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Check out our new update, which will change your work qualitatively

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FlowMapp 2.0 — New Collaborative Experience

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<p>Hey, everybody! We know you haven’t seen any big updates for quite a while, and you’re probably thinking: “is FlowMapp still alive?”</p><p>Yes, we are alive and well. Our team is growing and our product is evolving. But at some point, we realized that the product couldn’t scale well on the existing technology, development stack, and frameworks.</p><p>We want to increase productivity and improve the user experience, as well as add new features that a collaboration platform should have. Unfortunately, this effort took us longer than we had planned.</p><p>‍So, what changes can you expect from the updated platform?</p><ul><li><strong>Collaboration. </strong>Improved online intra-team interaction. Users will be able to see every change in the project online.</li><li><strong>Content. </strong>Working with content will be improved thanks to a new text editor.</li><li><strong>Performance.</strong> Working with the platform on the updated engine, you will feel the difference from the very first moment — literally.</li><li><strong>Team spaces. </strong>We are also changing the concept of organizing team spaces. Now the teams will be organized like Slack’s workspaces. Workspaces users will also be able to configure user rights with more flexibility.</li><li><strong>Product.</strong> Faster implementation of new features.</li><li><strong>UI. </strong>With the release of the new platform, we are starting the process of updating interfaces, improving and simplifying your FlowMapp experience.</li></ul><p>Also, in the near future, you will see a lot of new integrations, features and improvements.&nbsp;We will not reveal all the secrets at once — join our <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://community.flowmapp.com/">community</a> or follow us on <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://twitter.com/flowmapp">Twitter</a> to stay in touch!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The FlowMapp Team</p>

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FlowMapp 2.0

This article provides the perfect tips to help any junior product designer understand how to get started and excel in this professional field.

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Junior Product Designer's checklist: 7 Secret Tips — FlowMapp

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<p>When you are just starting out in a new field, things can be challenging. There are a lot of things that you might not expect, and you wish you had someone to help you adjust faster. While nobody’s journey is the same, there are a few things you can do in order to excel in this field.</p><p>As a junior product designer, you will have to face many difficulties, but these will help you grow and learn. In order to improve your transition into this new field, here are some of the best tips to help you out.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>1. Plan Your Portfolio in Advance</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f9f1d3057efc4d550bafc63_1_Plan_your_portfolio_in_advance_1280_610_55b7519e77.jpg" alt="Portfolio planning illustration"></figure><p>Probably the very first thing you will need to do in order to excel in this field is to start planning your portfolio early. Whether you were just a student or an intern previously, there are always opportunities for you to create more content for your portfolio. This is important, as it is the number one thing that will help any potential employer learn more about the way you work.</p><p>One of the key elements that your portfolio should present is the progress you have made and the skills you have acquired while working on different projects. Even if you have not decided on your niche yet, you can have pieces of different fields in your portfolio.</p><p>The important thing is that it does not look like a supermarket catalog. The portfolio is meant to show things about you, your skills, and your thought process as you<strong> </strong>create new content. You can achieve this by including step-by-step pictures of your creative process. This way, you should know the process of work and the steps you take in order to complete any piece of content.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>2. Find Your Niche</h2><p>The niche you choose to work in will heavily impact the way you work and the content you create. There are different fields that a junior product designer can choose to work in. This decision will heavily rely on your preferences and the work you have previously done in college. Some of the fields you might choose to work in include:</p><ul><li>UI design</li><li>UX design, research, or strategies</li><li>Mobile app development</li><li>Website development</li></ul><p>Whether you choose to work in UX or another field, tools such as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flowmapp.com/">FlowMapp</a> can truly help you learn more about making your work look as professional as possible. Apart from these, there are also many other options that can help you find exactly what you wish to work on. Deciding on your niche will require some time and experience, so the best thing to invest in is an internship or a volunteer project.</p><p>Having experience from an internship during your college years will also work positively in this situation. Volunteering usually allows you to gain experience without having to take time away from your current job. This is something you can work on during your junior product designer position and gain experience as you go. This will help you make the right decision and pick a niche that you will enjoy working in.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‍3. Balance Your Soft and Hard Skills</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f9f1d4e81c62eab4c884899_3_Balance_your_soft_and_hard_skills_1280_610_e18c2545a2.jpg"></figure><p>One thing you need to keep in mind as a junior product <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flowmapp.com/articles/shopping-for-digital-designers">designer</a> is that there is not just one set of skills you will need. Your hard skills are very important and will define the way your employers, teammates, and clients view your work. On the other hand, your soft skills will help you transition into a true professional.</p><p>When it comes to the different skills you can have, some are more important than others. Problem solving skills are important to help you understand what your clients need and how you can deliver it. Creative skills are important, so you are able to bring the right content to life.</p><p>The thing you need to keep in mind is that all of your skills are not going to develop overnight. Both your hard and your soft skills will require time and effort from your side in order to be developed. By knowing and understanding the skills you need to develop, you will be able to know what to focus on. This way, you will manage to develop all the skills you need before you move up in your professional journey.‍</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>4. Apply to Many Different Jobs</h2><p>When you are first starting out in any professional field without much experience, landing a job will be tricky. You might only have one field or one position in mind that you want to go after, but applying for one job is not wise. In this beginning stage of your career, you want to be able to get as much experience as possible. This is the best way for you to network and enhance your knowledge and your portfolio.</p><p>The best idea is to start by putting together your resume and writing a cover letter that you are able to easily slightly alter. When you apply to different jobs, you have to be able to change your cover letter, so it applies to the needs of every employer. As this is the beginning of your career, all of these applications will help you gain valuable experience in the field.</p><p>In order to be able to apply to many different jobs, you need to be able to have the right tools available.&nbsp; You will need tools such as <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="http://www.grammarly.com/">Grammarly</a>, <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://hemingwayapp.com/">Hemmingway Editor</a>, and similar services, providing you with access to professional essay writers and editors. This will allow you to make the right, professional resume, and cover letter free of grammar and spelling errors.</p><p>Even if you have decided on one niche, you might want to experiment with different positions until you find your calling. That is perfectly okay and expected of every young person trying to gain experience as they go. Therefore, applying to as many jobs as possible is a good idea and will help you learn more about the interview process.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>5. Grow Your Social Circle</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f9f1d62510ce019dc5c0fc5_5_Grow_your_social_circle_1280_610_copy_3b9045c040.jpg" alt="Grow your social circle"></figure><p>Networking and getting to know more people in your field is always important, especially when starting out in any professional field. This can start right from your college years and will progress through your years of working experience. Networking can be done in many different ways and will help you gain valuable information and become a better version of yourself. Most importantly, networking with the right people can help you get recommendations for job openings and future employers. This is very important as it helps you start your working journey on a better note and with more confidence.</p><p>The best way to grow your social circle is to meet with people you went to college with that work in the same field. In addition to that, you can also meet new people through internships and volunteering jobs. These are equally important and can help you grow your contact list with people who know exactly what you want to work on.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>6. Don’t be Afraid to Ask Questions</h2><p>When meeting new people and working in a new environment, everyone will expect you to have questions and make mistakes. You need to keep in mind that every company knows you are a beginner and that you need to learn before you excel. Nobody is born with product design knowledge, and until you master your hard skills, you should not feel ashamed about asking questions.</p><p>Many young people believe that graduating from college means that you will immediately be an expert in what you studied. Professionalism and expertise come from experience and experience alone. The more you work, the more mistakes you make, and the more you fail, the better of a professional you will become.</p><p>Therefore, you should never be afraid to ask questions. If you make a mistake, ask how you can turn it around. Instead of shutting down, be alert and eager to learn. The more you persist and ask your mentors and peers, the more willing they will be to teach you. This will help you see things through their experienced eyes and learn to evaluate things differently. Then, one day, you will be able to do the same for another young designer in your field.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>7. Always Welcome Feedback</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f9f1d9ae5a18173d29437ca_7_Always_welcome_feedback_1280_610_1212de0b74.jpg" alt="Always Welcome Feedback"></figure><p>Last but not least, another thing that goes hand in hand with asking questions is asking for feedback. This is something that many young people are not open to receiving and can feel intimidated when presented with something they might have done wrong. Receiving feedback is one of the best ways for you to gain experience quickly, improve your skills, and <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flowmapp.com/articles/the-best-tool-for-managing-your-design-inspirations-ever">become more creative</a>.</p><p>There are many people in your professional path that will be able to give you feedback, and you should always welcome it. That being said, you need to keep in mind that not everyone will have something nice to say. Negative feedback should be viewed as a great chance to evaluate everything you are doing and truly examine the points you can improve.</p><p>Staying polite is always important when someone gives you feedback on your work process. The fact that someone is willing to take time off their day to share their opinions on your work is great. Feedback is hard to receive, and it might sometimes make you feel like you are not doing enough. As long as you maintain a positive attitude and work on improving your way of thinking, your work will also improve greatly.‍</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Achieving Your Career Goals Easily</h2><p>Being a product designer is one of those jobs that will always require you to continue to improve and learn new things. While that can be highly competitive, working in a certain niche will help you stand out from the crowd and build a strong social circle. This way, you will be able to reach your professional goals easily and effectively.</p><p>Don’t be afraid of moving forward. The future is bright. Angela Baker, a <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.essaysupply.com/writers">professional writer</a> and editor.</p>

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Junior Product Designer's checklist: 7 Secret Tips

Junior Product Designer's Checklist: 7 Secret Tips

11 actionable tips to improve user experience and increase conversion rates on your website.

