Everything tagged #design
Creativity is the zone of genius, and AI cannot replace that
AI is brilliant at producing outputs. But only humans can decide which problems to solve, why they matter, and how a design will make someone feel. That’s your zone of genius.
The AI✨ Dilemma: Value vs. Gimmick in User Experience Design
As designers, we must ask ourselves: do users truly care if a product is labeled “made better with AI✨”? More importantly, what does “better” mean to them?
How to practice mindfulness in design
By incorporating mindfulness into my daily routine, including mindful breathing exercises and moments of gratitude, I have developed a heightened sense of presence and focus, enabling me to approach each design task with renewed energy and creativity.
How to become a better design leader?
Leadership in design is not just a technical quality, but a glue that builds strong teams and delivers better outcomes
The best design tool does not exi—
As a designer, you must understand what you are doing, rather than be too carried away learning how to master a design tool.
How to build a designer CV that doesn’t suck
How do I make a kick-ass CV? What does it take to make that perfect first impression? What is a good CV, and why is the bar even higher for designers?
Staying relevant in times of change
I was suddenly irrelevant. My skills were no longer useful. This really scared me. I really did not see a way I could get back doing what I once did so well.
Things we can learn from an Apple Keynote Event
Apple Event Team, take a bow. You guys are just incredible — even the last three “virtual” events have been nothing but amazing!
That thing about doing a design favor to your friend
There is a word in Nepali, “Fokat”. I am particularly intrigued by this word — and how deeply it’s rooted in our culture. How easily we gather guts to ask somebody for a favor.
In my defense for super-flat UI design
I’m proud to be a flat-UI designer and embrace aspect of it. Loving the flatness is just like being a flat-earther, but better
Eight things I learned running a startup
I think it would be a good idea to do a retrospect and give some pointers to people setting out to launch their own startup
The Art of Deception — A Designer’s Handbook to Cheating Users
There are certain ways you, as a designer can ensure that your users are deceived. You won’t believe the third point will blow your mind.
Sorry, I can’t teach you how to design
I cannot teach design because it’s not something that I can train you over a session. I won’t give you instructions and you’ll manage to pull off a million dollar interface in a week. It doesn’t work that way.'
Designing the Design at Leapfrog
How the design process at Leapfrog works, and how we’ve been helping our customers build better software with a thought-driven design process