Design might be a universal language, but it still has some regional dialects worth studying. — Google Translate is a powerful tool, even if it’s not yet on par with Star Trek’s universal translator. When I’m exploring a part of the Internet totally foreign to me–a site written entirely in Ukrainian for example–I can rely on both Google and the universal language of design to help…

Achievements are proven motivators, but Skillshare’s newly announced badges could use some work. — New year, new you, right? It’s the dawn of 2023, a great time to finally pick up that new hobby or skill you swore you would for the past six consecutive years. (Guilty.) There are tons of resources out there that can help you achieve that goal at long last…

Science fiction has often been credited with laying the groundwork for real life technological leaps. Nebula Award-winning sci-fi writer Pamela Sargent called the genre, “the literature of ideas.” From robots, artificial intelligence, and rockets, science fiction has entertained a lot of ideas on what science might be able to create…

The onboarding for streaming services has become largely homogenous; why? What benefit do users get from copycat UX? — The importance of onboarding Onboarding is where user experience shines. Onboarding can serve as both an introduction and a tutorial, an important first impression that reassures users that they made the right decision in signing up for a service. Misgivings about the way a service works, how it bills the user, or what services…

There are many industries currently concerned with the idea that robots are coming to take their jobs. In the automotive industry, huge mechanical arms are happy to do the heavy lifting. In fast food, kiosks can take your order. And we can’t forget self checkout, or the fact that Amazon…

A reading list for designers who want to make a difference. — One of tech’s sacred mantras is Mark Zuckerberg’s own, “move fast and break things.” Originally, this was meant to be guidance for developers and engineers to aim for disruption and shun the conventional–you can’t create the next big thing by taking cautious baby steps. …

How comics have adapted — and dominated — the mobile-first experience. — Despite the best predictions by futurists of the past, the physical book vs ereader battle rages on. Today, bookworms enjoy the convenience of a library in their pocket while still purchasing paperbacks in droves. …

A step-by-step guide to breaking down the UX writing approach of a user experience and improving upon it. — I’ll be one of the first people to tell you that, especially in the case of user experience, you can find nearly all the educational material necessary to become a pro online. …