I designed a UI that intentionally ignores design principles to test usability and challenge digital interface expectations.
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I broke every design rule on purpose.
The result? Chaos.
But also surprising insights about how we process visual information.
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In tomorrow's newsletter: How design teaches us to be more empathetic humans.
A fresh perspective on connecting empathy in design to everyday life. Not just for designers - for anyone interested in better understanding others.
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Grateful for all the opportunities this year and the growth it’s provided me. Here’s to creating more beautiful experiences the rest of 2024.
In this post, I share more:
- Why beautiful websites sometimes fail to convert
- How library science principles solve common ux challenges
- a framework for organizing complex digital information
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Key library science principles in ux design:
- Controlled vocabularies: Speak your users' language
- Scalable classification: Multiple paths to discovery
- Behavior-based organization: Understanding real user patterns
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As someone who transitioned from library science to UX design, I recognize the principles that have organized information for centuries are the same ones that elevate modern digital experience.
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Beautiful design isn't enough. Without solid information architecture, users get lost.
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Watching allows for identifying:
- where users get stuck
- which features they ignore
- what makes them leave
- how they really use your project
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Your users aren't lying to you, but they're probably not telling you the truth either.
Here's an article about why watching what users do is more valuable than listening to what they say they do.
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When we design this way, we actually create better experiences for everyone.
I've learned that real inclusive design means:
• Starting with the edges, not the center
• Letting communities lead research & testing
• Questioning what we think we know
• Getting that user needs overlap & intersect
• Making accessibility core to design, not a checkbox
As designers, we shape how people experience the digital world. But I've noticed we often default to building for the majority, creating unintended barriers for marginalized communities.
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I’m offering ➡️ FREE WEBSITE DESIGN FOR CHANGEMAKERS
Supporting female, LGBTQ+ & POC founders/creators/business owners with:
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• UX strategy that converts
• Jan 2025 delivery
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Our mission is amplifying underrepresented voices and change makers. From UX audits to full website builds, we're here to help brands move forward with purpose.
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