I am David Simkin (résumé), information architect, interaction designer and the primary developer and holder of the mental model: a user-centric representation of the product, how it works and how users interact with it. Here are some details on the process I have forged over the years wor...
In this roundup, we’re sharing some beautiful mobile app designs that offer an excellent user experience. Which is your favorite mobile app by design and usability? Leave your feedback in the comments. All the Mobile UI Kits You Could Ask For DOWNLOAD NOW 1. Arles Festival App Design ...
machine learning, algorithms and the large and/or sensitive data sets they work across I feel the role of user experience designer’s would be intensive early in. We are well placed to do this
I’m probably not the first person to stand here and say this is a new experience. Death of a parent, a grandparent, a brother, a husband. A confidante. A friend. But then, maybe the merging of fresh and familiar is the appropriate mixture when talking about Leon, my father. We kee...
The user story describes: “As a junior designer freelancer, I want to drink some coffee in a cozy atmosphere while working so that I expect quick ordering, free space for me with the laptop, and the ability to charge the device.” This story highlights the needs of the freelancer, ...
Agile can be thought of as a risk-management strategy. Often developers are approached directly by a client who does not know what a user experience designer, information architect or user interface designer is. Roles such as these usually interpret what clients want and translate it to some kin...
It’s hard to believe that I first started in the field of User Experience 25 years ago. In 1998, I began the Master’s degree program in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) at DePaul University. Since then, I’ve worked for four different companies—as both a generalist UX designer/research...
The strength of UX Design is that it goes beyond the mere interaction of the human with the hard- and software and aims to create a pleasant overall experience. To be able to do so, the team needs to understand the users’ lifestyle, mindset, needs, pains and gains (Lewrick et al. ...
Metal Gear Solid pushed the boundaries of the PlayStation console's capabilities, utilizing advanced visuals and technical achievements to enhance the storytelling experience. The detailed environments, realistic character models, and impressive lighting effects all served to create a world that felt alive...
About a week ago, Nikita Vasilyev, a Toronto-based UI designer, came up with a pretty neat idea. He developed a script that animates focused elements. While still experimental, the concept is pretty interesting. Have a look at his video below. (And please put your earphones on — the mu...