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Practical articles on UX, UI, branding and user research from our Sydney design team. Frameworks, teardowns and guides drawn from the products we have shipped.

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UX
November 29, 2021

What is UX & Why Is It Important For Your Business?

Intro User Experience - or more popularly known, UX, has gained compounding popularity in the last 10 years. But let's...

Aanchal Bhutani
Aanchal Bhutani
Branding
November 16, 2021

4 Steps To Building A Strong Brand For Your Business

"In such a competitive landscape..." We've all heard this at a start of a sentence. But, it couldn't be any...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
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Marketing
October 14, 2021

7 Tips to Get Your UX Writing on Point

As mentioned in our previous article, UX Writing: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?, we covered the basics of...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
Mo
UX
September 3, 2021

UX Writing: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

"Easy reading is damn hard writing." Nathaniel Hawthorne (short story novelist) Hawthorne could not be more accurate. When interacting with...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
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Process
July 2, 2021

Case study: How Duolingo Utilises Gamification to Increase User Interest

"We created Duolingo in 2011 with a mission to develop the best education in the world and make it universally...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
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Growth
June 7, 2021

Reducing Churn with Good Customer Cancellation

Onboarding customers is of course important, but let's not forget about the crucial concept of offboarding. Katryna Balboni, Senior Content...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
Branding
May 10, 2021

Case Study: How Headspace Designs for Mindfulness

In his twenties, Andy Puddicombe left his half-finished university degree behind and travelled to Asia. At several different monasteries in...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
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Process
April 7, 2021

Case Study: The Evolution of Google Maps & Colour Picking Methodology

Since Google Maps launched 15 years ago, they have revolutionised the world of digital maps and now help over one...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
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UX
March 4, 2021

9 UX Tips for User Onboarding

The onboarding experience is critical in the acquiring and retention of customers. According to Wyzowl's 2020 survey, over 90% of...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
Growth
February 24, 2021

7 UX Tips for eCommerce to Increase Conversions

UX has a pivotal role to play in increasing revenue. It is usually an overlooked aspect of the checkout process,...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
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UX
February 12, 2021

How to Conduct a UX Audit

A high-level, constructive UX audit checklist covering landing pages, navigation, errors, content, search, forms, service pages, accessibility and performance.

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham
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UX
February 5, 2021

8 Ways You Can Use Gamification In Your Design

You will inevitably experience gamification at some point in your life. Gamification incorporates the fun and engaging elements found in...

Jasmine Bilham
Jasmine Bilham