Design
UI/UX

A conversation with Jony Ive

It’s about the value of care and love in design, the huge impact of emotions in our work, and just how dangerous it is to articulate the value of design in numbers or metrics. No business can be successful without successful customers. Yet in so many projects, I had to find inventive ways and strategies to make a […]

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AI
culture
Job
UI/UX

What Do CEOs Misunderstand About Design?

Common Misconceptions and How to Advocate for Meaningful Impact What struck me most during my conversations, particularly with three well-experienced design leaders (each with 10 to 15 years in the industry), was their perspective that we’ve been overlooking an important aspect of AI’s evolution. They indicated that while AI may change how designers work, the […]

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AI
Design
Product Design
UI/UX

Driving Product Strategy as a Senior Designer

News Flash: You don’t need the title of Product Manager (PM) to shape the product. What you need are clarity, courage, and meaningful conversations. If you aspire to become a senior designer in 2025, or if you are already in that position, you should recognize that times are changing. With the rapid advancement of AI, […]

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Accessibility
Color
Color Theory
Design
Design System
Graphic Design
UI/UX

A Designer’s Guide to Effective UI Color Systems: Palettes, Contrast, and Harmony

I worked on a project that had a poor UI color scheme and lacked a design system. To address these issues, I conducted research and developed a color palette that could be easily applied to the UI while ensuring accessibility. Here is the process I followed to create a basic color palette for the interface: […]

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culture
UI/UX

How Culture Shapes User Experience: Western vs. Asian Perspectives

After the TikTok ban deadline on June 9th, many Western “TikTok refugees” found themselves using the Chinese app RedNote (小红书). Last month, the temporary TikTok ban in the US sent thousands of users searching for alternatives. Some turned to Instagram Reels, while others opted for YouTube Shorts. However, a surprising number ended up on a […]

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