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In defence of physical buttons

I feel the need. The need for tactile feedback. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Measuring the outcomes of learning programs

I thought there was a gap in knowledge or skill in myself and peers related to data literacy, quantitative reasoning, or excel wizarding practices. But this turned out to be much less of an issue.Photo by Diana Polekhina on Unsplash“How are we going to measure that?” With the rise of big data in the..

Logic in UX goes beyond fancy concepts or frameworks

Beyond fancy concepts, frameworks, and names, the UX relies on an essential human input: experience and Logic usageMany companies are pivoting into a digital transformation; this supposes many job changes, mindsets, and new workflows. In Colombia, these changes often create more intrigue in co-worke..

We need more friction in our algorithms

Companies have paid lip service to our digital wellbeing for too long. Now we need to see real change. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Defining a diversity and inclusion messaging strategy

A definitive guide to get your tone in writing right — right now Continue reading on UX Collective »

10 Figma Tricks I Wish I Knew Earlier

Figma hacks you might not have heard of Continue reading on UX Collective »

How to build tech that does things differently

Data ethics principles and processes are useful, but they are often of limited use when it comes to addressing the social and environmental harms of the data economy. This post is about using creative R&D to build data technologies that embed a different set of values from the ground up, balancing e..

Mend the world

It’s time to move away from sticker mentality.I am mending a sock. It is slow and might seem irrational when new socks are cheap and easy to get. At least from the perspective of someone who has a job and a home in America. But it is honest work. There comes a moment, a satisfying moment, when the l..

Tools to invent better futures

Experimental tools to align speculative and futures design with core values and life-centred thinking. Continue reading on UX Collective »

How taxonomies in the physical world can inform design decisions

Taxonomy, as it relates to user experience and information architecture, refers to the structural methods for how information is sorted, classified and organized. “To effectively arrange anything, we have to choose methods for organizing and classifying content in ways that convey the intended infor..