Working in the Design field is a constant humbling journey. While some professionals in this field may fall under the illusion that they master the practice or understand all of its details, the truth of the fact is, Design as a Discipline is only sensical when complimented by other disciplines…

I’ve written on the topic of Dark UX Patterns in the past (you can read it here), specifically highlighting the Misdirection and Social Proof that have popped in various product experiences. However, in this article I’ll take a look at the remainder of those patterns and point out a few…

May//26//2023 Here are some interesting finds on UI/UX of the week! 1. When a VR headset leaves you curled up on the bathroom floor I ripped off the headset, afraid I was going to throw up. I shouted for help. My partner found me in the fetal position…www.theverge.com Documenting a VR Experience. Loved this article from Sara M. Watson published on The Verge about her experiences using Meta’s Quest Pro. As the VR investment continues, with various degrees of success, the considerations Ms. Watson details in the article…

I pondered and debated on writing about this topic, since there are so many great authors who have already addressed the people management topic. I personally have read and recommend Kim Scott’s “Radical Candor” and also Peter Drucker’s “The Practice of Management” (I have found Simon Sinek’s articles to be…

May//19//2023 Here are some interesting finds on UI/UX of the week! 1. 5 ways Europe can reduce the risks of AI replacing jobs Story by Senior reporter Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on deeptech…thenextweb.com Reducing Risks of AI Replacing Jobs. Great article from The Next Web and author Thomas Macaulay on the topic of AI and how Europe is placing policies in place in order to adjust to the impact AI itself is causing…

May//12//2023 Here are some interesting finds on UI/UX of the week! 1. What is Design System Testing? Definition, Benefits, and Process Testing is vital for ensuring your design system provides the tools, guidance, components, and support teams need to…www.uxpin.com Design System Testing. Interesting article hailing from UX Pin on the topic of performing tests on a Design System to ensure its validity, consistency and applicability. The article thoroughly details why tests should be performed and what aspects to focus…

May//5//2023 Here are some interesting finds on UI/UX of the week! 1. Survey of Recently Laid-Off Workers - ZipRecruiter 2022 was the year with the lowest number of layoffs and employee discharges recorded in official Labor Department data…www.ziprecruiter.com Survey of Recently Laid-Off Workers. Very interesting article from Zip Recruiter who has canvased laid-off workers from 2022 and 2023 to find some relevant trends (2000 + people were canvased). The article looks at aspects such as severance pay, how…

This topic appeared in my inbox recently courtesy of a newsletter from LinkedIn. With all the changes that have occurred in the job market since the pandemic, many professionals in the Design field have had their fair amount of questions as to what exactly comes next and how to navigate…

April//28//2023 Here are some interesting finds on UI/UX of the week! 1. Tinder's verification process will now use AI and video selfies The company says the changes are a part of Tinder's work to make the app safer for its members.techcrunch.com AI and Verification Processes. Really interesting case study of how the application Tinder, is leveraging AI to build a more robust process of user verification. The article from Sarah Perez describes how the AI engine couples with the previously existing…