UX

The penultimate entry in James Shields’ Drupal Advent Calendar highlights Emma Horrell’s work on improving usability in Drupal CMS. Her talk explores how structured UX research is flattening Drupal’s learning curve, refining onboarding, and paving the way for AI and site templates. ...more

In the third edition of his ECA use case series, Jürgen Haas explores how Drupal authentication workflows—from login redirects to role assignments—can be simplified using Event-Condition-Action (ECA) models. With fewer dependencies and more flexibility, ECA offers smarter alternatives to core features and popular modules alike, all while enhancing the site builder experience. ...more

In a recent blog post, Dan Moriarty of Electric Citizen explores whether AI-powered search might replace traditional website navigation. He argues that while conversational AI can guide users effectively, it still depends on structured content and intuitive navigation to work well—for both users and machines. ...more

In a compelling analysis, Petra Morawa-Zechner argues that the choices digital professionals make today will shape the environmental legacy of tomorrow. With parallels drawn between AI and plastic, the article urges designers and developers to embrace Green UX principles before digital pollution becomes irreversible. ...more

Ana Coto reflects on her experience building Palcera.com to argue that in an age of AI-powered development, simplicity, usability, and intentional design still matter most. Instead of focusing on speed and scale, she calls on developers to embrace minimal, user-centered solutions. ...more

In a comprehensive guide, Diana Czuchry from Evolving Web breaks down how to audit and manage web components for consistent, scalable, and accessible websites. From eliminating redundant patterns to documenting purpose and usage, the article outlines a practical process for improving editorial workflows, reducing technical debt, and aligning with modern design systems. ...more

A recent post by Droptica highlights 10 essential modules that enhance Drupal's Field module. These tools improve form usability, text handling, field-level permissions, file organization, and more — offering practical upgrades without custom code. Ideal for site admins, product owners, and developers looking to streamline content workflows in Drupal. ...more

Adaptive’s Head of UX, Steve Allen, describes his first DrupalCon experience as 'insightful, exciting and exhausting', highlighting innovations in Drupal CMS, Canvas, and AI, along with a renewed commitment to community contribution. ...more

DrupalPartners will host a free webinar on September 18, 2025, outlining a 14-day AI implementation plan for Drupal 10 and 11 sites. The session covers intelligent search, UX personalization, and content automation for improved engagement and ROI. ...more

Improve user experience on Drupal Views pages by adding a built-in "Reset Filters" button. This quick tip shows how to enable it without custom code and why it matters for usability. ...more

CACI’s Harrison Kiteley reveals how modern Drupal sites can drive growth through AI-readiness, empowered content teams, and accessible, search-optimized design. Learn key trends and tools like Experience Builder, SiteGuardian, and Typesense that shift platforms from maintenance to momentum. ...more

Joan Català shares a Twig-based fix to shorten lengthy breadcrumb titles in Drupal. This improves accessibility and layout by trimming node titles in navigation threads to 28 characters ...more