“UI is the saddle, the stirrups, & the reins. UX is the feeling you get being able to ride the horse.” — Dain Miller We often hear debates about user experience versus user interface, and whether the role of these two should be separated or not. Can UI designers be…

Have you ever wondered why the high turnover rate has been growing in the creative industry in the past few years? According to BLS data, the percentage of turnover in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industries increased from 79.5 percent in 2019 to 129.3 percent in 2020. …

The word failure is scary for most people. However, once we realize the importance of failure in innovation, we no longer fear it. Thomas Edison, one of the greatest inventors ever, tried 10,000 times but failed in his light bulb invention. …

Our emotional, psychological, and social well-being are all part of our mental health. It has an impact on the way we feel, think, and behave. Despite the fact that mental health awareness has significantly increased in the previous years, it is the least discussed topic in the design society. Many…

“Good design is making something intelligible and memorable. Great design is making something memorable and meaningful.” — Dieter Rams Technology is developing rapidly, becoming embedded in our daily lives, and moving quickly our operational model toward digital ecosystems. People are increasingly relying on digital products to perform daily tasks. While…

Many firms, employers, and even recruiters identify “good multitasking” as one of the required skills, along with “creative problem solver,” in a designer’s job description. Multitasking appears to be a terrific approach to accomplishing numerous activities and tasks at once, but is it really? Here’s the bad news: According to…

Who doesn’t enjoy watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S on Friday nights? The 90's comedy TV sitcom is about six friends who go through almost every stage of life together, including relationships, breakups, marriage, divorce, birth, career advancement, and job loss. The wonderful cast captivated us in every moment of their daily lives. Twenty…

Simplicity, clarity, and coherence. These are some of the terms that instantly come to our minds when thinking about minimalism. The minimalist approach uses only the essential elements in any artwork creation. This means that any non-functional or ornamental elements are eliminated. As per Antoine de Saint-Exupery, perfection is attained…

Design decisions have a great impact on people and their experiences. Design decisions can enhance or restrict a sense of belonging, increase or decrease feelings of enjoyment and pleasure, and improve or worsen a product’s usability and accessibility. …