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Designing for multiple languages has had an impact on the way I approach design decisions, regardless of the product being in one or several languages. The points covered in this story are based on some of the issues I encountered when designing for an existing and functioning product that was trans..

6 cheats to make your portfolio look redesigned — without actually doing anythingThe world moves fast. What was in style or considered beautiful ten years ago is not the same today. Likewise, your own taste and goals change with time too. Which is why it’s important to keep your portfolio updated. I..

How to gather quantitative and qualitative data in a usability test Continue reading on UX Collective »

There are so few independent publications currently being produced in South Africa, and even fewer with a coherent design sensibility. All the more reason to know about those publications that have made a historic impression, and support those that are currently trying to create history. It should b..

Design and music intersect in many areas; fashion, art, filmmaking and set design, yet one relatively obscure but staggeringly creative area is in the design of graphic notation used by composers. Graphic notation is one side that is relatively unknown outside the sometimes rarefied world of orchest..

Source: Nana Tenetko on DribbbleA user interface is like a joke. If you have to explain it, it’s not good enough. Intuitiveness, one of the core concepts in the product design domain. Digital products can incorporate certain details into their flows and design elements to create a sense of guidance ..

Things I wish I knew going into the feedback cycle. Continue reading on UX Collective »

I sometimes wonder how the design community — a group of people who pride themselves on their empathy and ability to communicate clearly — have been able to create such an unapproachable profession. For outsiders, the litany of buzzwords, methodologies, and rules can at best confuse newcomers, and a..

A UX design and ethical analysis of Google’s UX Design Professional Certificate Course.A screenshot of Google’s UX design course on CourseraI usually only binge-watch Netflix shows. But after reading about Google’s plan to disrupt the college degree, following an announcement from Sundar Pichai, CEO..

In search for the missing link between physical and digital that will enable more meaningful and tangible experiences.Illustration by AuthorIn my 10+ years working for both in-house teams and design consultancies I’ve had the opportunity to work for large, Fortune 500 companies as well as early-stag..