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11 Actionable Ideas: Improve your Website UX for Maximum Conversion — FlowMapp

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<p>Imagine stumbling upon a new website or any service provider. What makes you revisit that particular website time and time again? It’s not the benefits only that hook you up with a service; it’s the overall experience that makes the difference!</p><p>Otherwise more or less similar benefits can be found elsewhere as well. But the moment you enter a website and by the time you leave it, it’s the experience that’ll determine whether you buy it or not!</p><p>This is the basic connection between a website and its conversion. The user experience here bridges the intermediate gap!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>The Different Types of User Funnel And Their Relationship With UX</h2><p>To explain it technically, user experience covers a set of behavior that customers display while visiting the store or buying a product. Now, even if you own a brick-and-mortar store, you need to think about certain aspects like end cap displays, signage, aisle navigation, and sales support. These are still relevant to your online store or website as well. The more positive vibe you can create through your website, the higher the chances you create for conversion.</p><p>If you look at the different user funnels like acquisition, conversion, activation or adoption, you’ll see the clear presence of user experience playing a significant role.&nbsp;</p><p>Instead of your store premises, here your website and its related aspects play an important role. It is dependent on the website design, functionality, and technical superiority/shortcomings and so on.&nbsp;</p><p>So how do you manage all that and promote better conversion?</p><p>Improving your user experience factors, of course!</p><p>Wondering how to get started? Well, below I am listing 11 actionable tips that will help you manage all this and get a better conversion rate. Sounds interesting? Then let get started!&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>1. A Compelling Homepage</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f86030b44406d5919b48ebe_01_Article_11_Actionable_Ideas_1280_x_610_45897f3c62.jpeg" alt="Compelling Homepage"></figure><p>Your homepage reflects the message you want to deliver to your customers. Hence, this should be your prime focus and accordingly compelling enough to hook your customer instantly.&nbsp;</p><p>However, that doesn’t mean you need to put “Everything” on the homepage. Most customers detest reading blocks of text so make it brief and to the point.</p><p>This is the first page that your customers will view hence if it’s too cluttered they might pick a bad vibe and leave! Without evoking the customer’s interest, increasing your conversion rate is next to impossible.&nbsp;</p><p>Here are some tips to keep in mind:</p><ul><li>Maintain KISS: Keep it short and simple!</li><li>The most important things must be above the fold.</li><li>Make sure to link all the pages with your homepage.</li><li>The logo should also be linked to your homepage.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>2.&nbsp; Reduce Page Loading Time</h2><p>Most visitors are impatient and they expect the website to load within three to four seconds. If your website is exceeding that then it’s a bad patch for your user experience. Needless to say, most customers will leave your website as early as possible.</p><p>It’s much like the long queue feeling before entering a shopping mall. For your website, things can be even more difficult. One speck of bad experience can make the user never want to visit your site again.&nbsp;</p><p>Hence if you want to keep the steady flow of traffic to your website make sure it is loaded within 3 seconds.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>3. Keep Substantial Breathing Space</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f860340bd1568e9f11754bd_03_Article_11_Actionable_Ideas_1280_x_610_f407221f5c.jpeg" alt="substantial breathing space"></figure><p>If you want your visitors to seamlessly find out the most important aspects in any page of your website, to keep some breathing space is perhaps the most effective way to achieve it.&nbsp;</p><p>It not only highlights the important aspects of your website but also makes it easier to understand. This also makes your website look much sleeker. According to recent studies, if you have enough breathing space around the text, it can promote user attention by 20%.</p><p>This also makes your website feel open and fresh. Without this, your audience may just miss out on some valuable information. Now if that purpose is defeated then suffice it to say, your conversion rate is also not going anywhere.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>4. Make It Accessible Across All Devices</h2><p>Page responsiveness is a very important aspect when it comes to your website. You must make it accessible across all devices. To achieve that, you can alter the layouts according to the screen resolution of various devices. Be it on a desktop, tablet or smartphone, it must work seamlessly on any device.</p><p>This advancement will make your website look just perfect on every device, making the audience much more attracted towards it. It will allow them to browse through your website even while working, traveling, or in their living room.&nbsp;</p><p>Make sure your website doesn’t appear broken or fragmented on any device other than a computer. Being non-responsive can cost you some customers. Hence, make it easily accessible across all devices so that they can browse and buy on the go.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>5. Use Effective Call to Action (CTA)</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f86035afd074029deb47846_05_Article_11_Actionable_Ideas_1280_x_610_015c715fae.jpeg" alt="Effective Call to Action (CTA)"></figure><p>CTA or call-to-actions are very important if you aim at a great conversion rate for your website. Basically, it tells the visitors exactly what to do on your website.&nbsp;</p><p>You might often come across websites that do not have any clear call-of-actions and they also leave the visitors dumb-founded about what to do on the website. That’s why your set of CTAs should be clear and precise so as to guide the visitors in the right direction.&nbsp;</p><p>To achieve that you need to consider a few things before you design your CTAs:</p><ul><li>First, determine a color for your CTAs and make sure they are different from the background color of your website. This will make it easier to find them and perform.</li><li>Also don’t just randomly choose colors, you need to keep in mind the psychology behind them. As you might know, each color can evoke different feelings. Hence, choose the colors after considering the message you wish to convey.</li><li>Think about the text you are going to use for your CTAs. It’s better not to use text links like next, submit, or continue. Instead, use something that can give them a hint about what they are going to get after clicking this.</li><li>Lastly, you must put the CTA button above the fold area of your website so people can see that as soon as they view the landing page.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>6. Add Images And Video&nbsp;</h2><p>There can be no doubt that videos and images grab attention more than anything else. Hence, you must use this aspect and add images and videos strategically.&nbsp;</p><p>This also adds a human touch to your site and people usually trust things which look more human and less robotic.</p><p>According to a recent survey, a company called Highrises has managed to increase its conversion rate by 102.5% just by adding images of their happy clients.</p><p>Also, the videos you include can easily boost engagement. Plus they also make it easier to put all your features and function conveniently and explain them to the customers. Instead of writing long texts, just add a video and voila! Your job is done.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>7. Include Search Field&nbsp;</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f86037e36271816f513a76b_07_Article_11_Actionable_Ideas_1280_x_610_5b1682783f.jpeg" alt="Search Field"></figure><p>Often customers tend to look for something on your website. If they can’t do it easily then might get frustrated and leave! They usually don’t have the time to look around and might just prefer to visit a different website, positively your competitor</p><p>Make their lives easier by adding a search field!</p><p>This will immediately turn a bad user experience into a good one!</p><p>If you have a small website with relatively less content only then the search field might not be of much use. Other than that it’s a great promoter for a better customer experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>8. Provide Complete Contact Information</h2><p>Always provide your full and authentic contact information:</p><p>It’s absolutely possible that your customers may have a query that they wish to discuss with you. With the complete contact information, they can reach out to you easily, making it a great gesture of a good customer experience.</p><p>Make sure to include the following information on the contact page:</p><ul><li>Full company name</li><li>Contact address</li><li>Phone number</li><li>Email address</li></ul><p>Apart from that, the complete contact information promotes a sense of trust. With this list, they will perceive you to be a legit business. This will build trust which is very important for an improved rate of conversion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>9. Identify And Fix Broken Links</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f8603a2f266339961fbb377_09_Article_11_Actionable_Ideas_1280_x_610_8e34ddf77c.jpeg" alt="Broken Links"></figure><p>Broken links are perhaps one of the worst technical errors your website could possibly have. Plus, they make visitors very frustrated. If they click on a link that fails to take them to the desired page then it creates a bad impression.</p><p>They might even feel that their valuable time is being wasted and creates a bad customer experience. This will only hinder your conversion rate. If your visitor is reaching the 404 pages they are helpless and compelled to leave the website. To avoid this scenario you need to identify them and fix them ASAP.</p><p>How to do it?</p><ul><li>First check with Google’s webmaster tools to spot the broken links</li><li>Then you need to redirect the old and remove the 404 error pages. You can try to redirect them to similar topics if possible.</li><li>You should also remove the old URLs from search engine listings.</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>10. Improve the Readability Of Your Website</h2><p>It might seem odd but the readability of your website does improve user experience. The way your content is structured, it creates an impression on your visitors and the way they might respond.</p><p>You can follow these points to improve your website’s readability:</p><ul><li>Write short and easy-to-read sentences.</li><li>Don’t make too long texts.</li><li>Use bullets</li><li>Always break the paragraphs into small ones.</li><li>Never underline non-linked words.</li><li>Use black texts over white background.</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>11. Eliminate Everything That’s Unnecessary</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f8603b5e4667782e9de51ef_11_Article_11_Actionable_Ideas_1280_x_610_26a7573b82.jpeg" alt="Customer experience Flowmapp illustration"></figure><p>The cleaner your website looks the better it is. Hence, you should remove everything that’s unnecessary to your website. This is very important for a good customer experience.</p><p>Nobody likes to see useless items on a website, let alone your customers. Below I am listing a few things that you should usually avoid putting on your website:</p><ul><li>Useless and unnecessary ads</li><li>Stupid blinking banners</li><li>Completely irrelevant images</li><li>Bad or un-maintained social media accounts</li><li>Absolutely irrelevant testimonial/review</li></ul><p>Any of these items can immediately ruin the trust of your visitors which will only result in a bad user experience.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>In a Nutshell</h2><p>So there you have it; 11 actionable ideas to improve your product’s user experience to gain a better conversion rate. After reading this, I believe you can understand that trust is the most important aspect of your website.</p><p>All these methods will only work upon establishing this trust. Once it is there, the rest is up to your product and services. With the right customer service, effective product and a meticulously built website, your conversion rate is bound to grow.</p>

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11 Actionable Ideas: Improve your Website UX for Maximum Conversion

If you need to design a sitemap, user flow, user persona, customer journey map, or any other process diagram, apps with examples and templates come in handy. We have compared more than 20 specialized services and chosen the top six tools

