UI and UX have matured. What used to be about visual novelty is now about clarity, trust and long-term usability.

Instead of handing off fixed screens, designers will need to create constraints, safety rails, and evaluation criteria that guide how these model-driven interfaces behave. It's that time of year.

User experience expert Debbie Levitt provided some saucy answers about an upcoming Visual Studio Live! presentation with an even saucier title: Fast Focus: WTF UX - UX Research and Design AMA. Levitt- ...