October 21, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
How to Handle a Design Critique
Helpful tips on prepping for a design critique.
An episode of the O'Reilly design podcast with the head of experience design at Airbnb. Part of the discussion includes the relationship between product management, design, and engineering which they deem the triforce(!). I hope they have Zelda references all over their office. (Read more)
October 13, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
The End of Texting While Driving?
This product concept and study captivated me as I was reading it. Great example of approaching a problem from an opposite angle. This concept could really save lives.
A documentary on how startups have shaken up their domains with design.
Why is simple so hard?? (Read more)
October 6, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
This stop motion ad is a work of art.
Admiring this French illustrator's work.
The Weird Strategy Dr. Seuss Used to Create His Greatest Work
How Dr. Seuss wrote Green Eggs and Ham using only 50 words. Constraints are not the enemy!
MailChimp’s New Atlanta Office Brings Street Art Indoors
This grand scale art would totally spice up an office and create such an inspiring place to work! (Read more)
September 28, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
Why Your Interface is Awkward - You're Ignoring the UI Stack
Don't get fixated on designing for an ideal screen state. This article discusses the concept of the UI Stack, with 5 total states: Blank State, Loading State, Partial State, Error State, and finally the Ideal State. As new states appear/disappear/transition/fade/dootheranimations, we need to message the transition to the user to avoid feelings of frustration and confusion. (Read more)
September 19, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
Inspired By Her Grandmother, This Designer is Making Custom Tableware to Improve the Lives of Dementia Patients
Design doing good!
How GoCardless Hires Designers
Love when companies give insight into their internal processes; in this case, how this company hires designers.
How We Designed And Built Our First Apple Watch App
Interesting design case study here. (Read more)
September 13, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
How Startups Are Using Tech To Try And Fight Workplace Bias
Phrasing in job descriptions make a difference. Plus, references to a few startup companies that are trying to help employers use more objective methods.
Why We Need Older Women in the Workplace
Reasons why we need older women in the workplace (which go beyond the obvious need for diversity). (Read more)
September 10, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
Go inside the first ‘Harry Potter’ Illustrated Edition
I am totally drooling over this book.
Edmund Unravels
This looks like an adorable children's book <3
How DNS Works
You want a cute and entertaining way of learning about DNS? (Now that's one phrase I never thought I'd say.) Well this comic is for you!
Art by Hsin-Yao Tseng
This artist's loose style gives his work so much energy! (Read more)
August 28, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
4 Invisible User Experiences you Never Knew About
It's when they DON'T say anything that you know you've done a good job.
When designing the experience and interactions of a product, the most common question I ask myself is, “What is the least amount of work a user has to do, to achieve their desired outcome?”
The User Experience of Creative Sprints
A how-to to get an entire team involved in coming up with ideas. (Read more)
August 18, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
Girl of All Work
Look at these adorable office supplies! I have a Book Buddies set (the one above) but I seriously want half of this entire site to brighten up my workspace.
Rembrandt townscape drawing
This description nails it: "Nothing essential has been left out; nothing inessential has been added."
Illustrations by Emily Kelley
These handdrawn illustrations are so appealing. (Read more)
August 7, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
Flexbox in 5
A concise and interactive way to learn flexbox.
How We Changed the Facebook Friends Icon
Great case study here about how small details matter, and initializing your own projects when you see openings for improvement.
Why Product Thinking is the next big thing in UX Design
Be sure you've pinpointed the right problem before you even start thinking about solutions! (Read more)
July 20, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
Money Cards from Fifty Five Hi's studio.
Greeting cards with transparent sleeves that have fun drawings over the money - clever execution.
MoMA’s Tribute to Golden Age Technicolor Cartoons
This looks fantastic, wish I could get to the MoMA to check this out!
Art Before Photoshop
More and more I find myself missing working with actual tools instead of doing everything on the computer. (Read more)
July 17, 2015 — Comments are off for this post.
Wired talks about Doxa, a startup aiming to match women with tech companies where they can thrive. They use surveys to provide insight into tech companies from current employees, to paint a picture of what it's really like to work there - especially for women. Interested to watch how this grows!
The Case for the 32-Hour Workweek
Since 2006, Ryan Carson, the CEO of Treehouse, has maintained a four-day workweek for his employees. (Read more)
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