Cynthia Vinney, Author at UX Design Institute

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Cynthia Vinney • Writer for the UX Design Institute Blog

Cynthia Vinney is a freelance writer and former UX designer with a PhD in media psychology. She has worked in UX for several top interactive firms and advertising agencies performing research and creating designs for major brands.

Breaking into UX

What is UX design?

14 February 2025 ● 10 min read

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UX Explained

What is systems thinking and how can you apply it to design?

31 January 2025 ● 6 min read

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UX Explained

How to master the design of user flows in UX (with examples)

27 December 2024 ● 7 min read

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UX Explained

What does a UX designer do? [2025 Update]

9 December 2024 ● 12 min read

AI in UX

Voice user interface (VUI) — what is it?

30 November 2024 ● 6 min read

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UX Explained

What is an empathy map and how do you create one?

26 November 2024 ● 7 min read

How-to Guides

6 tips for improving your product design sketches

18 November 2024 ● 5 min read

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UX Explained

What is a design system and why is it useful?

31 October 2024 ● 8 min read

UX Explained

What are the Gestalt principles and how do designers use them

22 October 2024 ● 8 min read

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