The BMB
A design blog by Larry Dean Miles
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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...
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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...
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, empower communities, and contribute to a better world. While laws and regulations offer a baseline, the real challenge lies in...
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...
Future-proofing UX Design: Adapting to AI and automation
In an era of rapid technological change, the landscape of UX design is evolving at breakneck speed. With the rise of artificial...
Design leadership: Navigating the balance between creativity and strategy
Being a design leader is like walking a tightrope. On one side, you have creativity—wild, untamed, and the lifeblood of innovation. On the...
What is the Real Difference Between UX, Product, and Interaction Design?
In the world of design, the terms UX, Product, and Interaction Design are often thrown around interchangeably. But, like siblings with...
Unleashing creativity: Design’s agile adventure in a fast-paced world
Picture this: a high-octane race where creativity meets speed, and innovation intertwines with adaptability. That's the exhilarating...
The Unofficial Guide to Surviving Design System Creation in Figma
Ah, the mystical realm of design systems – the place where consistency, creativity, and collaboration attempt to coexist. We're diving...
Demystifying Design Systems: A Beginner’s Guide to Crafting Coherent Creations
Introduction Welcome aboard, fellow adventurers, as we set sail on the voyage of understanding design systems. If the very thought of a...
Navigating the Wild World of Service Design: A UX Designer’s Survival Guide
Welcome, fellow UX enthusiasts, to the quirky realm of Service Design! Brace yourselves, for we are about to embark on an enlightening...