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A practical approach to queering design
The co-founder of the Queer Design Club on what a queerer design industry would look like: more expressive, collective, and subversive.
For Pentagram partner Eddie Opara, design is a spiritual practice
Opara reflects on his experience as a Black designer in the United States as part of a new anthology, "The Black Experience in Design."
Google's Annie Jean-Baptiste on why collaboration is critical to building inclusive products
"Build for everyone, with everyone."
Wide Eye's Chris Montwill shares his one key to effective collaboration
Chris Montwill explains how trust and collaboration go hand in hand + more worklife tips in this interview series.
Microsoft’s Chief Accessibility Officer on how remote work can actually improve collaboration
Microsoft's Chief Accessibility Officer takes our questionnaire, in which designers share how they collaborate (and some work-life secrets).
Meet Alice Bouchardon and Maxime Pirot of Studio Ouam
Studio Ouam’s Alice and Maxime share their thoughts on visual storytelling and on finding projects they believe can make an impact.
Subverting the status quo with design: An interview with May-Li Khoe
Interdisciplinary designer May-Li Khoe on leadership, creating a design system, and making a cultural difference through design.
Red Antler’s Emily Heyward on how to design for trust
The co-founder of Red Antler agency talks about finding the soul of a brand through great design on the Now What? podcast.
Practical design leadership: An interview with Chris Avore and Russ Unger
Design leaders Chris Avore and Russ Unger lay out frameworks and methods to help managers run a successful team of designers.
How to effectively manage designers
Being a designer is one thing, but managing a team of designers is quite another, requiring a whole different set of skills.
How art direction in web design creates more engaging experiences
Unlike print, web design doesn’t usually receive art direction. Leading designers discuss why, and what we’re missing as a result.
Black creatives who shaped the course of design history
The role of Black creatives in the history of design can’t be overstated. But their work is rarely mentioned. That changes now.
Designers discuss 2020's impact on the industry
Following a year like no other, we join leading designers to explore 2020’s repercussions and look ahead at what’s to come.
Design for impact through defining moments
Our role as designers isn’t just about impacting users; we should strive to craft meaningful moments in our own everyday lives.
How to conduct a UX design retrospective
Design retrospectives help you reflect on your workflow and results, enabling you to identify what can be improved in the future.
Creative director Zipeng Zhu is here to dazzle you
Designer Zipeng Zhu turns every day into a razzle dazzle musical at his NYC-based creative studio.
When to say no to a feature
Sometimes, we need to stand our ground and not execute the tasks we’re given. Instead, it’s up to us to offer alternative routes.