Lexie Kane worked as a User Experience Specialist with Nielsen Norman Group. She combined her background in psychology with her design and usability experience to drive insights into user behavior that form the basis for increasing the business value of interactive systems.
Our new user research with older adults (users aged 65 and up) shows 3 major shifts in how they use computers, compared with our first research with this audience, 20 years ago. Design for today's older users, and not for your stereotype of how these users used to be.
Users ages 65 and older face unique challenges when using websites and apps. Digital literacy among this demographic is rising, but designs need to accommodate older users.
In a graphical user interface, having the user move a cursor within a narrow path (e.g., in a hierarchical menu or a slider) follows a strict law for how easy or difficult it is to do, depending on the specifics of the GUI.
The portfolio of UX professionals (whether experienced, entry-level, or career-changers) should present both projects and deliverables. Tell a story for your user (the hiring manager).
Digital products are competing for users’ limited attention. The modern economy increasingly revolves around the human attention span and how products capture that attention.
Inclusive design is a philosophy that redefines what it means to be human-centered. To design inclusively, designers need to respect and represent many different perspectives.
Gamification brings the visual design and the mechanics of games to other products. As we examine our ethical responsibilities as UX professionals, social media deserves special consideration. Gamification in social media can make people feel as though their social lives are being scored.
Design changes can be costly in terms of time, money, and resources. There are important things to consider when creating a budget for design projects and the inevitable changes.
A portfolio of past projects can advance the career of a UX researcher. Present the right work, summarize your findings, and communicate clearly to showcase your skills.
