Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

A simpler approach to a complicated topic. As designers, it’s time we take charge of change. We don’t need another discussion on why accessibility matters in product design. The reasons are well-established, from enhancing your design expertise and improving usability to creating a more inclusive world. What’s lacking is how we implement accessibility in a way […]

How implementation models hinder good design. Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Just as a tanker cannot make sudden movements without causing disruption, organizations are slow to adapt and change due to their size complexity and established structures. Shifting the course of a company requires careful planning, coordination, and […]

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Just as a tanker cannot make sudden movements without causing disruption, organizations are slow to adapt and change due to their size complexity and established structures. Shifting the course of a company requires careful planning, coordination, and patience. I lead the Momentum Design System team at Cisco where I’ve […]

Once called design handoff or design reviews, delivering information and context for development is crucial for bringing the design intentions to life. When looking at scale, for a design system to function without faults, Component Specs should cover it all. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with developers, product managers, quality assurance engineers, and other development […]

In the battle against misinformation, the solution lies in greater transparency, not censorship. Continue reading on UX Collective » Apps like Uber Eats aren’t just about convenience; they’re designed to make food delivery a habit you don’t even think about. Did you ever order food with the Uber Eats app? I certainly have — and I bet I’m […]

Conversational copy, progressive disclosure and great use of imagery Continue reading on UX Collective » Apps like Uber Eats aren’t just about convenience; they’re designed to make food delivery a habit you don’t even think about. Did you ever order food with the Uber Eats app? I certainly have — and I bet I’m not the only one. Let’s […]

Raw, real, human, and ’imperfect’ stories impact design, business, and life in a world obsessed with being polished. Continue reading on UX Collective » As augmented reality will be more integrated into daily life, designers must rethink interactions from a third-person perspective to preserve social harmony in shared spaces. A personal exploration on how hands movements […]

What the corporate world can learn from academia’s respect for expertise and autonomy Continue reading on UX Collective » An animated illustration of a huge oil tanker navigating the ocean waters while a giant octopus hitches a ride. Credit: Me. Learnings from three years of design system advocacy The Knock Nevis, built in 1979, was the largest […]

What the corporate world can learn from academia’s respect for expertise and autonomy Continue reading on UX Collective » An animated illustration of a huge oil tanker navigating the ocean waters while a giant octopus hitches a ride. Credit: Me. Learnings from three years of design system advocacy The Knock Nevis, built in 1979, was the largest […]

Photo by Vlad Tchompalov on Unsplash In today’s evolving UX research landscape, researchers have faced significant challenges, including a wave of recent layoffs that have hit the profession hard. This has raised concerns about the perceived value of UX research. In a climate where teams are shrinking, expectations for those who remain are higher than ever. […]