DESIGN THINKING FOR LIFE

Imagine you're building something new – maybe a website, an app, or even a service. You probably have lots of ideas about what people...

Ever open a streaming app and notice the colors or how things are laid out seem to subtly shift based on what you like? Or perhaps a news...

You probably don't think  about the sounds your phone makes much, beyond your ringtone or notification alert. But those subtle clicks,...

Ever open a brand new app, or finish clearing out your to-do list, and suddenly you see a screen that's just... empty ? Maybe it's a...

Ever open an app and immediately feel a certain vibe? Maybe it's playful, or super friendly, or incredibly sophisticated. Often, a big...

Ever looked at a giant spreadsheet full of numbers and felt your eyes glaze over? It's hard to spot trends or understand what's really...

Think about how you use your smartphone or tablet. It's almost entirely with your fingers, right? We tap, swipe, pinch, and scroll...

Ever look at a website or an app and instantly know what you're supposed to look at or click next? You didn't have to think hard, your...

Think about a time you used an app and something smoothly slid into place, or a button subtly shimmered when you hovered over it. Those...

Imagine you're building a whole city. Would every architect and construction team design every single brick, window, and door from...

We've talked about how UI (User Interface) design makes apps look good. But what if those beautiful colors or tiny fonts make it...

Think about your day. You might start by checking news on your big desktop computer, then switch to a tablet for a recipe in the kitchen,...

Ever typed on your phone and felt a tiny little click or buzz beneath your fingers? Or felt a satisfying rumble when you successfully...

Ever open a website or app and it just feels... right ? Everything seems to be in its place, easy to find, and pleasant to look at. It's...

Think about your phone screen right now. You probably see a little house for "Home," a magnifying glass for "Search," or a gear for...

You know that feeling when you're in a dimly lit room and suddenly a super bright app blinds you? Or maybe you just prefer a sleek,...

Have you ever noticed how some websites feel calm and trustworthy, while others feel exciting and urgent? Or how certain buttons just...

Think about opening a book. The way the words look – the style of the letters – immediately tells you something about the book. Is it a...

Ever notice that little shimmer when you confirm an action on a website? Or the gentle bounce when you pull down to update your feed?...

Every giant app you use today – WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube – started as just an idea in someone's head. But how do you go from a small...