UX Writing Weekly #124

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WHAT’S INSIDE

Issue #124 (March 24th, 2021)
  • A UX writing boost for your company ⏫
  • Don’t miss this FOMO article! 😨
  • An accessibility library for writers ♿
  • Getting sh*t done at Fiverr 🤬



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ARTICLES
😨 Last week, we shared an article about California banning dark patterns. But dark patterns aren’t the only ethical concern in UX.

This article explores how products manipulate the user’s fear of missing out. Is it ethically acceptable?

The FOMO is real: UX patterns capitalizing on human misery




🎙️Looking for some UX podcasts to add to your rotation? Check out this extensive list with a focus on UX research.

The 16 Best UX and User Research Podcasts to Listen to in 2021




♿ It’s 2021 and everybody’s upping their accessibility game. But that’s easier said than done.

Find out how Indeed created an accessibility library to help with the process.

Building an Accessibility Library




MICROCOPY BITE

🤬 This CTA from Fiverr sparked a heated debate in our Facebook group. Love it, hate it, what’s your take?



PORTFOLIO

🎨 Katy McCourt-Basham is a UX designer and writer who focuses on creating valuable, out-of-the-box solutions to real-world problems.

https://www.mccourt-basham.com/




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