In this article, Nathan Smith explains how to create modal dialog windows with rich interaction that will only require authoring HTML in order to be used. They are based on Web Components that are currently supported by every major browser. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/cta-modal-build-web-component/
We should be able to measure how well a particular design solves a particular problem. Let’s explore design KPIs that capture user’s experience, how to measure them and how to keep both users and business stakeholders happy, over time. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/boosting-ux-with-design-kpis/
When bad UX has lingered in a product for so long, it can feel like a mountain to overcome. In this article, Ceara Crawshaw shares her advice on how you can invoke joy and assure the quality in the work done on product teams. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/ux-integrated-design-workflows/
In this article, Jhey Tompkins explores putting an impractical whimsical spin on a well-known native element ``. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/what-if-sliders-actually-slid-html-element-input-range/
Have you ever wondered, why do people write CLI tools? When is a good time to think about yours? Today we’ll touch on these questions, along with some tips to remember when creating one. However, all of this serves as a prelude to the real topic: end-to-end testing of CLI tools. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/testing-cli-way-people-use-it/
In UX, we can use navigation queries, evaluation journeys, A-Z index and tap-ahead autocomplete to help users get where they want to be, faster. Let’s find out how. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/designing-better-navigation-ux-queries/
Who doesn’t love a good timesaver? In this post, we compiled useful productivity tips and tools that help you speed up routine tasks, enhance your development workflow, and stay organized. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/productivity-tips-tools/
In this article, Ekene Eze shares his thoughts about the direction of the web in 2022, and what solutions we can expect to see come up in the ecosystem to significantly improve the Jamstack experience. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/jamstack-rendering-patterns-evolution/
What are the benefits of using push notifications and what can you use them for? In this article, Lee Munroe explains how to implement them and which practices are best to follow. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/guide-push-notifications-developers/
Storytelling is a powerful tool for any UX designer. It helps create a product and understand the people who use it. In this article, Marli Mesibov takes a real-life example of an app she helped to build in 2017 and explains five steps you can use to help you build a story into your user experience. https://smashingmagazine.com/2022/04/use-storytelling-ux/