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The Vanishing Designer
Visionary designers have lost their conceptual integrity to an industrial complex optimized for consensus, predictability, and short-term business gain.
The vital art of talking to strangers
Attitudes to strangers tend to follow a familiar pattern. Children are taught never to speak to unknown grown-ups, especially those regarded by their parents as untrustworthy.
Whoās Afraid of the Four Day Work Week?
If youāre a "full-time" employee, your work week is likely five days (if not more), and spans 40 hours (if not more). You might be paid by the hour, or you might be on salary, but you probably have two days āofficiallyā off every week (although work might slide into those days)...
The Problem Weāre Now Facing With WFH
Pandemic-era questions about the irrelevance of the office are inching toward a resolution. Some bosses are calling employees back.
Air passengers have become much more confrontational during the pandemic
Air passengers, everyone seems to agree, have become more loutish in recent years. Lurid stories of fliers kicking off inside cabinsābefore getting kicked out of themāhave become staples of newspapers and social-media sites.
How stakeholders should fit into user testing sessions
One of the worst user research interviews I ever participated in was when we attempted to get our stakeholders involved with user research.
The perfect number of hours to work every day? Five
Research shows that five work hours a day can improve productivity and bolster wellbeing. Thereās only one thing holding companies back
UX & values: What do our users want the most?
There is a common saying that all digital products should be meaningful, user-friendly, socially responsible, ecological, and inclusive.
Our journey from office-centric to remote-first
Docker Inc. started like many startups with engineers working from a single location. For us, this was in the Bay Area in the US. We were very office-centric, so the natural way to increase diversity and to get engineers from different cultures to work together was to open new...
The Ignatian way of warfare: Self-knowledge, internal growth, and calibrated reflection
The trumpets blow and the marching starts. Row upon row of metal armor clinking like a metronome, advancing toward an uncertain future. There you are, positioned at the front of the ranks, just as youād dreamed.
Forget Going Back to the Office - People Are Just Quitting Instead
More U.S. workers are quitting their jobs than at any time in at least two decades, signaling optimism among many professionals while also adding to the struggle companies face trying to keep up with the economic recovery.
A Complete Guide To Accessibility Tooling
Learning to build accessible websites can be a daunting task for those who are just starting to implement accessible practices. Weāve pulled together a wide range of accessibility tooling, ranging from single-use bookmarklets to full-blown applications, in order to help you get...
How teams can work remotely and stay productive
Despite the predictions that after COVID-19 everyone will go to complete remote work, many companies want to see their employees back in their offices as soon as possible.
This post is your memory
If an object does not āspark joyā, then professional declutterer Marie Kondo believes we should throw it out. Itās a thought-provoking idea. Objects embody emotion. Or they donāt.
Why I Stopped Hiring Ivy League Graduates
Iām not inclined to hire a graduate from one of Americaās elite universities. That marks a change. A decade ago I relished the opportunity to employ talented graduates of Princeton, Yale, Harvard and the rest. Today? Not so much.
Nine tips for interviewing over Zoom
Iāve been hiring engineers and testers lately. Even though pandemic restrictions are starting to lift, most of us are still working from home. So are the people Iām interviewing. That means Iām interviewing over Zoom.
Apple employees push back against returning to the office in internal letter
Apple employees are pushing back against a new policy that would require them to return to the office three days a week starting in early September. Staff members say they want a flexible approach where those who want to work remote can do so, according to an internal letter...
Inclusive UX in an era of anxiety
Itās more important than ever to consider mental health while designing.
Another year, another UI trend is becoming increasingly popular among designers.
If you like to keep your fingers on the pulse of the latest web design trends, youāve probably already heard of Glassmorphism.
Towards a Design System in iOS: Colors
An important aspect to the success of an application is how it looks, and how easy it is to use. These two aspects are what we call UI/UXā¦
Zooming beyond time and space
While face to face interaction is generally synchronous (at the same time), online interaction can also be asynchronous (at different times). This opens up a whole new powerful toolset, enabled by technologyāif we understand how to use it.
Text ā a designer tool
Often designers work on projects that donāt have a ready text or the projects that are only at the prototype stage. There are designers who are overly concerned with the beauty of typefaces, graphics, proportions, and how the layout looks and treat text separately from design.
