For UX researchers and designers, our journey doesn’t end with meticulously gathered data or well-crafted design concepts saved on our laptops or in the cloud. Our true impact lies in effectively communicating research findings and design concepts to key stakeholders and securing their buy-in for implementing our user-centered solutions. This is where persuasion and communication…
In this post, we’re going to briefly cover what the WordPress cache is along with 5 methods you can use (and when to use each) to clear your cache. Caching is an integral process for the performance of a website. However, there are times when caching can cause problems for us. So knowing how to…
An auto text typing effect is one way to grab a user’s attention. It can give users cues when using an application, and it’s also a way to convey an important message. Let’s make one! What We’re Going to Create Let’s have a look at the demo we’re building, just to get ourselves really motivated!…
Building successful web products at scale is a multifaceted challenge that demands a combination of technical expertise, strategic decision-making, and a growth-oriented mindset. In Success at Scale, I dive into case studies from some of the web’s most renowned products, uncovering the strategies and philosophies that propelled them to the forefront of their industries. Here…
The Pomodoro technique is a widely used tool for increasing productivity. It does this by breaking work intervals into 25 minutes of focused work followed by short breaks. In this tutorial, we will create a Pomodoro tool that allows users to set a work interval timer. After the work session, a user can choose a…
The Portable Document Format, or PDF for short, is ideal for sharing documents containing lots of precisely formatted text and images, especially if they’re likely to be printed or read offline. Although most modern browsers can display PDF files, they do so using a PDF viewer that runs in an independent tab or window, forcing…
Spline is a web-based 3D design tool that allows you to create beautiful, three-dimensional graphics (called scenes) that web browsers can display and users can interact with in real time. For example, they can move around in a house, showcase cute characters, or fly a spaceship around the globe. Spicing up websites with 3D graphics…
There’s an artist in everyone. Some bring their ideas to life with digital tools, others capture the perfect moment with a camera or love to grab pen and paper to create little doodles or pieces of lettering. And even if you think you’re far from being an artist, well, it might just be hidden deep…
Lately, I’ve been thinking about the basics of web development. Actually, I’ve been thinking about them for some time now, at least since I started teaching beginning web development in 2020. I’m fascinated by the basics. They’re an unsung hero, really, as there is no developer worth their salt who would be where they are…
How do you know what UI component to choose? Decision trees offer a systematic approach for design teams to document their design decisions. Once we’ve decided what UI components we use and when, we can avoid never-ending discussions, confusion, and misunderstanding. Let’s explore a few examples of decision trees for UI components and how we…
