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Better representation for women in tech means more inclusive products and user experiences. Here are five outstanding examples of products designed by women to meet the needs of women (and gender non-conforming people).

Whether you're a women in tech, or someone who want to make the gender gap in tech disappear—here's a list of resources that will empower you to find community and take action.

From hover effects to kinetic typography, here's our roundup of the hottest new UI animation trends to look out for.

Here's our pick of the best tools on the market for creating impactful, functional UI animations that your users will love.

In this interview, Sarah Hawley tells us about her latest business venture and reflects on what it's like to be a woman in tech.

In this post, we're spotlighting nine remarkable women who are transforming the tech space—and the world—for the better. Prepare to be inspired.

Whether you're working as a developer or looking to break into the field, you'll want to make sure your skillset is up to date. Here are the most in-demand programming skills for 2021.

New to data analytics and trying to get to grips with some tricky terminology? Here’s a selection of key data buzzwords and what they really mean.

Data analysts are in high demand—but what qualifications do you need to become one? Find out in this guide.

What's the best way to kick-start your career in data analytics—a degree or a bootcamp? We weigh up the pros and cons of each in this guide.

Curious about a career in UX writing? From some of the most respected voices in the field, these eleven amazing books can go on the top of your reading list!

If you’re (thinking about) starting a career in tech, you’re probably well aware of how challenging and even scary it might be. You’re not alone! But here’s how to conquer five of the most common fears you might be facing. You’ve got this!

Ready to find that dream job in UX? If you’re starting your job hunt—or even just thinking about starting it—here are 11 job boards that can help you land the job you’ll love.

A circular reference in Excel can be problematic—but, in some unique cases, it may be useful. Learn everything you need to know about circular references in this guide.

When working with data, it's important to understand the four levels of measurement: Nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio. Learn all about them (with examples) in this guide.

Calculating variance allows you to determine the spread of numbers in a data set against the mean. Learn how to calculate variance in Excel here.

Nominal data is a type of data (or level of measurement) which groups variables into categories. Learn how to collect, analyze, and visualize nominal data in this guide.

If you're wondering what exactly a data analyst does on a day-to-day basis, look no further. Discover everything you need to know about the data analyst role here.

There are two broad categories of UX research: qualitative and quantitative. Learn the differences between them here—along with how and when to conduct both!

A UX designer’s job is to discover solutions to users’ problems and help meet their needs and goals within a product experience. But how do you find out what those needs, goals, and problems actually are? UX research—and particularly qualitative UX research—is the key.

The research you conduct sets the direction and tone for the rest of your design process—and for the final product itself! Make sure you’re not overlooking important user needs by making your UX research more inclusive! Here’s how.

The best UX includes both qualitative and quantitative research. But what is quantitative UX research and when should you use it? Find out everything you need to know in this guide.

Data visualization is all about presenting data in a visual format to communicate valuable insights and tell a meaningful story. Discover everything you need to know in this guide.

How you visualize your data depends on the type of data you have. In this guide, we explain the most common types of data visualization and when to use them.

Data can be beautiful! And data visualization is a crucial part of the data analytics process. Allow these data viz examples to inspire you.

If you find that numbers have been stored incorrectly as text in your Excel spreadsheet, there are some simple ways to fix the issue. Learn about them here.

The VLOOKUP function allows you to look up data in a table within a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet. Learn how to use it here.

If you're starting a career in UX, you'll sooner or later encounter the infamous whiteboard challenge. But it doesn't have to be a dreaded battle. Here's how to prepare for (and ace) your next whiteboard challenge—which expert guidance from Elizé Todd.

If you’re curious about a career in UX research, what better way to learn more than hearing from someone who’s already working in the field? Toluwani Oluyemi, a UX researcher with UserTesting, has the inside scoop.

Bernoulli distribution is a simple yet important type of distribution, laying the foundation for more complex distributions and machine learning models. Learn more in this introductory guide.

