User Experience

In today’s world, many of us design products that serve users worldwide. In a scenario where products are becoming complex and time to market is reducing, how do we design products that cater to the needs of tomorrow? The answer is by using a design strategy. What is design strategy? Design strategy is an…

“UX Designer? More like U-Exhale Designer because let me tell you, designing user experiences can be a real breath-taker! But don’t worry, it’s also a laugh-maker, and with a lot of hard work and fun, you too can join the UX designer squad. Here are my thoughts: Learn the basics…

Lessons from my first component library experience. Last year, I took on the role of sole Product Designer for a B2B SaaS company as my first official role after UX/UI boot camp. What better way to learn than being thrown straight in the deep end? It started with getting familiar…

Back in Q3 of 2022 I set myself the personal challenge of writing a series of reflections (musings), based on my experiences as a design leader. …

By Pavel Sitnikov, Laurien Michiels and Media Haqshenas As a part of the production exercise seminar, our Digital Narratives class collaborated with the Museum für Naturkunde Berlin (MfN). The task was to create a prototype for a digital narrative project using datasets provided by the museum. After a couple of…

Design can make or break a digital product. — A common mistake that UX designers make is to include as much as possible all in one place to give the illusion of value. But all that happens when you do this is that the user gets confused and leaves (quickly), never to return. Users should know instinctively what you’re…

Let’s take a look at how AI is Empowering UX Designers and Researchers to Create Better Products! As a UX Designer or Researcher, understanding the needs and wants of your users is key to creating a successful product. …

By Maren Demant, Lea Schorling, Markus Santner, Jimena Aguilar and Tina Schneider The production exercise is all about getting creative in a realistic setting with limiting constraints. That is why, for the past two cohorts, the program has worked with a cooperation partner for at least one “production exercise”, a…

Now is the best time — The world of design is constantly evolving, and the field of UX/UI design is no exception. If you’re interested in pursuing a career in this exciting and dynamic field, now is a great time to start. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you become a UX/UI designer in 2023. Learn…