Articles

Learn about the latest happenings within the IU User Experience Community and the world.

Research & Strategy

Practice with Impact Maps

With some structure and prompts, individuals or teams can explore a world of possibilities.

Chris Basham
  • Mar 18, 2024
  • 7 min read

Research & Strategy

Overcome Assumptions with Impact Maps

As problem solvers, we need some way to define unexamined assumptions, test unproved assumptions, and communicate unshared assumptions.

Chris Basham
  • Mar 1, 2024
  • 3 min read

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

Organizing Design Work

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

Navigation and Architecture

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

Wayfinding Systems

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.

Meagan Eller
  • Oct 15, 2019
  • 7 min read

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

Skeuomorphic vs. Flat Design

Understand UI design differences between skeuomorphism and flat design.

Paco Wong
  • Aug 19, 2019
  • 6 min read

Design & Layout

Buttons & Links: The Basics

Design effective CTAs using proper placement, labels, and action verbs.

Paco Wong
  • Aug 19, 2019
  • 7 min read

Content & Architecture

Drawing Together

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

Why Write Documentation?

Discover the vital benefits of effective documentation for teams, support, and user trust.

Scott Anthony Murray
  • Aug 20, 2018
  • 3 min read

Research & Strategy

Beyond Web Pages and Browsers

Explore navigation elements in web and software design, their impact, and mobile differences.

Madeline Grdina
  • Sep 6, 2017
  • 3 min read