Wireframes / Prototypes
Illustrator UX Workflow Tips for Wireframing and Design
As a big fan of Illustrator, not necessarily for wireframing, I'm always keen to learn new tips and tricks to speed up my workflow.
User Interface
Why are Apple's products so confusing? They ignore design principles
The problems with Apple interfaces, by the very reputable UXer, and ex-Apple VP, Don Norman.
iOS 9 App Switching and the Back-to-App Button
With the release of this new navigation aid in iOS 9 consideration must be given to the users perception of the 'back' buttons and this article does well to highlight these issues.
Why is it so Easy to Get "Mobile First" Wrong?
Despite its need for a good proof-read to remedy all the grammatical errors I do like this article for the fact that it raises some good debate. I don't agree with every point but he certainly makes some valid arguments for and against these common methodologies.
Research
Designing the Uber Cash Experience
This case study by Uber highlights the importance of considering users in other markets. Granted we may not have budgets that will allow a team to travel to another country but we all have access to the Internet and alternative research tools.
Strategy
Stop Googling. Let’s Talk.
It's important for us to understand the effect that connected devices have on us as humans, especially the younger ones! This article goes some way to describe the cause and effect from a psychologists point of view.
Device inertia and momentum behavior make users seem lazy
Why are your users not doing what you expect? This article details those potential reasons.
Do Innovation Labs Live Up to the Hype?
I like the idea of innovation labs from an educational point of view when new tech is the focus. This article discusses how one company implemented labs into their organisation.