Predict, Engage, Impact—Using Behavioral Psychology in Design

Predict, Engage, Impact—Using Behavioral Psychology in Design

Design is inherently human. It has always been for humans in traditional setups and will always be for humans in futuristic environments across the globe. And what makes humans the center of all experiences are emotions in design.In the ever-evolving landscape of design, understanding human behavior is crucial for creating products and services that meet […]

User Experience-led KPIs for Digital Products or Services

In the increasingly competitive landscape of digital products and services, user experience (UX) has emerged as a critical factor that determines the success of digital products or services. While traditional market-oriented performance indicators such as revenue, market share, and overall profit remain important to gauge the business and its success, KPIs that help us monitor […]

Using White Space in Design: A Complete Guide

Using White Space in Design A Complete Guide

In the realm of design, where every pixel and element helps tell the designer a story through visual communication, the role of white space in your design cannot be overstated. It silently conducts the symphony of aesthetics and orchestrates the transformation of an ordinary, cluttered interface into an elegant, minimalistic experience. White space in design […]

14 Things To Keep In Mind When Designing For Wearables

14 Things To Keep In Mind When Designing For Wearables

Wearable technology has been on the rise, with users turning to gadgets that double as accessories. In this dynamic intersection of fashion and technology, wearables have, thus, emerged as transformative companions in our daily lives, offering a seamless integration of style and function. Stuti Mazumdar & Vidhi Tiwari –   May 2024 As these wearable […]

Essential Principles for User-Centered Mobile Design

Decorative image showcasing user on a phone.

With user experiences rapidly evolving to meet the pace of the dynamic industry and keep up with the ever-growing needs of users, user centered design UCD has become the cornerstone of successful design. Even more so, now that mobile-first experiences have taken precedence over traditional user experiences. Stuti Mazumdar & Vidhi Tiwari – April 2024 […]

A Developer’s Guide To Voice User Interface Design

Decorative image to display the elements used in voice-assisted user experiences.

In this ever-evolving landscape of technology, voice user interfaces (VUIs) have emerged as a powerful and intuitive way for users to interact with applications and devices. The evidence of this has been apparent over the last decade with the increasing popularity and demands for virtual voice assistants, such as Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.From smart […]

Responsible Design Part 14 of 14: Disguised Ads

Subtle Advertising Tactics Revealed

Disguised ads are adverts, advertorials, or sponsored content that resemble the look and feel of other content on a webpage and that are designed to get users to click on them. Stuti Mazumdar & Symran Bhue –   June 2022 How this pattern gets its name? This dark pattern gets its name from the way […]

Responsible Design Part 13 of 14: Hidden Costs

Revealing Concealed Expenses: Illustration Insight.

Hidden costs are charges that surface when one reaches the last step of the checkout process only to realize that there are additional costs to the base price of a product or service that was visible upfront on a website. Stuti Mazumdar & Symran Bhue –   June 2022 How this pattern gets its name? […]

Responsible Design Part 12 of 14: Misdirection

Misdirection: Engaging Dark Theme

Misdirection is when the user is purposefully led toward one thing to distract them from another. Stuti Mazumdar & Symran Bhue –   June 2022 How this pattern gets its name? This dark pattern gets its name because the design pattern purposely misleads, misguides, and misdirects the user towards a goal that is of interest […]