What can designers learn from NFTs?
Lessons from their explosive growth.
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Putting to the test Google’s plan to disrupt the university degree
A UX design and ethical analysis of Google’s UX Design Professional Certificate Course.A screenshot of Google’s UX design course on CourseraI usually only binge-watch Netflix shows. But after reading about Google’s plan to disrupt the college degree, following an announcement from Sundar Pichai, CEO..
Design for the real people, not for the users
How to create better realistic use case scenarios by asking the question of “how” instead of “why”Image source and all credits: http://www.dirksbigbunnies.com/As an active practitioner of many design methodologies, while trying to understand why people behave in a particular way, over the years, I c..
What no one explains about the design process
The UX industry puts a lot of emphasis on processes. But is that the best way to think fundamentally about design?
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Are we doomed to live in taste bubbles of our own making?
The importance of taste-breakers in UX.Image by author.The monotonous bubbleI must admit, the way in which Spotify personalises playlists never ceases to delight me. Having my new Discover Weekly playlist waiting every Monday morning is like a little gift when I need it most. Recently I noticed anot..
Changing organizations, one nudge at a time
You have to make a decision: are you going to read this article or not? What if I told you that it will be very valuable for your job…
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How to use a BERT test to unlock more constructive design conversations
Photo by Leon on UnsplashTechniques like the 20-second gut test help us to move our designs forward quickly and efficiently. It provides stakeholder consensus on the visual designs that best reflect their brand. But how do we know if the people using our products agree?
Introducing the BERT test.
Wh..
A look at design handoffs
You have dreamed of this very moment. The time has come when all of your hard work, perhaps months of research, designing, stakeholder reviews, maybe some tears is finally being put into implementation. That beautiful moment every Designer waits for: Engineering Handoff.
You think to yourself: “go m..
How to balance user-centered design with business goals
Don’t give in to the pressure for using dark patterns
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Space to move
The relationship between dance, design, and space.Herzog & de Meuron — Laban Dance Centre Interior/Studio. Photo by Jim Stephenson.Written by Craig Berry and Kirsten Oelofse
Designer & Writer | Dancer, Choreographer & Creative
What does it mean to have a building designed specifically for dance? You..
