I've been designing various things—principally for screens, and to a lesser extent physical products—since 2007. Only now am I writing an ethos—that is, my …
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The power of product principles - Anton Sten - Product Designer
I specialize in delivering digital products through strategy and design. With 25 years of experience, my sweet spot is cultivating strong customer relationships through design and user experience.
In Search Of The Ideal Privacy Icon — Smashing Magazine
Icons are capable of enhancing the content that surrounds them, but they have to be self-explanatory for that to happen. We have icons for things we like (a thumbs up), things we can share (a box topped with an up arrow), and even for protection against malicious online attacks (a shield), but what are the options we have for representing “privacy”?
Having excellent communication skills is one of the core characteristics of a good designer. Communicating effectively means having a clear, polite, and st...
Why it's time for research to move beyond UX | Great Question
Our current org structures are not setting Research up for success, Brad Orego argues. Here’s what the UXR leader proposes instead — and how to make it happen.
Embracing individuality in Design – here's the story of Ferréol Babin
Ferréol Babin has always been one of my design heroes. I began following his journey in its early stages, and his work significantly influenced both my
DesignByte: A Cautionary Tale of Deceptive UX Patterns - Beyond UX Design
This week we share a frightening tale of UX dark patterns. Some evil UX designers will use nasty tricks to get you to do their bidding. Don't fall for their traps. Pay attention to this cautionary tale.
Breaking Down Persuasive Design Principles | Toptal®
When used properly and ethically, persuasive design principles are powerful tools for building meaningful products that help people make better decisions and boost UX. #product #startup #tips #web #app #design #ux #ui