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Infinite Scrolling: Is it Helping or Hurting Your Business?

Infinite Scrolling: Is it Helping or Hurting Your Business?

We discuss the pros and cons, challenges, and best practices of implementing infinite scrolling in web design.

Why User Interface Changes Annoy People & How to Handle It

Why User Interface Changes Annoy People & How to Handle It

Sometimes, revamping a website’s or a mobile app’s interface causes users to freak out. People may get disappointed with a new color scheme, the positioning of elements, or anything similar….

How to Detect User Preferences with CSS

How to Detect User Preferences with CSS

Web design is all about building user interfaces (UI). It’s a massive part of what we do. We create something that we think users will like. We often use established…

UX Thoughts on Using Video as a Background

UX Thoughts on Using Video as a Background

Insights on using video backgrounds in web design for an enhanced user experience without distractions.

Why Do We Still Use PDF Files on the Web?

Why Do We Still Use PDF Files on the Web?

PDF (Portable Document Format) has been around for a long time. You might say it’s almost as much a part of the web as HTML. Not that these files are…

10 Fantastic Podcasts for UX Designers

10 Fantastic Podcasts for UX Designers

A fantastic collection of podcasts aimed squarely at UX designers. You should definitely add them all to your regular listening list.

Why Is Microsoft Edge Adding Its Own UI to Websites?

Why Is Microsoft Edge Adding Its Own UI to Websites?

Microsoft Edge is adding new features to websites to improve the browsing experience, but some users are not happy with the changes.

The Time-Saving Design Trend & How to Use It

The Time-Saving Design Trend & How to Use It

A functional website is no longer enough to set a brand apart from competitors. To stand out, digital assets need to look beautiful, function seamlessly, and immediately cater to a…

Is It Time for Web Designers to Retire the Slider?

Is It Time for Web Designers to Retire the Slider?

There are many reasons not to use a slider, including performance, accessibility, and the cliché factor. Is it time we let the slider just go?

Critical Info: The Story Behind Building a Government COVID-19 Website

Critical Info: The Story Behind Building a Government COVID-19 Website

Insights into building a user-friendly government website for COVID-19 information and resources.

10 Inspiring UX Design Portfolios

10 Inspiring UX Design Portfolios