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A Tale of Two Approaches to Innovation – IxD vs. Proto/Test

The discussion of Interaction Design vs. Prototype/Test/Lean is about how we frame and solve problems—specifically how each approach treats the user.

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Design Thinking and Atomic Project Leadership

IDEO defines Design Thinking with three lenses: Desirability, Viability, and Feasibility. Our project leadership roles align well with these dimensions.

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Should UX/UI Designers Code? Finding a Balance Between Yes and No

If you're unwilling to understand what your development team has to do to implement a feature you designed, software might not be the industry for you.

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“Most Advanced, Yet Acceptable” Software Design

Lowey posited designers should go with the "most advanced, yet acceptable" solution. People inherently desire new things, but they also want the familiar.

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The Whats, Hows, and Whos of Empathy for Software Makers

Practicing empathy will make your software better, and your time creating it—both with your co-workers and customers—more enjoyable.

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Why and How to Discuss Design with Developers

When you include developers in your critique, you aren't giving them a panacea. You're making your design practice better.

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Five Things I Wish I’d Known As a Design Student

I was recently asked to serve on an internship/job panel for design students at a local university. Reflecting on my post-graduation life, I realized some things I wish I knew as a

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Radio Buttons, Checkboxes, and Toggles, Oh My!

Radio buttons are not checkboxes. Checkboxes are not toggles. Toggles are not radio buttons. Each one of these elements serves a distinct purpose.

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The Goal of User Experience Design

As the term User Experience Design or UX Design is becoming more mainstream, we are on the cusp of diluting its meaning and misappropriating it.

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Industry Viewpoints: An Interview with Alan Cooper

In September, I interviewed Alan Cooper to hear his thoughts on the state of the tech industry, and ultimately, the world.

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Five Ways to Overcome Your Creative Block

When you can’t seem to get into that oh-so-glorious creative groove, try one of these handy tips that has proven to help get my creative juices flowing.

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One Simple Question to Improve Your Visual Design Skills

Asking “Why?” can help you assess whether your aesthetic decisions are truly meeting user needs. This is the question you need to be asking yourself.

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