Cryptic Academy Articles
UX, Game Dev, & Creative Tech Insights
Building Scalable UI Systems: A Guide to Design Tokens & Components
Scaling a UI system isn’t just about consistency—it’s about efficiency, flexibility, and future-proofing design. Design tokens and component-based systems are the key to creating adaptable, maintainable, and scalable UI frameworks that work across platforms.
In this Cryptic Academy article, we break down how design tokens streamline design decisions, how component-driven development improves reusability, and the best practices for building a truly scalable UI system.
How to Conduct a UX Audit: A Step-by-Step Guide
A great user experience doesn’t happen by chance—it’s the result of careful evaluation, refinement, and data-driven decisions. A UX audit helps uncover usability issues, friction points, and areas for improvement to create more intuitive, engaging, and accessible experiences.
In this Cryptic Academy article, we break down the step-by-step process of conducting a UX audit, from data collection and heuristic evaluation to usability testing and actionable recommendations.
Cryptic Design’s Approach to Holistic UX: A Breakdown of Our Process
A truly great user experience isn’t just about design—it’s about understanding, adapting, and evolving. At Cryptic Design, holistic UX means crafting seamless, immersive, and intuitive experiences that bridge research, strategy, and iteration.
This article breaks down our comprehensive UX process, from user research and behavioral insights to design, prototyping, and continuous optimization, ensuring that every product is not just functional, but deeply engaging and meaningful.