The Subtle Power of Design: Making Something Happen
A discussion of a simple pattern for success when introducing new ideas; what does success looks like? Understand the outcome you want to create, and figure out a path to get there.
The Subtle Power of Design: A Case Study
A review of the Design decisions made when creating a particularly complicated diagram that communicates a significant shift in thinking.
PacMan at MoMA – Interaction Design
One of the benefits of ditching cable and going to internet streaming TV is that I'm watching more TED talks for a mental stretch break. True, I'm missing half of…
Designing for Devices
My last entry on design for a bit - just some thoughts on the added complexity when designing applications for multiple client devices. Fast Changing Device Landscape The "last mile"…
Interface Design Skills for Coders (and vice-versa)
Like a technical peanut butter cup - two great skill sets that go great together. What really happens when artists and coders mash things up? Intuitive Interactions: Are application developers…
Design Thinking and Process – Practical Examples (2 of 2)
So, design thinking can have a positive impact on how you do what you do, and it may very well be hidden inside, waiting to get out. Ok, you are…
Design Thinking and Process – Is It In You? (1 of 2)
Continuing a bit on my recent Design meme; I talk about the current relevance of design thinking, and the impact it can have on change management - but if it…
Design and Change Management
Over my career, I have developed a few strongly-held design beliefs, and one came up in conversation recently, during a spirited discussion on minimal quality requirements for a[ny] data mart.…
It’s Design, not Decorating
A few months ago, I read Dan Pink's book, A Whole New Mind. Excellent stuff, with echoes in his video What Really Motivates Us? (check it out here), and it…
Is there a Design Pattern for “Update else Add”?
They always say data conversions are a labor of love - you pour your heart and soul into the program, to get the most data converted as possible, and then,…