Design Dilemma: Balancing Aesthetics and Functionality
Ideally, aesthetics and functionality would merge seamlessly in digital design, but that isn’t always the case. Here, we discuss when to prioritize one or the other for the optimal user experience.
![Merehan Elamrosy](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F1157230%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge_11698168f5aeaf826ec6dfad4fc10f96-9d3fe68fe83e137ef7206af929e6f697.jpg)
Merehan Elamrosy
How to Avoid 5 Types of Cognitive Bias in User Research
Cognitive biases can skew user research, leading to design changes that don’t address your customers’ real needs. Build digital products that users will love by mitigating these common biases.
![Rima Khachatryan](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F800469%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge_bebb089688e8f39813cc4a6f2342592a-bdf0738804c4ab1f8a4e474292739dad.jpg)
Rima Khachatryan
How Thinking Like a Designer Can Help Solve Complex Business Problems
Unclear expectations, stakeholder disagreements, and conflicting interests can lead to inferior products and unhappy customers. Apply design thinking concepts to your next project to boost alignment and success.
![Fanni Csincsak](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F169258%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge-99dd54eda041d6f7bb6c113821a44cac.png)
Fanni Csincsak
6 Ways to Make Authentication Systems More User-friendly
Boost customer satisfaction and loyalty by designing a safe, consistent, and user-friendly authentication system.
![Mayank Sharma](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F49750%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge-826e85295922a37febb0c83221be8567.jpg)
Mayank Sharma
Voice of the Customer: How to Leverage User Insights for Better UX
Gather, analyze, and prioritize the voice of the customer to unlock product design solutions that improve client satisfaction and boost revenue.
![Atishay Goyal](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F852427%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge-bce6fa8e19b5fd1a102885cce12244cc.jpg)
Atishay Goyal
Designing an Intuitive Mobile Dashboard UI: 4 Best Practices
Use these tips for navigation, tables and charts, button UX, and interactivity to create a smooth mobile dashboard experience that will keep users coming back.
![Andris Suipe](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F489611%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge-26e77f64ea8d1d9efd44aae211f35acc.png)
Andris Suipe
Elegant Healthcare UX: A Missing Piece in Medical Product Design (With Infographic)
Medical products with poor usability could harm patients and increase healthcare company costs. Prioritize usability, accessibility, and the patient experience to design effective devices.
![Yegor Tsynkevich](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F910767%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge-254433b92a0d415c6bbb3b75cfe74a5d.png)
Yegor Tsynkevich
Pragmatic Pixel Perfection: A Manifesto for Balancing Design Quality and Speed
Product teams face a dilemma: Achieving pixel-perfect design requires significant time and resources, but rushing to launch can result in mediocre products. This UI guide explains how to design excellent products while balancing quality and speed.
![Damir Kotorić](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F410207%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge-b5d2dc7f4433f8d67d52187e61eeaee9.jpg)
Damir Kotorić
Why Design Teams Need Psychological Safety
What is psychological safety, and why do your designers need it? Digital designer Alejandro Velasco explains how to create a workplace environment that increases creativity, productivity, and talent retention.
![Alejandro Velasco](https://assets.toptal.io/images?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbs-uploads.toptal.io%2Fblackfish-uploads%2Ftalent%2F4348%2Fpicture%2Fretina_64x64%2Fhuge-b466b5cce02270ed25d41955d4a1490e.png)
Alejandro Velasco
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