What’s hot in UX this week: icon labels, UX checklist, losing users after redesign, and more
What’s hot in UX this week:

Do Icons Need Labels? →
As a UX practitioner I constantly find myself in a position where I need to demonstrate a UX concept to a client, colleague, or friend in a way that instantly resonates, ideally on an emotional level but most importantly, on a “Ah! I get it and I can’t really argue with you” level.
A recurring point of contention is the importance of accompanying an icon with a label.
They argue that users are familiar with the icon. They see it all the time and therefore the meaning is ingrained in their memory forever more.
What Makes a Good UX Designer? →
For me the most important skill is understanding people. Sounds simple right?
The Developer’s UX Checklist →
Times are changing, and that stark distinction that seemed to exist between developers and UXers is getting blurred. That’s why you’ll probably need the Developer’s UX Checklist.
The New UXPin is Here (Prototyping Tool) →
Transform static images into interactive prototypes with animations, interactions and transitions. No code required.
Magic Presenter (Sketch Extension) →
Time is money. With a single shortcut, you can put your art boards into presentable slides. No more switching between presentation tools and re-exporting assets when the content is updated.
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Interviewing for User Research Positions →
Tips that will help you prepare and know what to expect at your next User Research interview.
Preparing to Test&UI →
When an organization gets support for user testing, it’s time to celebrate! Jump right in, find some users, and run the tests — right? Actually, it turns out there’s a lot more that goes into preparing for user testing.
Don’t Assume, Ask Questions (Tool) →
Reach millions of designers and users ready to vote your designs and give feedback. Get real time results in minutes, for free.
Design Debt →
When designs aren’t regularly refactored, they start to collectively form what may look like a digital version of Times Square.
How We Lost 47% of Our Users After a Redesign →
The internet is full of success stories. To balance things out, this company decided to share the story of one of their colossal fails.
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