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Top Flowchart Tools in 2021 — FlowMapp

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<p>Special flowchart apps empower users to create professional diagrams no matter how keen they are on the design. If you need to design a sitemap, user flow, user persona, customer journey map, or any other process diagram, apps with examples and templates come in handy. We have compared more than 20 specialized services for doing that and chosen the top six tools.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>While creating this list of the best flowchart tools, we considered must-have criteria. These are convenient and intuitive UI, high level of usability, full-fledged functionality (including templates and availability of collaboration), and also accessibility of pricing plans. Let’s discover what tools can be called the right choice in 2021!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‍#1 FlowMapp</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f6190184de632032790caf9_flowmapp_01276b9a0a.jpeg" alt="FlowMapp interface"></figure><p><a href="https://www.flowmapp.com/">This app</a> has caused quite a stir among users, quickly gaining popularity and overcoming competitors. It suits both professionals and amateurs. Passing a long way from a flowchart design software to a full-fledged UX development platform led the app to what it is now:</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f65d896e8ee51ce65950970_Build_User_Flows_4d3b6108b6.jpeg" alt="User Flow building in FlowMapp app"></figure><ul><li>You can <strong>start creating flowcharts in a couple of minutes</strong>, as you don’t need to fill in long sign up questionnaires. It is free!</li><li>As for the main functionality, you can design<strong> not only beautiful flowcharts </strong>but also can use integrated solutions — Sitemap, User Personas, Customer Journey Map.</li><li>When you’re on a dashboard, you need only to choose what you need and may start working with <strong>ready-made templates</strong>.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f660345a1a332da7df4818e_Create_Sitemap_6be0bdae56.jpeg" alt="Sitemap example. Made in FlowMapp app"></figure><ul><li>An <strong>intuitive drag &amp; drop interface</strong>, the opportunity to import/export and format files, charts, images, as well as collaboration make it easy to use even for newbies.</li><li>All this functionality is <strong>completely free</strong> for personal use. <strong>Expert features </strong>such as more cloud space, several projects, unlimited pages and access for more team members, and integration with Slack are included in affordable pro packages. Check out the <a href="https://www.flowmapp.com/pricing">plans and discounts for annual subscriptions here</a>.</li><li>FlowMapp works in a cloud, so you can <strong>access it via any browser from any platform</strong>, be it a phone or a Mac.</li></ul><p>To learn more details about FlowMapp, watch this informative video:</p><figure class="media"><div data-oembed-url="https://youtu.be/J-jdNLESKSg"><div style="position: relative; padding-bottom: 100%; height: 0; padding-bottom: 56.2493%;"><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/J-jdNLESKSg" style="position: absolute; width: 100%; height: 100%; top: 0; left: 0;" frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></div></div></figure><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>People and Companies Trust FlowMapp</h3><ul><li><strong>Noteworthy,</strong> <strong>users highly value the app and share honest reviews </strong>on feedback platforms. <a href="https://www.g2.com/products/flowmapp/reviews/">Check out the latest ones on G2Crowd</a>. <a href="https://www.flowmapp.com/">The FlowMapp app</a> for creating sitemaps and <a href="https://www.producthunt.com/posts/user-flow-by-flowmapp">its User flow feature</a> was presented on the popular startup platform ProductHunt where they received prize places in categories Product of the Day and Product of the Week. Also, people evaluated by upvotes the <a href="https://www.producthunt.com/posts/customer-journey-map-by-flowmapp">Customer Journey Map</a> and <a href="https://www.producthunt.com/posts/personas-tool-by-flowmapp">User Personas</a> features on the same platform.</li><li><strong>Top design and product teams from these companies</strong> prefer the modern FlowMapp solution to classic and sometimes outdated apps: Gallup, InVision, SalesForce, Intel, IBM, Unicef, Pega, McCann, RBC, Isobar, Accenture, Danfoss, FastSpring, and so on.</li><li><strong>The app is extremely popular among educational institutions </strong>and is used in hundreds of universities and academic design &amp; UX platforms. MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), UAL (University of the Arts London), Harvard University, uOttawa, RMIT University, Western Washington University, and many others.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f660368fae75e6e0e8d4ced_Personas_copy_a803a79d25.jpeg" alt="Customer Journey Map example – FlowMapp"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>#2 Cacoo</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f6190d53bfcb77ddee7e079_cacoo_15f934df58.jpeg" alt="Cacoo tool image"></figure><p>This app gets the second rate in the list thanks to its functionality for teamwork and affordable price.</p><ul><li><strong>This is an online service</strong> and popular browsers even have separate Cacoo extensions.</li><li>Cacoo provides new users with a <strong>14-day trial and then charges $6 per user </strong>(or $5 after a 2-month trial if you choose an annual subscription). So, the monthly payment for the app depends on the size of your team.</li><li>The software <strong>can be connected to popular apps </strong>— Google Drive, Slack, Dropbox, Adobe Creative Cloud, Confluence, TypeTalk, and others. It gives a chance for everyone to keep on track.</li><li>There is <strong>a quite rich range of templates</strong>, which enables newbies to create good-looking flowcharts and diagrams. They come in handy for business administrators, project managers, software engineers, and system designers.</li></ul><p><i>The main disadvantage</i> of this app is the fact that everything you’ve done during the trial period won’t be saved if you don’t pay for a subscription in time. Also, some users report poor export quality of PNG images, slow support in live chat, and a bit glitchy performance on mobile devices.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>#3 Lucidchart</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f6190c0531b085a5b6bc7bb_lucidachart_9d61ec8155.jpeg" alt="Lucidchart tool image"></figure><p>The next exponent on our rating is well-known among everyone who has been dealing with flowcharts for a while. Let’s see what this popular software offers.</p><ul><li><strong>Lucidchart is an online app </strong>that works on every platform from any browser.</li><li>It can be integrated with other services — JIRA, Confluence, Google Drive, Microsoft Visio, and Slack.</li><li><strong>Pricing plans </strong>vary based on users’ needs. A free version is limited to 60 objects in a flowchart and a shortened functionality. Next-level plans start at $4.95 per one Individual user and go up to $8.95 per Pro user. Teams pay around $20 per month. Note, they offer only an annual subscription, not monthly!</li><li><strong>For team and enterprise users, </strong>the app offers import and export features, dynamic linking to data, and others.</li><li><strong>As for common conveniences</strong>, the app has a drag &amp; drop interface, the opportunity of collaboration, and a list of ready-made templates for newbies.</li></ul><p><i>Among the disadvantages of Lucidchart</i>, users highlight too complex interface for amateurs and a too limited free version.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‍#4 Creately</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f6190ab531b0855896bc7b6_creately_a2b100d90b.jpeg" alt="Creately tool image"></figure><p>The next app might be already familiar to those who are keen on designing flowcharts. Let’s see what it offers to users:</p><ul><li><strong>The app has both online and desktop</strong> (macOS, MS Windows, and Linux) versions.</li><li><strong>Their pricing is flexible. </strong>Online use requires an active subscription, and there are four plans — free and limited public one, Personal that costs $4.95, Team (for three users) at $18, and a custom Enterprise subscription. As in the previous case, all these plans are billed annually.</li><li><strong>Professional features </strong>such as 5+ collaborations, additional documents and folders, hi-res exports, and real-time calls are available only on paid plans.</li><li><strong>As for the functionality, </strong>Creately allows users to design flowcharts, organizational charts, infographics, and mindmaps, for which it offers a great variety of templates. Product, marketing, engineering and operations teams can benefit from using this app. Also, they offer templates for educational institutions.</li></ul><p><i>As for the cons,</i> those who have tried premium versions of the app, complain about its slow work with large amounts of data, bugs with disappearing lines and images, and glitches with missing functionality.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‍#5 Edraw Max</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f619094f817cf2a9b9088e0_Edraw_Max_848175b37c.jpeg" alt="Edraw Max tool image"></figure><p>Another multiplatform and powerful solution is Edraw. What features will come in handy for users?</p><ul><li>They offer <strong>both online and native solutions</strong> for Mac, Windows, and Linux.</li><li><strong>The subscription plans</strong> vary only by the period, not functionality. And the prices are not so affordable as in other online apps. For one month you’ll need to pay $14.95. If you decide to get a half-yearly plan, the price of one month of use will be $12.95. In case you choose an annual subscription, you’ll have to pay $9.95 per month.</li><li>Edraw Max <strong>offers 280 templates</strong> for personal and business use that include diagrams, flowcharts, mind maps, infographics, and so on. Still, some users find all this variety a bit daunting at first — especially this is true with newbies to flowchart design.</li><li>Still, having an active subscription gives you <strong>an opportunity to use every feature of the app</strong>, be it import &amp; export, access to ready-made materials, access to all the diagram types.</li></ul><p><i>So, the main disadvantage of the app </i>is you have to spend some time learning how to work with it, which makes it a good choice only for professionals. Also, subscribers report such issues as complete incompatibility with formats of other programs and occasional inability to re-open files created in the app itself.<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>#6 Draw.io</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f61905b0b25c137a4c1e06e_Draw_io_4132b07bd6.jpg"></figure><p>Since having evolved from being an extra plugin for JIRA and confluence, the app is now a standalone service for creating diagrams and flowcharts.</p><ul><li>Its main advantage is <strong>full compatibility with Atlassian products.</strong> Engineering and product teams can benefit if they do everything within one ecosystem. Also, it is integrated with OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other popular cloud services.</li><li><strong>The app is free to use</strong> personally, you will have to <strong>pay only for integrating Draw.io with Confluence</strong>, which starts at $5. The price depends on the size of your team.</li><li><strong>An intuitive drag &amp; drop interface</strong> with a grid layout and standard icons make it possible to design flowcharts even if you don’t have any previous experience of designing them.</li><li>Still,<strong> its functionality is not so diverse</strong> as in all the previous points. Also, there are no ready-made templates that simplify the process for newbies. You can only import projects from the cloud or your computer.</li></ul><p>As you can see, <i>the main disadvantage of the app</i> is its super simplicity. There are not enough icons, grouping options, and common features for designing flowcharts and diagrams. Also, the design of those icons looks outdated.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>What Will You Choose? :)</h2><p>We have compared the best flowchart tools people use in 2021. Almost all of them have free pricing plans so you can try them right away and decide what suits you better.</p><p>Anyway, we recommend you to <a href="https://www.flowmapp.com/pricing#plans">sign up on FlowMapp for free</a> and experience the power of progressive user interface, efficient templates and super fast support in case you need someone to point you in the right direction. Your productivity and high business results are our number one priority!</p>

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Top Flowchart Tools in 2021

Are you wondering how to make the best flowchart ever? Here you will find detailed instructions and examples of cool flowcharts from Flowmapp.

