Smith (smĭth) n., a craftsperson or artisan. A recognized specialist in a field that often requires years of apprenticeship to reach status or title. A communication expert.
Memorial Day is not really about the dead, who can no longer see our flags or hear our praise. It’s about reminding us to live and build a better future.
Areas within your organization that require deep knowledge, cross-departmental understanding or increased transparency are excellent candidates for podcast conversations.
In 2020, Google revamped their algorithm to prioritize the UX over other technical criteria. Google grades websites in order to improve their own functionality and to inform their search rankings.
Slow loading and reaction speeds feel excruciating to users, causing them to abandon a site prematurely out of frustration. Optimizing speed is not only good practice, it’s essential.
As a general design principle, eliminating “interaction friction” means fewer steps, smoother transitions and less computation, all leading to using less energy and generating less heat/friction.
It’s not an accident that Pantone turned to the traditional half-mourning color. Elaborate Victorian grieving conventions adopted the use of shades of purple to signal the passage from grief to a resumption of life.