Usability

Hands-free Tiktok hack you need

Scroll Tiktok videos with only your voice. Video-sharing platform Tiktok has one feature for iPhone users that’s incredibly handy for scrolling through videos while…

EU law for USB-C only charger spells global trouble for iPhone, all devices

Someone wants all phones to use same charger by 2024. If you’re not using a USB-C charger you may be in trouble if you’re…

Warning: build for a swift, responsive website or risk being left behind

The digitalisation of business is inevitable and companies that resist the change, risk losing customers, revenue and potentially, even their reputation. The stakes are…

Simplicity is the key to generating leads on your website

You might have the best looking website, the most innovative product or service and even the best digital marketing strategy, but it won’t generate…

Why you need to put emotion into your UX design

Imagine yourself walking into a newly-opened neighborhood coffee shop. You love drinking coffee—from the soothing aroma to the unmistakable bitter taste. You also enjoy…

Design vs usability: coming together for success

This is a long standing argument between designers and usability experts which may not be solved in this article but I will attempt to…

8 things you need in your UX toolbox

Over the last couple of years, interest in Experience Design (XD) has exploded, yet few experience designers I have met have actually studied “Experience…

6 UX design trends online retailers should be aware of

Focusing on your ecommerce website’s usability always adds a competitive advantage. Consumers today prefer the sites that provide the best shopping experience. According to…

4 big trends shaping the UX design space

We’re all attracted to products and services that are easy to use, bring us enjoyment and improve our lives. We can’t explain why a…

10 usability elements that affect conversions

If websites were human beings, usability would be their oxygen. They need it to survive (and thrive!) and they would only really notice its…

5 website bloopers you should avoid at all costs

The effect of design on a website is like the impact of clothes on you and me. A great outfit enhances our best features…

Getting UX right is like walking a tightrope: here’s why

Just like walking on a tightrope — part of the act is about balance, focus and reaching an end point without falling. The other…

Is trust becoming as important as good UX on the new ‘smart web’?

Chinese tech blog TechWeb recently reported that Sogou has begun internal testing on what it calls an “exploration engine”, a new smart service integrated…

Tech4Africa: How usable is your digital product, really?

“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex and more violent. It takes a touch of genius and a lot of courage to…

3 very important things you need to understand about user experience

It’s safe to say that we have all heard the phrases “UX” and “user experience” being used in conversation. Although people are beginning understand…

Queuing for a ticket online: Is Computicket crazy?

So the general idea of booking something online is to satisfy the need instantly. The idea of standing in a queue while online does…

How I would have stuffed up Twitter: Usability’s quest for simplicity

I’ve often wondered what it was like in the early days of creating Twitter. It must have been interesting times working out what the…

Mixing user experience and usability so that everyone wins

I recently introduced myself to someone and when I explained that I’m a User Experience Designer, his eyes lit up and he said “Ah,…

UX: 5 Pearls of Wisdom from UX Designers [Tech4Africa]

As far back as the days of ENIAC and old-school IBM punch-card computers, users have been trained to adapt their experience to the capabilities…

Story-telling, UX, and how to find your spine

When I changed career path from journalism to user experience design, it was largely on the faith my friend Lidia had in my journalism…

Using Scrivener for UX design

If you’re a writer of any stripe you will have come across numerous recommendations for Scrivener as the ultimate tool for collating research, scribbling…

Is it time to bury Flash for good?

Flash is something which has wowed clients for some years now. It looks impressive on your developer’s desktop, and fantastic in client pitches. New…

Work the look: 5 tips for online clothing retailers

Clothing is one of the biggest growth markets for online retail, with more people welcoming the obvious benefits of online clothes shopping: no battling…

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