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Sharing what we’ve learned while delivering client projects online for more than 20 years and being leading contributors to TYPO3 is part of who we are.

We choose widely-adopted open-source technologies because we can fix, extend, and improve them while building on the experience and support of thousands of our peers. In our blog, we share with you the knowledge we’ve gained along the way for you to build on.

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Categories UX/UI-Design
Feature Image for Article Our top 10 things we love about Miro
Our top 10 things we love about Miro
| Laura Heine

Uncover the versatility of Miro in our comprehensive guide! From real-time collaboration to easy client engagement, explore the top 10 reasons why Miro is our go-to tool for UX design.

Feature Image for Article An ode to Figma
An ode to Figma
| Stefanie Kreuzer

Discover the power of Figma for UX design. Streamline projects with seamless collaboration, cross-platform accessibility, and innovative features. Elevate your project’s efficiency and transparency

Feature Image for Article Atomic Design: A Guide to Building Modular and Scalable Websites
Atomic Design: A Guide to Building Modular and Scalable Websites
| Laura Heine

In today’s dynamic digital world, the importance of scalable and modular design in web development cannot be overstated. As websites grow and evolve, it becomes crucial to have a robust system that can adapt and expand seamlessly. To meet this need, innovative methodologies such as Atomic Design have emerged, reshaping how we approach web design and development.

Feature Image for Article How to align your corporate brand with your web design
How to align your corporate brand with your web design
| Florian Keitgen

Accurately reflecting a brand’s identity and goals through its website is a layered, multi-step process. It requires strategy, technical know-how, and deep understanding of users to create a strong, visually appealing website. Brand designers also need to be in sync with a business’s goals to ensure their digital brand represents their long-term aims.

Feature Image for Article What is UX Strategy? With Frameworks, Books and Examples.
What is UX Strategy? With Frameworks, Books and Examples.
| Laura Heine

User experience design strives to create an outstanding experience for the users of your website or web app. But there is more to it. Your company has one or more products, a business plan, employees working in several departments, and various other stakeholders, too.

Feature Image for Article On-site search is more than a small box in the corner
On-site search is more than a small box in the corner
| Laura Heine

Users want to find information fast. If the page navigation is insufficient, they quickly resort to the search functionality. Nowadays, users expect that an on-site search is easy to use, provides flexible options, and delivers specific and useful results. But bringing your on-site search to the next level is not straightforward, because there are many factors that contribute to the overall solution, such as your search engine, content, metadata and your information architecture.

Feature Image for Article Future-proof your website to stay competitive for the long haul
Future-proof your website to stay competitive for the long haul
| Desirée Lochner

In an ever-evolving technological landscape, keeping your brand and technology up-to-date and competitive can feel like a full-time job. Whether you’re working on a website relaunch, a brand refresh, or a system-wide version update, it’s going to be time-consuming and expensive, not to mention repetitive. When your focus turns instead to future-proofing your website, you ensure your design and technology are ready for anything, now and for the long-term.

Feature Image for Article A pretty interface does not equal a valid concept
A pretty interface does not equal a valid concept
| Stefanie Kreuzer

The human mind is naturally driven by aesthetics. Interface design, therefore, contributes substantially to building a positive user experience. But when it comes to durability and quality, it’s what’s on the inside that counts. Although conceptual models are abstract, they let you take a step back and envision how people are going to interact with your product. This distance gives you perspective. Seeing the entire landscape means you can more easily align interactions, relations, transitions, and the functionality of your project. Building an elegant solution underpins a well-made interface.

Feature Image for Article UX Troubleshooting—Site Navigation
UX Troubleshooting—Site Navigation
| Laura Heine

Site navigation is one of the most important elements of any website, and can greatly impact user experience. Poor navigation can result in shorter site visits and higher bounce rate. The good news: unlike some other UX elements, navigation can be improved relatively quickly. You can address a lot of preliminary issues by following well-accepted usability heuristics. Then go deeper with a thorough analysis of your business goals and user needs to create a site nav that is truly intuitive.