PinnedMaria TanevainUX CollectiveDelightful and frustrating UX in video gamesA look at how UX design can elevate or hinder the experience of playing video games, through a few examples.Aug 20, 20234Aug 20, 20234
PinnedMaria TanevainUX CollectiveAnalyzing the UX of Elden RingA look at the UX/UI of the game of the year 2022, Elden RingJan 22, 202312Jan 22, 202312
PinnedMaria TanevainUX CollectiveGoodreads’s new book page design: a UX analysisGoodreads are implementing a new design for their book page on the website — a look at the user experienceNov 9, 20222Nov 9, 20222
PinnedMaria TanevainUX CollectiveNeubrutalism style in UX: a twist on the dominant modern minimalistA quick look at what the style is, why we need it, and a list of websites using it in different ways.Jul 28, 202212Jul 28, 202212
PinnedMaria TanevainBootcampFrom architecture to UX design — here’s how I made the switchThree years ago, I had no idea what the term “UX design” meant, let alone knowing what a “UX designer” does. I was working hard to make a…Jun 30, 2022Jun 30, 2022
Maria TanevainBootcampOffice politics: the never-ending struggle for UX designersTo anyone who has worked in their chosen career for at least a few years, it should be clear by now that what you learn in university is…Jul 292Jul 292
Maria TanevainUX PlanetWhat I hoped Figma would announce during ConfigI was hoping for improvements to the functionality of variables.Jul 155Jul 155
Maria TanevainBootcampA few lessons in 3 years as a UX designerThese are some of the things which I think about often, having had to learn them along the way.Jul 13, 2023Jul 13, 2023
Maria TanevaShould you leave your architecture job to become a UX designer?I will answer this and more without sugar-coating it.Dec 23, 2022Dec 23, 2022
Maria TanevainBootcampThe job market for UX and product designers at end of 2022All the problems I have experienced in my latest job search, and how we can address them both as applicants and as companiesDec 24, 20222Dec 24, 20222