UX Win: Digital.gov Online Event Confirmation Message

Pperson holding smartphone with conference call app on screen. In the background is a white, multi-story building.

When I register for an online event, whether it’s a webinar, online conference, or meetup, I pay close attention to the information in the event confirmation message.

Why?

Because of years of receiving confirmation messages which only tell me I’m registered for the event.

And a short message that says I’ll soon receive log in details before the event.

Don’t Make Me Think

With no specific details of the information I need to log in or dial in to the event, I’m left wondering when the event details will be sent.

Will it be sent two days before the event? An hour before the event?

I have no idea. Continue reading UX Win: Digital.gov Online Event Confirmation Message

Photo of the Week: Pink Begonias Blooming in Mid-November

Nestled among the fallen maple and oak leaves, pink begonia flowers stand out against its deep green waxy leaves.

If someone had asked me earlier this season what flowers would be blooming in my garden in mid-November—after several deep freezes and snow/rain showers this month in southeast Michigan—I would have confidently replied with mums and Calendula.

And they are indeed blooming today in my garden.

Bright orange Calendula flowers and deep red mum blooms add a touch of color on this gray, overcast day.

But I never would have guessed what other flowers would be blooming. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Pink Begonias Blooming in Mid-November

November 13, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News

In this week’s web design and development news roundup, you’ll learn about using affinity diagrams to organize your UX research, find an upcoming webinar on how to remove barriers from your content, discover how to be more productive in the morning, and more. Continue reading November 13, 2020: My Weekly Roundup of Web Design and Development News