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Eliza Crisp
25 Apr 2024
Why Information Architecture Matters
Information architecture is considered both an art and a science. Here, we dive into the process of organising information in the most user-friendly way possible to allow your digital platform to shine.
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Joshua Zhang
12 Sept 2023
Designing a Smooth Multi-Factor Authentication Experience
We explore multi-factor authentication and how to to design a smooth multi-factor authentication experience
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Chris Gray
18 May 2023
Design is Hard
We unpack some reasons why design can be hard, and suggest practical solutions for how to make it easier. In particular, we focus on strategies to make designing digital products smoother for everyone involved.
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Eliza Crisp
20 Oct 2022
Exploring Future-State Journey Maps
Future-state journey maps are a powerful tool which can help inform teams about opportunities for the future. Here we consider how they can be utilised to effectively plot the path to future success for a product or service.
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Amanda Chen
11 Aug 2022
Jobs-To-Be-Done Framework and Better Outcomes
The Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) framework is a useful tool to better understand a problem space and can be used to understand customer needs, goals and problems to create more effective solutions.
![An illustration of a piece of paper with the words One size does not fit all on it](https://framerusercontent.com/images/jVNpIRwgCK61VuduoJJULh3Lo.png)
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Amanda Chen
12 May 2022
Personalisation for Humans
Having a consistent level of personalisation across all channels and delivering genuine customer value has become more important than ever. Here we explore the ins and outs of personalisation and how human centred design can help.
![An illustration with the word why in the middle and UX activities around the outside](https://framerusercontent.com/images/NezUBrc6ArUSP8T1Y7DV4HGemc.png)
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Amanda Chen
17 Nov 2021
When Choosing Research Tools, Choose Your 'Why'
We've put together a non-exhaustive list of business problems or digital product problems that can be explored through research, to help you choose your 'why' and find the right tools for the job.
![An illustration of a woman sitting at a desk writing](https://framerusercontent.com/images/fybmUkmMbTyAocDIedWv3YByw9M.png)
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Bao Nguyen
13 Oct 2021
10 Tips to Help You Run Your Online Workshop
Workshops are a great way to get project buy-in, promote collaboration and get everyone onto the same page. But what happens if you are unable to meet in person? Here are 10 tips to help you run your online workshop.
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Amanda Chen
23 Sept 2021
Building Better Outcomes With Inclusive Design
Inclusive design is good for customers, businesses and can lead to more innovative designs. Here we explore why inclusive design is important and provides some tips on starting or continuing your inclusive design journey.
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Marli Gray
17 Apr 2019
Active Listening: Mastering the Art of Engaging Conversation
Developing skills and techniques in active listening has many benefits in the Human Centred Design (HCD) world. Building your skills takes practice, so here are some strategies that might help.
![An illustration of two people sitting at a desk with a computer conducting a moderated usability test](https://framerusercontent.com/images/61OHHTpiyQp5Nk5Sn5WWKnK0hL4.jpg)
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Chris Gray
13 July 2017
Moderating a Usability Test
Mastering the art of moderation can take years, running lots of sessions and making lots of mistakes. That said, with a little practice and a solid understanding of the basics anyone can quickly learn how to run a usability test and begin the journey to m...
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Chris Gray
23 Jan 2017
LEGO® Serious Play®: Applying Play to User Experience Design (UX)
LEGO Serious Play is a technique that supports deep exploration of concepts, ideas and opportunities to solve problems, and we have been using it within user experience design projects.
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Selena Kearney
18 Oct 2016
3 Tips for Innovation
It is possible to start practicing in small ways, on a single project or within a team, which can gain traction and start to build up a culture of innovation in your broader organisation. Here's some simple ideas to help you start growing a culture of inn...
![An image of a checklist showing the first five considerations of whether to run a design sprint or not. The first five steps shown are "we have a defined customer problem and business problem", "We don't know the solution to the problem yet", "We want to learn quickly and cheaply", "We are comfortable with generating new ideas", "We are ok with finding a solution that doesn't work"](https://framerusercontent.com/images/OMSdDMBi210QDJvWf12MfCt828.png)
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Chris Gray
25 Aug 2016
Design Sprint Checklist
A Design Sprint checklist will help you determine whether to run a Design Sprint and what makes for a successful Design Sprint
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Chris Gray
7 July 2016
6 Benefits of UX Design
The six benefits of UX design to help improve product strategy and outcomes.
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Chris Gray
15 Oct 2015
Rapid Iterative Concept Workshops: A Case Study of Rapidly Exploring New Products and Validating Them With Customers
Creating successful products in fast moving environments is a challenge facing many teams. How do you quickly explore new concepts? And how do you identify which are likely to be successful with customers? In this post we share a technique called rapid it...
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Chris Gray
7 July 2015
How to Run an Unmoderated Remote Usability Test (URUT)
Unmoderated Remote Usability Testing (URUT) is a technique that can offer quick, inexpensive and robust usability testing. Of particular value can be the ability to use the technique for benchmarking and context-sensitive studies. It is a great tool to ha...
