Homepage
Homepage
Become a memberSign inGet started
Anthology

User Friendly

Perspectives on all things UX, selected by Medium’s editors.

The Value of Inconvenient Design

Technology makes seemingly inconvenient tasks easier — but at what cost?
Jesse Weaver
Mar 5, 2019

A Tale of Two UX Teams

When it comes to creating great experiences, company culture is key
Chris Kiess
Jan 22, 2019

As a Designer, I Refuse to Call People ‘Users’

In an industry that touches so many lives, accurate terminology is essential
Adam Lefton
Jan 15, 2019

Simple Is Bad

How advertising’s simplicity bias is undermining diversity and killing creativity
Ian Mackenzie
Jan 8, 2019

The Art of the Error Message

How to write clear, helpful copy for when things go wrong
Marina Posniak
Nov 9, 2017
Audio available

It’s Time for Digital Products to Start Empowering Us

We’re accepting utility in exchange for disempowerment. It’s not a fair trade.
Jesse Weaver
Feb 25, 2019

When Companies Question the Value of Design

'What's the ROI of UX?' is the most idiotic question ever asked
Alan Cooper
Jul 2, 2018

The Subtle Sexism of Icons

As a designer, you have to pick your battles. This is one worth fighting.
Christina Ou
Aug 27, 2018

How Bad Design Perpetuates Harmful Stereotypes

Specialized solutions for disadvantaged people often have more to do with negative perceptions than actual needs
Kat Holmes
Oct 3, 2018

The UX Uncanny Valley

When users don’t have options, things can get weird
Trish Willard
May 18, 2018

Discover Medium

Welcome to a place where words matter. On Medium, smart voices and original ideas take center stage — with no ads in sight. Watch

Make Medium yours

Follow all the topics you care about, and we’ll deliver the best stories for you to your homepage and inbox. Explore

Become a member

Get unlimited access to the best stories on Medium — and support writers while you’re at it. Just $5/month. Upgrade

Homepage
AboutHelpLegal