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George Barnes

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The importance of UI to Software Design
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UI, or user interface, is a critical element of software design as its the primary way that users interact with your software solution. A well-designed UI makes it easy for users to perform the tasks they need to do, and it can make the difference between a user having a positive or negative experience with a piece of software. A poorly designed UI, on the other hand, can be confusing and frustrating to use, leading to decreased user satisfaction and productivity. A good UI is therefore essential for ensuring that users are able to use a piece of software effectively

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What’s the difference between Design Sprints and Design Thinking?

What's the difference between design thinking and design sprints? It's small, but significant. Find out in our latest blog article.

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George Barnes

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What are design sprints used for?

Are Design Sprints something your business could benefit from? Absolutely! In this blog we take a look at a variety of reasons why you should consider a Design Sprint

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George Barnes

·3 min read

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4 reasons why you need Design Sprints

Find out what Design Sprints are and how they could help give your business the creative boost it needs to kickstart innovation and rapidly develop solutions.

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Ross Harrington

·2 min read
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Introduction to Atomic Design

In this blog Donata, a UX Designer here at Newicon, explores the idea of Atomic Design. Read the blog to find out what it is and how to get started...

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Donata Lesiak

·3 min read

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Design Systems — A Beginner's Guide

What is a design system? Find out everything you need to know in our beginner's guide - including the benefits to your business.

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6 reasons why your business needs responsive web design

If you don’t use responsive design yet, it’s time you catch up or be left behind. Have you ever tried to view a website on your phone, and been faced...

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User testing — a vital ingredient in your next digital project

User testing is a critical element of any digital project. Rich, one of our web and UX experts, explains why.  Building a digital presence More than ever, companies are turning...

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Richard O'Brien

·2 min read

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Product Design vs UX Design: why you need to know the difference

What’s a UX Designer? And what’s a Product Designer? What’s the difference? And why should you care? I’m so glad you asked. If you’re looking to develop a product, build...

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Joe Simmons

·4 min read

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5 reasons why UX design is important for your business

UX (user experience) design is a popular business buzzword right now — but what does it really mean? And how can your business benefit?   Defining UX Before we delve into...

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Richard O'Brien

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