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Taking the BS out of design decision-making

Recent research suggests that we are incredibly bad at taking differences in competence into account when making group decisions. Is acknowledgement of this cognitive bias a cure for digital ‘bikeshedding’? Perhaps…

Posted on 2nd April 202115th December 2022
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The magnifying-glass Icon: An issue of recognition, location or labelling?

Users usually recognise that a magnifying-glass icon indicates a search tool, even when it has no label. Unfortunately, showing only the icon makes search more difficult to find.

Posted on 17th July 201430th March 2018
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Pinkkies: UI Design & Development for a (very) specific user group

Designing for a niche market: Building loyalty & trust through UI/UX Design for new mums (and the things that you learn as a freelance UX/UI designer!)

Posted on 2nd June 20176th December 2019
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Agile unabated can devalue your design – but that’s not our fault (rant)

Yes. Design can be an agile anti-pattern, a sprint blocker. But that’s not the fault of the front end guys – it’s the handover, stupid! Right?!

Posted on 1st March 201718th January 2019
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App UX: Conversion Optimisation Framework (from Google Think)

The ‘Mobile App UX Principles report’ is a conversion optimisation framework defining the key considerations to improve app UX, optimise conversion and measure performance. It covers the whole customer journey … thanks Google!

Posted on 11th August 20162nd February 2018
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Is Apple Really Giving Design A Bad Name? You kiddin’ me?

Is it time to question Apple’s position as design leaders and shine a light on their design philosophy? “Apple is destroying design. Worse, it is revitalizing the old belief that design is only about making things look pretty. No, not so!” … so said Norman and Tog. Wow!

Posted on 12th January 201620th April 2018
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POUR Accessibility – A Case Study

With every design decision we make, our digital creations serve to include or exclude large numbers of people. Designing for accessibility and inclusion acknowledges the diverse needs of users.

Posted on 8th October 201328th March 2018
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London Cycle Hire – Cycle Swap App

An ideation challenge: Rethinking Barclays Cycle Hire Scheme and the UX Design & Research of a new App.

Posted on 8th April 20136th December 2019
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UI Design & Development at QVC (x2!)

I enjoyed a great contract role working for QVC Worked as part of their Design Team. I liked it so much I went back for more!

Posted on 4th April 20136th December 2019
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UI/UX Designer at JOHN LEWIS

I enjoyed a great contract role with John Lewis where I was responsible for UI design and front-end development and implementation. This role demanded the strict adherence to brand guidelines and a level of design and artwork of the highest standard.

Posted on 8th July 20126th December 2019

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B.A. (Econ) H.Dip. App.Sc. (Soft. Eng.) PG.Dip (HCI)
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