Your curated links newsletter for April...
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Your curated links newsletter for April...

Welcome back!? This month we're discussing accessibility myths, the wax and wane of the web, free fronts?and much more.

Let's jump in...


The wax and the wane of the web...

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The article highlights the evolution of web practices from the 90s to today's focus on standards and advanced frameworks. It encourages a long-term approach, adherence to standards, thoughtful design, continuous learning, experimentation and sharing within the community.

12-minute read


Accessibility myths debunked...

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Myth #1 - Accessibility only affects a small group of users... Not that small.

Around 15% of the world's population, or an estimated 1 billion people live with disabilities.?

5-minute read


User research for charities, a one-day workshop...

People using a glass window to stick notes and ideas on during a workshop

Hosted by Senior UX Researcher - Luke Hay , this day-long training session will look at how to truly understand what supporters of the charity sector want from your website, and how you can create an experience that meets their needs.

?? Listening Lab London in partnership with Diabetes UK

?? April 25th 2024 / 10:00 - 16:30

?? Lunch included

?? 50% off for anyone working within the charity sector?

Get your workshop pass


Jonathan Hoefler: Typography legend on type history, philosophy and entrepreneurship...

A black and white photograph of Jonathan Hoefler a white middle-aged male.

As part of their series on design history, Eli Woolery and Aarron Walter from The Design Better Podcast?talk with typography legend Jonathan Hoefler about his typographic influences, his philosophical views on the value of presentation and why he views entrepreneurship as an invitation.?

67-minute listen


Some of the best free fonts...

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Talking of fonts, our Product Designer James Gilyead has put together a list of his favourite free fonts.?With a keen eye for clarity and functionality, James shares fonts that elevate a product's visual appeal while ensuring a seamless user experience. Better yet, they're all free to use.?

5-minute read


How do you introduce users to product features without alienating or patronising them??

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Speaking of James Gilyead , he sat down with Jeremy Keith , Jo Dimbleby and Krystal H. for season 4, episode 2 of The Clearleft Podcast: Onboarding. They discuss?how to introduce users to product features without alienating or patronising them.

15-minute listen


A radical proposal: Put UX research in charge...

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According to Jared M. Spool, Product, Development, and Design should all report to UX Research, here's why...

5-minute read


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Until May,

The Clearleft Team.

Elijah Woolery

Co-host of the Design Better Podcast, Lecturer at Stanford University

11 个月

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