Is infinite scrolling a dark pattern? What’s the most effective intervention for screen addiction? Press enter or click to view image in full size Where does the blame for screen addiction lie: with designers or with users? Images by Daley Wilhelm via Canva. Ever drink more than you meant to? Have you ever drank even … Weiterlesen
We live in a world dominated by value narratives — stories that inform, inspire, or justify, linking action with meaning, like: Apple doesn’t just sell devices — it sells simplicity. Starbucks doesn’t just sell coffee — it sells belonging. Tesla doesn’t just sell cars — it sells a vision of the future. These iconic brands … Weiterlesen
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Imagine your best friend (we’ll call her Mary), had a perfect, infallible memory. At first, it feels wonderful. She remembers your favorite dishes, obscure movie quotes, even that exact shade of sweater you casually admired months ago. Dinner plans are effortless: “Booked us Giorgio’s again, your … Weiterlesen
In your IDE settings or at the start of every prompt, you now reference README.md file that instruct the AI on how to use them together. README.mdThis file acts as the primary entry point. It defines the core tech stack and file structure, and most importantly, it instructs the AI to use the other two … Weiterlesen
I’ve been testing the testing. Unmoderated and moderated UX tests with the same type of people on the same topic generate completely different results. What does that mean, and why is unmoderated testing not always living up to its promise? Press enter or click to view image in full size Critical point of view Let’s … Weiterlesen
Each person worked across three familiar modes: a casual text, a short essay paragraph, and a code snippet. They wrote something genuine, then passed it through an AI writer of their choice ten times in a row. After each iteration, they rated it on a 1–7 scale: “How much is this still mine?” The survey … Weiterlesen
When I was a kid, I was at the mall with some friends and we went to an Orange Julius. This was 1999, so going to the mall food court was still a valid form of entertainment, especially when your parents gave you twenty dollars and told you not to come home until dinner. As … Weiterlesen
A while back, I captured this provocation on LinkedIn by Darren Hood, which got me thinking. What does it take to “Let Designers think”? Thinking is the value we bring. Let’s discuss more ways to carve out “thinking” time. Press enter or click to view image in full size Press enter or click to view … Weiterlesen
How user-centered design principles transformed a grassroots political movement into a viral phenomenon and what it means for design practice. Press enter or click to view image in full size Zohran Mamdani Logo designed by Aneesh Bhoopathy. The year is 2025, and New York City, “The Greatest City in The World” has a 34-year-old, democratic … Weiterlesen
Have you ever been frustrated by an app or website that seems to be working against you? It’s as if the designers didn’t think about how real people would use it. That’s where product thinking comes in. It’s a way of designing that keeps the user at the forefront of the process, ensuring that their … Weiterlesen