How to improve form's UX design — Required or optional labels Which one should we use for good user experience design in form fields? Required labels let us know which fields are mandatory in a form. However, when required labels or required form fields outnumber the optional form fields, it can create visual clutter. When we look at these two options…

Industry secrets, tips & tricks that no one tells you but should know — free ebook — Hey YOU, aspiring UX designer! I started my UX design journey about a decade ago, and it’s been a fantastic experience. It can be challenging at times, but the things that I’ve learned have changed me a lot and how I look at the world. I want to share what…

A place where my dental coverage pays for Botox — The mixture of breathtaking nature, high living standards, job prospects, sheltered and safe environment, Aotearoa New Zealand. Kia ora! (Kiwi greeting) This is a story of what it's like working down under as a UX designer in tech. I've been living in New Zealand for eight years, so I feel…

User Experience Architect job responsibilities in New Zealand — I started a new job a couple of months ago. Now I work as a user experience architect (UX architect). This is my first job where I hold the job title user experience architect, and it is a little bit different from being a UX designer. What I do as a UX architect As a UX architect…

Taking a break between UX design jobs — I understand that taking time off between jobs is not always possible or feasible for everyone, but if you have the financial means to do so, I strongly advise you to do so. I just recently started a new job and I had a chance to take one month off…

Hype or future — Many people think Web 3.0 is going to be a big deal, and it could have a huge impact on our world, not just in the crypto field but also on the whole tech industry, including even finance. If you look at the news, you can see a lot of…

Spilling the secret, you need to get better at visual UI design. — I want to share my secret that helped me tremendously improve my visual design skills, and it can also help you. How can you get better at visual user interface design? The secret is copy work. Copy work is exactly what it sounds. You take a piece of design, and you copy it. It’s a technique that is well-known in…

The ONE thing you need to do to be a better designer — Ever feel like you’re not the best designer in your field? Worry not. I got you. You might wonder, oh, is she going to say I should code? Or do copywriting? Or be great at analytics and marketing too? Do I need to be a unicorn? The answer is no. …

Must-know golden rules for icon design in UI & web design The basics of effective icon design are clear. Icons need to be consistent, legible, and clear so that users can easily understand and recognize them. Iconography is an important part of user interface design. It’s a visual language that…