Google Slides is getting a new collection of professionally designed templates (2 minute read)
Google has released a fresh set of professionally designed templates in Google Slides for use in sales pitches, product roadmaps, and team games to boost collaboration. Accessible via the toolbar or menu, these templates will make it easy for designers to create polished, cohesive presentations. The rollout will start this week for work and personal Google accounts. The templates will only be available for users with English (United States) settings.
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ROI isn't the Best Way to Talk About the Value of UX; Behavior Change is (6 minute read)
The value of UX design lies in driving user behavior change, not merely in monetary ROI. Traditional ROI focuses narrowly on financial returns, often not capturing the design's impact. Instead, UX should be evaluated through product metrics that reflect behavior changes, such as task completion or conversion rates, demonstrating measurable outcomes that align with business goals.
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The AI Revolution Needs Designing. Today (5 minute read)
AI's integration into digital design requires a focus on user orientation, control, and transparency to avoid overwhelming or confusing users. Designers must balance AI's power with brand values and user respect. This shift may signal the end of user-centric design as AI takes on system-wide roles.
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Tooltip Best Practices (4 minute read)
Tooltips are non-interactive text overlays that provide labels or descriptions for UI elements. they are usually activated by hover or focus. Accessible tooltips use aria-labelledby or aria-describedby for screen readers. It is necessary to avoid essential content in tooltips and consider alternatives for touch devices. Toggletips, often interactive, work well for providing additional information via a dialog.
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Critique is Not Review, and Many Other Thoughts on an Overlooked Practice (14 minute read)
Effective critique is crucial in UX and design as it fosters a constructive environment for improving work rather than merely assessing it. Critique enhances designs through collaborative input, unlike reviews, which determine readiness. Common barriers include confusion between critique and review, inappropriate participants, and lack of psychological safety. Regular critique pods and scheduled sessions help create a consistent, supportive critique practice that elevates design quality.
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