{"id":11575,"date":"2016-01-21T16:31:48","date_gmt":"2016-01-22T00:31:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/?p=11575"},"modified":"2021-08-08T01:36:53","modified_gmt":"2021-08-08T08:36:53","slug":"14-must-read-interaction-design-articles-for-ux-practitioners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/14-must-read-interaction-design-articles-for-ux-practitioners\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Must-Read Interaction Design Articles for UX Practitioners"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>If you\u2019re a UX designer looking for inspiration, advice, or interesting perspectives, check out these 15 stellar articles on interaction design.<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We\u2019ve hand-picked the articles based on recommendations from our own content team and UX team.<\/p>\n<h2>1.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/designmodo.com\/hipster-interaction-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why Hipster Attitudes Can Ruin Interaction Design <\/a>(designmodo)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1.-kano-model.jpg\" alt=\"1.-kano-model\" width=\"600\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1.-kano-model.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/1.-kano-model-320x300.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A smart, observant, and thought-provoking piece, this article by Nathan James Yates explains the actionable methods to increase empathy \u2014 the bread and butter of all UX design \u2014 through a perspective of avoiding the \u201chipster mentality,\u201d essentially dismissing all viewpoints that aren\u2019t one\u2019s own.<\/p>\n<h2>2.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/dd\/2015\/03\/03\/the-5-pillars-of-interaction-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The 5 Pillars of Interaction Design<\/a> (TNW)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11577\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.10.50-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-01-21 at 4.10.50 PM\" width=\"590\" height=\"297\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.10.50-PM.png 819w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.10.50-PM-596x300.png 596w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 590px) 100vw, 590px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>UXPin\u2019s own Jerry Cao dissects the practice of interaction design, narrowing in on the five most crucial elements. Cao breaks down each of the 5 pillars even further, with expert techniques on how to make the most out of them.<\/p>\n<h2>3.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/creating-perfect-user-flows-for-smooth-ux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Creating Perfect User Flows for Smooth UX<\/a> (UXPin Blog)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-11578\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/image0121.png\" alt=\"image012\" width=\"548\" height=\"108\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Marek Bowers covers every corner of user flows: why they\u2019re useful in UX design, how to tailor them to personas, the different types and their advantages, and even real examples. Bowers also dives into the details with how to consider user goals and entry points.<\/p>\n<h2>4.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashingmagazine.com\/2014\/09\/efficiently-simplifying-navigation-interaction-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Efficiently Simplifying Navigation, Part 3: Interaction Design<\/a> (Smashing Magazine)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11579\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-preview-opt.jpg\" alt=\"3-preview-opt\" width=\"575\" height=\"430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-preview-opt.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-preview-opt-401x300.jpg 401w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t let the \u201cPart 3\u201d fool you; this piece could just as well be called \u201cInteraction Design for Navigation.\u201d Anastasios Karafillis takes a masterful and somewhat fastidious look at applying IxD to navigation, with sections on symbols, target areas, interaction events, layouts &amp; levels, and functional content.<\/p>\n<h2>5.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/dd\/2015\/10\/14\/4-ux-habits-for-improving-interaction-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">4 UX Habits for Improving Interaction Design<\/a> (TNW)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11580\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.12.26-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-01-21 at 4.12.26 PM\" width=\"573\" height=\"390\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.12.26-PM.png 522w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.12.26-PM-441x300.png 441w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 573px) 100vw, 573px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Just as the title suggests, Jessica Lowry gives four broad, but never-the-less effective, tips on interaction design. She breaks down the application of each \u201chabit\u201d with practical and operative strategies, filling this article with far more than merely four pieces of advice.<\/p>\n<h2>6.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fastcodesign.com\/3048785\/clever-wooden-watch-shows-some-of-the-best-interaction-design-is-analog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clever Wooden Watch Shows Some of the Best Interaction Design is Analog<\/a> (Fast Co.)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3048785-slide-s-10-from-the-makers-of-apple-accessories-an-elegant-wooden-watch.jpg\" alt=\"3048785-slide-s-10-from-the-makers-of-apple-accessories-an-elegant-wooden-watch\" width=\"572\" height=\"381\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3048785-slide-s-10-from-the-makers-of-apple-accessories-an-elegant-wooden-watch.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3048785-slide-s-10-from-the-makers-of-apple-accessories-an-elegant-wooden-watch-450x300.jpg 450w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This very short but no-less poignant piece by Meg Miller reminds digital designers that IxD is more than flashy technology. By explaining the IxD principles of a simple wooden watch, this piece shines some light on the heart of IxD and inspires a new perspective on our craft.<\/p>\n<h2>7.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/blog.intercom.io\/the-dribbblisation-of-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Dribbblisation of Design<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Intercom)<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dribbblisation-984.jpg\" alt=\"Dribbblisation-984\" width=\"570\" height=\"270\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dribbblisation-984.jpg 984w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Dribbblisation-984-633x300.jpg 633w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 570px) 100vw, 570px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Paul Adams takes an introspective look at the field of UX design with a bleak but valid notion of how one of our favorite websites is ultimately working against us. The piece takes a philosophical view how \u201cdesigning for designers\u201d is derailing us from our ultimate goal of improving UX.<\/p>\n<h2>8.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashingmagazine.com\/2014\/07\/how-do-you-design-interaction\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Do You Design Interactions <\/a>(Smashing Magazine)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-design-interaction-writing-in-design-process-opt.jpg\" alt=\"3-design-interaction-writing-in-design-process-opt\" width=\"556\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-design-interaction-writing-in-design-process-opt.