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How to Make a Flowchart — FlowMapp

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<p>Are you wondering how to make the best flowchart ever? You’ve come to the right place. Fasten your seatbelts and be ready to travel to the world of laconic and clear flowcharts. When we finish, you’ll be ready to create your greatest flow sheet.&nbsp;</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>What is a Flowchart?</h2><p><strong>A flowchart</strong> is a graphical representation of business processes designed to explain complex things in simple words. Its essence is reflected in the name — chart of a flow.</p><p>Long story short, it’s a diagram made of forms and symbols that depict a process or algorithm. These forms are connected with arrows to show the direction of process flow.</p><p>Flowcharts are used to plan, document, study, communicate. Complex processes are depicted as clear and simple diagrams. Everyone can understand the message.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245c9f8d4f1254057de3f1_General_Flowchart_Symbols_80d2cb45c9.jpeg" alt="Flowchart illustration"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>General Flowchart Symbols</h2><ol><li><strong>The Oval </strong>means a beginning or an end. That’s why it’s also called ‘terminator’. Start and end your flowchart with this shape.</li><li><strong>The Rectangle</strong> is one step of the process and the most frequently-used shape. Every step in the business process depicted should be represented with it.</li><li><strong>The Arrow</strong> indicates directions. It connects flowchart parts and helps to tell the whole story: exposition, climax, and resolution.</li><li><strong>The Diamond </strong>means a decision. Be it a binary, one-of-three or even complex decision, it has its own subsequent story.</li></ol><p><i>Also, besides these basic symbols, there are special ones:</i></p><ul><li>Document symbols</li><li>Data symbols</li><li>Input and output symbols</li><li>Merging and connecting</li><li>Other shapes</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245d068e6e2114514039c3_basic_flowchart_d0ebaf4f34.png" alt="Basic flowchart shapes"></figure><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245d1e888206c0f5c8e838_Design_Elements_Audit_Flowchart_f2d0bc13d4.png" alt="Audit flowchart symbols"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>How to Make a Flowchart</h2><p>Once you know the shapes’ roles, start creating your professionally-designed flow-sheet! First, follow these basic principles:</p><ol><li><strong>Create a list of core concepts.</strong> They should be intuitive and clear. The steps of the process should be simple and easy to understand. The success of any flowchart is in its readability.</li><li><strong>Choose the format.</strong> It can be standard and swimlane. The first one is suitable for simple processes with only the main concepts and possible actions. The latter fits process works performed by several teams. So, every team takes its ‘swimlane’.</li><li><strong>Define a set of symbols to use.</strong> That may be your company standard.</li><li><strong>Start with an oval terminator box.</strong> Think about what goes next and add arrows to describe the flow.</li><li><strong>Divide complex processes into parts. </strong>Too dense illustrations might be impossible to read. Separate sub processes into another chart. Add a link to a new one while designing your digital flowchart.</li><li><strong>Finally, share the scheme with others.</strong> Make sure it is used as a formal system by other teammates.</li></ol><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245d6184a13310e14239db_Creating_a_Flowchart_with_Word_copy_9b512fefdc.jpeg" alt="How to make a flowchart"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Creating a Flowchart with Word</h2><p>The first popular way to manage our today’s main task is the most well-known text processor. Here are the main steps:</p><ol><li><strong>Create a canvas. </strong>From the ‘Insert’ tab, go to the ‘Shapes’ menu, and select ‘New Drawing Canvas’.</li><li><strong>Click on your canvas to activate the grid.</strong> Set it in the ‘Format’ tab by clicking ‘Align’ and ‘Grid Settings’.</li><li><strong>Add and connect shapes. </strong>Return to the ‘Insert’ tab and proceed to ‘Shapes’. Format blocks in the self-titled tab. If you select an arrow, start near the first shape, drag and drop it.</li><li><strong>Add text and comments. </strong>Just start typing on the shape of your choice. Edit the text format via the tools panel.</li></ol><h3>Disadvantages:</h3><ul><li>Word is primarily a text processor, so creating a flow diagram can be quite challenging.</li><li>If you are not an advanced Word user, the process may take you more than several hours.</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>How to Do a Flowchart with Excel</h2><p>The whole process is very similar to the previous one.</p><ol><li><strong>Set a grid. </strong>Select all cells on your spreadsheet. Select ‘Column Width’ from the right-click menu and set it as ‘2.14’. All cells will become square.</li><li><strong>Line up margins.</strong> This is necessary only for exporting your flowchart to other apps, e.g. MS Word. In the ‘Layout’ tab, select ‘Margins’.</li><li><strong>Add and connect shapes.&nbsp; </strong>In the ‘Insert’ tab, click ‘Shapes’. Add blocks you need and format them in the ‘Format’ tab.</li><li><strong>Add text and comments.</strong> Just click on the cell you want to fill with text. Be concise and brief.</li></ol><h3>Disadvantages:</h3><ul><li>The complexity of the process. People consider Excel even more difficult to use than Word!</li><li>It’s a long process, so some people prefer buying templates for Excel. Still, they may cost not even fifty dollars!</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245d978661cf4cb8b56600_Create_a_Flowchart_with_Powerpoint_2b47f30ec0.jpeg" alt="How to Do a Flowchart with Excel"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Create a Flowchart with Powerpoint&nbsp;</h2><p>Since MS Office is a holistic tool, the actions are very similar to the previous point.</p><ol><li><strong>Set a grid. </strong>Go to ‘View’ &gt; ‘Show’ and check the ‘Gridlines’ box.</li><li><strong>Add shapes.</strong> Visit the ‘Insert’ tab, select ‘Illustrations’ &gt; ‘Shapes’. Note, there are special ‘Lines’ and ‘Flowchart’ sections. Connect different shapes with lines. Edit their format in the main toolbar.</li><li><strong>Type texts.</strong> Click on the shape and start typing. Add comments to the lines if necessary.</li></ol><h3>Disadvantages:</h3><ul><li>Though this tool is more comfortable than previous ones, creating a chart may take the whole day.‍</li></ul><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Creating a Flowchart with Google Docs</h2><p>If you like Google’s Office Suite more than MS Office, here is a short manual for you!</p><ol><li><strong>Create a file for your flowchart.</strong> Once you’ve opened a Docs file, select ‘Insert’ &gt; ‘Drawing’ &gt; ‘New’.</li><li><strong>Add shapes.</strong> From the ‘Drawing’ tab, click the icon with a circle and a square in it. Proceed to ‘Shapes’ and select the one you need.</li><li><strong>Connect them. </strong>Choose the line tool (the icon with an arrow in it) and draw a line.</li><li><strong>Format shapes and lines. </strong>To change their design, select a shape or line, click on ‘Fill Color’.</li><li><strong>Add your flowchart to the document. </strong>Once your chart is ready, clicking on ‘Save and close’. It will appear in your Google Document.</li></ol><h3>Disadvantages:</h3><ul><li>The long and complex process for those who have never created flowcharts before.</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245dd5552a5a2bf6576044_Step_by_Step_Creating_a_Flowchart_with_Flow_Mapp_fdc2703e23.jpeg" alt="Creating a Flowchart with Google Docs"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Step-by-Step Creating a Flowchart with FlowMapp</h2><p>Using a flowchart software is the best solution for people who are aimed at getting the fastest and best results. FlowMapp is tailored especially to the needs of both professionals and amateurs who want to save time and increase productivity.</p><p>With our app, you can easily create:</p><ul><li>Sitemaps</li><li>User flows</li><li>Personas</li><li>Customer journey maps (CJM)</li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Let’s start creating, for example, a user flow</strong></h3><p><strong>1.</strong> First, you must be registered in the system. It’s free and takes around a minute.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>2.</strong> Once you are signed in, select what you need. Next, click on the icon with a plus on it.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245e2f84783750a6f24c09_02_Select_what_you_need_50157eac74.jpeg" alt="icon with a plus on it"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>3.</strong> Name your project and click on the blue button.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245eeba3bcf4357fdc483d_03_Name_your_project_fbee66afd1.jpeg" alt="blue button"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>4.</strong> In the center of the new screen, click on the icon with a plus on it. It will turn from white to blue after you hover over it.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245f0481ed18ad7f774bae_04_Click_on_the_icon_with_a_plus_on_it_66a3a2843f.jpeg" alt="icon with a plus on it"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>5.</strong> A toolbar with shapes, text, images and other features will appear. Select the first shape and start creating your flowchart!</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245f1b6d93f8e53367f9cb_05_A_toolbar_6a5791b23b.jpeg" alt="A toolbar with shapes, text, images and other features"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>6.</strong> Add as many elements as you need to convey the sense of your business process.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245f5a847837e4cbf24ebc_06_1_Add_elements_142760dae5.jpg" alt="elements "></figure><p>By the way, you can move your shapes on the page - select one of them by clicking on the shape or select all by clicking near all your shapes or using ‘Shift’+left mouse click.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245f779045ce29c8228061_06_2_Move_your_shapes_on_the_page_2273e09842.jpg" alt="shapes on the page"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>7.</strong> For more convenience, you can add a background grid or add a colored background.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245f8e84a13345f5423e6d_07_Add_backgorund_grid_58902a6f7d.jpg" alt="background"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>8.</strong> To change the format of shapes, use the menu at the bottom of the screen. It appears once you click on the shape.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f27e2b986cfb6c4526e3588_08_Change_the_format_of_shapes_0cee54cbdb.jpg" alt="click on the shape"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>9.</strong> To connect the shapes, hover over the first one, click on the dot aside the shape, drag it to the next shape, then drop it. Thus, an arrow will be transformed automatically.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f27e2f05754d36c91d02ca3_09_Edit_of_arrow_style_d32cdcdfaf.jpg" alt="connecting shapes"></figure><p>Click on it to edit its style from the toolbar at the bottom.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f245fd9246e48388dd6daf8_09_1_Shapes_connections_7783a9d009.jpg" alt="style of connecting shapes"></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>10.</strong> To make your flowchart more intuitive, add icons to the texts on your shapes. To make it more informative, add catalogs, sitemaps, customer journeys.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f27e3305fd66e56d8bcf435_10_Edit_of_arrow_style_1b95d0ddc5.jpg" alt="intuitive flowchart"></figure><p>You now see that drawing digital flow schemes doesn’t need any professional knowledge if you use the right tool. Intuitive interface, user-friendly tips and a bit of your time are everything you need!</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Flowchart Examples</h2><p>Explore the examples of flowcharts done in FlowMapp. The good news is that a brilliant design does not require long days of hard work!</p><p>Here is the flowchart depicting onboarding and sign in/sign up user flows for mobile deals app:</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2461308e6e211891403f65_sign_up_user_flows_for_mobile_deals_app_5f0f78d644.jpeg" alt="Sign up user flows for mobile deals app"><figcaption><a href="https://app.flowmapp.com/share/ba1cb2d04721cc297ae64b6969f66e46/userflow/65244/">Sign up user flows for mobile deals app</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This is an informative yet easy to understand user searching journey:</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f24614d7325ddf026573133_User_searching_journey_cd13bfd7d1.jpeg" alt="User searching journey"><figcaption><a href="https://app.flowmapp.com/share/ba1cb2d04721cc297ae64b6969f66e46/userflow/64516/">User searching journey</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In this flowchart, you’ll find gamification and user experience business scheme:</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f24615937f4edb1bd5d0b0a_Gamification_and_user_experience_business_scheme_ee00b0f694.jpeg" alt="Gamification and user experience business scheme"><figcaption><a href="https://app.flowmapp.com/share/ba1cb2d04721cc297ae64b6969f66e46/userflow/64449/">Gamification and user experience business scheme</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Advantages of Flowchart Creating in FlowMapp</h2><ul><li><strong>Professional results.</strong> Your design will be more advanced than if you made it in Word or Excel.</li><li><strong>Simplicity.</strong> Everyone can do this, even without special skills and previous experience.</li><li><strong>Variety of tools. </strong>Create user flowcharts, personas, CJMs, and sitemaps. You can use all of them at once by integrating one into another.</li><li><strong>Intuitive customizing.</strong> Design blocks, format text, add images, and enjoy effortless formatting via intuitive pop-up panel tools.</li><li><strong>Icon library. </strong>A handful of free icons will make your concept more clear and obvious.</li><li><strong>Endless working space </strong>for many user flows. Enjoy literally endless space and add as many flowcharts, sitemaps, CJMs as you need.</li><li><strong>Export and sharing opportunities.</strong> Share in the web format, export in an image, PDF or SVG.</li><li><strong>Collaboration. </strong>Work on your project with the entire team!</li></ul><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f246187c98be93586c7b171_7_Bonus_Tips_Best_Practices_of_Drawing_Effective_Flowcharts_copy_0b97db5ee5.jpeg" alt="Flowchart shapes"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>7 Bonus Tips: Best Practices of Drawing Effective Flowcharts</h2><ol><li><strong>Use standard symbols</strong>, if you want to share your scheme. It should be understood by everyone who looks at it.</li><li><strong>Be careful with colors and sizes.</strong> Don’t “overdesign” your flow diagram. This saturates the scheme with informational noise.</li><li><strong>Set a unified spacing value.</strong> Stick to the middle ground when choosing spacing between shapes.</li><li><strong>Keep all data on one page. </strong>Shorten your flowchart or divide it into parts, if it’s too large.</li><li><strong>Use the ‘Right to Left’ flow, not ‘Left to Right’.</strong> People read like this, so they will perceive the data quicker and more intuitively.</li><li><strong>Use a ‘Split path’, not a ‘Decision’. </strong>Though we have a Diamond symbol, people find a ‘Split path’ (a rectangle with two arrows) easier to understand.</li><li><strong>Return lines should be placed under your flowchart. </strong>Some people place it above their diagrams, but this can be distracting.</li></ol><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>The Bottom Line</h2><p>Congrats! You now know basically everything to start creating your perfect process flowchart!&nbsp;</p><ol><li>Think out the concept you want to depict.</li><li>Choose the tool from what we’ve reviewed.</li><li>Start creating your chart using our manual from this article! ;)</li></ol><p>Feel free to ask questions in the comments or to address our support team if you need some help!</p>

