User testing is a key part of validating design decisions, but what if the design of the test itself is invalid? Robert Kerr provides a number of perspectives by which we can reevaluate our current research methods.

Many designers rely on pattern libraries to create simple, intuitive interfaces. Vladimir Oane shows us how uberVU deconstructed a common design pattern to produce a more robust result.

Empathy is the act of understanding and vicariously experiencing the feelings of another. It’s a prerequisite to good user-centered design. Melisa Angulo-Javier shows us how to protect one of our greatest assets.

Sharing research is essential to evangelizing usability and raising awareness about potential concerns within a product. Dharmesh shows us how to various factors affect the efficacy of our research results.

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We all know that content is an essential part of a website’s user experience, but that doesn’t make it any easier to create. Bjørn Bergslien shows us how to help clients get the content they need.

Whereas Flash was a control freak, those who embrace HTML5 are often champions of progressive enhancement. In the end, our users win. SuAnne explores ways to challenge the status quo and design for the modern web.

When it comes to usability, Vishal Mehta helps us distinguish fact from fiction. In this post, he dispels eleven of the most common myths held by others regarding professional usability.

Have you ever walked into a room and promptly forgotten what you came in for? Tim Minor helps us understand why this happens and what it means for our digital experiences.

It’s a long and winding road to the UX mecca. Although Anne-Marie Florea doesn’t have all the answers, her experience can lead us in the right direction.