What's the best design advice you've ever received?

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Bhhavesh Desalhey · Accepted Answer

In UX design, don't assume things about user. This has always helped me not fall for day dreaming of user journey. For that you should have a thorough research and testing. Tell me what advice you've received.

Rafael Pinheiro · Answer

Avoid overdesigning. Most of times it is already « good enough ».

Kelly Kim · Answer

There's not a single thing to change.😊

Kelly Kim · Answer

Check if the product's value you want to convey to the user is clearly visible at a glance.

murph · Answer

addition by subtraction

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Kevin Not-A-Robot · Answer

All the little details add up.

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Tamar Waziri · Answer

I keep an eye on likes, comments, and share rates to gauge engagement. For improvement, I try varying the content format to see what resonates.

Tamar Waziri · Answer

I was advised to focus on functionality first and aesthetics second. A beautiful design is useless if it doesn’t work well.

Nancy Philip · Answer

someone once told me to always test my designs with real users. It’s amazing how much feedback you can get that way.

Nikhil Gandal · Answer

Don't use more than two typefaces in your product.

Bhhavesh Desalhey · Answer

@william92 So true William, this is actually very important for most of us to master.

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That we need to maintain white space proportion in design.

Ramy Wafaa · Answer

"Design With Empathy." It means understanding and prioritizing the needs, feelings, and experiences of the users. By putting yourself in their shoes, you create more intuitive, accessible, and enjoyable designs. It’s not just about how something looks, but how it works and feels to the user.

This mindset transforms good designs into great ones, fostering deeper connections and more meaningful interactions.

What's the best design advice you've ever received?

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