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UX Design Series: Introduction to UX Careers & Where Do I Begin on the UX Career Path?

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Welcome to this crisp and clear introduction to the UX Design series. I am Karan Gupta, author of Building Your Brand Assets, and an architect turned UX/UI Designer currently living in Dublin, Ireland.  I’m here to take you with me on this journey of getting started on a career path toward becoming a successful UX Designer in the 21st century.  If you’re new to this field of UX, this series will be of tremendous help to you as the following chapters comprise tons of knowledge and experience, I gained by studying UX and practicing it on live projects.  

Game Design and Development in Unity Editor | Beginner Tutorial | First 2D Platform Game | With C# Scripts

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Learn how to build a 2d platformer game in unity and C# from scratch without any code experience, made for beginners in game design and development. A step-by-step tutorial to help you build your very first 2d platform game like the classic ones Mario, Contra, Canabalt, etc. Simple game mechanics and classic pixel art graphics. 

The Design of Everyday Things Audiobook | Don Norman

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Thought about recording my daily reading sessions and turning them into useful audiobooks for people who wish to read more books, but can't find the time. One of the most recommended books for designers from all fields, managers, business professionals, entrepreneurs, and students. In this book, Don Norman has laid out the fundamentals of good design which every designer must incorporate in their products and services to make stuff that's more usable and delightful. Highly recommended for youngsters beginning their journey in the field of design. Ch.1 | The Psychopathology of Everyday Things  Ch.2 | The Psychology of Everyday Actions Ch.3 | Knowledge in the Head and in the World

UX Assessment of a Workout Planner Mobile App: My Workout Plan - Daily Workout Planner

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I never thought that a simple workout planner app would solve all my fitness problems. But after using a mobile app for a long enough time, through my designer lens, I have uncovered a couple of UX problems that I felt necessary to share on my blog. I have been reading several UX books these days but I must say that conducting a usability study for your own use is the best way to understand UX Design. This blog article is an extensive UX assessment of a fitness planner app that allows users to create workouts, schedule them, set reminders, share workouts, and track their fitness progress.   First, I would like to give you a brief idea about the workout planner app so that you understand how it functions.  Brief Overview of the Workout Planner Mobile App My Workout Plan - Daily Workout Planner is a very basic fitness planner mobile app by 'SosisApps'. It's not like Adidas training apps or Cult fit branded apps that deliver tons of varied content without focusing on the user

11 Ways in which UX Design Helps Businesses to Become Successful

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User experience (UX) design is the process of creating an interactive user experience. It involves enhancing the overall user experience by helping users accomplish their goals and needs in a better way. In short, it helps businesses to achieve their business goals and make profits by providing a better customer service experience than competitors can offer. The following are some key benefits of UX design for businesses across the world in the modern age of information and digital technology.

9 Ways to Get Started in UX Design with No Prior Experience or Education

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It's no secret that designing user interfaces and designing for the web are two of the fastest-growing industries in the world. The field of UX design is constantly evolving and being revolutionized by new technologies, processes, and buzzwords. In this guide, we'll outline nine ways you can get started with UX design without any previous work experience or even academic background.