Storytelling is a powerful tool you can use in UX to design even more engaging and effective experiences. Here, we’ll guide you through what storytelling really is and how to incorporate it into UX design.

As a data analyst, a crucial part of your role is presenting your insights visually. With that in mind, here are the best data visualization tools on the market right now.

Machine learning and deep learning are two subsets of artificial intelligence. What's the difference between them, and how do they relate? Find out here.

The AVERAGE function allows you to quickly and easily calculate the average of a given range of numbers. Learn how to use this handy function here.

The XLOOKUP function in Excel is a powerful search tool, allowing you to find particular values from a range of cells. Learn more in this guide.

UX writing is one of the newer emerging specializations in the world of UX. Learn more about what UX writing is and why it matters in this beginner’s guide.

The COUNTIFS function is used to count only the values in a list that meet specified criteria. Learn how to use it in this step-by-step tutorial.

The IFERROR function is used to catch formula errors in Microsoft Excel. Learn how to use this handy function here.

All statistical techniques can be divided into two categories: descriptive and inferential statistics. In this post, we explore the differences between the two, and how they impact the field of data analytics.

It’s no secret that 2020 has been a challenging year, but 2021 is just around the corner with a fresh start. Here are the trends we’re watching in 2021—and the practical ways you can stay on top of them!

What do data scientists and data engineers actually do? Do the roles overlap, and what are the key skills of each? Find out here.

Machine learning is a complex yet exciting field, and programming languages have a key role to play. So what's the best language for machine learning? Find out here.

The big data market is growing exponentially—as is the demand for data scientists. Considering a data science bootcamp? Here are our top picks.

The IF function in Excel enables you to check for certain conditions within your data. Learn how to use the IF function in this step-by-step tutorial.

A UX designer’s job is to understand not only what users want to achieve, but how they achieve it. And task analysis is one of the best ways to do that! Here’s your guide to the basics of task analysis in UX.

If you’ve got a knack for words and a keen interest in designing awesome user experiences, UX writing could be just the job for you! Here are our 7 top UX writing courses—and how to pick one.

Starting a career a little later in life certainly has its challenges—but there are also perks. Here’s how to start a successful career in UX no matter how many candles were on your most recent birthday cake!

Exploratory data analysis, or EDA, is one of the first steps in the data analytics process. Learn what EDA is, why it's important, and a few techniques to help you get started here.

Data wrangling is the transformation of raw data into a usable format. But what exactly does the process entail? Find out in this introductory guide.

The STDEV function in Excel allows you to determine the standard deviation of a data sample. But what does this mean, and how does the function work? Find out in this guide.

Multivariate analysis enables you to explore several variables simultaneously—allowing for deeper, more complex insights. Learn all about multivariate analysis in this guide.

The Goal Seek function in Excel allows you to adjust an input value in a formula to determine a desired outcome. Learn how to use it in this step-by-step tutorial.

In data analytics, regression and classification are techniques used to carry out predictive analyses. But how do these models work, and how do they differ? Find out here.

If you’re just getting started in UX, there’s no need to break the bank. You can start exploring a career in UX without spending a dime! Here are nine of the best online UX trainings to check out.

Podcasts are a great way to learn on the go, gain broader industry knowledge, and hear from experts in the field. So which data podcasts should you tune into? Here are our favorites.

The SUBTOTAL function in Microsoft Excel returns the subtotal value from a range of cells. Learn how to use the SUBTOTAL function in this step-by-step tutorial.

Web scraping is a technique used by data analysts to gather data from the web. Learn what web scraping is, how it works, and why it’s so important in this guide.

Which industries are hiring data analysts and data scientists right now? How much do they pay? Find out in this guide.

Voice technology is one of the fastest-growing fields, and voice designers are in high demand. How can you forge a career as a VUI designer? Find out here.

The SUMIF function in Microsoft Excel allows you to calculate the combined values of different cells, based on specific criteria. In this tutorial, we’ll explain, step-by-step, how to use the SUMIF function.