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For over 20 years, we’ve gained valuable experience through client projects. Sharing this knowledge is a central part of our commitment to open source. Dive into our complete library of expert content:

  • A stylized orange watering can is central to the design, surrounded by abstract shapes, question marks, and speech bubbles, set against a vibrant gradient background.

    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…

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  • Four stylized interface panels in shades of orange, each featuring a location pin icon, are interconnected by dashed lines against a green background with abstract shapes.

    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…

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  • A stylized globe is surrounded by icons representing social media engagement, content creation, and inquiry, including thumbs up, arrows, and a question mark, all set against a dark, abstract background.

    Visual Design for an international audience

    Stefanie Kreuzer

    When working with transnational corporate websites in different cultural contexts, it is very important to know the different aspects and demands of your international…

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  • An iceberg graphic with the letters "UI" and "UX" prominently displayed on its surface, symbolizing the relationship between user interface and user experience design concepts.

    Explainer—What’s the difference between UI and UX?

    Laura Heine

    It’s fair to say that there’s a lot of jargon in every industry, but the web seems to have plenty. The misunderstanding about the user interface (UI) versus the user experience…

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  • Abstract graphic featuring various user interface elements, including lists, checkboxes, and icons representing links and actions, set against a gradient background of orange and green.

    Consistent UX makes selecting items more intuitive

    Benni Mack

    Previously in this series, we covered the improvements TYPO3 v11 brought to the Page Tree in the post, Resizable Navigation Area in TYPO3.
    There is one feature in particular that…

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  • Three wireframe designs for mobile applications are displayed, showcasing different layouts and content structures. Lines connect the screens, indicating a flow or relationship between them. The background features abstract orange and yellow shapes.

    b13’s best practices for prototyping

    Stefanie Kreuzer

    Prototypes are the best way to take your clients through user journeys. Here are b13’s best practices for communicating flows through interactive prototypes.

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    Information Architecture in UX—Best Practices

    Laura Heine

    What is Information Architecture and why does it matter?
    Information Architecture (IA) is about organizing and structuring the content of websites. It is like a blueprint for the…

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    Expert-Based User Research

    Laura Heine

    The best way to get to know your target audience is to talk to them—really talk to the real users of your product. When time and money are scarce, how can we make sure we still…

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  • User interface elements on an orange background, including text input fields, checkboxes, and a password entry field with a visibility toggle.

    Best Practices and Usability for Online Forms

    Forms are one of the most common ways to interact with a website, for example signing up for a newsletter, completing a check-out process, contacting a company, or creating an…

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