Articles related to design, especially user experience and product design topics.
What you need to know about designing for voice apps Designing for voice apps that use speech recognition software is fundamentally different from designing screens. Without visual guides, designers must focus on the UX writing and voice interaction of the app. Creating a voice user interface means the personality of the app is unseen and…
What is onboarding? When users first step into a product, they are bombarded with new functions. The services you offer may seem obvious to you. However, users with no knowledge of the process will have difficulty understanding your intentions. This is where user onboarding comes into play. Onboarding is the form of actively guiding users…
Panel of design leaders share thoughts on how to improve DEI UX in ATX hosted a panel discussion of design leaders across the US on how to create a space at work where everyone can feel safe, accepted, and heard. Panelists: Watch the UX in ATX meetup recording Are you a UX designer or interested…
5 insights UX hiring managers look for when reviewing portfolios — and how to spot great thinkers, not just pretty mockups If you’ve ever wondered how to evaluate UX portfolios, you’re not alone. Design portfolios are like first dates. Some are polished, some are awkward, and a few leave you wondering how they got this…
Deceptive patterns intentionally mislead you Deceptive patterns are experiences that are designed to trick you into doing things you typically wouldn’t want to do. These are often carefully created user interface elements that aim to deceive the user. Harry Brignull was the first UX specialist to coin the term “dark patterns” to describe these deceptive…
Women in design still face unconscious bias, barriers to leadership, and unequal recognition. Here’s one designer’s perspective on what needs to change.
Fierce Females is a new series of interviews with women in design. This series is intended to spotlight women in the design community and spark inspiration for anyone interested in design.
Why designers and developers should talk more The design to development handoff can make or break a product sprint. When design and engineering teams work in silos, even the most beautiful UI can fall apart in implementation. But when handoff is intentional, collaborative, and clear? You can ship faster, with fewer bugs and happier teams….
In a fast-changing design landscape, the best UX teams aren’t the flashiest—they’re the most adaptable. This article offers product leaders a practical roadmap for building future-ready UX teams through soft skills, curiosity, and a culture of continuous growth.
How usable is your product? I have a love-hate relationship with some digital products, and it’s because of their usability. Well, mostly hate in some cases. And not because I don’t love the idea. But using the software is frustrating and drives me crazy. Take Jira, for example, a cloud-based project management software from Atlassian….
Hiring a junior UX designer can feel risky—but it doesn’t have to be. Learn what to look for, what to avoid, and how to support early-career UX talent so they become long-term assets to your product team.
They may look similar, but these personas serve different purposes TL;DR: User personas are research-based profiles that help product teams design with real users in mind. This article breaks down the difference between product management personas and marketing personas, explains how to create personas based on actual data (not guesswork), and shows how they can…
Product leaders often sprint toward solutions—only to realize they were solving the wrong problem. In fast-moving industries like SaaS and health tech, that mistake can be costly. This article explores how design thinking offers a user-centered, iterative approach to building products that truly resonate.
With the January 15th United States Court Of Appeals For The Ninth Circuit handing down an opinion in Robles v. Dominos Pizza, it’s clear that site owners are going to need to really look at how their websites (and mobile apps) are complying with the American with Disabilities Act.
Your product site is more than a brochure. It’s a conversion engine. In this article, we share 7 SaaS UX best practices that help product leaders create seamless, high-performing user experiences that drive signups, upgrades, and long-term engagement.
Standard Beagle is an AI UX agency based in Austin, TX. We help B2B SaaS and health tech companies create better product experiences with smart strategy, user-first research, and ethical AI workflows.
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