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Great question vs UXtweak: Which is the better tool?

UXtweak is a tool for deeper research, from prototypes to final products that offers features like tree testing, first-click testing, five-second tests, and mobile testing, all-in-one platform.
Great Question and UXtweak, both provide prototype testing, session recording, and surveys, but UXtweak stands out with advanced tools like onsite recruiting, first-click testing, website usability testing, tree testing, branching logic, card sorting, mobile app testing, A/B testing, preference testing, integrated interviews, and many more!
UXtweak gives participant recruitment and management tools, which make it a practical choice for UX professionals who want to include expert audits to deliver more reliable insights and provide access to high-quality respondents.
Great Question is a good choice for beginners with basic tools like surveys; they provide reliable customer support, AI-powered insights, and diverse question types.
UXtweak gives a broad range of tools with advanced features reducing the need for additional software; they offer friendly pricing, questionnaire flexibility, and audience sourcing, which makes it easy to target specific respondents easily without needing external tools, providing quick responses.
Great Question struggles with performance for complex projects where UXtweak offers easy data exports and has responsive customer support.
With UXtweak, you can recruit, schedule, conduct, and analyze user interviews or any other moderated studies directly in one platform.
In comparison, Great Question offers three pricing options – Personal, Team, and Custom, while UXtweak offers Starter Plan, Basic Plan, and Custom Plan, with variable pricing based on requirements and unlimited responses and customizable support.
UXtweak proves to be a worthy alternative to Great Question by providing excellent quality tools at a fantastic value that comes with a 5-star rating on Capterra.
UXtweak goes beyond standard support by offering consulting and audits from their team of skilled UX researchers.

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Stop building features “for exposure”

Building features 'for exposure' without a coherent hypothesis for user outcomes and business impact is a waste rather than value.
Value is subjective, and working 'for exposure' often means working for free without tangible benefits.
Product teams that work on features 'for exposure' are essentially converting resources into waste at 100% efficiency.
The Build-Measure-Learn approach can lead to waste if features are shipped without considering the impact and value they bring.

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Test smart: how to explore a product like Sherlock?

This article discusses exploratory testing, one of the most exciting manual testing techniques.
Exploratory tests are purely based on human creativity and curiosity.
These are tests performed without a prepared written script, where the testers are supposed to find issues on the fly.
The exploratory tests allow us to investigate the system behaviours missed by scripted tests.
Initially being manual testers, we can not allow tools to evaluate usability, UX, and accessibility, detect edge cases and UI glitches and play with the product as humans.
Automated tests lack creativity, empathy, and intuition.
Exploratory testing can also be applied in pairs using peer programming principles.
Exploratory testing is more spontaneous and informal than scripted testing yet requires discipline to be done adequately.
No AI-driven tools can replace human creativity, empathy and intuition in testing.
To achieve high-quality products, we should keep exploring and wear our Sherlock's hat proudly.

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Things I wish Medium would stop doing

A UX writer discusses the annoying UX aspects of Medium platform.
The writer points out UX mishaps that could impact readability, accessibility, and mental health.
The critique focuses on the desktop version of Medium.
Medium's recent campaign positions it as "writers-first" and "readers-second."

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Behavioral Insight of the Week: The Paradox of Choice

Research shows that offering users too many choices can lead to decision paralysis or second-guessing.
Canva's success lies in curated design options and a freemium model that taps into FOMO.
Notion avoids overwhelming users by providing templates and personalized tutorials.
Reducing choices in both product design and team priorities can lead to a more focused and satisfying experience.

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Best owner and founder email signature examples

A business owner email signature is a crucial element in making a lasting impression on the recipients.
Ensure that your full name appears in the signature space to evoke trust and authenticity amongst clients.
Your founder email signature must include all the crucial details. Give the full name of your company that people know, along with its legal address.
A business logo with your email signature will further authenticate the email source. The logo also will promote brand identity and recognition.
A photo of the owner and founder in the email signature is another element that builds credibility.
Social media icons should also find a place in the email signature to promote your business on social media.
A call-to-action (CTA) encourages email readers to take the required action, such as clicking on a link to visit the website or grab an offer.
Give your calendar link to show that you are a business person.
An owner and founder can also add a link to feedback surveys in the signature space.
You might be tempted to incorporate unwanted elements in your email signature.

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Dev

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🎁 CSS Wrapped 2024, Intent-Driven UX & A11Y Design Tips

CSS Wrapped 2024: Cross-document view transitions and scroll-driven animations let you add more interactivity to your applications with a few lines of CSS.
A11Y: The Importance Of Graceful Degradation In Accessible Interface Design - Many websites and apps depend on so many elements that one of any number of errors could cause the whole thing to fail.
UX: Cognitive Biases in UX Design - The ultimate collection of cognitive biases that every Product and UX Designer needs to know.
Design: The next era of design is intent-driven - How adaptive UIs are transforming user-centered design.

