In Design in Tech 2017, John Maeda’s seminal annual report, Maeda notes that “code is not the only unicorn skill.” His nomination for the other unicorn skill for designers? Writing.
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September 5, 2025
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9 simple but powerful UX writing tips for designers
If you value the role content plays in the interfaces you design, it's worth honing your writing skills. These 9 ux writing tips will help.
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