Lazarev.agency on UX/UI design

At Lazarev.agency, we argue about UX/UI more than almost anything else. These articles share what those arguments produce: patterns, best practices, and the small calls deciding whether a product feels obvious or doesn't.

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Navigation UX: how to design interfaces users never get lost in

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UI design examples built to raise the bar

UX/UI design
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How to decide if UX design sprints are worth your time?

UX/UI design
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When to hire a design agency vs. build an internal team

UX/UI design
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14 UI trends 2026 to keep an eye on

UX/UI design
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Best UI examples: a practitioner’s guide to interfaces

UX/UI design
A sleek laptop screen displays a design software interface showcasing color palettes, buttons, and various UI components.

What you need to know about a design system audit

UX/UI design
UX/UI design
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IDEO review: what the world’s most influential design firm delivers today

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
7
min read
A smartphone displaying a dark map interface with colorful location icons, set on a soft, teal background.

App home page best patterns from industry standouts

Anna Demianenko Photo
Anna Demianenko
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
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UX optimization done right: Lazarev.agency’s take on the new AI layer every digital product needs

Anna Demianenko Photo
Anna Demianenko
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
8
min read
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Hiring a design agency like a pro: a simple guide for founders and product leaders

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
8
min read
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Design strategy firms: what they do, why they matter, and 7 leaders you should know about

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
7
min read
User feedback: how to collect, analyze, and act on it

User feedback: how to collect, analyze, and act on it

Anna Demianenko Photo
Anna Demianenko
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
8
min read
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UI design principles: key rules behind interfaces that win customers

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
8
min read
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11 UI UX design companies for startups you don’t want to miss

Anna Demianenko Photo
Anna Demianenko
Lead Designer
UX/UI design
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Scale or stall? UX design examples built for data-heavy products that can’t afford churn

Oleksandr Koshytskyi Photo
Oleksandr Koshytskyi
Lead Designer