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UX writing exercise

Error 404 pages

Four 404 page concepts adapted to the voice and context of different brands.

  • Error states
  • Tone of voice
  • Figma
Four error 404 interface concepts

Context

An exercise from the UX Writing postgraduate course at SHIFTA by Elisava, exploring how a familiar dead end can still feel specific to a product.

Approach

I created 404 concepts for Fridays for Future, Patagonia, Holaluz and Xataka. Each message gives the user a useful next step while changing vocabulary, rhythm and humour to fit the organisation behind it.

Learning

Even a tiny piece of interface copy needs context. A playful line only works when it supports the brand and helps the user recover.