10 User-Centered Software Design Mistakes to Avoid

Flawless UX design is invisible to your users. By considering the needs and feelings of your users, software becomes easy to use, and they won’t give it a second thought. The moment users start asking why and how questions while using your software is when you should begin rethinking UX design choices.  Table of Contents […]

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Steps to Conducting a Software Usability Test

Stakeholders have identified the need for a new software application. Business analysts have studied business practices and workflows, defined requirements, and requested functionality. Development teams have created prototypes and wireframes and coded a masterpiece that checks every box. But can real users use your product to accomplish real goals? Software usability testing makes good software […]

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Inclusive Software Design Best Practices

If the design of your software isn’t inclusive, users are being excluded. Before dismissing this as unimportant or rationalize that the majority of users do not require special considerations for accessibility, start by identifying the users that do. Which one of your customers has a special need that isn’t being met? Chances are good you […]

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Using Journey Maps to Understand Your Software Users

It’s not enough to know the tasks your users need to accomplish. Using a journey map allows you to get inside the minds of your users, understanding their wants and needs. Journey maps work by bringing together a series of user actions required to accomplish a specific goal. Table of Contents How to Map a […]

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Top 7 Trends in Software Product Design for 2022

2022 is here, and that means it’s time to start thinking about the software product design trends that will be popular in the year. Software development has irreversibly changed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses have been forced to transform into digital-first entities, putting pressure on software development teams to bring to market […]

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Using Prototyping to Accelerate Software Development

Even the most skilled developers and product designers can’t always know exactly what their users want. Software prototyping provides a functional proof-of-concept mock-up that identifies missing requirements, highlights potential bottlenecks, and helps to manage scope creep and client expectations. Table of Contents Goals and Benefits of Prototyping It may be tempting to save money by […]

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The Importance of Usability in Software Design

Understanding the importance of usability in software design is critical, whether you are a software developer trying to deliver a functional product, or an organization looking to define the requirements for your next procurement. By engaging a few key usability heuristics during your design and development stages, you can ensure your software is efficient, effective, […]

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Why Should Your Organization Care About Digital Accessibility?

Beyond customer satisfaction, there are increasing legal and humanitarian consequences for businesses that don’t utilize inclusive software design, including internal software used by employees. While it’s generally understood that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects individuals with disabilities from discrimination, it’s less clear how this applies to the digital accessibility of your organization. Table […]

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