Great Expectations: Using Story Principles To Anticipate What Your User Expects
Via @storykaboom When someone reads a story, they have certain expectations about how that story will unfold. The same is true about users coming to our websites. We can pull principles from storytelling to help us meet those user expectations. Read full article
UX Lessons Learned from eCommerce Projects
Via @AdrianBDesigns Some good points about effective e-commerce website design. Read full article
Why Toggle Tokens Are a Better Alternative to Checkboxes
Via @uxmovement A long list of checkboxes looks intimidating to users and can cause them to abandon your form. A better component for option selection might be toggle tokens. Read full article
The Obvious UI Is Often the Best UI
Via @languageismusic Design clear interactions instead of clever ones, and users will follow. Read full article
Improve Your Conversion Rate and Increase Revenue With These User Experience Design Essentials
Via @designrushmag Three simple design tips that will improve your user experience, increase conversions and revenue, and ultimately grow your business. Read full article
Show the Way: Directional Cues in User Interfaces
Via @MYalanska Don’t expect users come to your website ready to fiddle. It’s the designers’ job to make the way to conversion as easy and intuitive as possible. Read full article
Stop Infinite Scrolling on Your Website — Now!
Via @reddymonish7 If you're building your website and a developer suggests using infinite scrolling, here are 10 reasons to dissuade you from doing so. Read full article
19 UI Design Trends for Web and Mobile Worth Your Attention
Via Design4Users A look back at what has been popular in UI design for websites and mobile applications this year. Read full article