Curated Clicks – March 4, 2024

A compilation of links I found particularly interesting or helpful during the past week. These are mostly related to UX design or research but can include other things that inspired me or I found fun. 

Inspiration

Refero.design
Design inspiration that can be searched by page type, UX pattern, or UI element.

Web.dev Accessibility Course 
A FREE evergreen accessibility course targeted to developers but has a ton of useful information for designers too. 

Inclusive Design Principles
Just as the name suggests, this is a list of inclusive design principles.

Insightful Articles

AI Chat Is Not (Always) the Answer
Many companies are rushing to include AI in their products. One of the most common ways companies are doing this is by integrating AI chatbots. While there are good uses for chatbots, this isn’t what the product always needs. This article gives insight to the questions that should be asked before adding AI features to a product along with examples of chatbot alternatives. 

Guiding Choices in UX: The Role and Ethics of Nudging
How to use nudges for a better UX – Also how to avoid the negative effects and what principles you should follow for ethical nudging.

5 Things Designers Need to Know For a Smooth Handoff
Ways to use Figma for a smooth handoff between designers and developers. 

Emerging UX Patterns in Generative AI Experiences
A look back at human-computer interaction history and how generative AI interactions are following the same paths.