Design is More Than Methods
Can you boil design down to a sequence of methods? Sure, but is it good design?
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The Hidden Power of Design
Design has many uses, but few are more powerful than this gem to catapult ideas forward.
Read the articleTalking Human-Centered Design
The beautiful people at Digital Telepathy interviewed yours truly for a UX practitioner series on their industry recognized blog.
Read the articleThe dangers of empathy
Empathy is having a moment in the UX and leadership lexicon, but it might be holding you back. Couple empathy with this attribute to unlock real potential.
Read the article3 steps to a better critique
Use this simple critique framework to boost moral while driving towards better solutions.
Read the articleDesign Week at Michigan House
Michigan House hosted a panel on the value of design during Design Week. I chimed in. :)
Read the articleDesign as a Team Sport
Design is a team sport that takes both designers and developers. Here are 4 practices that will help you leverage the dynamics between designers and developers.
Read the articleSimply Flat
Flat design has become the status quo, but why? What are the driving cultural reasons behind this trend and what can we learn from it?
Read the articleFamiliarity Breeds Simplicity
Elegance lives on a spectrum between simplicity and clarity; as a result, elegance is a moving target. As familiarity grows, elegance drifts.
Read the articleRethinking the Wireframe
Wireframes are fundamentally an alignment and learning tool. Iterating should contribute to both aspects, and when they don't, you might be wasting time.
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