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4 Tips from Santa for Facilitating User Interviews

It's important during user interviews to instill confidence. People want to know they've been heard and that you're going to give them what they want.

Kyle Harris Software Consultant and Designer, focused on building meaningful software that couples business and user goals without exception to either.

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Exploratory Testing • Apr 11

You Can’t Outsource Test-Driven Development to AI

A software engineer uses AI to write unit tests first — but the results reveal why true Test-Driven Development can’t be outsourced.

Exploratory Testing • Mar 20

Tips for Unit Testing in Front-End Frameworks: Part 2

In the second installment of "Tips for Unit Testing in Front-end Frameworks," we'll determine our testing prerequisites.

UX & Design • Mar 10

Why Accessibility Overlays Fall Short & What We Did Instead

Automated tools like browser plug-ins only identify 30-40% of accessibility issues. This means the remaining 60% must be found manually.

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Use Videos and Blend Mode in Figma for Cooler Screen Transitions

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Using Videos and Blend Modes in Figma to Create More Interesting Screen Transitions

Figma only supports a simple dissolve animation. I wanted my transition to have more personality, so my solution used video and blend mode.

Light and Dark Themes in Figma: A Variable-Powered Design Guide

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Light and Dark Themes in Figma: A Variable-Powered Design Guide

Designing for both light and dark themes used to be a painstaking process. Fortunately, Figma's variables come to the rescue.

Sync Figma Variables with Figma API

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Sync Figma Variables with Figma API

Variables in Figma are an integral part of achieving consistent design. Let's employ and sync Figma variables using the Figma API.

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The Magic of Simplicity Pt2: Activities

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The Magic of Simplicity Pt2: Activities to Get You Started

Only a Human-Centered AI Approach Offers Real Opportunities for Innovation

Design Strategy

Only a Human-Centered AI Approach Offers Real Opportunities for Innovation

Low-fidelity work vs. high fidelity? Go low.

Design Strategy

Go with Low-Fidelity Work for High-Fidelity Results

A row of different colored robots, a few with chat bubbles above their heads: Synthetic User Research is a Terrible Idea

Design Strategy

Synthetic User Research is a Terrible Idea

The Blank Canvas: How to Add User-Centered Design to an Office

Design Strategy

The Blank Canvas: How to Add User-Centered Design to an Office

If you're a professional who wants to bring a user-centered design mindset to a work environment, I'll provide tips on navigating that.

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