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How to Make a Flowchart

Here are top tips on creating and designing a well-done flowchart layout, and also great flowchart design examples from FlowMapp.

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How to Design a Flowchart — FlowMapp

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<p>Once we’ve learned what a flowchart is from the previous article, let’s connect the dots between a poor-designed and well-done flowchart. We’ll share top design tips on creating and designing them. Also, you’ll see good-looking examples and will be able to make everyone fall in love with your cosmic flowchart layout! Let’s start!</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>10 Tips to Design the Best Flowchart Ever!</h2><h3>1. Use Consistent Design Elements</h3><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c6c9364f6f0671bd326e_1_d9f5d35361.jpeg" alt="Consistent Design Elements"></figure><p>All your shapes and lines, texts and comments within one flow chart should be done in a unified style. Consistency is key, as it helps people perceive data represented in graphics much quicker. For example, you are starting and ending your flow chart design with a terminator and put rectangles between them. Check whether all the shapes are of the same size and have similar spacing and lines between them. Look at their alignment.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind: </strong>Consistent composition simplifies perception. Viewers like lightweight and clear schemes.</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>2. Make it Clear and Simple</h3><p>The main goal of every flowchart is the simplification of data perception. So, if yours is too complex and viewers can’t get what’s going on, your flow chart design should be reworked or enhanced.</p><p>Don’t overload it with texts or images. If your flowchart becomes giant and can’t fit one page, divide it into parts and insert links to the first scheme.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind:</strong> Data about business processes should be understandable, not distracting.</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>3. Flow Data from Left to Right</h3><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c7192d9bd0060a071117_3_6bba9c9b15.jpeg" alt="Right data flow direction"></figure><p>When you open any kind of document, you start looking on the page from the top left corner and end exploring it at the right bottom. So, this type of structuring helps viewers to easier read and comprehend perceived information.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind: </strong>The flowchart design “from left to right” is natural for people.&nbsp;</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>4. Start and Finish Points</h3><p>Every story has its setting and denouement. Every user flow map has its start and finish points. If you miss them in flow chart design, viewers will get more questions than answers:</p><ul><li>What is the point of this data?</li><li>Where and why does it start?</li><li>What are the conclusions?</li><li>What does the whole process lead to?</li></ul><p><i><strong>Keep in mind: </strong>Follow your story. Answer these questions with your flowchart design and contents.</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>5. Color Coding</h3><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c72e29ca59d804bf9781_5_844af8e3ef.jpeg"></figure><p>Experiment with different colors. Use a coherent color scheme to highlight important steps. For example, decisions or shapes requiring actions (returning to some early steps) may be marked with non-standard colors.</p><p>Use no more than 4-5 colors. Otherwise, you’ll make your flowchart a work of modern art but not a clear story. Good color matching gives a professional and calming feel.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind: </strong>Find ready-made palettes made by authors online. Alternatively, set your own palette if you have nice art skills.</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>6. Shapes to Use</h3><p>If you want just everyone to admire your easy to understand flow chart design, use standard shapes.</p><p>This infographic will remind you what shapes people commonly use:</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c8b1db9e5023b65bf4ca_e360cd2b984a1385fd17298cfbfffb44_abf5bd4710.png" alt="Basic flowchart shapes"></figure><p>Need more details on shapes? Read our article <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flowmapp.com/articles/how-to-make-a-flowchart">‘How to Make a Flowchart’</a>. It covers the topic of basic and custom shapes and symbols.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind:</strong> diversity is not good in all situations. An overabundance of forms and shapes can lead to misunderstanding. So, keep it simple!&nbsp;</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>7. Match the Style to the Subject</h3><p>This point depends on your company or project specifics. Creative agencies prefer bright and even sometimes crazy flowchart design. Large enterprises stay organized and concise. However, work out a personal attitude to every case. Adding creative elements (symbols, unusual paths) won’t mean unprofessionalism. Such a style might be engaging and thrilling, yet well-organized and informative.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind: </strong>Try different approaches, but don’t get too fond of it. Plenty of creative elements in a flowchart for, let’s say, investors might distract their attention from the topic.</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>8. Add Easy to Follow Paths</h3><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c8cabbd46b23251d4059_8_143476519c.jpeg" alt="Simple and understandable flow chart"></figure><p>A flow chart design doesn’t imply creating and solving puzzles. No one will spend time on solving riddles, where the arrow from the nearest element leads. On the contrary, flowcharts are intended to answer difficult business questions in simple words. When one sees a decision symbol, they should clearly understand where to find possible outcomes for this decision.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind: </strong>Clean and not intertwined lines connecting subjects is your perfect choice. Let them be intuitive and tell your story.</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>9. Add Credible Statistics</h3><p>Numbers and statistics are a wonderful way to show credibility. They show facts on what people choose (for instance, while making a decision between two or more options). Consequently, a viewer can draw their own conclusion regarding the matter. What’s more, numbers are descriptive and eliminate the need to write a lot of text to convince the reader.</p><p>Add links to the sources for readers to trust the data you share.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind:</strong> Don’t over-do with numbers in your flowchart design. Otherwise, it can turn out to be a statistical report.</i></p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>10. Ideas for Results</h3><p>End results are an essential part of any process flow. So, you can build a kind of hierarchy for them. For instance, using different levels of one phenomenon is acceptable: the best/good/the worst. Naturally, every result will have its own path. If these paths intersect, such a flow chart design will be difficult to follow. So, let them exist separately and not be confused. They should go one by one.</p><p><i><strong>Keep in mind:</strong> Make sure your results are clear and show your flowchart design to a couple of colleagues before presenting it to everyone.</i></p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Great Flowchart Designs Examples</h2><p>Want to see how all ten tips are implemented in real life? Let’s explore these flowchart examples from FlowMapp!</p><p>This one describes the process of changing one’s profile picture. Colored blocks of results give us a direct understanding of what’s going on there:&nbsp;</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c91231c4ed7f9b996f98_changing_one_s_profile_picture_cbcc12a7ea_14c3d0e234.jpeg" alt="Changing one’s profile picture"><figcaption><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://app.flowmapp.com/share/ba1cb2d04721cc297ae64b6969f66e46/userflow/63429/">Change of profile picture</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This flowchart shows how one gets logged into a service. As in the previous one, colors and icons make the process obvious. We see what the user does and whether their actions lead to success or not. This user flow scheme is more complex due to the variety of actions and outcomes. However, everything seems to be very simple:</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c96501b8c32533bd8620_one_gets_logged_into_a_service_copy_cd1b284652.jpeg" alt="One gets logged into a service copy"><figcaption><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://app.flowmapp.com/share/ba1cb2d04721cc297ae64b6969f66e46/userflow/64567/">Log into a service copy</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The most complex yet easy to understand example. It describes a service’s email funnel. This is a brilliant sample showing how well-designed flowcharts tell multilevel complicated user stories in simple shapes and words.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f22c8f4db9e50d9e65bf4ea_a_service_s_email_funnel_0ec76ed0cf.jpeg" alt="a service’s email funnel"><figcaption><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://app.flowmapp.com/share/ba1cb2d04721cc297ae64b6969f66e46/userflow/65279/">Service’s email funnel</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Key Takeaways</h2><p>To sum everything up, we want to repeat key rules of making TOP flowcharts!</p><ul><li><strong>Keep it simple!</strong> It’s not a puzzle to solve.</li><li><strong>Stick to the clear logic! </strong>Start with A, proceed to B.</li><li><strong>Be creative yet concise!</strong> Don’t “overdo” with unusual elements.</li><li><strong>Use professional software. </strong>Most of the work is already done and the processes are automated.</li><li><strong>Learn from the best examples.</strong> Grab brilliant ideas and implement best practices!</li></ul><p>We hope these tips will bring your user flow maps to the next level! If you still have questions on how to design user flows, sitemaps, personas or customer journey maps, contact us! We’ll be glad to help you!‍</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>FAQ</h2><h4><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">SHOULD I USE A TRADITIONAL DESIGN APPROACH OR IS IT BETTER TO FIND A UNIQUE ONE?</span></h4><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>‍‍</strong>It depends on your needs. You can even start with finding a suitable flow chart template as an example. Next, set a simple flow on your own (in MS Word or Excel) or in specialized software. For example, FlowMapp offers a convenient and intuitive interface where you can only drag and drop items and map your perfect flowchart in several steps. And getting back to the question, the best answer is: “Use classic approach and add a bit of creativity, but don’t overdo!”