How to do user-centered design during the remote work period
The article was originally published at fraktio.fi in Finnish.
The COVID-19 pandemic emptied offices worldwide and forced many of us to work remotely from their homes last spring. Consequently, designers — including myself — and teams in general have had to adjust their ways of working. Nurturing us..
Learnings from designing for multi-language user interfaces
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..
A framework for product design simplicity
How to focus on what matters.
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Why has no one made a better Goodreads
People who read often desire to read in connection with other readers. Readers have found community within the website, “Goodreads.” And while it builds community and conversation, most who use the site want a better Goodreads. Anyone who’s used it for anything repeatedly shares a number of laments...
Gutenberg & modern-day UX
How a 15th-century German goldsmith had laid the path of modern-day UX practice and philosophies.Collage by authorWell, a lot of you might be wondering what Gutenburg has to do with UX! Yes, he invented the press — which had changed the world; but was there any concept of the idea of UX back then? D..
Running a remote Proto Persona definition workshop
When I first stumbled upon the four-hour product definition workshop by Eric Johnson, I was thrilled. Most workshop guides get stuck with…
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Advantages of doing design research in a foreign language
Being faced with the challenge of doing research in a foreign language is scary.
A few years ago, I moved to Germany with no knowledge of German. It was a daunting move as a researcher; my skill set as a researcher depended greatly on language. Knowing how to frame and ask a question to reduce bias,..
Surviving career glitch: Growing up to be a value-driven designer
With experience comes greater understanding. Using that tactfully should be your winning strategy.
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A world designed for men with a “just make it pink” mentality
(But let’s try to do better from now on.)Drawn in Adobe Illustrator by the author.Today is March 8th, or International Women’s Day, and the entire month of March is to celebrate women’s history. Though it is always nice to be reminded of all the advancements women have made in infiltrating male-domi..
From scientific racism to inclusive design
Bias, brains, and skulls.The impact of bias in every aspect of our lives — services, technology, and government — is again at the forefront of our cultural psyche. Experts and advocates have been raising the alarm about the implications of bias in data and how it feeds into every aspect of our socie..
