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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Aug 7

✨ BIRD UX turns 14! 🎈🪩 Founded in 2011 as one of Germany’s first UX-only studios, we’re proud to be women-led and still flying strong. From The Geekettez to BIRD UX in 2025—thanks to all who’ve shaped the journey. 🐥 #BIRDUX #UXDesign #StudioAnniversary

Bright, bold, mint green letters spelling "BIRD" in a modern, blocky font are centered on the image. The background features a vibrant mix of pink at the top and shimmering gold glitter at the bottom, creating a festive, celebratory atmosphere.

Was sind Deceptive Patterns? UX & DSA einfach erklärt | BIRD UX

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jul 30

The EU Digital Services Act now bans manipulative design patterns—ushering in a new standard for ethical UX. Discover why we see this as an opportunity for trust and innovation in our latest blog: birdux.studio/en/deceptive-patterns-dsa/
#DeceptivePatterns #DSA #UXDesign #DarkPatterns

Large bold black and pink text on a light grey background with a subtle repeating pattern of clouds and lightning bolts. The text reads: “A QUESTION FROM BIRD”, with the word “BIRD” in bold pink letters.

A mint green background with a bold black outline of a shooting star in the top right. The text in the bottom left corner reads: “ARE YOU HELPING USERS MAKE INFORMED, AUTONOMOUS CHOICES…” in black capital letters.

A bright red background with a white outlined shooting comet in the bottom left. White bold text in the top right reads: “OR ARE YOU NUDGING THEM TOWARDS DECISIONS THAT SERVE THE BUSINESS MODEL?”

Large bold black text on a light grey background with a subtle repeating pattern of clouds and lightning bolts. The text reads: “READ?”. Below the text a digital interface showing two large, rounded buttons: a mint green "NO" button and a red "OK" button.

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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jul 23

Der Digital Services Act der EU sagt endlich Dark Patterns den Kampf an. Doch wo endet gutes UX – und wo beginnt Manipulation? Unsere Gedanken zur Grauzone zwischen Design und Verantwortung → birdux.studio/deceptive-pa...
#DeceptivePatterns #DSA #UXDesign #DarkPatterns

Deceptive Patterns, auch Dark Patterns genannt, sind durch den Digital Services Act in der EU reguliert. Was das für UX-Design bedeutet, erfährst du hier.

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Ausgabe #7: Accessibility – Warum deine Website diskriminiert (ohne dass du es merkst)

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jul 10

“Wir haben aber keine blinden Nutzer*innen" - sagt die Person mit Lesebrille, die Untertitel nutzt im Meeting. 👓
Das Thema unserer neuen Ausgabe von LOVE or RAGE ist Accessibility: Warum deine Website diskriminiert (ohne dass du es merkst)

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#accessibility #ux #a11y

Willkommen zur siebten Ausgabe LOVE or RAGE – dem Newsletter darüber, wie wir (digitale) Erlebnisse von RAGE zu LOVE bringen! Der Klassiker Irgendein Dienstagnachmittag, Stakeholder Meeting:…

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Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg | BIRD UX

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jul 2

Eure eigene, energieneutrale Landschaft gestalten - klingt spannend?
Das war die Idee hinter #GrowFlowFly! Bürger*innen sollen spielerisch herausfinden, wie nachhaltige Landschaften aussehen – und ob ihre Vision andere überzeugt.
Case Study: birdux.studio/casestudies/... #UX #zukunftgestalten

Die Herausforderung der Martin-Luther-Universität: Akzeptanz für erneuerbare Energien erforschen. Unsere Lösung: mit GrowFlowFly spielend die Energiewende verstehen.

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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 27

Meet our effect color: Pastel Pink 💗 Approachable, collaborative, always on equal terms – that's what this color represents on our contact and studio pages. We make design a team sport, not a black box! More: birdux.studio/en/bird-ux-b...
#UX #TeamworkMakesTheDreamWork

Graphic with large white geometric shapes forming the word 'BIRD' on a pastel pink background. Overlay text in italics reads: 'Society-Centred Design, Empowerment Through Knowledge, Approachable, Collaborative.' The first two lines are in grey, and the last line is in black.

