CorsoUX Blog
Guides and resources for UX Design
Practical articles, frameworks and real-world case studies curated by CorsoUX mentors to help you grow as a designer.
Hamburger Menu in UX: When to Use It (and When to Avoid It) in 2026
The hamburger menu is mobile UX's most controversial pattern. When it still makes sense, the 4 best alternatives, and how to design one that actually works.
Preference Testing in UX: When It Works (and When It Doesn't)
Preference testing is one of the fastest UX research methods — and one of the most misused. When it actually works, how to run one, and the framing mistakes that lead to bad decisions.
Unmoderated Testing in UX: The 12 Best Tools to Use in 2026
Unmoderated testing: how to run remote usability tests without a moderator, which tools to use in 2026, when it makes sense, and when to pick a moderated test instead.
Types of Fonts and Typefaces: A UX Design Guide for 2026
Typography is 90% of visual design. Font classification, how to pick them for UI, variable fonts, and the system fonts every designer should know in 2026.
A/B Testing in UX: How to Run Tests That Actually Move Conversions in 2026
How to design an A/B test that's actually useful for product decisions: hypotheses, metrics, sample size, 2026 tools, and the statistical mistakes that invalidate most tests in the wild.
15 UX Guidelines for Login, Signup and Passwords in 2026
Signup and login are the first friction point in any digital product. 15 practical guidelines for building flows that don't lose users, updated for 2026 with passkeys and SSO.
UX Designer Certification: Which One Is Worth It in 2026
Not all UX certifications are equal. An honest comparison of Google, NN/g, IDF, bootcamps and more — what they really mean on a US or UK CV and how to pick one.
Call to Action in UX: 10 Principles and 7 Real Examples
A call to action is the moment users decide to act or bounce. How to design it visually, through copy and behavior, with real examples from top US and UK products.
UX Audit: How to Evaluate a Digital Product in 7 Steps
A UX audit isn't an opinion — it's a structured investigation that surfaces concrete problems in a digital product. How to run one in 7 steps and how to present the findings.
The 5 Design States (and 2 Everyone Forgets) for Great UX
Every screen has 5 official states and at least 2 that almost everyone forgets. Designing all of them is what separates a "complete" design from one that breaks at the first unexpected scenario.
UX Design and Agile: How Dual-Track Actually Works
UX and Agile look like opposite cultures — slow research vs. fast sprints. Dual-track agile is the practical way to run them together without compromise.
Mobile Usability Principles: A Practical Guide for Designers
Mobile usability principles aren't abstract rules — they're physical and cognitive constraints of thumb, light, and attention. A practical guide with examples and measurable references.