This is what Apple’s touch bar should have been
Apple’s Touch Bar may be on its way out, but it could have been different if it behaved like the Elgato Stream Deck
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Tips on designing inclusively for cognitive disabilities
Their problems, behaviours, needs & tools, plus design guidelines for building accessible productsPhoto by Josh Riemer on UnsplashIn my article “The three levels of accessibility”, I mention the importance of designing for clarity and inclusivity. Not only to ensure everybody regardless of ability i..
Thinking in public as a digital product designer
“I’m usually not that negative but this is bad…”— Well-meaning fellow designerIn a matter of minutes, a few more comments popped out mocking my poor writing and lack of actionable information in my article.
My mood sank.
They are right!
I start writing responses to each one, justifying myself like a..
From T-shaped to π-shaped designer
The role of designers is changing and new approaches are needed to foster a mindset that can support them to become more impact-focused and a key strategic partner. How can DesignOps help driving Designers’ transformation to maximise results and influence?Design has gone a long way in the past 10 ye..
Waterfall design isn’t dead, just having an identity crisis
There is a place where waterfall design belongs; And without it we’ll never keep up with rapid sprint cycles.
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UX inspiration from history: Sony Walkman
Today, many of us know the story of the Sony Walkman brand and how it influenced many other products in the 21 century. It was one of the first models of portable players to change the way people listen to music.The story of the classic Walkman ended in 2010 when Sony retired the cassette player. So..
The problem of over-relying on A/B testing
Don’t get me wrong, I’m a big fan of experimentation and metrics-driven product development. It brings scientific evidence to decision…
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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..
Stepping out of disorder
Our attitude to complexity is what determines our autonomy.
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The Barnum Effect and the sweet nothings of astrology
Personalisation can sometimes be generalised.Source: Tessa Portuese on DribbbleYour horoscope: “You enjoy being spontaneous in life but also like well-planned decisions sometimes. You are loyal and respectful towards people who’re loyal and respect you back. You are usually an optimistic person but ..
