A little history of the graphical user interface

I’d like to start this article by talking about a documentary series about web design called “Abstract” on Netflix. In the second season there’s an episode on Digital Design that focuses not only the internal work of Instagram’s design team, led by Ian Spalter, but also references the beginnings of ..

Accessibility: a matter of big bucks and smart business decisions

Close up picture of a surprised middle-aged latin man with sunglasses, surrounded by heaps of $100 bills.As someone who’s been tirelessly advocating for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the digital space for over 20 years, I’ve lost track of the number of times I’ve had to explain to peo..

Why is it so hard to break into UX?

Strategies to help you land your dream job. Continue reading on UX Collective »

How to be a valuable mentor

5 things I’ve learned from having amazing mentors Continue reading on UX Collective »

Why skipping the business need is never worth it

A plea for b2b product managers Continue reading on UX Collective »

Title case vs sentence case in UX writing

Breaking down the pros & cons of using Title or Sentence case when writing UX copy. Continue reading on UX Collective »

A plugin that brings accessibility right inside Figma and Sketch

How to use Adee’s comprehensive accessibility tool.Adee Colorblind SimulatorBased on a World bank organization report, one billion people (which is equal to 15% of the world’s population) experience some form of disability. However, designing for people suffering from different types of disability, ..

Designers should redistribute power, not consolidate it

Design practice is the 21st century’s way to consolidate established power.Banksy shredding its painting during an auction to “protest” the art market, created a new piece “Love Is in the Bin”, certified by Bansky’s “authentification body”I have a feeling that design is (and for few years now) THE d..

The problem with Dribbble-esque design

The dangers of Dribbble-esque designsDribbble-esque: adjective — A characteristic of the poor usability and nightmarish qualities that come with Dribbble posts.After some research about this topic, I found out that I am not the only one who thinks there's a problem with the Dribbble trend. Ther..

The superpowers of great product designers

And the tale of the five magic skills.Product designers, like super-heroes, are always faced with unprecedented villains. These maleficent beings come in all types, sizes, and shapes, sometimes with powers of their own, and for the most part, they all try to make someone’s life miserable. They come ..