Topix: insights, ideas, and resources

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6 tips for better tree testing

Tree testing strips away design and focuses on one thing: can people actually find what they’re looking for in your site structure?

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Why component-based design makes all the difference

Component-based design brings structure and flexibility to your website, making it easier to manage, scale, and keep consistent as your needs grow.

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Is your website ready for the spatial browsing era?

With Apple’s announcement of the new Vision Pro, it seems that the “spatial computing era” has finally dawned. What does this mean for your website?

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Giving your future self a little credit with progressive enhancement

The web is complex, and the things you build are going to fail. With progressive enhancement, though, you can deliver the best possible experience to each and every user even when things go wrong.

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3 signs that you need a UX designer

How do you know that your website or app is working for the people who need it? A bad user experience is bad for business — but a UX designer can help.

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More than pretty: How effective visual design goes beneath the surface

Investing in visual design is worth it — because how a website looks is a big part of how it works.

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How I learned to hang up my ego and design with humility

I came to my design role at Pixo with a me-centered mindset, which drove me into a brick wall during one of my first projects.

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Why I became OOUX-certified

The object-oriented user experience (OOUX) methodology is now core to my work as a UX designer to break down complex systems.

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Just starting out in UX? Don't miss these resources

Here's a list of books, blogs, and tools we recommend for discovering more about the user experience field.

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Getting GIFy with it: How to mock up background video in Figma

How can you, the designer, demonstrate a motion background with a static mockup? This Figma tip will help you share your vision with clients and the development team.

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Defining fluid typography with static design mockups

And how it helps designers make the leap between initial vision and final product.

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Eyetracking tips, designing for older people, confirmation modals — and more!

A peek into Pixo’s design-discourse channel, where we get inspired and glimpse the future of software.

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Inclusive color palettes for the web

My mission to create color palettes that are appealing AND accessible.

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A practical way to organize usability test insights

Try this note-taking and prioritization tool.