Displaying URLs Effectively
In the world of mobile advertising, it's common to spot company URLs proudly displayed on vehicles. However, a significant number of these advertisements miss the mark, especially when the URL comprises more than one word. In this post, we'll explore three methods for...
Design as a Language: Communicating Through Visual Elements
Design contains the ingredients of effective visual communication. When executed correctly, you communicate through the form without saying a word. Design encompasses the universal understanding and limitation of form and function. Design is not just about aesthetics;...
Death of detail in design
Design has long been a discipline that has valued detail. From the intricate and meaningful patterns on logos to the carefully engineered interactions of a user interface, designers have strived to make every element of their work as nuanced and refined as possible....
9 ways UX design can enhance web design
User Experience (UX) design helps breach the gap between a user’s needs and a company’s products and services offering. In web design, it focuses on creating a website that is user-friendly, intuitive, and enjoyable to use. According to Forbes, “88% of users will not...
3 key factors to create great products
Utility, usability, and desirability are three key principles in design that collectively contribute to creating effective and appealing products and experiences.Utility Does the product fulfill user needs and solve their problems effectively? Utility is the...
My mother’s cake
When I was 15 years old, I was on a soccer team, and we had an indoor tournament.The parents were asked to bake and donate the cake to the team. Cake and coffee would be then sold at the tournament to raise money for the team. Now I loved my mom’s cake. But she...
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What happens when AI goes wrong? Artificial Intelligence or Machine Learning does enhance user experience through automation, speed, personalization, data gathering, analyzing user’s interaction, and predicting human behaviour.But what happens when the AI, designed by...
Tesla logo, a cross-section of an electric motor or more?
A logo is a form of identity. It is the smallest and the most significant visual form to create recognition and ownership of a brand. Some logos have hidden messages or hidden symbolism that are carefully designed. Its discovery becomes often intriguing almost...
The ideal navigation menu for desktop
When we look at web design, navigation menus are very useful in that they are meant to organize information into groups and categories and guide user flow. And while the choice of displaying navigation on small portable devices defaults these days primarily to the...
Information Architecture – building block for good ux
In this post, I will briefly talk about the importance of a site map and site architecture. When it comes to designing and developing a website, it is always helpful to start with a map of the structure. You can carefully by design control how you want your users to...