Today we're covering how subtle tweaks to call-to-action design
can dramatically boost website conversions, showing that
sometimes all you need is a fresh button color or text
change. And we'll hear what the community is saying about an
unexpected enhancement in color perception through the use of
black in ambient settings.
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The industry's been busy over the past day. Here's what's
catching our attention and worthy of yours. In a new piece
titled "How Subtle CTA Changes Can Double Conversions Without
Re-designing Your Website," Wira at Web Designer News argues that
minor tweaks to call-to-action design can significantly boost
website conversions. The article highlights specific examples
like changing button colors or text, which have doubled
conversion rates. It emphasizes the need for continuous A/B
testing to find what works best for different audiences. Over at
Web Designer News, Robert Tanislav's latest "Beyond
Generative: The Rise Of Agentic AI And User-Centric Design"
takes on how designing effective agentic AI requires a new
playbook. Victor Yocco points out that these systems need to
build trust and ensure transparency as they act on
users' behalf. This shift has significant implications for
responsible design practices. Also worth noting – new pieces
recently from TPGi (The Paciello Group), Codrops, and Roman
Pichler. Be sure to check them out in your feeds!
Let's check in with the practitioners today for their
hot topics. Over in the Design subreddit, someone just posted
this bird table and it's gotten two hundred upvotes already.
Just sit back and enjoy, they say. I mean, that's fair;
sometimes we all need a break from the usual design debates to
appreciate something that's both functional and beautiful.
Meanwhile, another post in the same subreddit is making waves
with an observation about black being used as an enhancement for
color perception in ambient settings. It's amazing how much
detail can be lost without those dark elements – pretty mind-
blowing stuff if you ask me. And speaking of details, over in the
UX Design subreddit, there's a heated discussion about AI and
its role in design. "Are We Building AI Because It's Useful,
or Just Because We Can?" is generating some interest. I
mean, that pretty much nails it – when technology advances, we
need to ask ourselves if we're using it for actual progress or
just because we can. Kind of like this podcast, right? But
wait till you hear this. The UserExperience subreddit is
seeing a lot of chatter about the "Pixel-Perfect" era.
Designers are feeling like glorified constraint-managers
these days and wondering whether they've moved past that phase.
It's tough when you're spending more time on pixels than on user
needs. That's what folks are buzzing about today! Lots to
chew on, from the beauty of design to the practicalities of
UX and AI debates.
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Today, we explored how minor tweaks to call-to-action designs
can dramatically boost website conversions without a full
redesign. It's fascinating how small changes can have such a
big impact. And speaking of simple pleasures, u/749762's
bird table post reminded us to appreciate the beauty in
everyday design. Thanks for tuning in — we'll catch you next
time on The Feed and The Thread.
That's The Feed and The Thread for today. Keep designing with
intention!