Supposedly, in ancient times, Fat Thursday was the day when the departure of winter was celebrated and the arrival of spring was expected. Moreover, the donuts eaten on this occasion were not at all immediately sweet, since it used to be a cake stuffed with lard and fried in lard. Does it sound delicious? We will leave it to your evaluation and in the meantime we invite you to the second compilation of articles from the world of UX this month, including tips on receiving and giving good feedback, a few words about preparing a roadmap and a collection of the latest inspirations for UI designers.
No more useless feedback
I think everyone has received feedback that was far from ideal. The quality of the feedback you receive is crucial not only in working on a specific project, but in developing your skills. It turns out that the secret may lie in the correctly formulated question! Sounds trite? In an article published in Smashing Magazine Andy Budd argues that the better and more precise the definition of the area we ask about and that we want to consult, the better in terms of the quality of the feedback we can get.
UX design vs. user engagement in apps
Creating an application is one thing, but encouraging its use and engaging users - this is a completely different topic. UxPin in its article indicates on the important role of UX designers, who in many ways can help increase user engagement in applications - starting with various design techniques, through prototyping - to knowledge of psychology ending. There are several key aspects that determine why user engagement in applications is so important - you will read about all of them and much more in the article.
Why do we need roadmaps?
A question that, contrary to appearances, has a very simple answer - that the work on the project takes place in a pleasant, harmonious and open to new ideas atmosphere. A roadmap, that is, a work schedule that is defined and spread over time, can be a very useful tool if it is well understood and implemented correctly. If you want to know more and see if this is what you were missing in planning your projects - take a look at this article.
Best UX Testing Tools
Have you ever wondered if there is another tool that would be better suited to your needs? On the UserGuiding blog you can take a look a thorough compilation of the best available UX testing tools. A complete list supplemented with costs, advantages, disadvantages, overall rating and reviews - everything you can only freeze about.
Handful of UI Inspiration
Lastly Some of the latest inspirations from the past few days and among them, among others, a unique 3D icon pack, an overview of website designs and something for the spirit, i.e. reader and podcast recommendation.
