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Softway Book Club: “Don’t make me think” by Steve Krug

It’s the year 2000. Mobile phones still have antennas, self-respecting people all carry around a Discman, Microsoft has just launched Windows 2000, Bill Clinton is president of the United States, and Moby has captured the zeitgeist of the new millennium with Natural Blues, which plays incessantly on the radio. Meanwhile, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland has just metamorphosed into the cult film The Matrix, and Steve Krug, our author, has just published the first edition of his book "Don't Make Me Think”.

Marta Guimarães Ferreira
Apr 2 2024 • 3 min reading

Charles Darwin and the Psychology of Colour in Website Design: the Influence of Colour on Human Behaviour

Ever since school, we've been aware that Charles Darwin was one of the greatest scientists in history, having revolutionised the field of biology with his theory of evolution. But do you know how Darwin is related to websites design? Could his theory be closely linked to colour psychology in modern websites design?

Maria Reis da Cunha
Feb 20 2024 • 2 min reading

Web Design Trends in 2024

In a constantly evolving digital world, website design trends are always changing, and if in some ways they are ephemeral, they also become permanent foundations. In this dynamic scenario, trends are not just whims, but valuable clues that reveal the trajectory for the future. When exploring web design trends for 2024, it is crucial to look for how form and function intertwine and which trends are most likely to last.

Pedro Completo
Feb 13 2024 • 3 min reading

Some web design and usability trends for 2024

As we welcome the year 2024, it is inevitable to acknowledge the power of the digital realm and the speed of its evolution. The constant change demands that businesses stay vigilant and updated in terms of digital assets, particularly their websites.

Maria Reis da Cunha
Jan 3 2024 • 3 min reading

Softway Book Club: “The Inmates are Running the Asylum”, by Alan Cooper. Reflections on user-centered design with Softway’s founder, Nuno Portela.

Alan Cooper stands as a rare amalgamation, akin to mythical beings like the minotaur or sphinx—part programmer, or 'homo logicus' as coined by Cooper himself, and part designer. He uniquely bridges two typically opposing realities, serving as a technological prophet facilitating communication between the divine, elusive world of programmers and the realm of ordinary mortals.

Marta Guimarães Ferreira
Nov 21 2023 • 10 min reading

The 4 biggest nightmares for any user surfing the web. Dare to read on?

In honour of Halloween, we've decided to share some of the nightmares that users can experience when surfing the web.

João Amador
Oct 31 2023 • 2 min reading

Don Norman's three levels of emotional design and their applicability in web design

In the world of design and usability, few names are as influential as Don Norman, a true pioneer in the field of user-centered design with a distinguished career dedicated to improving usability and the user experience in complex systems. As a former vice president of Apple and professor emeritus at the University of California, he is widely recognized for his significant contributions to design.

Pedro Completo
Sep 19 2023 • 3 min reading

Page Speed Insights – why is it important and how does it impact conversion and leads?

In the fast-paced world of the internet, where users' attention is increasingly precious, website speed and performance has gained a crucial role in the success of your digital positioning. The loading speed and performance of a page, known as Page Speed, directly affects user experience and search engine rankings.

Pedro Completo
Jul 11 2023 • 5 min reading

The key role of strategy in web projects

In today's fast-paced digital world, web projects are becoming increasingly complex and demanding. From user friendly interface design to constantly evolving content management, the success of a project depends on more than just state-of-the-art tools like the new AI technologies that have emerged. It is imperative to have a solid strategy and structure that can withstand sudden changes and adapt to the dynamic nature of the web.

Pedro Completo
Jun 6 2023 • 2 min reading

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