SafeNest Coffee: Usability and UX Critique

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This is the SafenestCoffee.org Usability testing and UX Critique.  I was consulted to do Usability testing and User Experience Study for a non-profit that was promoting a Coffee e-commerce side business that will benefit victims of domestic abuse.  To learn more about SafeNest, please go to SafeNest.Org. Because they wanted to see what I have […]

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USWDS: The United States Federal Government’s official Design System

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Discovering the U.S. Web Design System (USWDS) has led to some regret for not utilizing it earlier. While it wasn’t required for some projects, using this system for federal-level websites ensures consistency, accessibility, and usability. The USWDS provides a set of standardized design guidelines, components, and tools to create high-quality digital experiences that are both visually appealing and easy to use. While security is a concern, the system was created to address broader design issues, and using commercial frameworks may pose challenges in terms of maintenance and security. […]

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Core Technical Skills of a Senior User Experience (UX) Designer

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After having established the paramount importance of User Experience (UX) Design in everything we do, it is pertinent to precisely define what a UX Designer is, and whether one requires the expertise of a UX Designer or a Senior UX Designer.

How might one discern the qualities that distinguish a truly proficient Senior User Experience Designer? In what ways might one frame their inquiries when drafting a job description for such a role? […]

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