Did everyone have a blast at Button? We still can’t get over the fact that we were in the same room as hundreds of content design friends we’ve made over the years. It was a week to remember!
If you weren’t able to attend, don’t worry—you can snag a recordings ticket to catch up with the on-demand video library. Here, you’ll even see talks from fellow UXCCers Carly Gray and Kinneret Yifrah. Enjoy!
WEEKLY LINKS New & Noteworthy
When life gives you lemons, write better error messages. How did the team at Wix tackle thousands of error messages in the span of one month? Set aside this post from Jenni Nadler to learn more about the aptly named Errorgate 2021.
Time to put your research hat on. Wondering what makes your users tick? The good people over at User Interviews have compiled a comprehensive guide to user research—covering everything from selecting participants and conducting sessions to analyzing the data and reporting out findings. Bookmark this user research guide.
Choose your fonts wisely. The right typeface can make any message feel like it was written just for you (looking at you, Braveold). Fonts are more than an important part of content design... they’re emotional extensions that influence how we perceive information. Explore the neuroscience behind why fonts make us feel.
Success through empathy. Products that prioritize user empathy are often game changers. iPod, Uber, and many other companies did this well before profit maximization was the #1 priority. UsabilityGeek shares how to design better by actually listening to your user’s needs, choosing facts over assumptions, and embracing empathy.
People are the heart and soul of projects. Parts, pieces, priorities. Project management is one tricky business. As a result, it’s more important than ever to revisit the fundamentals of stakeholder management. Get the helpful guide from TeamGantt.
WORKSHOPS 🗓 Join us for an upcoming session
Figma hacks! Error message best practices! Our workshops next week are sure to be packed with tactical takeaways for solo contributors and teams. Sign up now to save your seat...
Date: October 26, 2022 Time: 5:00 p.m.–7:00 p.m. CEST Location: Via Zoom Cost: $200 USD
TEAM TRAINING Spend your team training budget wisely
When everyone on your team understands the goals, the best practices, and the techniques, you’ve got a golden formula for building exceptional user experiences.
