A list of go-to user experience resources for UX designers and content strategist.
I started my career as a web developer and then transitioned into project management and strategy when I couldn’t keep up (I blame the kids) with the ever changing technology. But I realize now, it wasn’t their fault, my real interest was in creating great user experiences and crafting great copy. Just like web development, there is ALWAYS something to learn so I’m always reading and researching. Here is a list of some of my favorite resources.
A List Apart
A List Apart explores the design, development, and meaning of web content, with a special focus on web standards and best practices.
Boxes and Arrows
Boxes and Arrows is devoted to the practice, innovation, and discussion of design; including graphic design, interaction design, information architecture and the design of business.
Conversion XL
CXL is the leading source for conversion optimization consulting and training for mid-market to enterprise level marketers.
UX Booth
The UX Booth is a publication by and for the user experience community.
UX Planet
UX Planet is a one-stop resource for everything related to user experience.
UX Mastery
Helps user experience professionals get started and get better.
User Experience Professionals Association
Think With Google
Put Google research and insight behind your thinking
Baymard Institute
Baymard tests and studies user behavior on e-commerce websites, documenting best practice web design patterns and strategies. Topics include web usability, UX design and e-commerce optimization.
UIE’s blog, mostly by Jared Spool
Information Architecture Institute
The Information Architecture Institute is a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to advancing and promoting information architecture
Interaction Design Association
The Interaction Design Association (IxDA) is a member-supported organization dedicated to the discipline of interaction design.
Nielsen Norman Group
NN/g conducts groundbreaking research, evaluates user interfaces, and reports real findings. They also operate a User Experience Training and Certification program
UXdesign.cc
A medium magazine focused on user experience, usability, and product design.
Government Resources
Usability.Gov: https://www.usability.gov/
(UK) Government Digital Service blog: https://gds.blog.gov.uk/
18F (US government) blog: https://18f.gsa.gov/blog/