How Clubhouse’s accessibility issues block users with disabilities from joining the conversation
The audio-based social platform must do more to welcome disabled users.
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Ideating within constraints — utilizing context to design strategically
Leveraging the constraints around our work to envision a broader range of ideas that incite critical thinking & debate
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How Robinhood damaged its brand image instantly
Customers value transparency and authenticity — Robinhood failed to deliver
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Is your team a spender or a rainmaker within your org?
The critical difference in how companies view “spenders” versus “rainmakers”
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Detach yourself from your work to receive criticism
You put the work in. Your expectation is praise and acceptance. The reality isn’t always as glorious.
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Ebooks and academics: an interview study
We asked students to share their stories about using ebooks. Here’s what we learned.
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Applying white space in UI design
8 practical tips, with examples.Good UI design is the thoughtful application of whitespace at all scales of an interface, from component to page, micro to macro. When whitespace is used well, the result is an interface that is harmonious, legible, and, above all, effective and easy to use.
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Frictionless design, frictionless racism
Is the shift from frictionless design to meaningful friction combating racial bias amongst users?The effects of frictionless design vs meaningful friction on users.In recent years, the tech industry has become obsessed with eliminating friction. Experiences that allow users to achieve their goals as..
Making sense of your design project by writing
Write down the narrative of your project.
Why you started this project? Is it because the executive told you to do so? Why do they think it’s a good idea? Is there any evidence to support their argument?
By writing, you’re making sense of things.
You might feel you know so little about the project a..
City design shapes our behaviour without us knowing it
We design cities and cities design usIf only we could build them the same way we build productsMainstreet, U.S.A. at Disneyland. Image: Joshua SudockA dream place. There’s a place that’s been intentionally designed, down to the smallest, most excruciating detail, to make visitors feel warm and joy.
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