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UX (and All) Writers, Let’s Address Dyslexia

I’m super excited to be presenting for Joe Welinske & Associates at the UX WRITER CONFERENCE October 7 at 12:30 to 1:15. Register, grab some lunch, and learn with me.

Posted bypdambrosSeptember 9, 2020September 9, 2020Posted inUncategorizedTags:confernece, dyslexia, UX Writer Confernece, UX writers, UX writing, writingLeave a comment on UX (and All) Writers, Let’s Address Dyslexia

Is It a Play Button? Let’s Test!

Everyone loves a great scene. Whether it’s in a video, show, or online learning. How do we choose the best words to fit the action? ell me what you think about watch and play, I’ve marked three A | B tests:.

Posted bypdambrosJuly 15, 2020July 15, 2020Posted inUncategorized4 Comments on Is It a Play Button? Let’s Test!

How can our writing accommodate folks with dyslexia?

Benefits accrue to all when we consider the needs of those with language-based learning challenges.

Posted bypdambrosMay 22, 2020July 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on How can our writing accommodate folks with dyslexia?

Minimalism Applies to Writing Too

How often do we scroll walls of text looking for the golden nugget–the hidden key? How many books do we bypass for lack of time? Instruction manuals??? Who has time?

Posted bypdambrosMay 22, 2020August 6, 2020Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Minimalism Applies to Writing Too

Videos and Animated Gifs: Research Improves Delivery

A video takes roughly 10 or more hours to produce. When branding, the UI, or new features require changes, they’re not easy to make….What we need is another solution that’s faster and cheaper to produce. Not a replacement for all videos, but an alternative.

Posted bypdambrosMay 22, 2020July 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Videos and Animated Gifs: Research Improves Delivery

Prototyping to Fight Hunger

Designing a solution to a common human problem sounded like fun. So this Fall I signed up for Introduction to Human Centered Design…we brainstormed, created prototypes, and tested our solutions.

Posted bypdambrosMay 22, 2020July 10, 2020Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Prototyping to Fight Hunger

Research also Tells Us: There’s a Newer Solution and It’s Animated Gifs

Recent research points to a newer solution that’s cheaper to produce and faster to market, but it comes without all the video bells and whistles…“Animated gifs are more engaging than videos.”

Posted bypdambrosMay 21, 2020July 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Research also Tells Us: There’s a Newer Solution and It’s Animated Gifs

Carousels/Slideshows and User Controls

To place multiple pieces of information, motion graphics, or images into a single block of web space, carousels–otherwise known as slideshows–do the trick. Organizations benefit and users can choose where to spend their time.

Posted bypdambrosMay 16, 2020July 5, 2020Posted inUncategorizedLeave a comment on Carousels/Slideshows and User Controls
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