</span></p><h4><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">SHOULD I INCORPORATE THE SUBJECT INTO IMAGES/ARROWS?</span></h4><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">‍<strong>‍</strong>That’s not mandatory, but if that makes your scheme easier to read, why not? The final goal is to make data clear for viewers. If this can help, do it!</span></p><h4><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">HOW TO USE TEXT ELEMENTS?‍</span></h4><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><strong>‍</strong>The text takes one of the first places in a flowchart design. It should be clearly visible, so check its size. Fonts should be simple without bizarre curls. Be brief and use simple phrases. Sentences should consist of no more than 7-9 words. As for texts in shapes, they should be very short. 3-5 words are enough.</span></p><h4><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">HOW TO USE TIPS OR SUGGESTIONS?‍</span></h4><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">‍<strong>‍</strong>All our tips are recommendations but not a call to action. Choose only those that will improve the quality of your scheme. Give preference to basic shapes, descriptive icons, brief comments, and straightforward directions. After you’re done with the basics, think whether you need to improve your flow chart design. Ask your colleagues for feedback. Implement reasonable recommendations.</span></p><h4><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">SHOULD I CHOOSE STANDARD OR CREATIVE PATHS?‍</span></h4><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">Creative paths are a great way to emphasize an individual style and informality of your flow charts. The unusual design is also perfect for social media, online magazines, and blogs. When it comes to presenting data to business partners, better choose standard paths.If you can’t decide what to choose, adhere to a traditional approach. This is your guarantee that anyone will understand the meaning of the scheme.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;">‍</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#000000;"><i>Written by Tina Podmazina</i></span></p>

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How to Design a Flowchart

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<p>In Internet marketing, the conversion rate is the ratio of the total number of visitors to the number of visitors performing the target actions. If the target page receives 150 visitors per month, and 15 of them perform the target action, the conversion rate will be 15:150=10%.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>There are two types of conversion: macro and micro. Macro-conversions cover the actions of a visitor to perform the most important actions for the company's revenue, such as making a purchase, completing a feedback form, requesting an offer or registering for a free trial. Micro-conversions include actions that cannot directly lead to revenue growth but may precede macro-conversions. Examples of micro-conversions include blog subscriptions, social networks, case studies or free ebook downloads. Depending on the business objective, marketers highlight macro and micro conversions that can yield the best results.<br>&nbsp;</p><h2>Importance of UX Design</h2><p>UX design is a method of working out of information architecture, graphic design, the maintenance of a site, and designing prototypes of interaction with a product on the basis of studying user experience.</p><p>UX design is a comprehensive approach to the interaction between a visitor and a website, user and interface, application, and other digital products.</p><p>Methods of creating a UX design are based on an analysis of the convenience of a company's service or product for the customer.</p><p>To create prototypes of the design that will meet the needs of users, you need:</p><ul><li>Examine the target audience, create portraits of clients.</li><li>Identify the motivation and values of the audience to understand what can motivate the client to take the targeted action on the site.</li><li>Identify the mechanisms by which a visitor interacts with a product or site.</li><li>Create an understanding of how the user interacts with different communication channels during the day. Identify how and where these channels may intersect. How the customer will find your product or service.</li><li>Develop different solutions for your target markets.</li></ul><p>An in-depth study of the target audience is a way to improve user experience and behavioral factors. UX design also helps find solutions that may not yet exist in the market.</p><p>If you use these principles in the initial stage of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.flowmapp.com/">prototyping site map</a>, design development of the future site, you can save money and time for improvement, releases of new versions of the application or site. And also to form a flexible digital strategy.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f1affb9e50529b4aa6a641d_Illyustracziya_bez_nazvaniya_3_2_9c4eb826c3.jpeg" alt="Analyze the data"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Analyze the Data to Determine Design Priorities</h2><p>To improve your user experience, collect and analyze data: behavior indicators, heat maps of clicks or scrolling to analyze how visitors interact with page content.</p><p>If users leave the page, then it is necessary to find out what they do not like. For example, the customer is studying a product, trying to order it, but a too complicated form of registration can be a reason to refuse to buy.</p><p>Therefore, when analyzing the data, add empathy. That is empathy and understanding of the client. Learn his experience and pain.</p><p>It is important to be able to analyze, combine indicators with an understanding of how the user interacts with the site and how it can be improved.</p><p>To do this, apply A/B testing - demonstrating to visitors the different design options for the page. Often specialists have problems with A/B testing because there is no traffic on the site. One of the best ways to maintain quality traffic to your site is a guest posting. Thanks to guest posting, it is possible not only to receive traffic but also to increase rank in search results.</p><p>Before testing, record indicators such as income, session duration, number of views, audience goals. Do not forget: one test - one hypothesis.</p><p>Use the latest technologies to personalize your communication, such as chatbots, which can prompt the visitor for a solution, help choose a service or product.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f1affaf847d6c6cbf7ee043_Illyustracziya_bez_nazvaniya_4_2_4a00677741.jpeg" alt="Tips on UX design"></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Tips on UX Design That Help Increase Conversion Rate</h2><p>No doubt, the design decides whether the target page will be converted or not. When working on UI and UX, designers should think about usability, user engagement, and key performance indicators, also known as KPI. Based on input data such as strategic marketing goals, value proposition, and customer profiles, designers begin developing the UI/UX design.</p><p>Based on a huge experience, we have highlighted a few tips that can help designers think of UI/UX solutions.‍</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>1. Know your purpose&nbsp;</h3><p>Designers must go beyond pixels, layouts and business tasks. Once the strategic business objectives are clear, creating a UI and UX design that will drive conversion is much easier. When analyzing a client's brief, designers should clarify any misleading requirements that may lead the project in the wrong direction.‍</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h3>2. Make the design responsive</h3><p>Companies do not want to lose potential customers who access the target page not via desktop. That's why the designer should take care of what the site looks like on screens of all sizes. In addition, Google is an active supporter of adaptive design. This is why the last one is useful for both conversion and search engine optimization.<br>&nbsp;‍</p><h3>3. Know your users' expectations</h3><p>Designers should not try to reinvent the wheel. No matter who your buyer characters are, there are certain common navigation elements in the UX user interface and design that visitors to your site are accustomed to. We are talking about the shopping cart icon or the location of the navigation bar. If the design of your landing page is a problem for your visitors, you are unlikely to convert them into potential customers.&nbsp;</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h3>4. Balance business and user goals&nbsp;</h3><p>Let's say someone is visiting your site for the first time. A person wants to quickly view your blog or "About Us" section. But after three seconds of scrolling, a potential customer will see a huge pop-up window with an attractive offer. While this person tries to close the offer, two more pop-ups appear one after the other,&nbsp; asking the visitor to subscribe to the newsletter and give the service a try. This approach will lead to a worsening of interaction with the user. Designers need to consider user goals and balance them with conversion tasks.<br>&nbsp;</p><h3>5. Testing&nbsp;</h3><p>There is no single correct approach to UI and UX design that optimizes conversions. No matter how extensive their experience is, marketers and designers must accurately test any changes made to the interface design and track KPI performance.<br>&nbsp;</p><h3>6. Call-to-Action&nbsp;</h3><p>If you want your visitors to perform target actions, ask them to do so. What could be simpler? Just make sure you know when, where, and how to call them to action.</p><p>Excess information on the internet leaves no room for browsing the web carefully.&nbsp; Instead, visitors browse the pages, paying attention only to key elements. That's why marketers and designers know how important Call to Action (CTA) psychology is in competing for people's attention.</p><p>A CTA can be text, a button, an image, animation or video. It can also encourage visitors to perform different actions depending on the nature of your business.</p><p>If you want to optimize conversion, CTA elements must be user-friendly.</p><p>Moreover, you need a clear understanding of your target audience to wisely use the psychology of color.&nbsp; Depending on gender, age, location, and professional status, people tend to perceive colors differently. What works well for one group of people may not work at all for another. In addition, the design elements CTA should reflect the overall design approach to make the whole page aesthetically pleasing.‍</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Summing up, the principles of UX design are universal for any activity. They can be integrated and applied not only for a specific site but also for the organization as a whole. How well the company understands what consumers want, and how these needs are taken into account in the service or product, ultimately affects business income, conversation rates, trust, and customer loyalty to the brand.</p>

