveraging your inherent strengths as an introverted UX designer Read More

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The Importance of Bias Mitigation in AI: Strategies for Fair, Ethical AI Systems

July 24, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful tool that has the potential to revolutionize various aspects of our lives. However, as we integrate AI systems into our society, it is essential that we address the potential biases they might exhibit. Bias in AI algorithms can lead to unfair, discriminatory outcomes and perpetuate societal inequalities. Therefore, we cannot overstate the importance of bias mitigation in AI.

In this article, we’ll explore why bias mitigation is crucial to the successful adoption of AI in our products and present some strategies for developing fair, ethical AI systems. Read More


5 Ways of Using Data Analytics in Ecommerce

July 24, 2023

According to a recent market-research report, the amount of data people have collected across the universe will increase by 61% by the year 2025. This data should hit 175 zettabytes within the next two years. The ecommerce sector accounts for a huge part of all the data that businesses collect.

Ecommerce involves lots of data, including customers’ social-media activities, Web-browser histories, and geolocation services. This data also includes the products that customers have abandoned in their shopping cart. Although gathering consumer data is very important, analyzing it to uncover insights is what matters most. Read More


Benefits of Integrating UX into Your Overall Business Strategy

July 24, 2023

Businesses can use several methods to enhance the time their customers spend with their brand. You can boost customers’ happiness while using your digital product through careful attention to UX design and user-interface (UI) design. The rise of the DevOps methodology has brought greater pressure to incorporate UX design into your product-development workflow. To achieve a smoother integration between your Web site and mobile app, you can improve both their user interfaces and the overall user experience for their intended users.

In this article, I’ll review the fundamental distinctions between UX and UI design and discuss the significant benefits of incorporating UX and UI design into the development of your company’s online presence. Read More


How Mobile-App Experiences Are Transforming the Gaming Industry

July 24, 2023

In today’s digital world, mobile apps are revolutionizing the gaming industry. Millions of tech-savvy people now spend a significant amount of time each day playing online games on their smartphone and tablet. In fact, they’ve become so engrossed in playing online games that they can’t imagine their life without such games as Mario, Clash of Clans, Candy Crush, PUBG, and Subway Surfers.

Some of these popular games have billions of users worldwide, and their owners have become billionaires. Developing an immersive mobile game for global users can be a highly profitable business venture, attract billions of users overnight, and generate massive revenues for the app’s owners. Read More

July 10, 2023 Edition

The Anatomy of a Perfect Landing Page That Converts

July 10, 2023

Are you struggling to create a landing page that converts visitors into customers? You’re not alone. Having a Web site with precisely crafted landing pages is essential for any business. In fact, according to recent studies, businesses with more than 40 landing pages generate twelve times more leads than those with just one to five pages. So, whether a business is selling a product or service or simply looking to capture leads, it is crucial to create landing pages that convert. Let’s explore the key elements that make up a perfect landing page. Then, I’ll give you some tips to help you create your own perfect landing page.

What Is the Anatomy of a Landing Page?

A landing page is a Web page whose design can persuade visitors to take a particular action. The anatomy of a landing page refers to the structural and functional components that make up a landing page. The anatomy of a landing page includes elements such as the headline, subheadline, hero image, value proposition, call to action, form fields, social proofs, navigation, page speed, and mobile optimization. Understanding the anatomy of a landing page is essential to optimizing its effectiveness and increasing its ability to convert visitors into customers. Businesses can create a powerful tool for achieving their marketing goals and driving business growth by designing and optimizing each element of a landing page. Read More


5 Immersive Ecommerce Design Tips to Help Increase Engagement

July 10, 2023

Today, shopping online has become most consumers’ go-to. With just a few clicks, customers can browse, compare, and purchase products from the comfort of their home. However, despite the convenience, customers still crave that in-store shopping experience. This creates a challenge for ecommerce business owners: how to provide customers with an engaging, authentic shopping experience in their online store.

The answer is immersive ecommerce design. This approach seeks to create a more interactive and engaging user experience by incorporating various design elements that replicate the in-person shopping experience. By mimicking the experience of browsing a physical store, you can create a conversion-driven ecommerce UX design, increase customer engagement, and create a lasting impression on your customers.

In this article, I’ll explore five tips for immersive ecommerce design that can help boost customer engagement and transform an ecommerce site or application into an immersive shopping destination. Read More


Data-Driven Design: The Rise of Big Data in UX

July 10, 2023

Data-driven design lets designers create user experiences that rely heavily on data analysis to inform their design decisions. In today’s digital world, big data has become a valuable asset for businesses seeking to understand their customers better and enhance their digital user experiences. The use of big data in UX design has become increasingly important as the demand for personalized and seamless digital experiences continues to rise.

Gone are the days when UX design was based solely on intuition and guesswork. Today, designers have access to vast amounts of data that can provide valuable insights into users’ behaviors and preferences. They can use this data to optimize user experiences, drive engagement, and increase conversions.

In this article, I’ll explore the rise of big data in UX design and how it has transformed the way designers approach the creation of digital experiences. I’ll also discuss benefits and challenges of data-driven design and provide some practical tips for implementing a data-driven approach to UX design. Read More


Developing Inclusivity Features

July 10, 2023

Incorporating accessibility into application development is no longer just an option, but an integral part of the software-development process. However, people’s ability to access and utilize an application’s features is not always a shared experience. Some development teams do not initially design software with accessibility in mind. Nevertheless, guidelines such as the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) provide a crucial foundation for accessible design. Even though many developers continually strive to integrate and enhance accessibility throughout the entire software-development lifecycle, there is still a gap in education and awareness surrounding accessibility issues.

Considering that there are 61 million people with disabilities in the US alone, today’s developers need to create accessible applications. Design-driven solutions start with embracing the human side of software. In this article, I’ll discuss some methods that help software developers to integrate inclusive-design features more effectively. But first, let’s dive into why this matters. Read More


Mockups Explained

July 10, 2023

Creating mockups is a central part of visual-interface design. They are a helpful tool for visualizing a product or page long before it’s launched and released to the general public. A good mockup can put a design into perspective by anticipating potential modifications to its layout, colors, images, styles, and so forth.

In this article, I’ll take a closer look at what mockups are, when you should create them, and how they can make your UX design work more accessible. I’ll also explore a few practical reasons why modern design teams should embrace mockups as a valuable and helpful tool. Let’s dive right in, shall we? Read More