Archive - Why Design Is Hard

ROI and the ego trap

Critiquing how we talk publicly about the business of design

1 hr ago •

January 2025

How to be happier (for designers)

Lets look at the research for why we're unhappy and take action

Jan 28 •

Trauma and the design profession

What self-limiting beliefs are hard for us to avoid?

Jan 23 •

The 10 reasons bad design happens

This list explains where things go wrong and every designer should know them

Jan 21 •

Why good design comes from bad design

The first and best lesson about what good designers do

Jan 17 •

Defend your time with the iron triangle

A law from project management theory that helps designers

Jan 15 •

The 3 bad arguments designers use

Retire these phrases for greater happiness and success

Jan 9 •

How To Put Faith in Design

2025 means renewed hope and... studying Anglerfish? Yes!

Jan 2 •

December 2024

Design is optimism

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

Dec 26, 2024 •

The book explained in 5 minutes

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

Dec 17, 2024 •

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

Will we always make the same errors in building things?

Dec 10, 2024 •

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

A fun and short Friday bonus list

Dec 6, 2024 •

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