Sep 21Crafting Gourmate: The Food Journaling AppThe Gourmate app has been live for over a week, making it a perfect time to dive into its features and the decision-making processes that shaped it. Download the Gourmate app from the App Store. The current state of journaling apps Let’s be honest; we’re human. We love food not for its flavors, but also for…Design5 min readDesign5 min read
Jul 24Prototyping a pricing calculatorIn the world of software sales, pricing calculators play a key role. They must offer a clear way for customers to understand the cost of a product, especially when pricing structures are complex and depend on factors like usage or the number of users. While many companies use a simple…Prototyping5 min readPrototyping5 min read
May 30The Magic Color Palettes plugin for FigmaEach time when I create a new file in Figma, I bump into default color styles in the Personal Colors library. Also, after Figma reeled back on sharing styles and components for the free accounts, things started to feel a bit limited. This is why I started my pet project…Figma3 min readFigma3 min read
Published inBootcamp·May 15Build a user feedback knowledge hub with ObsidianAre you familiar with the struggle of managing user feedback from different sources in a single unified place that would be easy to manage? I’ve been there too. I found a solution that has transformed my approach to handling user feedback — Obsidian. In this article, I’ll share my experience…Product Design7 min readProduct Design7 min read
Published inUX Collective·Apr 11How high-fidelity prototypes can enhance user testingDuring the usability testing phase, gathering as much information as possible about how users understand designs/product is essential. The objectives of usability testing often differ across studies. They typically uncover product or service design issues, discover opportunities for enhancement, and gain insight into the target user’s behaviour and preferences [1]. …Design6 min readDesign6 min read
Mar 16The Layer Naming DilemmaDesigners and developers who have worked with various design tools are all familiar with the tedious and time-consuming task of naming. In fact, the design world is constantly debating whether it’s necessary to name layers at all (one, two, three, four). …Design6 min readDesign6 min read
Published inUX Collective·Updated Sep 22, 2022Research vs Vision: the origin story of Sony Walkman, Mini Cooper, and the iPhoneIt’s always interesting to watch how companies approach the building of their new products. During the market research phase, companies are trying to future-proof every detail to ensure it will be popular among users and bring more money to the company. Research methodologies and strategies have been improving since the…Design8 min readDesign8 min read
Published inUX Collective·Jul 12, 2022Design feedback at a startupFeedback is one of the most critical parts of company life. It’s important to incorporate proper design feedback processes to ensure that the organization can learn and improve during debates and discussions. — Use the “same language” As a designer, you deal with feedback on an everyday basis. One day, you may receive feedback on your solutions from your design colleagues or product managers. On another day, you may give feedback to other designers within your organization. …Design4 min readDesign4 min read
Published inUX Collective·Mar 22, 2022Bureaucracy in Ontario: how bad UX can cost you money and timeWhen I moved to Canada, I was curious to learn how government services work. When you immigrate to another country, you usually need at least several years to understand how to use local government services. There are many processes that have been designed nicely, and I will definitely talk about…Canada5 min readCanada5 min read
Dec 23, 2021WeWork Access Card UXRecently, I got a chance to visit a WeWork office space for the first time. Overall it was a great experience. Big office spaces, coffee, snacks, the fantastic app to book your desk and many other little things that can make your stay delightful. When you come to WeWork for…Design3 min readDesign3 min read