Archive - Why Design Is Hard

Design is optimism

Where did our positivity go? Here's some for the new year.

Dec 26 •

The book explained in 5 minutes

Here's a fun fast paced summary of the book - as an Ignite talk!

Dec 17 •

The $900 million UX mistake at the Notre Dame Cathedral fire

Will we always make the same errors in building things?

Dec 10 •

11 things I hope to see in every UX Designer's Browser History

A fun and short Friday bonus list

Dec 6 •

New 3 minute explainer video (feedback wanted)

How can I improve this short video explaining the book?

Dec 4 •

3:24

40% off sale on my design & creativity books

Two of my most popular books are now on sale (plus WDIH)

Dec 3 •

November 2024

Vote for new office hours day & time

These fun live sessions will return - you decide when

Nov 25 •

The 5 most dangerous (and exciting) ideas for designers

We need to invest in ideas that scare, and excite, us the most

Nov 19 •

Design leadership is broken? (response to Reddit)

My answers to challenging opinions from Reddit

Nov 14 •

Real world advice from Elena Cross

An interview with a fresh, wise voice on making things happen for designers

Nov 12 •

A vision for happier designers

Here's a better way to think about the present and future

Nov 5 •

Advice summary: top 5 lessons from the book

With almost 2000 subscribers it's a good time to recap

Nov 4 •

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