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The Relationship Between UX Design and High Conversion Rates

Refresh your inner design-maniac! If you felt overwhelmed lately (as we did), it would be good for you to distract a bit and clear your mind for new design-inspirations. Check this list - maybe you will find something suitable for you?

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Shopping for Digital Designers — FlowMapp

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<p>If you have a friend of yours who is doing digital design for a living or want to do something that could cheer you up in these times of coronavirus, you might like to look through these ideas.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>1. T-shirt with Humorous Message on It</h2><p>Any attractive attire that gives a hint about the profession but in a playful manner.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2834988ab458103550c252_1_T_shirt_with_Humorous_Message_on_It_copy_bace21bfbc.jpg" alt="T-shirt with Humorous Message"><figcaption><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/724345845/designer-gift-designer-shirt-graphic?ga_order=most_relevant&amp;ga_search_type=all&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_search_query=web+designer+gift&amp;ref=sr_gallery-1-38&amp;pro=1&amp;col=1">Go to the shop</a></figcaption></figure><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>2. Smartphone Case</h2><p>The fans of Figma are growing. Why not refresh the view of your smartphone by a new smartphone case with the logo of favorite software</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f28351bea9ba613994db684_2_Smartphone_Case_copy_bd7ea63d36.jpg" alt="Smartphone case with Figma logo"><figcaption><a href="https://www.redbubble.com/i/iphone-case/Figma-by-finalfinaldsign/30866961.PM7U2">Smartphone case with Figma logo</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>3. Sticker Pack</h2><p>Sure, there is no use in these stickers. However, beautiful things do not need to be useful, do they? You may attach these cute stickers just anywhere you like.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2840569087ea47e498e866_3_Sticker_Pack_copy_6b42b4efd0.jpg" alt="Sticker Pack"><figcaption><a href="https://www.redbubble.com/i/sticker/Digital-Design-Sticker-Pack-by-finalfinaldsign/33992123.EJUG5">Buy a Sticker Pack</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>4. Graphic Tablet by Wacom</h2><p>You may boost your creativity by learning to draw in the tablet for professional illustrators. As UI/UX designer it enables to draw some sketches just to quickly demonstrate your ideas e.g. as for layout of the future website (it is not an add actually). And to draw sketches you may use Procreate and Ipad. But if you feel that you may want to draw illustrations professionally, you’d better take into consideration tablets produced by Wacom.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f28407ea2fbbc4b3c44cbba_4_Graphic_Tablet_by_Wacom_7254fcbcff.jpg" alt="Graphic Tablet  wacom"><figcaption><a href="https://estore.wacom.com/en-DE/">Graphic Tablet&nbsp;</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>‍5. Powerful Speaker and Voice Assistant</h2><p>If you are lonely or like to test technical innovations, you would appreciate experiencing Google Home Assistant. Switch on your favorite music, search for some information asking your loyal assistant about it, or chat with the creature with AI.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2840a6c5eab7052cf1d99f_5_Powerful_Speaker_and_Voice_Assistant_copy_45b8119ca8.jpg" alt="Google Home speaker design"><figcaption><a href="https://store.google.com/us/product/google_home?hl=en-US">Google Home</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>6. A Design Book</h2><p>There are many different books on the topic on Amazon. If you are tired of the books about the typography, layout, color combination, etc. or if you are not sure what book to choose as a gift for your friend, buy a book on a common topic. For example, the book may tell about the ways of creative thinking.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2840d1233b5541c12a0360_6_A_Design_Book_copy_dd9e67763e.jpg"><figcaption><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Design-Form-Chaos-Paul-Rand/dp/0300230915">Book</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>7. Backpack for a Laptop</h2><p><strong>‍</strong>If you are a designer who works remotely or like to change the location of your work, a compact backpack for your laptop would come in handy.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2840fcace7d059e50cee6b_7_Backpack_for_a_Laptop_9cbcf0fe24.jpg" alt="Backpack for Laptop"><figcaption><a href="https://aliexpress.ru/item/32995736636.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.0.0.1eb979eaBRJGP2&amp;algo_pvid=3aa9d6e5-0b90-41f1-9b90-eebaa4901ba9&amp;algo_expid=3aa9d6e5-0b90-41f1-9b90-eebaa4901ba9-13&amp;btsid=0b8b15c915885226968798042eb40a&amp;ws_ab_test=searchweb0_0,searchweb201602_,searchweb201603_">Backpack for Laptop</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>8. Tools for Sketching on Paper</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f284123ec51056b8196cbc4_8_Tools_for_Sketching_on_Paper_209c793bc3.jpg" alt="Tools for Sketching on Paper"></figure><p><a href="https://www.uistencils.com/"><strong>UI Stencils</strong></a> was a discovery for me. The shop has a good range of tools that can make your paper sketching more pleasant and neat, e.g., pocket sketchbooks with dots, website cards, iPhone stickers for whiteboard, special pencils, stainless steel stencils (see the pic above), etc.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>9. Eye Massager</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2841479087ead3b998eb49_9_Eye_Massager_3b289988f3.jpg" alt="Eye Massager design"><figcaption><a href="https://www.amazon.com/RENPHO-Massager-Compression-Bluetooth-Rechargeable/dp/B07SM61FCT">Eye Massager</a></figcaption></figure><p>Sure, qualitative Retina screens, balanced life with working hours and time for rest help to preserve your eyes, but if nothing helps and your eyes hurt, try eye massager. There are many models. It is better to read testimonials before choosing one.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>10. Keyboard Cleaning Brush or Keyboard Vacuum Cleaner</h2><p>Dust appears between the buttons of the keyboard from time to time. Wet wipes are not always comfortable to use.<strong> </strong>Buy a<strong> </strong>keyboard cleaning brush or keyboard vacuum cleaner. The second variant is even better. Yes, it is not the most necessary thing, but there is a special sort of pleasure to realize that this small gadget absorbs every speck of dirt.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f28416cec5105983c96ccf7_10_Keyboard_Cleaning_Brush_or_Keyboard_Vacuum_Cleaner_b116af17fb.jpg" alt="Keyboard Cleaning Brush"><figcaption>Keyboard Cleaning Brush</figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>11. Power Bank</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2841876967414321e270b0_11_Power_Bank_copy_2490d96473.jpg" alt="Power Banks"><figcaption>Power Banks</figcaption></figure><p>If you often forget about charging your phone or you like traveling, and there is not always a possibility to charge it, but you have to be in touch with your clients, then power bank is a handy thing to have. You may choose any of your taste.</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>12. Thick Yoga Pad</h2><p>Even if you do sports, it is vital to do minor exercises every day before working day or even in the middle of it to stretch your back. Choose the thick, soft pad as it is more comfortable to do exercises on it.</p><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2841b5233b554acd2a062e_12_Thick_Yoga_Pad_cde50d9a5d.jpg" alt="Thick NBR Yoga Pad"><figcaption><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Cushion-Exercise-Exercises-Training-Abdominal/dp/B08695DNXZ/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&amp;keywords=thick%2Byoga%2Bpad&amp;qid=1588607578&amp;sr=8-5&amp;th=1">Thick NBR Yoga Pad</a></figcaption></figure><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>13. News Skills and Possibilities</h2><figure class="image"><img src="/uploads/5f2841d73deae8903fe727d2_13_News_Skills_and_Possibilities_4dbc167d67.jpg" alt="Illustration by Anna Maksimenko"><figcaption><a href="https://dribbble.com/shots/10753464-My-infographic-about-the-process-of-getting-the-new-knowledge">Illustration by Anna Maksimenko</a></figcaption></figure><p>UX/UI design is a dynamic<strong> </strong>domain, continually evolving. The best gift is to improve your skills. If you present design courses, it may be the best gift, especially those that you have been longing for a long time.</p><p>The ideas and the links on the products were given just as examples. It is up to you what models to choose. Tools may not replace self-discipline in mastering and evolving in digital design. The things make your life more comfortable and easier but cannot solve all the problems and tasks. Thank you for the reading till the end.</p>

