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13 Must-Have UX Tools for Designers

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What are the  UX design tools  you use to create  flowcharts ? What are the best tools for  wireframing ,  prototyping , user testing ,  interaction design  or  team collaboration ? There are an overwhelming number of  UX tools  out there, and finding the best can be mind-boggling. If you’re looking for  UX design tools and UX wireframe tools  to make your life easier, this post is written specifically for you. To help you create apps/websites with high productivity, we explore 13 amazing UX tools and best prototyping tools you should have for 2016. UX tools for mind mapping:  MindManager A mind map is a diagram used to visually organize information. It is a great way to brainstorm, make a plan, or turn ideas into the steps needed to make it real. MindManager is one of the best mind mapping software application developed by Mindjet. The digital mind maps can be used a “virtual whiteboard” for brainstorming, ...

From UX Designer to UX Architect: What Can You Learn From Architects

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The workings of architects and UX designers are very similar. In contrast to the established occupational group of architects, the industry of  UX design  is a relatively new profession. In order to improve your own abilities and avoid common mistakes, it is worthwhile for designers to take a look at the commonality between architects and UX design and how you can become a  UX architect . Architects must comply with the architectural principles and legal regulations. In order to obtain a planning permission, the elaboration of detailed plans is compulsory. So, the characteristics of the terrain have to be taken into account and proposals for future construction measures have to be submitted. Basically, the procedure is similar to the requirements of a good UX architect. 1. Early phase: Know your target group In contrast to designers, architects can not set up their plans without thorough research - they are even legally obliged to do so. For UX architect, howev...

5 Best UX/UI Design Prototyping Tools for Windows

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Looking for the Best Prototyping Tool for Windows? Still looking for the best prototyping tool that can turn your ideas into visual prototypes to the fullest as an experienced product interaction UI/UX designer on your Windows 7/8/10 computer? Or still searching for a top Windows prototyping program for practicing and improving yourself as a beginner? No worry! In order to solve such problems,  5 best prototyping tools for Windows  users will be introduced here and hope you can find the one that suits you the best here: 1. Axure RP Compatibility: Windows and Mac Price: Free Trial - 30 days Pro - $29/month, Team -$49/moth, Enterprise -$99/month Axure RP is a professional and all-in-one windows prototyping tool often recommended and used by most experienced UX designers thanks to its powerful functions, like exporting visualized conditional flow, adding vivid animations and data-driven interactions, and completing a team project, etc. And it can help edit a projec...

12 Free UX & UI Books That Worth Your Reading for 2018

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Though  UX/UI design has no widely-accepted definition , we can still say with certainty that it’s about the user and creating the pleasure when using a project. Such a big subject can be intimidating on first glance, and the sheer amount of UX/UI books also make most of us feel overwhelmed. For those looking for expert techniques so as to get an edge in UX design, we have rounded up a complete list of 12 free UX and UI books that anyone can enjoy and benefit from. Take a look and may you find the favorite one to sharpen your skills! 1.  The Encyclopedia of Human Computer Interaction Free and high quality textbooks recommended by Don Norman, “I highly recommend the Encyclopedia of Human-Computer Interaction, the breadth and the depth of the invited contributions are quite impressive, all with highly qualified authorities as authors.” They are well written by more than 100 design experts, bestselling authors as well as Ivy League professors. Those textbooks, featur...