Design checklists – the key for consistency
When creating a design system, you should think about developing and using a design checklist. A design checklist is a…
A designers takeaway from UX Scotland 2024
After some reflection, here is my summary, takeaways and Sketchnotes that were captured on how my three days at UX Scotland 2024 went. Getting the chance to attend another year as well as be a part of the sponsors for UX Scotland, I was very excited to see what this year had in store for the three days.
Human connection through user-centred design
At Border Crossing UX we deeply care about making sure any service we work on is as simple to use as possible and quickly meets the need of the user. This is especially important for people dealing with potentially frustrating or stressful situations.
12 must read books recommended at Lean Agile Scotland
Reflecting on Lean Agile Scotland, we wanted to take a deeper look at some of the topics from the talks. We’ve compiled a list of top recommended books endorsed by experts in the field during Lean Agile Scotland, perfect for professionals across various sectors, and invite you to explore these valuable resources with us.
The power of lightning talks
Lightning talks are a brilliant way to harness and share internal and external expertise. If you’ve participated in a research or design sprint before, then you’ll know how powerful a good lightning talk can be. In this post we discuss how to plan and prepare for them.
Google, ranking updates and what you can do to stay on top
Google is one of those companies that absolutely nails continuous improvement. Over the years we’ve learned that whilst you cannot future proof your website against updates that affect the visibility of your web pages in search results. In this post, we discuss how to react to these updates and what to look out for.
Responsive vs Adaptive Design for Website Development
Responsive and Adaptive design are two common approaches for website development. Both allow websites to be experienced on different sized devices. But, it’s important to be aware of the key differences before choosing.
Usability: the core principles of web usability
Whether it’s a tin opener or a website, if people can’t use it, they won’t. Usability is integral to success. It directly influences the user experience. Poor usability impacts brand perception, employee productivity and your bottom line.
What is a prototype and how do they reduce wastage?
Delivering an experience that truly meets end-user needs and goals is difficult. Often, compelling user experiences are the result of an iterative design process. But how do you validate your designs in user testing without wastage?
Why do user experience (UX) personas matter?
A user experience persona is a fictional character that represents the needs and constraints of a range of real users. It is essentially a design tool used to inform the design at the beginning of a process and validate decisions in the later stages.
Business & UX Strategy Links & Resources: June 2016 Round-up
Here’s our round up of the best business and UX strategy links: June 2016. Get insights from other people’s successes and failures. This month features Lean Blogs, Astronomer, David Cummings, First Round and Medium. Happy reading!
User Research Links & Resources: June 2016 Round-up
Here’s our round-up of the useful User Research links that we have come across in June 2016. Great actionable advice from some of the best in the industry. Featuring Nielson Norman Group, Andrew Chen and Medium. Happy reading!