Dennis Deacon’s Post

There's more to user experience (UX) than usability. Emotional design is about creating products and experiences people love. Find out how it works, why it's important and how to do it. https://lnkd.in/evxB_fzQ #ux #uxdesign #userexperience

Did you know you don't have to be an expert to practice UX? 😱 It's true. Everyone should advocate for users' needs. https://lnkd.in/g9nR-Rtr #UX #UI #digitalproducts #technology

UX Principles that include Cognitive Accessibility A Cognitive perspective on UX Design Principles including a neurodivergent perspective with links to relevant guidance and resources by Gareth Ford Williams #Accessibility #CognitiveAccessibility #UXDesign #Neurodivergent https://lnkd.in/dSx3naDA

Whether you're engaged in Design Heuristics or crafting new solutions, check out this article. It delves into how UX principles can elevate the user experience for neurodivergent individuals, offering guidelines and resources to foster an inclusive design perspective. #inclusivedesign #cognitivediversity #heuristics #accessibility #uxprocess #uxdesign

This is a great article and highlight to some of the things often taken for granted when it comes to navigating the web. For someone who is Neurodivergent - things can get a little overwhelming when you start making things overcomplicated or adding too many bells and whistles with crazy micro interactions, different ways of navigating or changing up the layout of every page. Though they may look great, it can cause our brains to tap out from the sheer overload of tasks it’s trying to accomplish at once. Sometimes simple really is the best answer. #uxdesign #uxuidesign #accessibledesign #experiencedesign #inclusivedesign #userexperience #neurodiversity

10 Usability Heuristics Every UX/UI Designer Should Know in 2024 #UI #UX #Design https://lnkd.in/eZ98Bf7x

To ensure a return on investment in UX, it’s crucial to identify the best areas to invest in. However, allocating and spending a usability budget doesn’t guarantee returns, especially if it’s done too late in the project. Making significant improvements becomes challenging, especially after months of interface and code development. In our latest blog post, Senior UX Consultant Lloyd Sutton seeks to answer the question: “when is the right time to spend your usability budget?” Have a read ⬇️ https://ow.ly/CrbE50PPBoq #UX #UXDesign #Design #Usability #UsabilityTesting #UserResearch #UXResearch #UserExperience #ExperienceDesign #UserExperienceDesign

It's hard to believe that I've been in UX for almost 25 years. In my latest UXmatters article, I write about what I've noticed as "Changes Over the Last 25 Years of UX Research" https://lnkd.in/g3GjBFB4 #ux #uxresearch #userresearch #userexperience

If you have felt skeptical of the future of UX research, read this piece. Thank you Jim Ross for sharing a bird’s eye view of your 25 years in the industry. So many of us were caught in the eye of the storm this year, and for some, especially recent career-changers and new grads, it’s easy to succumb to panic if you haven’t witnessed the rich history of the field unfold in front of you. Seeing how UX (and research in particular) has weathered the downturns, shapeshifting and adapting, but never ceasing to add value, has left me uplifted and energized. #uxresearch #uxr #userresearch #userexperience #layoffs

This is 3rd blog in the series “Mindful Interfaces”. Today we talk about the Role of Empathy in UX Design Empathy isn't just a soft skill; it's the backbone of successful UX design. This blog talks about why empathy matters in crafting user-centric experiences and how it can elevate your design approach. #uxdesign #ux #uiux #psychology #empathy #empathyindesign