Rooted deeply in cognitive psychology, the idea of designing with intuition is something any designer will be familiar with regardless of intent, and is well known to be an essential key to successful design. In this article I’ll explore the basis of affordance in design, from understanding its role as…

Generative AI tools have only been getting more and more interesting recently, with an AI ‘arms race’ happening in the shadows of the tech world, so in this article I wanted to explore how AI assistants like Claude.ai combined with the text-to-video generator Runway ML Gen-2 can be used together…

The path to becoming a proficient and reliable UX designer is something that takes years of discovery and learning, and whilst individual skill and dedication are key, we all need mentors to guide our growth. Fortunately, the UX community brims with generous thought leaders ready to share their wisdom —…

Many portfolios in UX tend to look and feel the same — And this isn’t a problem, sometimes it’s important to prioritise the case studies, but with unique, visually appealing portfolios, you can give yourself an edge that helps to stand out. As a Product Designer, UX Designer, and definitely…

At first glance, Scandinavian and Japanese minimal design aesthetics appear similar — both embodying stripped-down, essential looks. However, when you dig deeper into these styles, distinct differences appear representing their unique cultural philosophies and values. This article explores how cultural values shaped this effect, understanding how digital products can create…

There are a great amount of books and resources available on UX Design, however in my journey to advance my skill set I’ve come across many geared towards the beginner, rather than those looking to upgrade their abilities to the next level. In this article, I’ve put together 4 books…

The Design Process almost always begins the same way, but it rarely tends to follow the same path each and every time. In this article I’d like to explore why the idea that a rigid and unchanging design process is likely the wrong approach for UX Design, and can at…

There are some fantastic Ai tools available on the market right now, but to be competitive we have to get ahead of the curve — In this article, let’s talk about four tools on my radar that all designers should whitelist for (They’re free too!) #1 Magician.design— Icons, Copy & Images from thin air

2022 has been a big year for UX, we’ve had our craft quietly threatened by looming Artificial Intelligences, had huge tech explosions in sectors such as AR, VR & the Metaverse, and even seen our favourite design platform have its future secured. With a new year comes new ideas, but…