UX/UI Links of January 2021

February 5, 2021 · Posted by Leon in UX, UX/UI Links · Add a comment

Some good articles this month to open your eyes to new applications and techniques. Enjoy!

Designing an Admin Panel

One feature that is very nice to have in admin panels is explanations and instructions directly next to the options.

I love articles that get into the really thorny UX challenges. I also love that he asks whether it’s even necessary to create one. Designing an Admin Panel is worth a click.

Using “How Might We” Questions to Ideate on the Right Problems

When writing HMW questions, ask yourself if you could rewrite them in a broader way? The broader the HMW, the more ideas can be generated.

- Maria Rosala, User Experience Specialist

Creativity exercises can easily feel forced or silly, but Using “How Might We” Questions to Ideate on the Right Problems describes a great method to get better results in an easy and sensical way.

Blitz Design — the Value of Intuition and Speed

You can test and grow your design intuition by playing blitz design. How fast can you come up with a good, if not ideal, design solution with only seconds to game through your options?

- Benek Lisefski, UX/UI Designer

Designing fast in the wrong way can result in lazy shortcuts and sloppy work, but designing fast in the right way can be a way to force yourself into “the zone.” Blitz Design — the Value of Intuition and Speed describes the latter.

Measuring Design Quality With Heuristics

Is it clearly evident where the users are in the experience? Is it clear to users what has happened previously and what will happen next?

- Jasmine Friedl, Design Director

This article makes it super easy to do a quick usability check of any product by asking a series of questions. Measuring Design Quality With Heuristics is a great one to bookmark.