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/3-design-interaction-writing-in-design-process-opt-390x300.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 556px) 100vw, 556px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Although Luca Leone\u2019s article may sound like an overview piece for beginner\u2019s it\u2019s really a detailed look at writing conversations between the system and the user, the nucleus of IxD. Leone takes an almost scientific approach, with examples, flow charts, and intricate labels.<\/p>\n<h2>9.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/dd\/2015\/08\/17\/why-micro-interactions-are-the-secret-to-great-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Why Micro-interactions Are the Secret to Great Design<\/a> (TNW)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11584\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-08-14-at-10.51.26-520x207.png\" alt=\"Screen-Shot-2015-08-14-at-10.51.26-520x207\" width=\"588\" height=\"234\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Carrie Cousins gives a thorough analysis of one of the most important tools in the interaction designer\u2019s tool belt. Micro-interactions are the perfect solution to plugging up the holes in a spotty UX, smoothing out what would otherwise be a rough experience.<\/p>\n<h2>10.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/blog\/use-right-ui-design-patterns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to Use the Best UI Patterns<\/a> (UXPin Blog)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11585\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-24-at-3.32.42-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen-Shot-2015-02-24-at-3.32.42-PM\" width=\"578\" height=\"371\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-24-at-3.32.42-PM.png 625w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2015-02-24-at-3.32.42-PM-468x300.png 468w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 578px) 100vw, 578px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Containing the theory, step-by-step usage guidelines, and links to free pattern libraries, Jerry Cao\u2019s piece goes through everything you need to know about UI patterns, with advice even experts can learn from.<\/p>\n<h2>11.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/designmodo.com\/5-interaction-design-mistakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">5 Most Common Interaction Design Mistakes on the Web<\/a> (designmodo)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11586\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/2.jpg\" alt=\"2\" width=\"573\" height=\"258\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Anna Lisnyk\u2019s article reads like a how-<i>not<\/i>-to guide. These mistakes are so common, even amongst seasoned UX designers, it\u2019s worth a quick scan just to make sure you\u2019re not guilty of one or two. Lisnyk illustrates the hows and whys of these mistakes with screenshots from real sites.<\/p>\n<h2>12.\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/alistapart.com\/article\/design-white-lies-ethics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Design, White Lies &amp; Ethics<\/a> (A List Apart)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11587\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GeriCoady-DanTurner-Final-291_960_399_81.jpg\" alt=\"GeriCoady-DanTurner-Final-291_960_399_81\" width=\"575\" height=\"239\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GeriCoady-DanTurner-Final-291_960_399_81.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/GeriCoady-DanTurner-Final-291_960_399_81-700x291.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Another piece on the philosophy of the craft, Dan Turner\u2019s article on the position of honesty versus helping users solve their goals (not to mention fulfilling your business requirements) may not offer practical tactics, but it will make you think and leave a lasting impression on the way you design.<\/p>\n<h2>13.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uxmag.com\/articles\/five-things-tinder-can-teach-you-about-mobile-experience\">5 Things Tinder Can Teach You About Mobile Experience<\/a> (UX Magazine)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11588\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-lessons-from-tinder-banner_0.jpg\" alt=\"5-lessons-from-tinder-banner_0\" width=\"574\" height=\"279\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-lessons-from-tinder-banner_0.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/5-lessons-from-tinder-banner_0-618x300.jpg 618w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 574px) 100vw, 574px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Almost from the start, Tinder has been a solid example of innovative and effective interactive design \u00a0so effective its characteristic gesture has transcended into our everyday conversations. Himanshu Sareen covers five worthwhile lessons this IxD giant can teach us about mobile design.<\/p>\n<h2>14.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/dd\/2015\/10\/07\/how-video-games-improve-your-interaction-design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How Video Games Improve Your Interaction Design <\/a>(TNW)<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11589\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.17.26-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-01-21 at 4.17.26 PM\" width=\"575\" height=\"317\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Gamers like to read about video games in any capacity, especially if such an article can help them professionally. Zack Rutherford\u2019s piece explains the IxD lessons we can draw from our favorite games, including habit loops, web gamification, and \u201cplayer\u201d competition.<\/p>\n<h2>Bonus Content<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;d like more advice on interaction design, check out our free\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/free-practical-interaction-design-ebook-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Practical Interaction Design E-book Bundle<\/a>, an all-in-one download of our three most popular IxD guides (<i>Interaction Design Best Practices <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/interaction-design-best-practices-tangibles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volumes I<\/a> &amp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/interaction-design-best-practices-intangibles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Volume II<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/consistency-ui-design-creativity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Consistency in UI Design<\/a><\/i>) with over 250 pages and 60 real examples analyzed.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/ebooks\/free-practical-interaction-design-ebook-bundle\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-11590\" src=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.24.25-PM.png\" alt=\"Screen Shot 2016-01-21 at 4.24.25 PM\" width=\"720\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.24.25-PM.png 955w, https:\/\/www.uxpin.com\/studio\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/01\/Screen-Shot-2016-01-21-at-4.24.25-PM-380x300.png 380w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Useful articles with actionable advice chosen by our content and UX team. 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