You shared. Are we getting it right? Join us Wed, Sep 28 as we cover your feedback, how we plan to make adjustments to our session format, and what you can look forward to in the next few months.
User experience
Join us for the UW Design Community retrospective
Aug 25, 10am: As we mark our 1st anniversary as a community, let’s share how we got started, how we’ve benefited and suggestions for the coming year.
Kick start your search engine optimization
Did you miss the July UW Design Community session? We focused on making your content easier to find and more appealing when it’s shared. Get tips about metadata, page structure and SEO tools.
Swag: If you buy it, will they come?
If you’ve ever received a promotional item at a conference that really stood out, you may wonder how to go about designing and purchasing swag at UW–Madison. UW Design Community shares some tips and things to consider.
Color theory: Using color to enhance your design
Whether you design for print or digital (or both!), the use of color supports the user experience. In case you missed the May UW Design Community session, watch the recording to gain insights.
New website provides accessibility answers
The university’s disability and accessibility resources are now consolidated in a single location. Accessibility@UW–Madison helps faculty, staff and students easily find out how you can do your part to create an inclusive, accessible environment.
Design thinking: problem-solving through creativity
An Apr 22 UW Design Community session will focus on “design thinking”—a process that fosters collaboration and creativity to solve problems and innovate in a human-centered way.
Make Your Work Better By Understanding Your Users
User experience (UX) activities help us learn about our users and how best to design for them. The UW Design Community shares tips for talking to users, implementing other UX activities and avoiding pitfalls.
The Hidden Benefits Of Plain Language: Jan 24
Whether you’re developing new content or jazzing up your existing copy, plain language can improve the overall experience for your readers. Need some expert advice? Join the Center for User Experience for a UW Design Community session.
What Should Go On Your Homepage?
When it comes to designing a website’s homepage, it’s easy to get hung up on the aesthetics. Join a lively Design Community discussion to talk through balancing content and design, featuring members of the WiscWeb team. Virtual via Zoom: Wed, Dec 1, 11:30am.