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5 Types of UI Notifications

Notification is an integral part of many products. Almost all products we design today require some system for sharing updates with our users. This article will discuss five types of UI notifications, with essential rules on when and how to use them. What is a notification? Notification is any system

Apple Aqua: Exploring the Legacy Of MacOS X User Interface

Apple unveiled Aqua, its next-generation user interface for MacOS X, at the Macworld Expo San Francisco in 2000. Apple described Aqua as the future of Macintosh, and it was one of the most fundamental design upgrades that Apple ever created. MacOS X 10.0 Cheetah with Apple Aqua. Image by

Contrasting design vs. neutral design: when to use each

Design is a language that we use to communicate with our audience. Understanding why products are designed in a certain way is essential to becoming a successful designer. When we understand why certain decisions are being made in the first place, we can apply the same method of thinking when

What does form follows function really mean?

Louis Sullivan, an American architect of the 19th century, coined the famous phrase "form follows function." This statement is so common among product designers today that we typically take it for granted. But this quote can help us become better at design. Here are two critical things we should remember

Why ordinary design (almost) always wins

When we think about ordinary design, the first words that come to mind are "simple" and "boring." And while the simple design might be good property, boring is not something we as product designers usually aim to create. Does it mean that ordinary design will negatively impact product success? No.

YouTube Removed Dislike Count

On Nov 10, 2021, YouTube stated [https://blog.youtube/news-and-events/update-to-youtube/] that it will remove the dislike count on the platform till the end of this year. This decision aims to improve user experience and make YouTube a better place for content creators and viewers. Contextual actions at YouTube, 2021In

A comprehensive guide on how to craft good AI design

With the release of Apple iOS 15 and the upcoming Google Pixel 6 device with Google’s Tensor chip, we will soon see a tight competition between two giants in the field of artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is the next big thing because > The more an interface leverages human conversation,

Disabled Buttons in User Interface

When we design web forms, we always try to minimize the chance of users making mistakes. With that intention, we try to prevent users from taking actions that can cause errors. And disabling the submit button is one solution that, from the first glance, seems reasonable. In this article, I

5 Simple Rules For Using Images More Effectively

Images are part of visual language product designers use to communicate with users. Images can tell a story, communicate a complex idea or accompany the text to provide more details. The process of creating or selecting visual content for your app is time-consuming. But there are a few tricks and

Checklist for Using Icons In UI

Icons are one of the most frequently used elements in graphical user interfaces. What makes a good icon? In this article, I want to share a simple checklist that you can use to ensure that the icons you use work for your users. 1. Easy to recognize Clarity is the