Tag: ui-design

Designing For Dependency Management In UX

Designing for dependency management in UX

UX Design

Small actions can have large consequences in complex systems. Here’s how UX designers can manage dependencies so users feel informed and in control rather than blocked or blindsided.

Eric Chung
Dec 17, 2025 ⋅ 9 min read
Is A Hero Section Necessary?

Is a hero section necessary?

UX Design

This article examines when hero sections are necessary in digital products, when they create friction, and how to evaluate them using UX goals, primary actions, user flow impact, and real-world alternatives.

Shalitha Suranga
Dec 14, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read
The State Of AI In UX Design: What’s Working Today (And What Isn’t)

The state of AI in UX design: What’s working today (and what isn’t)

UX Design

AI speeds up tasks like research synthesis, ideation, and first-draft wireframes, but it can’t replace clarity, taste, or decision-making. Here’s a grounded look at what AI actually does well in UX right now.

Chidera Nwankwagu
Dec 11, 2025 ⋅ 6 min read
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10 best hero section examples and what makes them effective

UX Design

Discover how to craft UX-friendly hero sections with examples, design tips, and strategies that drive engagement and conversion.

Shalitha Suranga
Dec 4, 2025 ⋅ 18 min read
UX For Reversible Actions: A Decision Framework For Designing With Recovery In Mind

UX for reversible actions: A decision framework for designing with recovery in mind

UX Design

I once sent a half-written email by accident, until Gmail saved me with an Undo button. Those tiny moments define trust in UX. In this guide, we’ll break down how to design reversible actions, when to use them, and how to choose the right recovery pattern for your product.

Eric Chung
Dec 3, 2025 ⋅ 8 min read
What Should Be In A Hero Section

What should be in a hero section?

UX Design

An in-depth breakdown of hero section anatomy, including headings, supporting copy, CTAs, visuals, optional pre- and post-hero elements, hierarchy heuristics, scanning patterns, and practical sizing decisions for real product teams.

Shalitha Suranga
Dec 2, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read
How Do I Make An Accessible, Performant Hero Section?

How do I make an accessible, performant hero section?

UX Design

A practical guide to designing hero sections that are accessible and performant, covering contrast, motion, keyboard navigation, LCP optimization, and collaboration tips for designers and developers.

Shalitha Suranga
Nov 22, 2025 ⋅ 3 min read
Is Retro Design Making A Comeback?

Is retro design making a comeback?

UX Design

From pixel art to neon palettes, retro design is resurging across marketing, gaming, fashion, and indie web. Learn how nostalgia, brand differentiation, and anti-minimalism fatigue are shaping modern UX and how to balance style with usability.

Neel Dozome
Nov 21, 2025 ⋅ 2 min read
What Defines 90s Website Design?

What defines 90s website design?

UX Design

90s website design was a maximalist playground of GIFs, bold colors, quirky fonts, and textured layouts. Learn how this experimental era influenced modern flat design, UX principles, and the nostalgic design trends of today.

Neel Dozome
Nov 21, 2025 ⋅ 2 min read
How Can Nostalgia Improve UX Engagement?

How can nostalgia improve UX engagement?

UX Design

Nostalgic design taps into familiar visuals and interactions to trigger happy memories, boost engagement, and foster brand loyalty. Learn how typography, color, sound, and retro patterns can evoke positive emotions while keeping your UX accessible and functional.

Neel Dozome
Nov 21, 2025 ⋅ 1 min read
How Can Designers Use Retro Web Aesthetics Without Hurting Usability

How can designers use retro web aesthetics without hurting usability?

UX Design

You can use 90s-inspired visuals without repeating 90s mistakes. This piece breaks down which retro elements to reuse, which pitfalls to avoid, and a simple framework for balancing nostalgia with modern UX.

Neel Dozome
Nov 21, 2025 ⋅ 2 min read
What Is Maximalism In 90s Web Design?

What is maximalism in 90s web design?

UX Design

Maximalism defined the 90s web with neon colors, dense text, textures, and endless GIFs. This article explains why the style emerged and how its “more-is-more” energy compares to the minimalist UX standards we rely on today.

Neel Dozome
Nov 21, 2025 ⋅ 1 min read