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 25

Meet our secondary color: Cyan 🩵 It's our designated color for knowledge and research-based design. The psychology? Trust and stability—exactly what research-backed UX needs. You'll spot it on our blog content! More: birdux.studio/en/bird-ux-b... #UX #UXMaturity

Graphic with large white geometric letters spelling 'BIRD' on a cyan background. Overlay text in italics reads: 'Society-Centred Design' and 'Approachable, Collaborative' in grey, with 'Empowerment Through Knowledge' in black.

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 20

BIRD UX brand colours reflect our core values. 🌱 Mint Green stands for respectful, ethical, inclusive, and resource-saving design. Discover #15FFBC and more in our latest blog post: birdux.studio/en/bird-ux-b...
#UX #SocietyCenteredDesign

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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 18

New name, new vibe, new colours! 🦜✨ With our rebranding we also launched our new brand colours. Each shade is a piece of our story & the way we work. Learn more in our blog post & tell us: which colours would you pick for your next project & why? birdux.studio/en/bird-ux-b... #UX #BrandRefresh

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 13

We’ve said goodbye to The Geekettez 😸 and hello to BIRD UX 🐥! Our mission?

Building Impact (through)
Responsible Design

Curious about our journey? Stick around for more insights on the hows and whys! #Rebrand #ResponsibleDesign

Bold black text reads “BUILDING IMPACT Responsible Design” over a bright green geometric pattern with a circular motif in the background. The design is clean and modern, emphasising the theme of responsible, impactful design.

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 11

Mehr zum Thema Deceptive Patterns gibt es direkt hier auf Bluesky 🦋 @deceptive.design
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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 11

Die neue Ausgabe des LOVE /: RAGE Newsletter ist da. Thema diesmal: Deceptive Patterns 🤥😡🤬
LOVE /: RAGE ist ein monatlicher tongue-in-cheek UX Newsletter für alle, die (digitale) RAGE Erlebnisse in LOVE umwandeln wollen. Gibts auf Deutsch & im Abo bei LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/build-relati... #UX

A split-screen graphic with a bright red background on the left and a dark teal background on the right. In the centre, a glossy red heart transitions into a dissolving, pixelated black heart with digital glitch effects. The top left corner features the text “LOVE /: RAGE” and the bottom right corner features the text #06” in bold white letters.

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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 6

You might know us as The Geekettez, but as of now, we are officially BIRD UX! After 14 years, it was time for a name that fits a studio committed to creating experiences:

🌌 Beyond Interfaces
❤️‍🔥 Real Delight

Same team, new name, fresh site (work in progress) → birdux.studio/studio #UX #Branding

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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · Jun 3

One thing’s for sure: our old name, “The Geekettez”, was more than just a name. It was an ode to internet culture, an inside joke. But times change—and so it is time to say goodbye. For this reason, we kindly ask: Play us off, Keyboard Cat. 🐱👕🎹 Farewell party is here → birdux.studio/goodbye-the-...

An orange tabby cat wearing a blue shirt sits upright at a keyboard, with one paw extended as if playing music. Yellow text in a circular pattern reads, “PLAY THEM OFF, KEYBOARD CAT”.

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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · May 30

Big news: Our UX Studio, formerly known as The Geekeettez, is now officially BIRD UX!
After 14 years, it was time for a name that fits who we are: a studio committed to creating 🔍 Better insights 🎯 Real design
Same team, new name, fresh site (work in progress) → birdux.studio/studio
#UX #Branding

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BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · May 13

Look! Listen! Can you hear the pecking?
#birdUX #SomethingIsPecking #UXStudio #UX

A white egg with visible cracks sits against a black background. Large light pink text across the image reads, “CAN YOU HEAR THE PECKING?”

BIRD UX @birdux.bsky.social · May 8

Die neue Ausgabe des LOVE /: RAGE Newsletter ist da. Thema diesmal: 🌈✨ Intuition ✨🦄
LOVE /: RAGE ist ein monatlicher tongue-in-cheek UX Newsletter für alle, die (digitale) RAGE Erlebnisse in LOVE umwandeln wollen. Gibts auf Deutsch & im Abo bei LinkedIn www.linkedin.com/build-relati... #UX

A split-screen graphic with a bright red background on the left and a dark teal background on the right. In the center, a glossy red heart transitions into a dissolving, pixelated black heart with digital glitch effects. The top left corner features the text “LOVE /: RAGE” and the bottom right corner features the text #05” in bold white letters.