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Should Ux Writers Code?
2018-06-03
Posted in Set DesignThe pros and cons of editing strings in your product.
Bugs
Bugs, bugs, bugs. During my time as a UX writer, I’ve come across a ton of bugs in the products I work on. And yes, many of those bugs happen to be text bugs. A typo here, some confusing copy there, inconsistencies everywhere. What’s a writer to do?
How to Stay Scrappy
2018-05-25
Posted in PhotographyAnd keep your team happy.
That Scrappy Spirit
If you’ve ever worked on a small team with limited resources, you’ve probably felt it — that scrappy spirit. That itch that gets you going when the going gets tough. That burst of motivation when they say you aren’t good enough.
How Do You Design a Design Doc?
2018-04-09
Posted in Art DirectionWhen you think about design, the word “documentation” probably isn’t the first thing that comes to mind.
Documentation
But documentation is a key part of the design process for many teams.
Making up Metaphors
2018-03-16
Posted in Set DesignHow metaphors can make or break your designs.
Metaphors
If you’ve ever taken a writing class, you’ve probably played around with metaphors. A metaphor is when you talk about one thing in terms of another:
Are App Reviews Worth Reading?
2018-02-12
Posted in PhotographyWhat I learned from reading thousands of app reviews.
Reviews
I recently read thousands of reviews about our Dropbox app. Call me crazy, but it was the most riveting thing I’ve read all year. I laughed, I cried, I got warm fuzzies inside.