Stop Sabotaging Your Workforce
Eighty-five percent of employees arenāt engaged at work, according to Gallup. Misalignments between strengths and values, lack of personal development, command-and-control management, shallow-level work, and process-heavy change-resistant cultures all play a part in the...
So, You Want to Become a Digital Nomad
Working remotely while abroad has obvious appeal. But the tax consequences vary depending on where you go. Hereās what to know.
5 Behavioural Biases That Trip Up Remote Managers
In times of uncertainty and seclusion, people seek guidance and stability. In the workplace, they usually turn to their superiors. It can be hard for managers to live up to these expectations, and the task of managing people remotely is one few leaders have been prepared for.
Better in Black: Rethinking our Most Important Buttons
If there's one button you use every time you open Spotify, itās the play button. Today, weāre updating it significantly for better accessibility.
The little book of accessibility
If I had a TARDIS and could travel back in time to 2005, which is when I founded the BBCās Digital Accessibility Team, what would I say toā¦
Work from home: Remote work is still popular with many Americans
āThe DNA of work has changedā: Many Americans want to keep working from home after the COVID-19 crisis passes.
The product management of a design system
One of the most rewarding experiences Iāve had during my time as a Product Manager at Autodesk has been in building out and deploying a design system.
Designing for Users Across Cultures: An Interview with Jenny Shen
Independent UX consultant Jenny Shen explains why and how to create digital products for international users
25 Companies Going Remote Permanently
COVID introduced a mass exodus to the digital workplace. Find out how many companies are going remote permanently in a pre-COVID era.
How to move away from dark UX patterns
The task of any UX designer is to provide users with a convenient and pleasant interaction with the product. The product must be honest and take users interests into account, and not manipulate it nor harm it for the sake of profit.
Planning a post-pandemic office? Hereās how much it will cost
Construction is about to get more expensive. How much will companies invest in new offices? The pandemic has pushed companies around the world to rethink their offices. Whether theyāre shifting to hybrid work models or eliminating dedicated desks, offices are likely to look a lot...
The Best Advice for Remote Jobseekers Looking for a More Fulfilling Role
Finding a fulfilling role professionally isn't always easy. But the answer might just lie in remote work. Discover if a remote role is what you need to develop your skills and feed your passion.
This DIY office in a box will transform your WFH setup
We havenāt seen anything quite like this yet. Work from home means very different things to different people: work from couch; work from bed; work from a chair stacked on a table, knee-deep in kids' toys.
Is Remote Work Getting Stale? Here's How to Freshen It Up
For many years, remote work was an amenity. It was something startups and young companies offered as a way to attract top-flight talent and stand out in a crowded job market.
Ask a Hiring Manager Featuring Sue Kelly of Omni Interactions
If you're looking for ways to break into the world of remote work, you aren't alone. But knowing where to start is half the battle. With tips for newbie virtual workers, Sue Kelly of Omni Interactions teaches you where to begin your journey. The post Ask a Hiring Manager...
6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Remote Work Routine
Your home office surely needs a spring cleaning, but don't forget about your remote work routine. With these tips you can become a more successful, organized, and productive remote worker.
Remote Work Study Shows The Possibility Of A New Corporate Two-Class System
You can easily envision a dual-class system arising amongst workers. There will be those in the room being first-class and those at home being second-class corporate citizens.
Working in a New Normal: Enjoying the Rhythms of Remote Work
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Office Not RequiredāWhy Remote Work Is Here To Stay
Remote work is good for companies, employees, and the environment.
I paid $160 to work from a 4-star luxury hotel in LA for the day, and the free coffee and rooftop pool made me feel surprisingly productive
Los Angeles - the home of movie stars, sunshine, and overpriced juice - has a hidden secret: a luxury hotel with a great remote work program.
10 Tips to Increase Productivity While Working Remotely
In this guest post from Ralf Quellmalz of Topic Insights, readers can learn about ways to increase their productivity while working remotely.
Back to the office: Work from home vs. corporate reality
Look, Iām old and jaded. But whenever I hear about economic "revolutions" ā "it's different this time" ā my skepticism antenna pops up.
How Can Remote Workers Best Manage Work-Home Conflict?
Remote work expert offers best practices based on more than 20 years of research