✍️ Trends in the World of UX Writing

Issue #251 (Nov 1st , 2023)

Author

Yuval Keshtcher
November 01, 2023

Trends in the World of UX Writing

Success in UX Writing is knowing which trends to keep an eye on. This issue of UX Writing Weekly is all about exploring what’s been trending in 2023.  Let’s dive in 🏊.

WHAT’S INSIDE ✍️

  • Tips for UX writing to fit into AR and the Metaverse 🤖

  • Can learning coding lingo lead to opportunities? 🧑‍💻

  • Do you know how to scrollytell? 🖱️

  • How UX writers can prepare for advances in AI ✨

  • Sign up for the first of the new FREE UXWH monthly events! 👓

Hot Tips and Trends of UX Writing in 2023

Looking ahead to what skills and buzzwords you’ll need to bring with you into 2024? We’ve got ya covered. Check out these articles for an in-depth understanding of everything from writing for AR to scrolly-telling, the consequences of mobile-first design, and even copy in the metaverse.

Elevating Your UX Writing By Learning a Coding Language

In the dynamic landscape of UX design, where creativity converges with technology, mastering a coding language can set you apart as a UX writer.

uxwritinghub.com/elevating-your-ux-writing-by-learning-a-coding-language

Utilizing the Metaverse as a UX Research Tool

What merits are there to using VR as a research tool? In what situations does it trump regular face-to-face interviews? Let’s find out!

bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/utilizing-the-metaverse-as-a-ux-research-tool-67d2b7589c5d

UX Writing for AR — The Cat Version

As Dropbox UX writer John Saito puts it,

medium.com/student-technical-community-vit-vellore/ux-writing-for-ar-the-cat-version-44879f60949a

15 engaging scrollytelling examples to inspire your content

Get inspired with 15 of the best immersive scrollytelling stories from around the web,.

shorthand.com/the-craft/scrollytelling-examples/index.html#:~:text=%E2%80%9CScrollytelling%E2%80%9D%20(scroll%20%2B%20storytelling,audio%2C%20video%2C%20and%20animation.

The Negative Impact of Mobile-First Web Design on Desktop

Mobile-first web designs cause significant usability issues when viewed on desktop. Content becomes overly dispersed across long scrolling pages with expansive white space and enlarged images and fonts, making it difficult for users to consume and understand the information.

www.nngroup.com/articles/content-dispersion

Learn by Listening 🎧

Curious about the role of UX writing in AI? Listen in on this conversation between Yuval Keshtcher and UX leader Nick Babich to find out more!

The Role of UX Writing in the World of AI Design with Nick Babich

In this episode of Writers in Tech, Yuval Keshtcher, the founder of the UX Writing Hub, hosts a conversation with Nick Babich, a mega influencer in the UX space.

uxwritinghub.com/the-role-of-ux-writing-in-the-world-of-ai-design-with-nick-babich

Pillars of the Community 💪

This reference is a bit of a throwback. Perhaps renaming our social media isn’t just a 2023 trend 🤔. Twitter is now X, who knows what we will call Facebook in the future, but if they ask for suggestions I hope some of these folks offer their ideas 🤣.

Microcopy Bite 💬

Ahh…Discord. This empty state is so on-brand. 

The copy tells me what I need to do and gets me where I need to go with a chuckle too.

Moment of Mirth 😂 

🤖 AI & UX

AI means that UX writers will need to learn new skills to succeed in all spaces where word and advancing technology continue to meet users.

Top AI Tools in 2023 for UX designers and UX writers - UX WRITING HUB

It’s been a fantastic year for the field of user experience (UX) design, with artificial intelligence (AI) becoming more integrated into our daily tools and workflows. With this influx of AI technologies, UX designers can leverage automation to improve their designs, increase efficiency, and generate novel ideas.    Let’s take a closer look at the […]

uxwritinghub.com/ai-tools-for-ux

AI makes rules for the metaverse even more important | Brookings

As we immerse ourselves into new online worlds, it is imperative that we collectively decide where we want to be going.

www.brookings.edu/articles/ai-makes-rules-for-the-metaverse-even-more-important

AI in UX Writing - How It Can Improve Your Product Design Work

Discover the power of AI in UX writing and its potential to enhance your product design work.

uxstudioteam.com/ux-blog/ai-in-ux-writing

17 UX Writers on the Future of AI  | Technical Writer HQ

What does the future of AI hold for UX writing? In this blog post, we’ll dive into just that. AI tools offer unlimited content with limited instructions.

technicalwriterhq.com/interview/ux-writers-ai

Events 🎟️

FREE UX Writing Event - Nov 16th, 2023

Join us on November 16th for a FREE UX Writing event with Andrew Astleford. Learn about breaking into the field of content design and how to manage a successful career transition.

UX WRITING JOBS 👩‍💻

Whether you’re looking for an entry-level position or a senior role we’ve got them all. We’re constantly updating the job board, so keep on checking!

Portfolio 📔

The UX Writing Hub loves to brag about our graduates. Take a look at this portfolio and get to know our friend Shirly (without an e) 😉.

Shirly Klivitzky

For years I’ve searched for an interesting way to make a living doing what I love to do most, which is, essentially – finding just the right words.

shirlyklivitzky.elementor.cloud

Yuval’s UX Lit Pick 📖

The addition of AI into the world of UX has huge implications for all of us. Understanding how the user experience will be impacted by AI will help us writers to meet the users right when they need us the most. Check out this great read for more!

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Until next time👋,

Yuval Keshtcher and UXWH team ✍️