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Your UX design portfolio is the difference between getting the job and being ignored. You need to show it and prove how you're mettle as a designer. How do you make your Portfolio Excellent? Here are some awesome dos and don'ts you should follow

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Creating a UX Design Portfolio 5 Best Practices — FlowMapp

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<p>You are a designer and you are about to hit it big with your first big UX job. The only reason you are in a discussion as this is that you are a designer, so you can’t stop at just telling everyone that you are a designer – they already know that. You need to show it and prove how your mettle as a designer. How do you do this? You go in prepared with your professional portfolio, which is the opportunity of your life to showcase your skills as a designer.&nbsp;</p><p>Your portfolio, as a designer, is your own personal website which features some of your previous works and showcases your design skills. So many times, your <a href="https://www.flowmapp.com/articles/7-things-you-need-to-give-up-if-you-want-to-be-a-successful-ux-designer">UX design</a> portfolio is the difference between getting the job and being ignored. That is how important your UX design portfolio is, so, it is important that you do not miss it here at all.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>How Do You Make Your UX Design Portfolio Excellent?&nbsp;</h2><p>According to professional designers, there are three major factors that help the UX design portfolio. If you are looking to gain a competitive edge as a new UX designer, the three factors that you need to stand up are:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>A compelling story: a very strong portfolio will include a compelling story that indicates why you are great as a UX designer, why this career path is natural for you, and why you are going to be successful at it.</li><li>Your personality: your UX design portfolio should include some facts about you that detail your personality and make you an appealing option for your professional audience.</li><li>Fancy animations: you should use these animations only if you are able to do it well.</li></ul><p>These three tips will are sure going to help you build a good UX design portfolio. There are, however, certain things that you can also do that could destroy all the hard work that you have put into building a successful UX design portfolio. These are the don’ts of a top portfolio:</p><ul><li>Do not keep a long portfolio: this is one mistake that you might be tempted to make. Your UX design portfolio should only contain elements that are relevant to help you tell a compelling story. Be as concise as possible!</li><li>Do not add videos: it is more professional for you to add music (and subtitles if possible), and also capture interactive prototype. Instead of adding videos to it.</li><li>Do not just show pictures, show the process: your employers have no interest in your pretty pictures if it does not show them how you will solve problems and the processes that they want to see.</li><li>Do not neglect your portfolio’s UX and UI: you have to ensure that you have a good color scheme and a clean layout, and your typography is clear. You are a designer and if you can’t get it right with your personal website, then you do not expect employers to have the confidence to hire you.</li><li>Do not prioritize quantity over quality: you might think it might be a good idea to impress the recruiter with the number of projects that you have in your portfolio. If you are a new designer, you might also get intimidated by other designers that have more than 20 designs in their portfolio. While it is a good thing to have such numbers, what is more, important is to have good quality. Designers can showcase numerous designs on their portfolio and it is not the quality that the employers desire. So, if you have just 3 or 4 designs to showcase and they are top quality, you are better placed than someone with 15 designs and only 1 has a good quality.</li></ul><p>Now that you have an idea what makes up a good UX design portfolio and what the don’ts of a good portfolio are, the next big thing you should know (which really is the most important thing) is the best practices for creating a good UX design portfolio. Here are 5 best practices:</p><h2>&nbsp;</h2><h2>Maintain the Tried and Trusted Format</h2><p>There is a standard format for creating UX design portfolios these days. This makes it easier for the designer to structure their portfolio after that particular format or template. While you are expected to be creative as a designer, it really is not necessary for you to try to create your own UX portfolio format. Just stick to the accepted standards. Get a portfolio with the right format and follow the basic layout. It does not seem to be the most creative thing to do but it is better to use something widely accepted than creating something strange that doesn't sit well with the people you are trying to impress. It is also a way to ensure that you create a user-friendly portfolio because the recruiters are already familiar with the format and structure you used.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Present Yourself Correctly</h2><p>Recruiters really do not want to spend a lot of time waiting for you and hoping that you will convince them that you are the right person for them. You have to believe that they have a number of options before them. So, you want them to believe that you are the designer they want and they are in the right place as soon as they open your portfolio. You do not want them to doubt your credibility as a UX designer. So, you have to make that as clear as possible from the onset.</p><p>The homepage of your portfolio should have a prominent sentence that clearly states what you are doing and who you are. You should also state this on your LinkedIn profiles and every one of your online profiles. It has to be clear to all that you are a UX designer.‍</p><h3>&nbsp;</h3><h2>Tell a Story That Shares Your Process</h2><p>The use of a portfolio is for the designer to tell their story. Why are you doing what you are doing? How good are you at what you do? You do not need someone helping you out with professional writing services<strong> </strong>before you are able to tell your story. As a new designer, you do not even have to have a background as a designer to be convincing in your story. Just identify the events, experience, and skill that has shaped you till that moment and how you ended up being a designer.</p><p>Your story will help to capture their attention. Are there any better things that you can do with their attention than to share your processes and some of your past designs?</p><p>A good UX designer understands purpose and process deeply and can execute both in their project. It gives your employer an idea of how you develop your ideas and how you solve problems. So, show the project and the processes that birthed it. This gives them an idea of how your mind works.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Showcase Your Strengths</h2><p>Your portfolio does not have to include every project you have ever done. So, what you show in your portfolio to the recruiter should depend on what role you are pursuing. You have to be careful in choosing what to emphasize in your portfolio. For example, if you are seeking a UI design role, your emphasis should be on typography and color palettes, but if you are going into research, then your focus has to be along that line too.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>What is important is that you play to your strengths, only portraying the image of yourself that you want them to see. If you are not decisive about adding a particular element to the portfolio, ask yourself if it helps the story you are telling. Discard it if it does not. It is enough for you to only highlight relevant skills to the job you are in for. Remember that you might not be totally responsible for how they choose to see you. But you are totally responsible for what you show them.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Include Data and Imagery</h2><p>Adding data and images to your story will help you to create a compelling story. As much as you can, show measurable results on your project outcome, as this can help you create a portfolio that stands out. Even if it is just an increase in sign up rate or revenue after redesigning the website, it makes sense that you include such data to help you tell a compelling story.</p><p>If you do not have the numbers that you need, there are other ways you can create something compelling that showcases your knowledge. An example is to outline your objectives and add business goals while describing the statement of the problem.</p><p>Photos also help you tell your story beautifully, so, it is important that you add visual evidence in your portfolio. You can capture each process of the way as you work. Even if you do not have pictures, you can doctor some for your portfolio, just make sure you do not go picking images from the web.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Conclusion</h2><p>Now, you have all the information that you need to create a UX design portfolio and create a beautiful and compelling one. In case you are stuck, or in need of inspiration, you can always surf the web.</p>

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Creating a UX Design Portfolio 5 Best Practices

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<p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;">If your design career started as mine did, with a degree, you probably left university with a few misconceptions of how different designing in the real world is compared to the projects you worked on at uni.&nbsp;</span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;">One key thing I learned very quickly when entering the industry is that no matter how much of a perfectionist you are, you must be able to work within budgets and time constraints – on occasions, the need for speed is far greater, and there simply isn't room for perfectionism. Second to this, though, is the realization that this is okay. In an ideal world, we'd like every project we work on to be worthy of a top spot in our portfolio, but, in reality, the most important thing is that the result fulfills the client's needs on time and budget. There's always going to be a project that you're more proud of than others.</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;">&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="background-color:transparent;color:#0e101a;">Having the time and budget to evolve a project until it is 'perfect' is a luxury not to be taken for granted. Always try to cut down time spent up either side of the creative process so that you have maximum time to let your ideas flourish.</span></p>

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<p>We have an opportunity and a responsibility as designers to redefine what’s “normal” in the world by promoting, embracing, and encouraging diversity of all types and designing assets that represent reality. It’s time to move away from designing with pink for women and blue for men. Every creation is an opportunity to redefine what “normal” means in a world full of wonderful diversity.<br>&nbsp;</p>

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Guillermo is a Senior Visual Designer at FreshBooks who believes in the power of diversity and inclusivity in design culture

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<p>The hardest thing in work is when there's a limitation to conduct user research. There might be no perfect person to reach out to, or you might have difficulty bringing participants to the actual scenario (for example, design for outdoor camping experience).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>My solution is "projection." Always projecting the problem to a game scenario helps participants feel more involved, trigger more creative inspirations, as well as reduce budget!<br>&nbsp;</p><p>For the camping example, I can build a LEGO campground with all little widgets and let users finish certain tasks by controlling their LEGO character. Then, observing how users finish those tasks with their LEGO buddy can mimic their flow in the real world and help with the original project.<br>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Experience with FlowMapp</strong>: Has a free FlowMapp account for a personal project</p>

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