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How to use AI in UX Design

AI is a tool to amplify how we design for better user experiences Ever since ChatGPT started making headlines, there have also been warnings for people in all types of fields that AI is coming for their jobs. It’s true that AI is a threat in some ways and will likely take over tasks that […]

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UX design trends we’re seeing in 2023

Trends? Or direction? Keep an eye on these growing innovations and changes in UX design While I’m no fan of hype, we are seeing a number of UX design trends this year that are worth watching. When I identify trends, I look at topics that tend to be the topic of discussion among a wide […]

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7 principles for SaaS onboarding

The right methods for SaaS onboarding can keep you on the right track Read an in-depth explanation of onboarding in our quick guide to user onboarding article. What is SaaS onboarding? SaaS (Software as a Service) onboarding is a technique for helping new users successfully get started and use cloud-based software. This technique is important […]

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How search design affects your product’s UX

Even search design can directly impact user experience in products When it comes to the overall user experience of a website, software or app, search design is often considered behind other functionality. But the design of search can make a big difference in how users experience a digital product. Not all websites or apps need […]

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B2B SaaS design vs B2C SaaS design

How designing for B2B SaaS products is different from vs B2C SaaS products B2B SaaS product design has fundamental differences from designing B2C products. When designers work on B2B products, they need to approach key areas differently. Why? Because of the differences in how B2B companies use products. To be brutally honest, I came into […]

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5 UX Best Practices: Responsive Design

The benefits of responsive design Did you know that designing the same site for different platforms increases traffic? Responsive design is smart design. Globally, 56 percent of internet traffic comes from mobile users. Desktop users take up 42 percent, and the remaining usage comes from tablet users. Responsive, mobile-first design practices can help to get […]

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UX in the Gaming Industry

An inside look at UX in the gaming industry UX in ATX hosted a panel of UX designers currently working in the gaming industry to discuss the unique aspects of UX in this industry. Panelists Stephanie Sarvis, Rotational Designer at Zynga Amber Holkenbrink, Associate UI/UX Lead working on Call of Duty: Warzone at Raven Software […]

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A New Brand Look for Standard Beagle

Joy captures the overall aesthetic of the new look and feel for Standard Beagle We are rolling out a brand new look and feel for Standard Beagle this week, complete with a new website. Our team has been working on this for most of 2020, and we’re thrilled we’re able to roll it out before […]

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Challenges Women Face in Design

In August of 2020, the Austin based meetup group, UX in ATX hosted a paneled discussion with women designers. The topic was, ‘Challenges Women Face in Design.’ Read more to review key discussion points from the meetup.

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Designing and Building a Turnkey Website

Genesis framework site provides turnkey design and development services Welcome to Fetch + Field Recently I was given the opportunity to create my first website for a sub-brand Standard Beagle, called Fetch + Field. Fetch + Field was created out of the sudden and unexpected need for small, local businesses to shift from brick and […]

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What is usability?

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. […]

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Questions for the Team: What is UX Design?

Ever wonder what exactly UX Design is?  Is there a difference between traditional design and UX Design?  We sit down for a little Q&A to talk about User Experience Design and why it’s a necessary part of the development and design process.

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