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Chris Gray
13 Apr 2015
5 Web Analytics Reports for UX
Web analytics data is acknowledged as a core competency for managing websites but it seems to be infrequently used by UX practitioners. Here are some basic reports which can be used to inform the design process and can aid any UXer to better understand th...
![A simple cartoon-like sketch of an aisle in a grocery stores in pastel colours.](https://framerusercontent.com/images/LE870LWVWo9SeIPbKueyZmTq95k.jpg)
![Author image](https://framerusercontent.com/images/duzHKJQqPZMzmGrVieGYmSINBQ.webp)
Eliza Crisp
25 Apr 2024
Why Information Architecture Matters
Information architecture is considered both an art and a science. Here, we dive into the process of organising information in the most user-friendly way possible to allow your digital platform to shine.
![Illustration of an open laptop. The message on the screen says "Enter the 4-digit code sent to you at ******12"](https://framerusercontent.com/images/wEado2eLXoUJ7iiCT3h4Odsx8.webp)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/7W0Yi5hArT6otmWML3MSHyOoNDY.png)
Joshua Zhang
12 Sept 2023
Designing a Smooth Multi-Factor Authentication Experience
We explore multi-factor authentication and how to to design a smooth multi-factor authentication experience
![Illustraion of a man pulling an ancor which is weighing down a mobile phone](https://framerusercontent.com/images/5JUJfQtigiI42jm0VMdNQHN58.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/NJZmmBixQDS8xNYQbbSBlsMB30.webp)
Chris Gray
18 May 2023
Design is Hard
We unpack some reasons why design can be hard, and suggest practical solutions for how to make it easier. In particular, we focus on strategies to make designing digital products smoother for everyone involved.
![An illustration of a man standing on a cliff looking at clouds with the stages of a Journey Map on them](https://framerusercontent.com/images/RgNqDGHO4D3wJxcxjXMPDbWmQuk.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/zTnDhkPlkatdBJjeevPZTBK4DIA.webp)
Eliza Crisp
20 Oct 2022
Exploring Future-State Journey Maps
Future-state journey maps are a powerful tool which can help inform teams about opportunities for the future. Here we consider how they can be utilised to effectively plot the path to future success for a product or service.
![Illustration of a man looking at the jobs he needs to do](https://framerusercontent.com/images/6ly8mze9iizhHAKlGbKSApZatRY.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/t9V3qXvNXZ4VGUlq50opZ7duM.webp)
Amanda Chen
11 Aug 2022
Jobs-To-Be-Done Framework and Better Outcomes
The Jobs-To-Be-Done (JTBD) framework is a useful tool to better understand a problem space and can be used to understand customer needs, goals and problems to create more effective solutions.
![An illustration of a piece of paper with the words One size does not fit all on it](https://framerusercontent.com/images/jVNpIRwgCK61VuduoJJULh3Lo.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/t9V3qXvNXZ4VGUlq50opZ7duM.webp)
Amanda Chen
12 May 2022
Personalisation for Humans
Having a consistent level of personalisation across all channels and delivering genuine customer value has become more important than ever. Here we explore the ins and outs of personalisation and how human centred design can help.
![An illustration with the word why in the middle and UX activities around the outside](https://framerusercontent.com/images/NezUBrc6ArUSP8T1Y7DV4HGemc.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/t9V3qXvNXZ4VGUlq50opZ7duM.webp)
Amanda Chen
17 Nov 2021
When Choosing Research Tools, Choose Your 'Why'
We've put together a non-exhaustive list of business problems or digital product problems that can be explored through research, to help you choose your 'why' and find the right tools for the job.
![An illustration of a woman sitting at a desk writing](https://framerusercontent.com/images/fybmUkmMbTyAocDIedWv3YByw9M.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/OkUyYMtO7Iu0qgMpWU5qRTMQekU.webp)
Bao Nguyen
13 Oct 2021
10 Tips to Help You Run Your Online Workshop
Workshops are a great way to get project buy-in, promote collaboration and get everyone onto the same page. But what happens if you are unable to meet in person? Here are 10 tips to help you run your online workshop.
![An illustration of a ven diagram with Accessibility and Usability crossing over](https://framerusercontent.com/images/6eqg6FFu67arNmuYjV3Oijv9DYw.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/t9V3qXvNXZ4VGUlq50opZ7duM.webp)
Amanda Chen
23 Sept 2021
Building Better Outcomes With Inclusive Design
Inclusive design is good for customers, businesses and can lead to more innovative designs. Here we explore why inclusive design is important and provides some tips on starting or continuing your inclusive design journey.
![Illustration of an ear listening to a colourful group of speech bubbles](https://framerusercontent.com/images/ohZCEyS1YpltQFjCCWrcCxsQw8.png)
![Author photo](https://framerusercontent.com/images/EyRIXGCIxTdDy1SloGEpfQbHEnY.webp)
Marli Gray
17 Apr 2019
Active Listening: Mastering the Art of Engaging Conversation
Developing skills and techniques in active listening has many benefits in the Human Centred Design (HCD) world. Building your skills takes practice, so here are some strategies that might help.