The Blog for Content Designers
Read the latest on content, craft, and community from working UX writers and content designers in the field.
- Inspiration ·
The top 50 UX content resources of 2024
Which articles, podcasts, and blogs stood out in 2024? We’ve rounded up the top 50 UX writing and content design resources of the year.
- Localization ·
A formula for defining maximum character lengths
At some point in your career you’ll cross paths with the need to define the maximum character length for a component. I came up with a formula.
- Industry ·
How can UX writing flourish in India?
Since UX writing is a new discipline, there simply aren’t enough UX writers in the country. If there is to be a UX writer in every design team, or say one writer for every ten designers (which is also far from the ideal ratio), we need many more UX writers.
- UX Writing ·
3 experiments: creating a copy single source of truth
As part of a recent Hackathon, I looked into better ways to manage our copy. For context, I’m a Content…
- Industry ·
The content design job market is recovering
The content design job market in May 2024 is still recovering. But it's now in a better situation than it has been in the past 2 years - and large companies are now hiring, even for entry-level roles.
- Process ·
Accidentally running for president of Iceland
A digital endorsement process gone wrong. Read the case study for real-life consequences of content design (yes, even for democracy).
- Industry ·
Content Design 3.0: A roadmap for UX content professionals
The content design field is changing. It's time to think carefully about what skills to prioritize, and how to adapt.
- Process ·
The case against consistency
How can you balance following the rules while also creating memorable experiences? TJ Lee makes the case against consistency in UX writing.
- Process ·
4 ways to use generative AI in UX writing
Artificial intelligence is here to stay. Instead of fearing the unknown, James McGrath shares ideas you can use to complement (not take away from) your work.
- Industry ·
UX content conferences to attend in 2024
Looking to network with fellow content designers? Ready to take the stage as a speaker? Kyra Lee rounds up 20 UX content events you won't want to miss.
- Inspiration ·
The top 50 UX content resources of 2023
Which articles, podcasts, and blogs stood out in 2023? We’ve rounded up the top 50 UX writing and content design resources of the year.
- Industry ·
Introducing our biggest updates ever
The year’s almost over, but we’re not slowing down! See what’s new at UXCC starting now.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: Is your company gaslighting you?
Is your company gaslighting you? Patrick sits down with Sara Wachter-Boettcher to discuss her article and takeaways for content designers. Listen in or get the transcript.
- Process ·
3-step process to name a new feature
There's no “right” way to name a feature. Taylor Rohwedder shares the process that helps keep her team on track and avoid unnecessary debates.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: Evolution of content design with Kristina Halvorson
How can we move the content design field forward? Patrick and Kristina Halvorson chat during this brand-new podcast episode. Listen in or get the transcript.
- Process ·
UX writing for distributed interfaces
Writing for one interface can be tough enough. What about writing for multiple, connected UIs across different platforms? Remy Ferber shares learnings from writing for home appliances.
- Localization ·
Why UX content and localization are better together
Dip into the relationship between UX content and localization to understand their significance in global product success.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: Strategic Content Design with Erica Jorgensen
What does strategic content design look like in practice? Erica Jorgensen joins Patrick on the podcast to advocate for research and testing throughout the design process.
- Process ·
How AI is transforming UX writing (and what to do about it)
How can UX content professionals embrace AI? What does an AI-driven workflow mean for the future of UX writing? Tomer Gabbai of Frontitude weighs in.
- Process ·
7 ways UX writers manage version control in Figma
How do UX writers keep track of version history and copy approvals? Gidon Orelowitz sets out to discover the best solutions.
- Learning ·
New! Introducing AI-focused curriculum at UXCC
How can UX writers and content designers approach AI in their work? See what's new (and coming soon) to UXCC.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: AI in content design with Chelsea Larsson
Chelsea Larsson joins Patrick for a live podcast recording to discuss ethics, processes, and best practices of artificial intelligence in the content design process.
- Uncategorized ·
Giving 100+ technical writers new skills in UX content
After experiencing substantial growth in its design team, enterprise software provider ServiceNow aimed to give 100+ technical writers a major…
- Localization ·
Webinar recap: The value of product localization for UX
In this panel conversation, Patricia Gómez Jurado, Gabriel Lek, and Rosa Vieira de Almeida share their unique perspectives on localization in the content design process.