How do you turn life challenges into growth opportunities? 🌱*
Crises come unexpectedly, knocking us off our feet, but they can become the start of change. How to realize this and, most importantly, how to use them – this will be explained on January 16 by Aleksandra Shcherbitskaya – Psychologist, Gestalt Therapist, Partner in Mental Health and Wellbeing Projects 🧘🏻‍♀️***

💬 Why is it worth attending?
This is not just a lecture but an opportunity to look at your challenges from a new perspective. Together with Aleksandra, you will discover new inner resources and learn how to handle life challenges in a way that makes them work for you.

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⏰ Time: 19:00 (Minsk time)/17:00 (CET)
🕒 Duration: 1 hour
🗣️ Language: RU
📍 Offline: Andersen’s office in Minsk
💻 Online: The link to the stream will be sent to your email specified in the registration form

📌 A must for professionals who work with people and for those who face difficulties or difficult adaptation to change

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A complete guide for UI audit checklist

1️⃣ Identify the audit goal

2️⃣ Understand the users’ needs and goals

3️⃣Ask what’s truly necessary/needs to be changed, and cut the rest

4️⃣ UX Writing Audit

5️⃣ Colors Audit

6️⃣ Typography and Readability Audit

7️⃣ White Space Audit

8️⃣ UI Layout Audit

9️⃣ UI Elements Audit

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4 Tips to Amplify the Potential of Your UX/UI Design Portfolio

1. Fine-Tune Your UX/UI Design Case Studies for Maximum Results

2. Great Isn’t Good Enough! Embrace Feedback for UX/UI Design Portfolio Excellence

3. You Never Know When You’ll Need Your UX/UI Design Portfolio, So Keep It Fresh

4. More Bang for Your Buck: Repurpose Your UX/UI Design Portfolio for Social Media

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Is WCAG 2 flawed? A better way to determine text contrast for readability

The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) for readability, has always been a good way to ensure content on digital products is accessible. However, if you go deeper into the readability rabbit hole, you will find it’s far from perfect.

WCAG 2 is designed to be user-friendly and easily understandable for everyone. However, its simplicity is also its major drawback. It only considers the luminance contrast of colors, disregarding how humans perceive them. In other words, WCAG 2’s mathematical approach lacks perceptual accuracy and fails to align with human perception.

This method can lead to issues for readers in certain situations. It is unsurprising, considering that WCAG has been around for over 15 years. While it has served its purpose well, it’s now time to embrace a more effective approach.

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UI spacing cheat sheet: a complete guide

I’ve noticed that many designers rely solely on intuition when it comes to spacing, and it’s not surprising. Correct spacing may appear simple, but it’s a skill that requires practice to master.

Moreover, every product has its unique spacing system, and no rigid rules govern spacing. Instead, there are still best practices to follow.

That’s when the 4 or 8-point grid systems come into play. They bring clarity and simplicity by limiting your options and making your life easier. However, even with these systems, the rules can still be vague. You have to decide which spacing option works best for your design, be it 8, 12, or 16 points.

Maintaining design consistency can still be a challenge. In this article, I’ll introduce you to the 8-point grid system and show you how to better apply it dynamically in your designs.

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