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How Accessible Design Leads to Universal Innovation

How a blind friend, an arthritic wife, and the deaf community unknowingly reshaped the world

Jul 8 •

March 2025

Cognitive Bias in Design: Why Feedback is Essential to Avoid Oversights

As designers, we like to believe that our decisions are rooted in logic, research, and user needs.

Mar 27 •

First-Time Founders, Why the First Iteration of an App is Never Perfect (And Why That’s Okay)

As a first-time founder or a new designer, you might dream of building the perfect app from the very first iteration—an app that is flawless, intuitive…

Mar 16 •

December 2024

Embracing Accessibility: WCAG for Designers and Developers

Accessibility is more than a feature—it's a responsibility.

Dec 11, 2024 •

June 2024

Dark Patterns in UX Design

Dark patterns in UX (User Experience) design refer to deceptive design techniques that manipulate users into taking actions they might not have…

Jun 7, 2024 •

March 2024

Mistakes Often Made by First-Time Founders

In the ever-evolving landscape of entrepreneurship, the journey of a first-time founder is often fraught with excitement, challenges, and crucial…

Mar 27, 2024 •

The Hippo Syndrome: When Design Decisions are Driven by the Loudest Voice

In the realm of design, the Hippo Syndrome poses a significant challenge—one that often leads to compromised outcomes and missed opportunities. The term…

Mar 18, 2024 •

Harnessing Social Norms to Drive User Behavior

In the realm of psychology and sociology, social norms are the unwritten rules that govern behaviors within a society or group.

Mar 18, 2024 •

Understanding Cognitive Load in UX Design: Enhancing User Experience Through Simplicity

In the ever-evolving landscape of digital design, user experience (UX) has emerged as a pivotal aspect in determining the success or failure of a…

Mar 17, 2024 •

Three Need-finding Strategies

What is need-finding? Need-finding is watching and asking people to learn about their goals and values to be able to uncover user needs and…

Mar 2, 2024 •

February 2024

PMI Technique For Ideation

What is PMI Methodology? It is a brainstorming technique used to gather feedback or generate ideas. It stands for "Plus, Minus, Interesting." By…

Feb 16, 2024 •

4 Types Of User Interview Questions To Avoid

A user interview is a research technique used to gather information and insights from individuals who are representative of a target user group or…

Feb 2, 2024 •

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