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Why Apple Is Better Without Jony Ive

Why Apple Is Better Without Jony Ive

Ive’s mobile products were a revelation, but his larger computers left a lot to be desired
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indi.ca
Dec 20, 2019
At the Intersection of Empathy and Technology

At the Intersection of Empathy and Technology

Takeaways from the AnxietyTech conference and thoughts on mental health and tech
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Nat
Jan 9, 2020
How Nest’s Tiny Green Light Inspired Revolt

How Nest’s Tiny Green Light Inspired Revolt

Consumers don’t always see tech product updates as improvements
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Thomas Smith
Dec 26, 2019
Why the ‘Everyone Is a Designer’ Debate Is Beside the Point

Why the ‘Everyone Is a Designer’ Debate Is Beside the Point

The ongoing battle for design ownership often ignores the real consequences of making design decisions
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Jesse Weaver
Jan 22, 2020
Why Compromise Is the Great Design Superpower

Why Compromise Is the Great Design Superpower

The more important your work, the more trade-offs you have to make
Go to the profile of Benek Lisefski
Benek Lisefski
Jan 16, 2020
Dear Designer: Yes, I Will Shame the Workers

Dear Designer: Yes, I Will Shame the Workers

You have the right to make a living—but not on the backs of others
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Mike Monteiro
Jan 15, 2020
There’s A Reason Female Creative Directors Get Called ‘Difficult’

There’s A Reason Female Creative Directors Get Called ‘Difficult’

We’d find it a lot easier to be agreeable if we weren’t constantly being underestimated, ignored, and outright harassed
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Kate Elizabeth Catalinac
Aug 31, 2018
7 A.I. Terms Every Designer Should Know

7 A.I. Terms Every Designer Should Know

As artificial intelligence grows more prevalent, designers need to be able to talk the talk
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Esther Blankenship
Nov 25, 2019
Why You Should Wow Them at the End

Why You Should Wow Them at the End

Designing experiences with a positive ending boosts user perception and referrals
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Jeff Davidson
Jun 2, 2019
The Next Century of Design Education

The Next Century of Design Education

Reexamining design thinking and education for a new age, 100 years after Bauhaus
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Albert Shum
Dec 12, 2019
How Apple Finally Fixed Their Frustrating Keyboards

How Apple Finally Fixed Their Frustrating Keyboards

The MacBook’s ‘butterfly’ keyboard has been maligned for years, and they’ve finally returned to the old design
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Dheeraj Nanduri
Nov 29, 2019
6 Ways Psychology Affects Your Design Work

6 Ways Psychology Affects Your Design Work

Cognitive biases can easily sneak into your design work, especially if you work on a team
Go to the profile of Abhishek Umrao
Abhishek Umrao
Nov 22, 2019
This Is Not Your Typical Office Space

This Is Not Your Typical Office Space

With features like a functioning British pub, this office gives employees a creative environment in which to do their creative work
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Jack Dixon
Dec 19, 2019
Why We Should Make the Most of the Tech We’ve Got

Why We Should Make the Most of the Tech We’ve Got

Designing for fancy new technology can mean we ignore the elegantly practical tech we already have
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Amber Case
Dec 18, 2019
Can You Design Company Culture?

Can You Design Company Culture?

Culture is created through shared values and experiences, which can be fostered through thoughtful workspace design
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Lesley Ray
Dec 16, 2019
Are Foldable Devices the Next Big Thing, or a Passing Fad?

Are Foldable Devices the Next Big Thing, or a Passing Fad?

Unless app makers can find a way to deliver real value, foldables might be just another solution in search of a problem
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Omar Rabbolini
Nov 11, 2019
Dear Designer: The Road Back

Dear Designer: The Road Back

What we need to do to get this industry back on track
Go to the profile of Mike Monteiro
Mike Monteiro
Dec 11, 2019
The Most Important Thing You’re Not Doing as a UX Designer

The Most Important Thing You’re Not Doing as a UX Designer

If UX is all about empathy and caring about users, why don’t we care for ourselves the same way?
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Vivianne Castillo
Dec 10, 2019
How You Define Success Is Hurting Your Users

How You Define Success Is Hurting Your Users

Your measure of success should focus on users, not the business
Go to the profile of Jesse Weaver
Jesse Weaver
Dec 9, 2019
What’s Holding Augmented Reality Back?

What’s Holding Augmented Reality Back?

AR has been eagerly awaited for decades, but so far it has failed to truly deliver
Go to the profile of Amber Case
Amber Case
Dec 9, 2019
7 Rules for Making Your Ideas Real

7 Rules for Making Your Ideas Real

Your ideas aren’t doing any good if they’re stuck inside your head
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Todd Brison
Dec 5, 2019
Why A.I. Can’t Replace Human Creativity

Why A.I. Can’t Replace Human Creativity

Sure, A.I. can write screenplays and compose music, but it can’t make human artistry obsolete
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Richard Holman
Nov 18, 2019
Why Good Designers Can Never Do Their Best Work

Why Good Designers Can Never Do Their Best Work

Do you find yourself constantly dissatisfied with your creative endeavours? You’re not alone.
Go to the profile of Benek Lisefski
Benek Lisefski
Dec 4, 2019
Can Good Design Save Online Media?

Can Good Design Save Online Media?

A few design tenets online media outlets can follow to encourage slow, careful reading of important content
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Artemis Ward
Nov 1, 2019
How Data Viz Drives Tech Industry Success

How Data Viz Drives Tech Industry Success

With the sheer quantity of data growing all the time, tech businesses need a way to understand and put it to use
Go to the profile of Erin McCoy
Erin McCoy
Dec 2, 2019
Dear Designer: Hope Is Not Enough

Dear Designer: Hope Is Not Enough

We have to combine hope with a plan to make progress on solving our problems
Go to the profile of Mike Monteiro
Mike Monteiro
Nov 27, 2019
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