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.
Research & Strategy
The design of our work process can facilitate the design of better solutions for users of our work.
Research & Strategy
Explore web and software design, hierarchy, menus, UI elements, and their impact on usability and engagement.
Research & Strategy
Enhance navigation through effective UI elements and design principles, optimizing user experience.
Development
Enhancing the Full Academic Advising Experience
Streamline academic advising with efficient kiosk-based system for students and advisors.
Accessibility
Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Part 3: Patterns
Create accessible designs with tables, widgets, and error recovery strategies.
Accessibility
Designing with Accessibility in Mind, Part 2: Visuals
Ensure visual accessibility with alt text, color contrast, and meaningful graphics.
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.
Research & Strategy
Understand UI design differences between skeuomorphism and flat design.
Design & Layout
Design effective CTAs using proper placement, labels, and action verbs.
Content & Architecture
Choose prototyping methods based on project needs, complexity, and team collaboration.
Research & Strategy
Marketing vs. Software Audiences
Compare needs of software and marketing audiences, highlighting consistency benefits.
Design & Layout
You're a Typographer (like it or not!)
Explore typography’s role in content hierarchy and creating better user experiences.
Development
Writing Effective Documentation
Learn concise, task-focused documentation writing for developers.
Development
Discover the vital benefits of effective documentation for teams, support, and user trust.
Research & Strategy
Explore navigation elements in web and software design, their impact, and mobile differences.