UX Writing Weekly #87

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Welcome to issue #87. Here's what's in store this week:

  • An in-depth look at the UX writing industry ✍️
  • Turn up the volume on that content! 🤘😝🤘
  • Kanye West for president? 🇺🇸
  • A UI game with serious lolz 😂
TOP ARTICLES
✍️ We all know UX writing is on the rise. This insightful report based on data from interviews, surveys, and more, outlines the current state of the field. See just how mature we’ve become and see what the future holds for the field we all share and love.

UX Writing Worldwide Report

 
🤘😝🤘 Turn up the volume on that content, dude!

Here’s an interesting take on the quantity/volume vs. quality debate when it comes to content. Is finding the right balance the way to go?

Striking the right balance with your content creation volume

 
👚 Kanye West is running for president of the USA. Why? Perhaps because he just got done revolutionizing the way we shop online with an experience unlike any other.

The coming iteration of Yeezy Supply will feature 3D models, customizable outfits, and who knows what else. Take a sneak peek.

First look: Kanye West’s new website turns shopping into art

 
 
MICROCOPY BITE
 
☑️ We’re getting back to basics here with some classic UX writing. Free, quick, and no credit card required—Awario addresses three concerns in two short lines.
PORTFOLIO
 
🎨 We’re loving Rebecca Cha’s portfolio. A beautiful blend of minimalist design with a touch of movement and interactivity. Check out her work with Southwest Airlines, Chipotle, and others.

https://rebeccacha.carbonmade.com/

 
BLAST FROM THE PAST
 
😂 That time we linked to the most frustrating UI imaginable. Have fun filling out this form from hell—just don’t smash your keyboard in frustration. Helpful hint: Make sure your password has at least one Cyrillic letter!

User Inyerface — a challenging exploration of user interactions and design patterns
UX WRITING JOBS
 
👔 Do you speak Hungarian? Well, you can probably pick it up. I mean, how hard of a language could it be? OK, kidding aside, here’s a position in beautiful Budapest. Egészségére! 🇭🇺

Also, first UX writing job post from Indonesia 🇮🇩

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