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...
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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 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...
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 at the forefront of an era shaped by artificial intelligence, voice user interfaces, and immersive experiences. These trends are...
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 into the approachable. Nowhere is this ethos better embodied than in the Swiss Grid system, a design methodology so influential...
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 (UCD). While UCD encompasses the philosophy of putting people at the heart of the design process, interaction design...
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 demands of technology or aesthetics alone. Its origins may not be the most glamorous tale, but they are essential to understanding...
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 and functionality. From the disciplined forms of Bauhaus to the raw, unapologetic nature of Brutalism, the evolution of design is...