The all too common request for a dashboard
And how to use the request for this feature as an indicator that the problem hasn’t been fully understood
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Turning things around when everything sucks at work
Some tips to get overcome barriers and get things back on track
Photo by Jackson Simmer on UnsplashSometimes at work, the same issues can crop up so many times we start to think that things will never change, which makes us tired and resentful. Getting to that point is dangerous — we become negative..
Understanding data feminism
A new way of thinking about data science and data ethics, informed by the ideas of intersectional feminism.by Catherine D’Ignazio and Lauren F. Klein
Introduction: We wrote this book because we are data scientists and data feminists. Although we speak as a “we” in this book, and share certain identi..
Designers: mind your language
I sometimes wonder how the design community — a group of people who pride themselves on their empathy and ability to communicate clearly — have been able to create such an unapproachable profession. For outsiders, the litany of buzzwords, methodologies, and rules can at best confuse newcomers, and a..
Testing fonts for accessibility
Selecting accessible fonts for your copy is not just to help users with disabilities and special needs – it increases legibility for all…
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What human collective intelligence can teach to AI
The power of cumulative cultural evolution
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The art of scientific intuition in UX
Can the seemingly opposing forces of intuition and scientific thinking be leveraged to fuel novel and creative user experience explorations?Initial D, written by Shuichi ShigenoThe above scene from Initial D anime shows Takumi blazing down the slopes of Mt. Akina, delivering hot tofu from his family..
Using design to fight racism
How might we use technology to address racial inequities?
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Maintaining attention in AR
How to direct and maintain attention in augmented reality applications.Co-Authors: Cat Hodges, Hannah Nye, and Kay Stanney
Augmented reality (AR) is a powerful tool that enhances our real world with overlaid virtual information. AR’s use ranges from virtually testing the look of new furniture in our..
The line between work and play is Garbage
What rock stars have taught me about my job.Garbage, illustrated by R. Michael HendrixSteve was supposed to be in bright colored lights on stages across the U.S. along with Liz Phair and Alanis Morrisette. Instead, he was on Zoom with me, trying to find a camera angle that didn’t make him look like ..