October 23, 2024Comments are off for this post.

Your Audience Isn’t “Everyone”

Whether you’re launching an entirely new product or adding features to an existing one, it’s crucial to understand who your target audience is. While it’s temping to aim for the largest possible group, doing so is often counterproductive, especially for startups or teams with limited resources.

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October 19, 2024Comments are off for this post.

Regulatory Compliance for Designers

Most designers don't think about how government regulations affect their work. But by being aware of regulatory requirements designers can show real business value while keeping their clients and themselves on the right side of the law.

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July 9, 2024Comments are off for this post.

Toward an Open-Source Design Practice

A combination of subscription fatigue, security issues, and AI insanity have driven me to seek alternatives.

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June 29, 2024Comments are off for this post.

Figma for Beginners Ep. 02

In this episode, we get hands-on with Figma. I walk you through the Figma interface and explain how to use it in your web browser or via the downloaded app. I explain the components of the Figma UI and how to create and manage projects.

And in case you're wondering, episode 01 isn't done yet. I happened to have this content ready so knocked out the video and posted it. More episodes are on the way.

June 26, 2024Comments are off for this post.

How to Practice Ethical Design

Successful user experience designers are empathetic toward their users. Ethical research and design practices are a critical part of creating experiences that are inclusive, respect users’ wishes, and encourage healthy habits.

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