UI/UX Articles and Interesting Tidbits of the Week
March//14//2025
Here are some interesting finds on UI/UX of the past week!
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Leadership and Customer Feedback. Interesting article from the Dovetail blog and authors Tessa Marano and Jeremie Gluckman, this article compiles the outcome of a panel discussion between professionals in the research world at Canva, Transmax, and Dovetail itself. One of the interesting things about this article is how it articulates the convergence of multiple data points, both qualitative and quantitative, and how these play a role in informing product and design strategies. The article emphasizes the fact that there will be complexity inherent with the feedback that is received, but that information will accelerate the prioritization, and ultimately enable a better understanding of what needs to be addressed with more urgency. Ultimately the article makes a statement that creating a culture of constant customer insights is fundamental. Highlight of the article includes:
“Identifying your streams means you can easily drill down on each and still maintain perspective over where information goes and what you do with it. By treating these as distinct yet interconnected streams, organizations can better understand where their product fits within the market, what consistent pain points exist across their user base, and how specific features can be improved upon.”
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Why Everyone should be a great Storyteller. Great article from the Figma blog and author Carly Ayres on the topic of storytelling, and how that has become a fundamental aspect of how professionals should communicate their ideas, and just as importantly, how professionals in Technology ought to be masterful in this craft. The concepts, the journeys of what they’re showcasing, should be anchored on a sensical narrative, one where the arc of the users/characters is meaningful, clearly articulated, and where value provided is transparently communicated. One of the things the article makes a point, is the ability to make complex ideas accessible (and yes, Tesler’s Law does indicate that for any system, there is an amount of complexity that can not be reduced), and ultimately create a narrative that has an actionable tone to it. Well worth reading through. Highlight of the article includes:
“The ability to articulate ideas has never been more valuable. In today’s rapidly evolving landscape, we need more people willing to think deeply and share their insights clearly. At Figma, we’ve seen how effective storytelling bridges the gap between imagination and reality — it’s also a core part of how we work. Engineers draft docs on new technical approaches. Designers present the rationale behind decisions. And product managers pen PRDs to align teams around shared goals.”
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Transparency in the Workplace. Another interesting article from the Glassdoor blog, on the topic of Transparency in the Workplace, including aspects of what does that mean, how to go about putting it in place, and how it benefits an organization. At a time when job satisfaction is at an all time low, it’s interesting to look at an aspect such as Transparency, as it provides enormous benefits for Communication in the workplace, Improves employee engagement, and contributes to a better work culture. Well worth reading through and reflecting on this topic. Highlight of the article includes:
“Transparency doesn’t mean sharing every piece of information; it means sharing relevant information. If the goal is to encourage constructive communication, team members need to understand what that means, what they should expect, and what the limits are. Consider this two-part test when defining workplace transparency boundaries: Will disclosing this information help the recipient(s) make a better decision? Does the benefit of the information outweigh the harm?”
