The BMB
A design blog by Larry Dean Miles
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The Designer’s Toolbox in 2030: AI‑First or AI‑Assisted?
If you’d asked me in 2010 what the designer’s toolbox would look like in 2030, I’d have imagined something simple: pen, paper, maybe a trusty mouse — tools I understood and trusted. I’ve been designing digital interfaces long enough to have seen the discipline evolve...
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The Unseen Power of Practicality
Midcentury modern design tends to conjure images of Eames chairs perched artfully in minimalist lofts, teak credenzas against white brick walls, and the occasional sunburst clock—usually curated to signal that you, yes you, have taste. But beyond the Instagrammable...
The Role of Empathy in User-Centred Design
User-centred design is often spoken about with an almost reverential tone, as if simply invoking the phrase is enough to create a seamless, intuitive, and accessible product. At the heart of this approach sits empathy—the ability to understand and share the feelings...
Strategies for Effective Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Design doesn’t exist in a vacuum. No matter how beautiful, innovative, or user-friendly a concept is, its success hinges on how well it integrates with the broader ecosystem of product managers, developers, and stakeholders. Yet, more often than not, these disciplines...
The Art of Type: How Designers Like Jan Tschichold and Paul Renner Changed Typography
Typography is one of those design disciplines that appears simple but hides a profound complexity beneath its surface. After all, it’s...
Designing for the next generation: Trends shaping the future of UX
The world of UX design is evolving at breakneck speed, and the designers of today are constantly peering into the digital horizon. We’re...
Ethics in UX Design: Beyond Compliance
Ethics in UX design isn’t just about ticking boxes or adhering to legal guidelines. It’s about crafting experiences that respect users,...
How the Swiss revolutionised modern design
Design, at its core, is about creating order out of chaos. It’s about transforming the overwhelming into the understandable, the complex...
User Centred Design: The history and evolution of interaction design
Interaction design, often nestled under the broader umbrella of UX design, has carved out its own distinct legacy in the story of...
User Centred Design: Tracing the evolution of service design
User-centred design (UCD) has a history rooted in necessity, innovation, and a commitment to prioritising the needs of people over the...
From Bauhaus to Brutalism: The evolution of design movements
Design is a mirror of culture, history, and innovation. Each major movement reflects its era, pushing boundaries and redefining aesthetics...
A practical guide to mastering multi-disciplinary collaboration in design
As a designer, you’re no stranger to the delicate dance of multi-disciplinary collaboration. One moment, you’re fully immersed in creating...
Is graphic design still relevant in today’s digitally focused world of UCD?
Graphic design. The misunderstood older sibling of UX design, relegated to the background as user-centred design (UCD) and digital...
Building ethical design practices in the evolving digital landscape of the public sector
The public sector—where the stakes are high, the systems are vast, and the users? Well, they’re everyone. Designing in this space isn’t...