Negative-Space Typography
Whenever I review design documentation, there are a few things I look for in the first few seconds. All of them have to do with how scannable a page or … Read more
Usability
Exploring Universal And Cognitive-Friendly UX Design Through Pivot Tables And Grids
The main task of data visualization is to present information in a form that is easier for human perception. But often, the main enemy of good visualization is hidden in … Read more
Make your design system accessible — Part 1: Color
Design systems are often seen as a way to improve accessibility. Some even say that you get accessibility for free by using a design system. But what do you have … Read more
Using the Y-Axis to Maintain Focus and Attention
Attention is the Product of Focus Attention is the product of focus. It is what we give information — our observation, concentration, and consideration — when we are able to maintain focus. That means … Read more
Designing Better Links For The Web
There are so many websites out there that have not considered the overall usability of their visually impaired users. When it comes to designing better links and sending better emails, … Read more
The problem with disabled buttons and what to do instead
In 2009 I prototyped a form that disabled the submit button until all the answers were valid. The idea being: the best error is the one the user never sees. … Read more
Web Accessibility: A Reference to Creating Inclusive Websites
An estimated 300 million people worldwide live with visual impairments (high myopia), and they rely on assistive technology like screen readers to browse the web. Unfortunately, many websites still have … Read more
Turn your InDesign resume into an accessible PDF
If you’re a designer, you might reach for Adobe InDesign to create a PDF version of your resume. You’ll have creative control over your document layout that you just can’t … Read more
Common ARIA mistakes and how to avoid them
So you want to make your website more accessible? Great! And you’ve heard about ARIA, which stands for Accessible Rich Internet Applications. Just slap some ARIA attributes on all HTML … Read more
The problem with sticky menus and what to do instead
Designers use sticky menus (menus that stick to the edge of the viewport) to make them easy to access on long pages. But this fancy pattern hurts UX far more … Read more