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Ux: ideas and frameworks explained

A collection of ideas, frameworks and techniques related to Ux, explained clearly so they are easy to understand and share.

Front-load key words in lists and when writing for the web for clearer communication with a conference features exampleFront-load Key WordsWhat is a rich picture diagram — a group of people sketching a rich picture about planning a group holiday, showing connected ideas, icons, and notes on a large whiteboard to visualise a complex situation.Rich Pictures: Making Sense of Complex ProblemsF-Shaped Reading of content on the web from eye-trackingF-Shaped ReadingSkeuomorph meaning and examples with icons of floppy disks, phones and others for save and callSkeuomorphDark patterns: using design to deceive, like hiding the 'I don't need insurance' option in the country list rather than as its own optionDark patternsMicro-Editing Redundant Words illustration: A list of frequently used phrases in web copy is shown, with redundant words highlighted in red. A good reminder when writing these image captions! Micro-editing redundant wordsHenrik Kniberg's release strategy for happier customers, sooner showing a car built piece-by-piece and a car built skateboard, to scooter, to bike, motorcycle then car.A release strategy for happier customers, soonerLet your data speak for itself.Rewrite to avoid click hereProgressive enhancementMobile is snorkelling. Desktop is divingThe content is the interfaceCommon button states5 user tests finds 85% problemsOmit unnecessary wordsSome sensible interaction design principlesSome sensible interaction design

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