Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Ensuring good visual representation, easy-to-understand copy, thoughtful error placement, intuitive troubleshooting techniques, and accessible error resolution. Source: Grafana technical docs Picture this: you’re in the middle of troubleshooting a critical issue, and time is running out. You’re staring at a screen full of error logs, trying to figure out where your workflow failed. There’s so much […]

The psychology behind Strava’s addictive community features Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Showing an image of four competing smartphones of the day, Jobs said, ‘What’s wrong with their user interfaces? Well, the problem with them is really sort of in the bottom 40 [percent] there. …They all have these […]

Learn how El Retiro in Madrid applies UX to transform its green spaces into one of the best places on Earth. Continue reading on UX Collective » Business as usual? No. Three years ago, during the hard Covid lockdown in The Netherlands, the news arrived at our company; we were going to be acquired by a […]

Memory, more than just memorizing Photo by Robina Weermeijer on Unsplash This series explores how cognitive ergonomics — a field that blends psychology and science — helps us understand how people take in, process, and respond to information. Today’s topic is memory — a concept that’s crucial to understanding how we interact with the world around us — from remembering names to finding our […]

No doubt, prioritizing mobile-first is essential, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution and can, in some cases, even hurt the desktop experience. Without careful adaptation, the mobile design mobile can frustrate desktop users and impact overall engagement. Learn how to balance a seamless experience across all devices for maximum impact. The mobile-first approach prioritizes designing websites […]

How the challenges of the design industry can fuel our passion for learning new skills I’ve recently picked up 2D illustration as a way to explore visual concepts. After all the tech industry has gone through, today, more than ever, it’s important to maintain a growth mindset. “If you’re looking for a formula for greatness, the closest […]

When designing for the web, adaptability is key. Different screen sizes, device orientations, and user preferences must be considered. CSS… Continue reading on UX Collective » [This is an excerpt of my latest book] In a recent X/Twitter poll over 200 designers responded to our question about what’s the hardest part of making good design happen: In […]

When designing for the web, adaptability is key. Different screen sizes, device orientations, and user preferences must be considered. CSS… Continue reading on UX Collective » [This is an excerpt of my latest book] In a recent X/Twitter poll over 200 designers responded to our question about what’s the hardest part of making good design happen: In […]

“Seat at the table,” “Writing is designing,” and other gems. All the things meme via Imgflip * Before I start, I want to give a shoutout to Andy and Michael who wrote a book titled Writing is Designing, one of the best books on Content Design there is. You should absolutely read it, even if there’s more […]

Are we leaving physical buttons behind or will they be part of our future? Continue reading on UX Collective » For the last decade automation has intruded into the QA field. Now, with many tools offered, it has become a challenge that needs to be handled elegantly On a travel around Tuscany, I knocked on […]