Phase Mag #56

In this issue of Phase Mag, we'll analyze when gamification can be a strategic asset to elevate your UI, how animation is changing the design process and ushering in a new design (r)evolution, and we'll discuss the designer-client relation, focusing on how to achieve what's best for the project.

Should You Gamify Your UI?

Absolutely, but not in the way you’re thinking. If you’re considering adding gamification elements to your app’s user interface, you’re not alone. Gamification has become a staple in UI/UX design, but it’s important to understand that it’s more than just flashy animations and cute characters. It’s about tapping into the psychology behind games to create […]

Motion (R)evolution: How Animation Changes the Design Process

Design has gone through tremendous changes. Back in its heyday, in a time not too far removed, prototypes were hand-drawn, and individual copies had to be made to be submitted to approval. Thanks to the wonders of technological advancement, that is no longer needed, and virtually all steps of the design process have been digitized. […]

Is The Client Always Right?

The domain of business coined a saying as old as time — “the customer is always right.” This phrase, once considered the Holy Grail of client satisfaction, has morphed into a sticking point for designers. Creative professionals across various disciplines are intimately familiar with the delicate balance between their creative vision and the expectations of […]