Analog tools to help you design
In a digital world where you can be overwhelmed with online services to help wireframe, brainstorm and project manage, it’s nice to see some attention being given to some […]
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The value in what’s free or hidden
I’ve spent my career in the charity and public sector, where services are often offered to those in need for free at the point of delivery. This can […]
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Digital services – doing the hard work for you.
One of the more ambitious design principles of the the Government Digital service is number four: Do the hard work to make it simple. But it’s not all about […]
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Presenting practical presentations
“Death by powerpoint” is a phrase I’ve heard from someone at some point wherever I’ve worked. Hopefully if you work at GDS, or spend a lot of time […]
Read moreBeing a digital human – a fear to break the magic
I’ve been meaning to recommend the BBC Digital Human radio show and podcast since my wife found it a few weeks ago and it’s one of those programs that […]
Read moreLittering says a lot about you.
Do people litter because they’re lazy? Or a lowlife? Toronto has recently run a campaign using litter to spell out what kind of person make a mess of their […]
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Build your website based on evidence, not false beliefs.
Zoltán Gócza and Zoltán Kollin have created a list of common web design misconceptions and collected data, facts, quotes and articles to separate fact from fiction about so many so […]
Read moreDesigning the dull stuff.
When people think of designing a website, not a lot of thought is often given to the user experience of the privacy policy, legal disclaimer or other “dull” […]
Read moreEverybody thinks they need an infographic
A quick definition of an infographic (which I’ve just made up) “To present a selection of data sets in a way which adds context and value in a […]
Read moreHorse book egg
Three things for the home I’ve found on the web recently: a horse head squirrel feeder for the garden, a table book lamp for the living room and a […]
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