Chidera Nwankwagu I'm a UX designer and technical writer with an interest in Web3, AI, and how they relate to UX design.

Stories by Chidera Nwankwagu

How I learned to treat AI like a partner, not a threat

UX Design

Turn AI from a threat into a partner in UX design by refining workflows, avoiding pitfalls, and keeping human skills central.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Aug 28, 2025 ⋅ 4 min read
Motion Design Is Cool, But Can Hurt Users — Here’s How I Fixed It

Motion design is cool, but can hurt users — here’s how I fixed it

UX Design

I once misused parallax scrolling and learned the hard way how motion can frustrate users. Here’s what went wrong, how I fixed it, and practical tips to keep motion design engaging and user-friendly.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Aug 21, 2025 ⋅ 4 min read
Here’s How I’d Design A Mega Menu — With 3 Great Examples

Here’s how I’d design a mega menu — with 3 great examples

UX Design

What makes a mega menu feel intuitive? I explored three standout examples and pulled together UX takeaways you can use in your own designs.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Jul 22, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
UX Burnout Is Real — Here's How To Spot And Prevent It

UX burnout is real — here’s how to spot and prevent it

UX Design

This blog outlines how poor feedback, unclear roles, and low UX maturity quietly burn out even great designers — and what to do instead.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Jun 24, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read
I Asked ChatGPT To Help Me Design — Here’s What Worked

I asked ChatGPT to help me design — here’s what worked

UX Design

I’ve used these prompts to write UX briefs, hero copy, and even build wireframes. Steal them — or use my framework to make your own.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Jun 10, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read
Using Relume AI for Wireframes My No-Hype Review

How to use Relume AI to design wireframes fast

UX Design

This isn’t just another AI tool. Relume AI helps you build better wireframes faster — and we’ll show you how to make it your new favorite shortcut.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Jun 3, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read
How To Work On Great Products In Low UX Maturity Environments

How to work on great products in low UX maturity environments

UX Design

In orgs where UX is overlooked, designers often feel invisible. Here’s how to earn trust and lead with small, strategic wins.

Chidera Nwankwagu
May 6, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
Designing For Instant Feedback- The Doherty Threshold In UX

Designing for instant feedback: The Doherty Threshold in UX

UX Design

The Doherty Threshold suggests that when feedback occurs within this timeframe, users feel more in control and remain engaged.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Mar 26, 2025 ⋅ 4 min read
How To Make Text Look Clickable: A UX Guide

How to make text look clickable: A UX guide

UX Design

Clickable text seems simple, right? Until a button blends into the background or a ghost link disappears on hover. Let’s fix those clickability fails.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Mar 20, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read
Dark Mode UI Design: Best Practices And Examples

Dark mode UI design: Best practices and examples

UX Design

Dark mode’s been around longer than you think. Let’s break down the UX behind it, the best practices, and why flipping light mode isn’t the answer.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Mar 11, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read

Object-oriented UX (OOUX): A structured approach to UX design

UX Design

Object-Oriented UX (OOUX) is a powerful approach to UX design that prioritizes structure, clarity, and scalability.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Mar 3, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read
How T Layouts Enhance Mobile And Responsive Web Design

How T-layouts enhance mobile and responsive web design

UX Design

The T-layout makes digital products simpler and easier to use, which helps users browse content smoothly and keeps them on the site longer.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Feb 26, 2025 ⋅ 4 min read