The curb cut effect: How universal design makes things better for everyone
It was a beautiful day in Santa Barbara, California, and I was walking down to work listening to an episode of my favorite podcast 99%…
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How the 1978 Cuisinart led to disability-aware universal design
The work of Universal Design founder, Marc Harrison shows us that accessible products that work for everyone are the result of observation-based research and iteration, not just a well-meaning but largely theoretical commitment to “inclusion.”When I was learning to handle a chef’s knife like a compe..
Social media for the people
How elected officials can better communicate with all of their constituents online
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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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The problem with underspecified notifications
We often fear giving our users too much information. But doing so comes with a cost and the check engine light is a prime example.
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What it takes to build a bridge
To cross a divide, the gap has to be understood.
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Running a remote Proto Persona definition workshop
When I first stumbled upon the four-hour product definition workshop by Eric Johnson, I was thrilled. Most workshop guides get stuck with…
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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..
How to maintain quality with a UX checklist
If you were to buy a car tomorrow, which makes would you consider? Assuming that you had a sensible budget (no supercars I’m afraid) would you consider a Ford, a BMW, a Tesla, a GM, an Audi, a Jaguar, a Toyota perhaps? Of the countless makes that you could choose, there is a pretty good change that ..