Whether or not this chatbot is now sentient is up for debate. Either way, its ability to interpret a zen koan and wax philosophical about enlightenment is staggering.
WHAT’S INSIDE ✍
Issue #188 (June 15th, 2022)
Accessibility tips for your style guide
Presenting UX research findings
Collaborating with the UX team
Microcopy rhyme-time
ARTICLES 🗞
✅ Need to brush up on your accessible writing chops? It’s more than just making sure you’ve got alt texts for images. This deep dive covers the basics and beyond, and also has some handy bullet points that you can "steal for your style guide."
🥱 UX research: doing it is only half the battle. At some point, you’ll have to share your findings with others. This article has tons of tips for keeping your colleagues awake the next time you present your research.
😋 PMs, designers, and writers go together like Nutella, peanut butter, and bananas (trust me). Sure, you could get by with just two of them, but why would you want to? Here’s how to fit in as the first writer on the team.
Do rhymes make copy more believable? Can simply adding the word "because" increase perceived credibility? Check out The
Psychology of Microcopy for more.
PILLARS OF COMMUNITY 🏛
Community answers to trending topics. Join the conversations below.
UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS & MORE 🎓
Free live event tomorrow! UX writing isn’t just an extrovert’s game. This event will cover some of the advantages of having, or being, an introvert on the team.
Missed Config 2022? No worries! Check out Working with UX Writers in Figma with tips for designers on using Figma to deepen the creative bond with writers. (Relevant for writers
too!)
Podcast: Tech writer, CEO and MEGAComm conference organizer Paula Stern talks about the importance of building bridges across departments, communities, and countries.
