Writing more effective design system documentation
Practical tactics for writing helpful design guidelinesCreating effective documentation is a really important part of a design system. The key word there is effective. My experience with design system documentation is that there is rarely a shortage of information. Helping people understand how to u..
Why you need a design system to build at scale
Design systems let organisations solve product problems in a structured and guided way. Whilst they can take many different forms, all design systems aim to codify certain principles and practices cross-functionally, letting you work more effectively, build and iterate at scale.
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A checklist for behavioral design
The list I refer to kickoff projects, brainstorm solutions, and keep my own biases in check.
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Macro/micro vision for coherent design systems
How alternating focus between the yin and yang of design leads to the perfect balance of consistency and flexibility.
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How digital machines can learn analogical thinking
The human cognitive power that AI lacks
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Inclusive design: Solve for one, extend to many
A few weeks back while scrolling through my Twitter feed, I came across this marvelous innovation by Nike which just blew my mind.
A truly intuitive productThe Nike GO FlyEase is a hands-free shoe — which consists of a hinge and a flexible tensioner around the shoe that facilitates the taking-on and..
What is semiotics and why it’s crucial for designers
Why we need to learn what users understand before we try to help them.Image by Sebastian HerrmannLet’s start with a simple concept: what would happen if you clicked on this icon here?
Maybe it’s akin to “going back home”, but your browser won’t necessarily send you “back” anywhere, because that’s an..
Should designers know how to crypto?
Crypto design, revolutionary UIs, VHS tapes visual gloryWeekly curated resources for designers — both thinkers and makers.If you’re a designer and you also love researching things, you should probably buy some cryptocurrency. The goal of this exercise should be to familiarize yourself with a future ..
Usable, or pretty?
The search for balance in UI design
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