Allie Paschal I am a UX & UI designer based in Atlanta, GA. I work full-time on Forge UI, Honeywell Connected Enterprise's design system project. I am passionate about inclusive digital design, and recently passed the Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC) exam. I am now studying to take the Web Accessibility Specialist (WAS) exam.

Stories by Allie Paschal

Making Sustainable Font Choices In Digital Design

Making sustainable font choices in digital design

UX Design

Great UX shouldn’t cost the Earth. Or your users’ patience. Because when you make sustainable font choices in digital design, you’re not only going eco-friendly, but also building efficient, accessible, and fast-loading UX.

Allie Paschal
Dec 6, 2024 ⋅ 8 min read
Product Designer Vs. UX Designer: Roles, Skills, And More

Product designer vs. UX designer: Roles, skills, and more

UX Design

Call it what it is. Product designers and UX designers have unique roles, even if their titles often get swapped. In this blog, know the difference and own your expertise.

Allie Paschal
Nov 20, 2024 ⋅ 9 min read
How Do Aesthetics Impact Usability In UX: The Aesthetic-Usability Effect

How do aesthetics impact usability in UX: The aesthetic-usability effect

UX Design

The aesthetic-usability effect shows that users equate beauty with functionality. But where’s the line between looks and usability? The challenge lies in balancing visual appeal with true usability.

Allie Paschal
Nov 7, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read
Looking Towards The Future Of UX Design

Looking towards the future of UX design

UX Design

The future of UX design isn’t all doom and gloom. In this blog, I reflect on how AI and layoffs can lead to new opportunities for UX designers.

Allie Paschal
Oct 21, 2024 ⋅ 8 min read
Using Movement In Design To Guide User Behaviors

Using movement in design to guide user behaviors

UX Design

If you see your users struggling with navigation, it’s time you learn more on movement in UX design to give them a nudge — literally!

Allie Paschal
Oct 7, 2024 ⋅ 9 min read
Trie Data Structures

Trie data structures: A guide for UX designers

UX Design

Knowing about trie data structures can help UX designers create quicker and more intuitive search experiences and improve overall usability.

Allie Paschal
Sep 4, 2024 ⋅ 9 min read
Where Artificial Intelligence Does And Doesn't Belong In User Experience Design

Where AI enhances UX design — and where it doesn’t

UX Design

Let’s talk about how to find the right balance when implementing valuable AI into products without impeding human creativity.

Allie Paschal
Aug 28, 2024 ⋅ 8 min read
Using The Serial Position Effect In Ux Design

Using the serial position effect in UX design

UX Design

The serial position effect and its concepts are critical for effective UX designs. They help designers understand the limitations of […]

Allie Paschal
Aug 19, 2024 ⋅ 9 min read
Computer window concept over striped background

Law of proximity: Principles and applications in design

UX Design

Do you know what the law of proximity is? Learn more here, including how to use it and how it works in the real world.

Allie Paschal
Aug 2, 2024 ⋅ 8 min read
Neumorphism UI design on web and mobile platforms

Neumorphism: The new trend in UI design

UX Design

One new design trend is neumorphism. It mixes the effects of minimalism and realism to create interfaces that are easy to comprehend.

Allie Paschal
Jul 26, 2024 ⋅ 11 min read
Using AI to generate alt text

Using AI to generate alt text

UX Design

Alt text describes images for visually impaired individuals and broken images that don’t load correctly. AI can help generate this text.

Allie Paschal
Jun 17, 2024 ⋅ 9 min read
Gear Icons Floating in Sea

Understanding Figma billing with the new payment structure

UX Design

The launch of Figma’s Dev Mode sparked some confusion around the new billing payment structure. We’re here to help.

Allie Paschal
May 20, 2024 ⋅ 7 min read