Launched in 2016, it’s hard to believe that Figma has been around for less than a decade. With its user-friendly interface, powerful design and prototyping features, and collaborative capabilities, Figma has fast become a design industry staple.  But how exactly does Figma work? And what are the tool’s most exciting features and functions?  Keep reading. […]

You can’t design great products if you don’t truly know your audience. That’s why so much of the UX process is dedicated to uncovering user pain points, defining the problems they need you to solve, and figuring out what they want and need from the solution. Empathy is at the heart of it all—but putting […]

Whether you’re an aspiring designer, an entry-level professional looking for your first role, or a mid-level UI/UX designer taking the next step in your career, understanding the job market can be tricky.  With so many different design job titles to navigate, and so much variation in terms of how employers define the various roles, it’s […]

Perhaps you’re keen to pick up some fundamental UI UX design skills to help in your current role — or maybe you’re weighing up a full UI UX program and want a low-stakes taster before you commit.  Whatever your goals, free UI UX design courses provide a great entry point.  Ranging from short, interactive games […]

Good information architecture (IA) is the cornerstone of good UX. It is through this process of organizing, labeling, and categorizing content in a logical and coherent manner that you ensure the user can easily find what they’re looking for—and that they’re able to navigate from point A to B.  This is crucial for designing websites […]

Information architecture is the process of organizing, labeling, and structuring information—making sure that it’s easy to find, and housed within a logical system. It’s the blueprint upon which websites and apps are built. Just like a well-organized library or a neatly arranged supermarket, good information architecture ensures that users can easily find their way around […]

Interaction design shapes every moment of direct interaction between a user and a product. It considers the tasks the user wants to accomplish, the interactive features they need to accomplish those tasks, and how the system should behave and respond. Interaction design ensures that technology is accessible, functional, and user-friendly. Beyond that, it provides an […]

If you’re familiar with the UX job market, you’ll know that there are many different pathways within the field. Some UX professionals focus on visual design, some focus on product architecture, while others are concerned with product strategy.  Then there are those who are wholly focused on understanding the target user group: UX researchers. A […]

No matter what kind of product, service, or experience you’re designing, it’s essential to keep your target users in mind. Good UX is about solving problems—and you can’t do that unless you truly understand what problem you want to solve and who you’re solving it for.  That’s where user personas come in. They help you […]

For every job they post, a UX hiring manager will be inundated with dozens, if not hundreds, of applications. The first thing they’ll do is skim through each candidate’s resume (or run it through specialized software) to make an initial assessment of their suitability.  As a UX design candidate, you’ve got the challenge of capturing […]