Articles
Learn about the latest happenings within the IU User Experience Community and the world.
Research & Strategy
Build the Right Thing with Impact Maps
Impact maps are a powerful and flexible collaborative tool for exploring how solutions can make an impact toward its goal.
Chris Basham
- Nov 27, 2023
- • 6 min read
Research & Strategy
The design of our work process can facilitate the design of better solutions for users of our work.
Chris Basham
- Nov 1, 2023
- • 7 min read
Research & Strategy
Explore web and software design, hierarchy, menus, UI elements, and their impact on usability and engagement.
Paco Wong
- Feb 25, 2020
- • 7 min read
Research & Strategy
Enhance navigation through effective UI elements and design principles, optimizing user experience.
Paco Wong
- Jan 24, 2020
- • 6 min read
Development
Enhancing the Full Academic Advising Experience
Streamline academic advising with efficient kiosk-based system for students and advisors.
Sandeep Bedadala
- Dec 1, 2019
- • 10 min read
Accessibility
Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Part 3: Patterns
Create accessible designs with tables, widgets, and error recovery strategies.
Meagan Eller
- Nov 14, 2019
- • 6 min read
Accessibility
Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Part 2: Visuals
Ensure visual accessibility with alt text, color contrast, and meaningful graphics.
Meagan Eller
- Oct 25, 2019
- • 7 min read
Accessibility
Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Part 1: The Basics
Master accessible design fundamentals for better user experiences.
Design & Layout
Buttons & Links: Placement, Labels, & Shapes
Optimize CTAs with clear labels, placement, and shapes for engagement.
Paco Wong
- Sep 17, 2019
- • 5 min read
Research & Strategy
Understand UI design differences between skeuomorphism and flat design.
Paco Wong
- Aug 19, 2019
- • 6 min read
Design & Layout
Design effective CTAs using proper placement, labels, and action verbs.
Paco Wong
- Aug 19, 2019
- • 7 min read
Content & Architecture
Choose prototyping methods based on project needs, complexity, and team collaboration.
Alan Milner
- Aug 5, 2019
- • 6 min read
Research & Strategy
Marketing vs. Software Audiences
Compare needs of software and marketing audiences, highlighting consistency benefits.
Paco Wong
- Jul 19, 2019
- • 6 min read
Design & Layout
You're a Typographer (like it or not!)
Explore typography’s role in content hierarchy and creating better user experiences.
Cody Thompson
- Feb 26, 2019
- • 5 min read
Development
Writing Effective Documentation
Learn concise, task-focused documentation writing for developers.
Scott Anthony Murray
- Aug 20, 2018
- • 4 min read
Development
Discover the vital benefits of effective documentation for teams, support, and user trust.
Scott Anthony Murray
- Aug 20, 2018
- • 3 min read
Research & Strategy
Explore navigation elements in web and software design, their impact, and mobile differences.
Madeline Grdina
- Sep 6, 2017
- • 3 min read
