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Follow along over the next couple of weeks as I create a cool new app! I'll be sharing progress throughout this journey.

#optmzd #swapApp #ux #ProductDesign

optmzd.net/new-project-...
New Project: The Swap app - Optimized
Follow along over the next couple of weeks as we create a cool new app! We’ll share progress throughout this journey. Goal To create a fintech app that will simplify the task of making credit card pay...
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Good use of microinteractions can enhance a product's experience through real-time feedback, after a trigger occurs.

#microinteractions #ux #nngroup

www.nngroup.com/articles/mic...
Microinteractions in User Experience
Microinteractions convey system status, support error prevention, and communicate brand. They are initiated by a trigger, are single-purpose, and can make the experience engaging.
www.nngroup.com
August 29, 2025 at 9:08 PM
I'm checking out study mode in CHATGPT!

#AI #ChatGPT #education

openai.com/index/chatgp...
Introducing study mode
A new way to learn in ChatGPT that offers step by step guidance instead of quick answers.
openai.com
July 31, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Follow along over the next couple of weeks as I create a cool new app! I'll be sharing progress throughout this journey.

#optmzd #swapApp #ux #ProductDesign

optmzd.net/new-project-...
New Project: The Swap app - Optimized
Follow along over the next couple of weeks as we create a cool new app! We’ll share progress throughout this journey. Goal To create a fintech app that will simplify the task of making credit card pay...
optmzd.net
July 10, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Are you anxious about AI as a UX Designer?

Check out this video.

youtube.com/watch?v=oVpH...
How to BENEFIT from the AI revolution (as a designer)
YouTube video by Aliena Cai
youtube.com
June 18, 2025 at 6:16 AM
Finally giving YouTube Premium a try.

Premium > skip
May 28, 2025 at 6:03 AM
I just started watching #Config2025 (San Francisco) !

This playlist has over 70 videos, so this should take awhile.

#Figma

www.youtube.com/watch?v=5q8Y...
Config 2025: Figma product launch keynote (Dylan Field, CEO & Co-founder, Figma) LIVE at Moscone
YouTube video by Figma
www.youtube.com
May 13, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Today Firefox updated it's browser with "Tab groups".

I've tried it and I think it will help with productivity. It allows users choose specific colors and name each group. The groups can also be toggled between max or minimized in order to help keep things clean.

blog.mozilla.org/en/firefox/t...
You asked, we built it: Firefox tab groups are here  | The Mozilla Blog
What happens when 4,500 people ask for the same feature? At Firefox, we build it. Tab groups have long been the most requested idea on Mozilla Connect –
blog.mozilla.org
April 29, 2025 at 10:56 PM
I recently started a new blog!

optmzd.net/welcome-to-o...
Welcome to Optimized! - Optimized
Join us as we explore UX and Tech related topics. We also look forward to bringing you tutorials and much more!
optmzd.net
April 24, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A great looking product is always beneficial in the long run, but may lead to user bias when receiving honest feedback during the qualitative usability test phase. This article has some good solutions that can be used during said phase.

The Aesthetic-Usability Effect
www.nngroup.com/articles/aes...
The Aesthetic-Usability Effect
Users are more tolerant of minor usability issues when they find an interface visually appealing. This aesthetic-usability effect can mask UI problems during usability testing.
www.nngroup.com
April 13, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Meet Pixel. He's my Figpal and I wish he could stay forever.

Check this video out: FigPals: 2025 April Fun Week.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mbW1...

#Figma #Figpals
April 2, 2025 at 2:15 PM
#Max not only re-branded it's online streaming app today, but also updated its subscription plans whereas you now need an upgraded Std-plan in order to view any live sports.

This comes on the heals of their $2.99 Black Friday Special,which ends in late May.

Great marketing tactic. I guess...
April 2, 2025 at 3:08 AM
The AEUX plugin is great for integrating Figma layers with After Effects when you're ready to animate!

Find it Here:
google.github.io/AEUX/

Helpful Tutorial: Export Figma to After Effects in ONE click
www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fjb...

#Figma #AfterEffects #AEUX #UX
AEUX
Transfer visual design layers to After Effects from Figma and Sketch
google.github.io
March 19, 2025 at 3:28 PM
I just watched the SpaceX Crew-9 Re-entry back to Earth and was reminded about how ridiculously easy Starwars makes this look.

#SpaceX #SpaceXDragon #Nasa #Starwars
March 18, 2025 at 10:37 PM
There's some great tips here for gathering research more effectively.

The Hawthorne Effect: 5 Guidelines to Avoid it
youtu.be/7f59X6kI3nI
The Hawthorne Effect: 5 Guidelines to Avoid it
YouTube video by NNgroup
youtu.be
March 17, 2025 at 6:49 AM
Hello Bluesky
March 15, 2025 at 5:28 PM