Daily UX Writing Challenge - 12

This scenario illustrates why it is important to involve the UX writer in the ideation stage of the design. Telling the user their name looks fake might come across as offensive. My error message gives the user the benefit of doubt that there might be a typo in their name, while also creating an alternative sign up form. (which may or may not include social sign-up) 

This alternative is assumed to override the fraud detection software.

Background

I recently took up the UXWC #UXWriting Challenge to improve my skill sets. In this solo project, a prompt was sent to email daily for 15 days. My approach on arriving at solutions stems from my experience as a user of similar applications, and inspiration from mobile applications which are doing a terrific job at microcopy.

I particularly found the character limitation interesting as it stretched my ability to write concise copy. While I primarily identify as a UX Writer with backgrounds in copywriting and social media marketing, this challenge also gave me an opportunity to put my budding design skills into practice.