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We like to share our learnings, thoughts, opinions and ‘how to’ knowledge on different design-related topics.

The importance of continuous discovery for product success

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02 Oct 2024

Discover why continuous discovery is crucial for product success. This blog explores how ongoing user research drives informed, evidence-based decisions, highlights key discovery activities and explains how to embed continuous discovery into your development process.

Wireframes vs. UI design deliverables

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30 Sep 2024

Discover the difference between wireframes (structure and flow) and UI design (visual styling and branding) in our design process. Learn what to expect at each stage of your project for better results.

How to select the right participants for user research

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27 Sep 2024

Discover how to select the right participants for user research by grouping users based on their needs and behaviours, and ensuring a diverse cross-section for more insightful results.

How to manage a phased product rebrand: a user-centric approach for a smooth transition

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13 Sep 2024

Rebranding a digital product can be challenging, especially when managing user expectations and technical constraints. In this blog post, we share practical, user-centric strategies for a phased product rebrand. Learn how to ensure a smooth transition that keeps your users engaged while navigating the complexities of legacy systems.

Conducting user research with children

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Eszter Hegymegi
11 Jun 2024

As designers, we are very much aware that effective design hinges on research. However, researching with minors presents unique hurdles, demanding tailored methodologies that honour their developmental stages and ethical considerations. In this blog post, we distil our experience into key insights and practical tips for conducting research with children.

User-centric cyber security is the next big thing for the industry

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16 May 2024

Effective cybersecurity relies on people at different levels as it’s a complex field with a lot of data and technicalities. Therefore, user-centric design (and UX research) is a key factor in ensuring that once cyber threats, vulnerabilities and other risks are identified, they can be reported and managed as efficiently and effectively as possible.

Dual Track: A better approach for more user-centric product design

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01 Mar 2024

When designing products, user needs, business goals and business requirements all need to be considered.  Great products are created when all 3 combine, but following conventional development principles means the needs of the user are often overlooked, leading to sub-par products and poor user experience.

Laws of UX for better user experience

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29 Feb 2024

Human psychology plays a key role in shaping user experiences (UX) in the digital space. UX designers aim to understand human behaviour and align with pre-existing mental models to deliver experiences that feel intuitive.

User Personas - What are they and why do we use them?

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Nicole Alderson
27 Feb 2024

Personas help guide a human-centric perspective into decision-making. By bringing together user preferences, context, and challenges, personas empower product teams to craft solutions that resonate deeply with their audience.

How to run user research for a diverse set of users

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Mahika Naidoo
26 Feb 2024

Diversity and inclusion should be central to user research, ensuring that all voices are heard and valued. By prioritising these principles, businesses can create products that resonate with a broad spectrum of users.

Bias in user research

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26 Feb 2024

The effectiveness of research can be compromised by various biases that can distort data and skew insights. Recognising and addressing these biases is important to ensure accurate insights and positive product outcomes.

Ensuring product success: Product Managers and UX Designers

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21 Feb 2024

A Product Manager is responsible for harmonising UX, Tech and Business requirements. While ideas are valuable, executing them is difficult!