When it comes to interaction design, visibility of system status is the first of Jakob Nielsen’s ten heuristics of usability. …
There’s a growing demand for designers to make their products accessible to all users. According to the CDC, 26% of the US population is living with a disability of some sort. That’s 61 million adults in this country alone. …
Recently, I’ve been exploring the community-generated resources in Figma, and have found some super useful plug-ins that have really simplified my workflow.
The Figma community is actually a goldmine of awesome kits and templates, but I found that it’s not always easy to discover new resources if you don’t know…
We’ve all heard it. Taking breaks from working is essential for recharging and restoring our mental energy, focus, and motivation levels. As a designer, it’s important for me to plan and take deliberate breaks to stay creative and productive and to avoid burnout. But not all breaks are created equal.
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As a UX designer, the focus of my training has been on how products function rather than how they look. Lately, with more time to practice and improve my UI skills, I’ve developed an interest in creating more eye-catching visual assets, most of which takes place in Adobe Illustrator or…
What do the Coca Cola bottle, Air Force One, and NASA’s first space station have in common? These iconic products were all were designed in some way by Raymond Loewy, the father of industrial design. Even if his name doesn’t ring a bell, you are most likely familiar with his…
This past weekend, I had the opportunity to take part in my first hackathon as a designer. I learned SO much from this jam-packed session of brainstorming and building, and I wanted to share some reflections on my memorable experience.
Prioritization is key
With this UX hackathon, my team and I knew that…
An intuitive mental model
The basis for the tool is super simple and intuitive. You select an object, add a trigger, and assign a desired response. The properties for these interactions are highly customizable in terms of parameters and animation effects. With 25 different triggers and 17 response types, the possibilities for what you…
Podcasts are one my favorite ways to learn and discovering a new show that has the right mix of energy, insights, and advice is always exciting for me. However, finding new and relevant podcasts isn’t easy (when will there be an app for this??). …
