UX Writing Weekly #140

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Issue #140 (July 14th, 2021)
  • Dark patterns: New developments & quiz
  • The perfect sign up form does exist
  • UX writing systems
  • Working in Portlandia



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TOP ARTICLES 📰


😈 Dark patterns — Boo! Hiss! At times it seems they’re everywhere. But the good news is that awareness and legislation are on the rise. Read about some of the latest developments and take a fun quiz in:

Dark Patterns that Mislead Consumers Are All Over the Internet

🆙 Log in/sign up forms are often one of the first places where users directly interact with a brand. Start things off on the right foot with these best-practice tips.

15 Tips for Better Signup / Login UX

🗄️ There’s always a healthy debate about design/content/UX systems, and if/why/when we need them. Here are some of the benefits, laid out simply.

Why systems matter in UX writing




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Whoever thought of the little "You mentioned an attachment but didn't attach anything" pop up deserves like $27,000,000. Read Brooklin’s Tweet >>
My response to Brooklin’s tweet: “To be honest, the localized version of this feature in Hebrew includes a pun that makes it even better.” See the Hebrew version >>
Using the world around us as an inspiration for our colors - is the best insight I learned today. Read Tanya’s tweet >>



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Portland: it’s more than just where young people go to retire. Cvent — an exciting, fast-growing tech company — is looking for a UX writer in the Rose City.




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Could your SaaS company’s copy use a touch of clarity and connection? Buenos Aires–based Annie Bacher will make you sound good.

https://www.anniebacher.com/





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