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TheDesignAir Award Winners, 2024

TheDesignAir has announced the winners of its 12th annual awards
The awards focus on aviation design, branding, and passenger experience
This year, both startups and larger airlines have won awards, showcasing remarkable creativity and innovation
The awards reflect more than 20,000 public votes cast along with the judges’ opinions
Oman Air won the Design Airline Awards for Design Innovation and Best Premium Business Class/First Class
Riyadh Air secured the award for Best New Uniform
Chase Sapphire Lounge at LaGuardia Airport won the Best New Airport Lounge award
Cathay Airways won awards for Best New Business Class, Best New Premium Economy Class, and Asia’s Best Design Airlines of the Year
beOnd carrier won awards for Most Improved/Best New Airline Brand and Best New Livery
Other winning airlines were JetBlue, LATAM, Condor, and Air Mauritius and Qantas.

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miami debuts its first floating padel court made from recycled shipyard steel

Miami Harbor welcomes a floating padel court developed by Yntegra Group.
The court, made from recycled shipyard steel, offers a unique space for padel enthusiasts to play surrounded by water.
Measuring 16.4 x 38.4 x 71.5 feet and weighing 84 tons, the court is available for private events in Miami until May 2025.
Afterwards, it will be relocated to the Exumas as part of Yntegra's larger development project.

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A Guide to Building a Robust Budgeting Strategy for Your Digital Enterprise

A solid budgeting strategy helps you manage your monthly income, track expenses, and achieve your financial goals.
Understanding your cash flow helps you develop better planning and budgeting processes for your digital enterprise.
Setting clear financial goals is essential to every successful budget process.
There are several popular budgeting methods, including zero-based budgeting, envelope budgeting, and percentage-based budgeting.
Building a budget requires gathering your financial data, listing your income sources, categorizing your expenses, and setting spending limits.
An emergency fund is non-negotiable for digital entrepreneurs. Aim to stash away 3-6 months of operating expenses.
Common budgeting pitfalls include underestimating costs, ignoring seasonal fluctuations, failing to adjust for growth, disregarding data security, and forgetting irregular expenses.
Tips for sticking to your budget include making it visible, keeping goals realistic, automating where possible, planning for fun, reviewing regularly, and involving your team.
A strong budget strategy must be informed by in-depth and current market research to align with reality and market opportunities.

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Open Practice Architecture and Kinder Design create "architecturally unique" home in London

London studio Open Practice Architecture and Kinder Design have completed Coach House, a family house tucked into a neglected infill site in East Dulwich.
Reclaimed brick was used to create a compact, three-bedroom home and its ash-lined guest annexe on the mews site, previously home to a ministry of transport (MOT) garage and associated outbuildings.
Open Practice Architecture and Kinder Design acquired the site in 2017 and acted as both developers and designers on the project.
The home features a central courtyard, sliding glass doors, concrete flooring, and reclaimed brick blend to blend with the surrounding buildings.

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Designboom

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BMW and AB+AC architects present meditative modular pavilion at dubai design week

Luxury of Less embodies BMW's circular design philosophy.
The pavilion reimagines luxury as minimalist, intentional, and rooted in well-being.
Every element of the pavilion can be disassembled, replaced, and reused, aligning with BMW's sustainability goals.
The pavilion offers an immersive, multisensorial experience, combining design, nature, and well-being.

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20+ Seasonal Lightroom Presets & LUTs for Photographers

Photography helps us remember the colors and aesthetics of each season.
Lightroom presets and LUTs are convenient tools to enhance seasonal photos.
A collection of presets and LUTs for winter, spring, summer, and autumn are available.
These presets and LUTs help achieve professional looks and capture the essence of each season.

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UX Tweak

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Useberry vs. UXtweak: A Detailed Tool Comparison

Useberry offers a wide variety of testing methods, while UXtweak offers a comprehensive set of top-tier features at affordable pricing.
UXtweak provides access to high-quality respondents and reduces the need for multiple separate tools.
Both platforms offer a range of features including website usability testing, prototype testing, card sorting, tree testing, and others, but UXtweak often has more advanced options or lower costs.
UXtweak is more suitable for growing businesses, while Useberry may be pricey for startups and small businesses.
UXtweak receives a higher review score than Useberry on Capterra, however, Useberry's user interface is more user-friendly than UXtweak.
UXtweak offers advanced features like heat-map analysis and video recording of user sessions, while Useberry integrates with popular design and development tools.
Useberry lacks integrations with other software and does not provide the option for moderated tests.
Useberry's Growth plan may not suit companies who have outgrown the plan but are not large enough to justify the expense of the Enterprise plan.
UXtweak offers more resources and tools making it a better choice for flexibility and support for growing teams.
Both platforms have different pros and cons while UXtweak offers consulting services and audits conducted by their in-house team of expert UX researchers.

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Renzo Piano Building Workshop unveils "hospital of the future" for Sharjah

Renzo Piano Building Workshop has revealed its plans for Jawaher Boston Medical District in Sharjah, which will include healthcare facilities surrounded by a park.
The complex, designed for environmental company Beeah, aims to create a healing and sustainable environment through a human-centered design.
The centrepiece of the district will be a hospital underneath a canopy, providing a peaceful and calming environment with views of the surrounding park.
The canopy will be lined with photovoltaic panels to provide renewable energy, and the park will feature trees and garden spaces.

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