Operational efficiency and operational efficacy: defining DesignOps’ metrics
As an efficiency-focused transformational function, DesignOps needs to be able to quantify and measure impact and results. Identifying the right goals and defining the right KPIs are therefore essential steps for every DesignOps strategy and roadmap to ensure impact and progress can be objectively a..
It’s time we say goodbye to pixel units
Why responsive and accessible websites don’t really need ‘em.Photo by Sigmund on UnsplashIf you design or develop websites, do not use px units. Absolute units (px, in, mm, cm, pt, and pc) are as bad for accessibility and responsive design as using tables for layout. Of all the available absolute un..
Monsieur Bézier and his elegant curves
Design essentials: Bézier curves.
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Designers should know crypto
The technology is here to stay, but with the more mainstream adoption come design challenges that were until now unsolved.
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Android: 12 years of design history
Nowadays Android is installed on about 2.5 billion active devices. How did it begin? Let’s test it and figure it out.
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Product managers as amplifiers
I often say that being a PM is like having superpowers.
You are constantly learning new things given the problem space you are working in. You have privileged access to all areas of your company and the most relevant discussions about your product and company’s future.
But this kind of superpower co..
We can’t do that
Design negotiation techniques when your team says no.
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What does simple design really mean?
Starting your design system from the right place.Yolk UI kitSimple. It’s a cliche. We all pretend to aim for a simple design. It sounds the same as the “Make the world a better place!” phrase in Silicon Valley. Like “minimalistic” and “clear,” it seems like these hype words have the power to increas..
Rolling out Figma to the design team — tips, learnings, and challenges
Rolling out Figma to the design team — tips, learnings, and challengesPart 3: How we migrated our design team to Figma.Illustration by Alexander FandénAs the coronavirus hit the travel industry earlier this year, the design team at Agoda looked at how we could save costs without sacrificing the qual..
Universal design for learning for students with Autism
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a research-based set of principles that together form a practical framework for using technology to…
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