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Interested in learning more about information architecture? Then you need to check out this book (available free online). It’s #WorthTheRead and an excellent example of presenting a complex subject matter in a simple yet comprehensive manner. 

http://www.howtomakesenseofanymess.com/

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An interesting talk about what 2018 might mean for AI technologies.

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“Being a great graphic designer isn’t enough”. Dan Mall’s #Design and #UX presentations are always some my favorites. In this recent video (from the most-excellent folks at An Event Apart) he talks to us about the tools, skills, and deliverables needed to sell good ideas to our bosses and clients. Since the video is so new, it may still be password protected. But since this is #WorthTheWatch, I’m going to go out on a limb and share mine. Shh, don’t tell anyone: aearocks

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Take the time to do the exercise. Grab a pen and paper and spend the 10 minutes it’ll take to give this a read. It’s a good reminder that we should always consider how our customers will approach the information we’re presenting.

https://blog.prototypr.io/the-most-important-rule-in-ux-design-that-everyone-breaks-1c1cb188931

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Curious about how (and why) big companies like IBM are integrating design thinking into their ecosystems? Wonder no more.

https://www.invisionapp.com/enterprise/ibm-design-thinking

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More webalicious learning. 

https://vimeo.com/webstock/videos

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Fresh videos from this years An Event Apart conferences. Seriously, watch these and get smarter. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.

https://aneventapart.com/news/videos

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We could all use a little help crafting the perfect form. Check out this collection of best practices the next time you need to generate more leads or close more sales.

https://medium.com/@carolinalina/the-ultimate-guide-for-form-design-the-perfect-form-acea20367ed1

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This open-source design pattern library is an awesome resource. Check it out!

http://thepatternlibrary.com/

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I’ve heard it referred to as web design come full circle. I ain’t buying it. There’s a difference between nostalgia and a belligerent exhumation. Just say no!

https://medium.com/envato/brutalism-the-ugly-web-design-trend-taking-over-the-internet-2dbc8e822e37

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A fun treatise on the omnipresent challenges of typography.

https://medium.engineering/typography-is-impossible-5872b0c7f891

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Your customers are avoiding your decorative images. Make sure all your content provides information or pay the price. Check out this great study done by the fine folks over at NNG.

https://www.nngroup.com/articles/zigzag-page-layout/

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Customer experience is UX. Time is money. Milliseconds are the new seconds. #UXisCool

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A rather geeky but altogether thorough look at the #Accessibility of HTML menus: Buy your favorite developer a cup of coffee and discuss...

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A good primer on overcoming the all-to-common obstacles we face bringing UX into new environments.

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A fun presentation and a snappy 3-4 min read, on the fundamentals of typography.

https://medium.muz.li/typography-that-sacred-cow-ea7a5909ca70

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If you’re a UXer, Experience Designer, or Product Developer, this video from UIE’s Jared Spool is a #MustWatch. Bottom line; UX is no longer a nice to have, it's critical to the success of every product, team, or experience. It’s taken roughly 17 years for the digital design community to reach the tipping point. But it has happened, and now’s the time to dig in an learn just what that means for you and your career.