Sorry, but we are not all designers
“We are all designers” has become a rallying cry for some in the design industry. But is this true? Is this the right message to be sending out into the world? I’m not so sure.
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Dealing with design debt (UCD Gathering 2020)
Technical debt is a well-known problem when taking an agile software development approach, but what about design debt? This case study from UCD Gathering 2020 explains what design debt is and covers some strategies for dealing with it.
Agile, design systems and the great railway gauge war
Find out what the great railway gauge war of the 19th century can teach you about Agile and why the Death Star is the best model for maintaining a design system!
Automation – designers’ friend or foe?
We are entering a new robotics and AI driven industrial revolution. Manufacturing, distribution, farming and countless other industries are increasingly becoming automated. Will design be next?
How to judge your design and research efforts
Find out how Mark Cavendish, winner of 30 Tour de France stage victories can help you master the skill of judging the right amount of design and research effort to throw at a problem.
Harry Potter and the Studio Tour of Secrets
A few weeks ago I visited the Making of Harry Potter Warner Bros studio tour, just outside London. In amongst the many sets, props, costumes and models, one thing in particular stood out. Find out what is was, and what the Harry Potter films can teach you about great design.
How to deal with design debt
In today’s world of MVPs, experiments, Sprints and Agile product development, building up design debt is inevitable. Find out exactly what design debit is, how to tackle it, how to stop it building up too much and what you can learn from the Winchester mystery house.
Some key lessons from the Leading Design conference
A few weeks ago I attended the Leading Design conference at the Barbican in London. It was an opportunity to hear from some industry leaders and to chat with peers about how they do design. Here are some key lessons that I took away from the conference.
A guide to design principles & why you should be using them
Design principles are a great way to build a shared understanding of what good looks like for a product and service. Find out what design principles are, why you should be using them and how to decide on a set of design principles to follow.
How to design for ethical engagement
Addicted to technology? Don’t just blame big business, blame designers as well. Find out why you should be focusing on making a positive impact on peoples’ lives, rather than chasing ever greater product usage and how to create products that are more ethically engaging.