Daniel Schwarz Previously, design blog editor at Toptal and SitePoint. Now I advocate for better UX design alongside industry leaders such as Adobe, InVision, Marvel, Wix, Net Magazine, CreativeBloq, CSS-Tricks, and more.

Stories by Daniel Schwarz

Why I Don’t Trust WCAG 2.2 And What I’m Hoping From 3.0

Why I don’t trust WCAG 2.2 and what I’m hoping from 3.0

UX Design

I’ve spent enough time designing with WCAG 2.2 to know it’s not enough. Here’s why I’m skeptical and cautiously hopeful about WCAG 3.0.

Daniel Schwarz
Jul 10, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read

I’ve overdesigned before — here’s what I’ve learned about doing less

UX Design

I used to think ‘clean’ design meant hiding things. Turns out, less isn’t always better. This blog walks through lessons from my own overdesign moments.

Daniel Schwarz
Jun 25, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read
Cancel Button

How to design nondestructive cancel buttons

UX Design

Design cancel buttons that feel safe, not frustrating. Learn how to build clear, accessible flows that protect users and their data.

Daniel Schwarz
Jun 23, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read
Linear Design

Linear design: The SaaS design trend that’s boring and bettering UI

UX Design

Explore linear design in 2025—what it is, how it’s changed, and how to use it without making your product look like every other site.

Daniel Schwarz
Jun 7, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read

What are design constraints? — The power of limitations in design

UX Design

Design constraints are limitations on what designers can do with a design. They can feel like a bad thing, but they can be useful.

Daniel Schwarz
Jun 6, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read
Bottom Sheet

How to design bottom sheets for optimized user experience

UX Design

Here, you’ll learn what bottom sheets are, when and why they’re useful, and how to make them as usable and as accessible as possible.

Daniel Schwarz
May 27, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
What Does A UX Manager Really Do?

What does a UX manager really do?

UX Design

Whether you’re already managing UX teams or eyeing the leap, this guide shows what the job really entails — and how to thrive without losing sight of the users.

Daniel Schwarz
May 21, 2025 ⋅ 7 min read
Conducting A Ux Benchmarking Study Step By Step

Conducting a UX benchmarking study step by step

UX Design

Let’s break down UX benchmarking in detail to understand when you need it and how to go through the process step by step.

Daniel Schwarz
Apr 19, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
Did Duolingo Kill Ux Design? Don't Take It Too Seriously

Did Duolingo kill UX design? Don’t take it too seriously

UX Design

Ultimately, “PX” and “UX” are both just words. Here’s what I liked (and didn’t) about Duolingo’s newest announcement.

Daniel Schwarz
Mar 21, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read
Tree Testing In Ux Research Step By Step Guide

Tree testing: A valuable UX research method

UX Design

Along with staying organized, the tree testing user research technique can help people find what they need in a quick, easy way.

Daniel Schwarz
Mar 14, 2025 ⋅ 5 min read
Tesler's Law: The Danger Of Oversimplifying Complex Products

Tesler’s Law: The danger of oversimplifying complex products

UX Design

We love the idea of simplifying everything, but Tesler’s Law says that sometimes, it just isn’t possible. More on that idea in this blog.

Daniel Schwarz
Mar 12, 2025 ⋅ 4 min read
Storytelling Frameworks In UI: Hero’s Journey Vs. Pixar

Storytelling frameworks in UI: Hero’s Journey vs. Pixar

UX Design

Whether you’re mapping a user journey or refining content strategy, storytelling frameworks can help. Here’s how the Hero’s Journey and Pixar’s approach fit into UX design.

Daniel Schwarz
Mar 5, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read