

Why Your App is “Good” But Still Gets Deleted
You can thank the wave of “usability” worship for that. Designers treated Nielsen’s heuristics like commandments. We put affordances on pedestals. Rounded all the corners. Removed every ounce of friction.
Scott Ellis
May 2, 20253 min read


Farming Taught Me More About UX Than Design School Ever Did
I’ve spent 30+ years in tech. I’ve built apps, intranets, brand systems, and workflows for Fortune 100s and nonprofits alike. But nothing ta
Scott Ellis
Apr 2, 20252 min read


Day 5: User-Centered Design: Putting Employees First
Day 5 delves into the transformative power of user-centered design, elevating internal applications into intuitive, employee-focused tools
Scott Ellis
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Day 4: Challenges and Benefits of Internal Application UX
If you're facing UX challenges in your internal applications, let's connect to explore solutions and strategies.
Scott Ellis
Feb 14, 20244 min read


Day 3: The Role of Design Systems in Internal App UX
Ready to elevate your internal applications? Start by exploring the concept of design systems and their role in creating a seamless user exp
Scott Ellis
Feb 14, 20243 min read


Day 2: The Impact of Good UX in Internal Applications
Yesterday, we dipped our toes into the world of Human-Centric Design (HCD) for internal applications. Today, we're going to dive deeper...
Scott Ellis
Feb 14, 202411 min read


Unleashing Creativity and Collaboration: Using LEGOs for Engaging User Experience Workshops
You read that right "Unleashing Creativity and Collaboration: Using LEGOs for Engaging User Experience Workshops and Employee Engagement...
Scott Ellis
Aug 18, 202312 min read


UX Design in SharePoint Online: Enhancing User Experience in Your Digital Workspace Introduction
In today's digital era, providing a seamless and intuitive user experience (UX) is crucial for the success of any online platform....
Scott Ellis
Jul 14, 20234 min read


Unlocking User Experience Excellence: Unleashing the Power of Microsoft Clarity
Microsoft Clarity: Improving User Experience and Website Performance Introduction In today's digital landscape, user experience is a...
Scott Ellis
Jun 16, 20235 min read


Optimizing Study Prep, Testing, and Paper Writing: A Comprehensive UX Case Study for College Student
Project Overview The project aims to optimize study preparation, testing, and paper writing for college students. The goal is to create a...
Scott Ellis
Jun 1, 20236 min read


Unlocking the Power of Employee Experience: 10+ Key Factors for Success
Why Employee Experience Matters: Creating a Healthy and Successful Work Environment? In today's competitive business landscape,...
Scott Ellis
May 25, 202324 min read


The Top 5 UX Trends for 2023 are here, so let's dive right in.
Hey there, fellow designers! Today, we're diving into the future of UX design. Get ready as we unveil the top 5 UX design trends for...
Scott Ellis
May 15, 20236 min read


UX Case Study: Designing a Travel Industry Task App for Guests at a Retreat
Project Overview: The travel industry task app for guests staying at a retreat is a mobile application designed to enhance the guest...
Scott Ellis
May 11, 20234 min read


Unlocking the Secrets of Classic Arcade Games: What UX Tricks Can We Learn?
Introduction User experience (UX) design has become increasingly important in recent years, as companies have recognized the need to...
Scott Ellis
Mar 28, 20235 min read


Streamline Your SharePoint Localization Process with Power Automate.
Localizing SharePoint pages can be a complex and time-consuming process, requiring coordination between multiple stakeholders and tools....
Scott Ellis
Mar 16, 20233 min read


The Power of CX: How Levi's, Amazon, and Ford are Winning Customers and Driving Revenue
As companies continue to navigate the ever-changing business landscape, one thing is certain: the customer experience (CX) is becoming...
Scott Ellis
Mar 13, 20235 min read


Designers, remember to prioritize functionality over aesthetics! Learn how to create truly user-frie
F unctionality Over Aesthetics: Why Prioritizing Functionality is Key to Great Design Design is not just about creating beautiful things....
Scott Ellis
Mar 4, 20234 min read


Why we can learn valuable UX lessons from Vanlife
In recent years, the VanLife community has grown rapidly, with thousands of people choosing to live in a van or RV as a way to explore...
Scott Ellis
Mar 4, 20233 min read


10 case studies for Employee Experience around Microsoft SharePoint
Let's take a trip thru Employee Experience design. Commonly we get hung up on analysis or overthinking the process. I am commonly...
Scott Ellis
Mar 2, 20234 min read


The importance of employee experience, I offer 5 ways organizations can improve it
As a designer I have worked with hundreds of companies over the years, I believe that employee experience is a critical component of any...
Scott Ellis
Feb 27, 20232 min read

