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Sketching for UX Newsletter Issue #25 - my favorite design resources I discovered the last 2 months (October-November, 2024)
Hey dear subscriber,
The past several weeks have felt like a roller coaster ride with lot of ups and downs: we welcomed a new family member, our second little one :) So this is why I skipped one issue of the newsletter, I hope you’ll find something useful in this double issue!
✏️ My work
I created two new posts in the “How to train your designer eye” series:
Collecting design inspiration - Part 1 (collecting user flows)
Collecting design inspiration - Part 2 (what you should collect)
If you are interested in these topics, check out my course (€12.99).
✏️ Selective attention & content blindness
My new UX Knowledge Piece Sketch is about what we actually see on a user interface (content blindness, banner blindness, change blindness and inattentional blindness), and how our attention works.
Check out my sketch & detailed article here soon (I included many real life examples, too).
✏️ Favorite resources
Here are my favorite discoveries of October-November, 2024:
#1 Choice is not the enemy by Ivan Sipilov
”Serious decisions are not meant to be simple: In certain contexts — like real estate or financial decisions, medical choices, or complex tools — users want to engage more deeply.”
My sketch about Deliberate Friction in UX
#2 7 mental models for designing AI products by
Ridd and his awesome guests discuss different mental models for designing AI products:
”AI as
- an organism we grew
- the middle of a field
- a chef in a kitchen
- a new child
- a new material
- the meat of our design deliverable
- electricity”
#3 Mobile App UX Trends: The Current State of Mobile App UX (10 Common Pitfalls & Best Practices) by Sonia Sousa / Baymard Institute
”In this article, we’ll analyze this dataset to provide you with the current state of Mobile App UX, outlining 10 common mobile app UX pitfalls and corresponding e-commerce best practices applicable to most mobile e-commerce apps.”
Check out the Baymard Institute’s recently launched Youtube channel, too.
#4 Designing Beyond The Happy Path by Stéphanie Walter (free webinar)
”Mockups often present an idealized version of a product, with perfect text sizes, flawless content, and a seamless user journey. However, in real-world scenarios, designs can break down due to technical limitations, diverse user needs, and unpredictable content.”
My sketch about edge cases in UX design
#5 21 UX strategies to maximize user engagement without exploitation by Taras Bakusevych
”Discover the most effective behavioral design frameworks, learn how to drive daily active user growth and retention, and gain practical insights for developing sustainable, ethical strategies that keep your products engaging without becoming exploitative.”
#6 Accelerators Maximize Efficiency in User Interfaces by Rachel Krause and Aurora Harley
”Alternate methods for accomplishing frequent actions in user interfaces support expert users by speeding up their interactions, without hindering novice users.”
#7 Improving Site Usability: Design Tactics for Cognitive Disabilities by Caitlin de Rooij
”This article will explore the fundamentals of designing websites with cognitive disabilities in mind. We’ll cover practical strategies to enhance usability, reduce cognitive load, and create more accessible digital experiences.”
#8 Made in Figma: The National Park Service goes from paper to pixels by Jenny Xie
An epic case study about designing an app for 431 diverse national parks and monuments.
#9 Designing For Gen Z: Expectations And UX Guidelines by
”There are many myths revolving around Gen Z and how they use tech. Time to take a look at actual behavior patterns that go beyond heavy use of social media.”
#10 The Escape Machine, a custom BMW R100R made by HOVS & ONEYEDEER
”This project pushed me into new creative territory, combining mechanical engineering with sculptural design.”
”This wasn't just about aesthetics. Every design choice served to enhance the riding experience, with the machinery receding into shadow beneath the rider's perspective.”
Tobias van Schneider’s inspirational physical product design.
+1 How I do diary comics. And why. by Andrew Tan
Discovered thanks to
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Thanks for reading my newsletter, I hope you enjoyed it! 💙
Krisztina
Congratulation Krisztina!!! So very happy for you!
You also managed to send out a newsletter too, I'm impressed.