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Issue 301

Articles

A Tapestry of Tools
Every design tool offers something different, and it’s important not to think of these differences as making a tool “better” than another.

Individual contributor and manager are not mutually exclusive
The balancing act of being an individual contributor and a manager.

Accordion Icons: Which Signifiers Work Best?
The caret icon most clearly indicated to users that it would open an accordion in place, rather than linking directly to a new page.

The ultimate guide to search UX
How to design for a before search, during search and after search experience across different apps and use cases.

7 Practical Tips for Better Microcopy
Good microcopy is one of the fastest ways to improve an interface.

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Tools and Resources

Shift Nudge
A new online course that teaches the intricate skills of designing visually beautiful interfaces, while balancing functionality and accessibility.

Clover
An all-in-one notebook for creatives.

UX Portfolio

Jing Qiao
Jin is a research-driven UX designer.

Last But Not Least

Observing the Double Diamond process in practice
Is there something wrong in directly trying to apply a theoretical framework in a company?

“ We need to stop worrying about proving the value of design & just focus on outcomes that provide value.”
— Denis Weil

Thanks to this issue’s sponsor:
Interaction Design Foundation