Well, would you look at that? September has well and truly kicked off and Autumn seems to be rearing it’s sleepy, little head – which means it’s time for our monthly round-up of the best UX content that August had to offer. The following is a collection of the most popular articles from our social media community, as well as a couple of our own personal favourites. Any you think we’ve missed? Let us know in the comments or shoot us a tweet @usabilla.
An Introduction to Emotive UI
Historically, emotion has been thought of as a byproduct of design; not something that drives the user experience. But emotion is actually a critical new dimension in UI, and one for which designers are ultimately responsible. Check out Huge’s chat with Sherine Kazim to find out more about how emotive UI can change the way we design.
The New Rules of Form Design
It’s hardly hyperbole to say that forms are the lifeblood of digital information sharing. However, their functionality is more often working ‘well enough’ but not exactly well. Read on to discover UX Booth’s take on the modern techniques which are allowing designers to produce faster, easier, and more productive form experiences.
Is This My Interface or Yours?
With the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft’s classic ‘My Computer’ icon evolved into ‘This PC’, prompting many designers to reassess their use of perspective. In this Medium piece, John Saito takes an interesting dive into why some interfaces refer to either the user’s or the product’s point of view. For example, is it ‘My Account’ or ‘Your Account’?
How Banks are Losing Millions by Ignoring UX Design
Alex Kreger relays the story of his friend Steve, who switched banks as a result of bad UX. He then goes on to investigate why so many banks are losing customers because of outdated design and unintuitive navigation. Read on and see if you can relate.
11 Ways to Improve Your Design Skills
In this insightful Medium article, Dan Crisan rounds up 11 top ways to improve your design skills. From sources of inspiration to software to download, with a few Pokemon references in between, there’s a useful takeaway for every reader.
Crafting a Great UX with User Feedback
The secret to success with any business lies in a positive user experience; your target audience simply won’t interact with your brand if they don’t enjoy doing so. And what’s the best way to achieve a great UX? By actively listening to your users and implementing a user feedback solution on your website, app, or other communication channels.
Top Three UX Mobile Design Trends
As mobile screen real estate balloons with each new release of a larger device, designers must consider the real world implications and adjust their designs accordingly. It’s all about that perfect mix of creativity and usability. Check out these top three mobile trends that have taken on this challenge in the recent app market.
And there we have it. That concludes our round-up of the best UX articles of August 2016; which one was your favorite?
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