AI Didn’t Kill Your Craft. It Exposed It. Over the past year, something subtle has shifted in the products we use. Interfaces look better.Layouts are cleaner.Components align, accessibility checks pass,…
This often comes at the cost of real user-centered design. We like to think we design for people, but this belief covers up the real purpose of UX today. We…
People use a few related terms: Technical debt: shortcuts in code/architecture that make changes slow and risky later. UX debt (aka UX technical debt / design debt/experience debt): shortcuts that…
Why Design Responsibility Goes Beyond the User, Especially in the Age of AI The recent discussions at DDX revealed something important. Not a minor methodological debate.Not a branding nuance. A…
The WCAG Rules That Actually Get Violated (And Cost Millions) The Big Four Lawsuit Triggers css /* 1. Missing Focus Indicators - 34% of lawsuits */.bad-practice { outline: none; /*…
What Actually Changed WCAG 2.2 became the legal standard (June 2024) New success criteria that break existing “accessible” designs Stricter cognitive accessibility requirements Focus on dynamic content and interactive elements European…
My experiences with internationalization and cultural differences have firmly established the crucial importance of scalable design. Navigating these diverse landscapes has reinforced my belief that a robust and adaptable design…
User research is valuable because it accelerates your learning process, ultimately saving money and time on each project. However, demonstrating this value to stakeholders can be challenging, which often leads…
https://youtu.be/wLb9g_8r-mE?si=Npn6mHBeyX3l6Ewe 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…
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…
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…