Stef WalterDec 6, 2023
Why carousels don't work great short article by Anton Sten, in case you need a reminder that carousels have user engagement issues, information overload and can cause accessibility issues. Instead, prioritize your content and message.
https://www.antonsten.com/why-carousels-dont-work
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https://www.antonsten.com/why-carousels-dont-work
Why carousels don't work - Anton Sten - Product Designer

I specialize in delivering digital products through strategy and design. With 25 years of experience, my sweet spot is cultivating strong customer relationships through design and user experience.

Stef WalterOct 16, 2023
Table of Contents: The Ultimate Design Guide: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/table-of-contents/
If you ever need to design table of content, and make them work on mobile, this is a gold mine of information!
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https://www.nngroup.com/articles/table-of-contents/
Table of Contents: The Ultimate Design Guide

Tables of contents provide a page overview and direct access to specific sections. When designing a table of contents, carefully compare different placement and styling options to maximize usability.

Nielsen Norman Group
Stef WalterAug 15, 2023

3 questions to evaluate design patterns (4min): https://adamsilver.io/blog/3-questions-to-evaluate-design-patterns-and-avoid-unnecessary-work-that-degrades-ux/
The purpose of design is to solve actual problems, so, when facing a new “trend” or pattern, ask yourself:
- does research show this pattern solves a problem?
- are there any potential usability issues with this pattern?
- how much effort is it to build?

By Adam Silver
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3 questions to evaluate design patterns and avoid unnecessary work that degrades UX

Adam Silver – interaction designer - London, UK

Adamsilver.io
Stef WalterMar 21, 2023
Best practices and use cases for effective side panel design (https://uxplanet.org/designing-side-panels-that-add-value-to-your-websites-ux-fc44211fa8e1): navigation, discoverability, customization, help, mobile optimization, etc.
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Designing Side Panels That Add Value to Your Website’s UX

Side panels are exactly what they sound like: a panel on one side of a screen. They typically contain secondary navigation, contextual information, or additional tools that are related to the primary…

UX Planet