UX and UI
How to Write a Customer Data Platform RFP
You're under pressure to pick the right customer data platform. This guide shows you when to issue an RFP, what to ask, and how to compare CDP vendors so your team gets a fit that works. Save time, streamline...
From Zero to MCP: Simplifying AI Integrations with...
Learn how xmcp, a TypeScript framework, streamlines building Model Context Protocol servers and connecting LLMs to real-world data.
How Much Does Chatbot Software Cost?
Get the scoop on chatbot software costs and avoid surprise fees. Learn how pricing models work so you can budget smartly for your team's needs. The post How Much Does Chatbot Software Cost? appeared first on The CX Lead.
Breaking Up Is Still Hard to Do (But Shouldn’t Be)...
Too many executives miss that the cancellation process is often the customer’s last interaction with your brand. Ever. (It doesn't have to be.) That means it has outsized weight in shaping lasting impressions. A painful cancellation experience confirms every...
Why is corpcore suddenly such a thing?
From vintage Apple tees fetching hundreds on Grailed to Supreme-level lines at tech conferences, it seems like software swag has upped its swag factor. Here’s why wearing your app on your sleeve has gone from cringeworthy to cool.
How to Write a Customer Engagement Platform RFP
An RFP is a formal request for vendor proposals, used when your project is complex, needs detailed input, or you’re evaluating several vendors. I’ll show you how your team can write one for a customer engagement platform without overcomplicating...
How Much Does Customer Chat Software Cost?
Find out what you’ll pay for customer chat software. We’ll help your team budget smartly, avoid surprise fees, and choose the right tool without hassle. The post How Much Does Customer Chat Software Cost? appeared first on The CX...
Why Confetti Celebrations Backfire (and How to Mak...
We’ve all seen it: the screen explodes with confetti, balloons float across, or a cartoon character throws you a virtual high-five.It’s meant to feel like a reward. A celebration. A motivational nudge into the next action.But more often than not,...
The death of phones: When reality becomes your int...
Picture this: You wake up tomorrow and your phone is gone. Not broken, not lost — completely unnecessary. Your smart glasses show…Continue reading on UX Planet »
How Netflix Turns Pauses Into Profits
A UX lesson on designing for business without killing the experience.Picture this. You’re deep into a Netflix show. The tension’s high, you’re hooked… and then life interrupts. Maybe you pause to grab food, answer the door, or check your phone.That...
The Anti-Pomodoro method that will actually boost ...
A easier way to get things done.Do you look at your To Do List and see all the things you need to do, but decide to lay on the couch instead?This method might be for you.I’ve tried so many things to try...
Case Study: Robot – Visionary Mavericks in Motion
IntroductionRobot is a South African production agency with a talent for breaking rules and making it look effortless. Known for their blend of artistry,...
7 Must-Know GSAP Animation Tips for Creative Devel...
Discover seven practical GSAP tips that will help you create smoother, smarter, and more creative web animations with less code.
IDC study says the global workforce engaged in sof...
IDC forecasts that the number of people involved in software design will increase by more than 30% from 2025 to 2029—signaling the rising importance of design as a competitive differentiator.
How to Refresh Your Brand Without Losing Customer ...
(Enjoy reading my 1,000th blog post!) A brand refresh is not about swapping out logos, updating colors, or chasing design trends. At its core, a refresh must honor the strategic heartbeat of your business: culture, experience, and authenticity. Those...
A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the New Jitter Website...
How Jitter reimagined its website to highlight collaboration, creativity, and motion design at scale.
What Should a UX Design Portfolio Contain?
Your UX design portfolio is the key that gets you a job interview, and it is therefore vital that you include everything necessary in it. After all, a recruiter spends only a few minutes to form an opinion of...
The UX design process is a myth (& what to do inst...
After 18 years in the field, here’s the truth about how great products are really built.Continue reading on UX Planet »
The No-BS Guide to User Research for SaaS Startups...
Stop guessing. Start listeningLet’s be brutally honest: your brilliant SaaS idea is probably a fantasy.You’ve got a beautiful mockup, a clever name, and a Trello board full of features that you just know people will love.But here’s the cold, hard truth...
Executive Buy-In for UX in Banking: Stop Pitching,...
Become the hero your company has been waiting for—speak to executives in their language to transform UX from a cost line into its most powerful strategic growth engine.Every product owner and designer in banking knows the pressure: customers expect seamless...