by Larry | 15 January 2026 | AI, Design Leadership, Ethics, Figma, Interaction Design, Product Design, Strategy, UCD, UX
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...
by Larry | 30 June 2025 | Design Leadership, Grids, History, Midcentury, UCD
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...
by Larry | 25 March 2025 | Design Leadership, History, Interaction Design, Strategy, UCD, User Research, UX
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...
by Larry | 12 February 2025 | Agile, Design Leadership, Design Systems, History, Strategy
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...
by Larry | 31 January 2025 | Grids, History, Typography
Typography is one of those design disciplines that appears simple but hides a profound complexity beneath its surface. After all, it’s just letters on a page—or so some might think. In truth, the artistry and science of type have been shaped and reshaped by a handful...