Can a robot do a designer’s job?

Automation isn’t as much of a threat as we have been told.

There is no digital world

Everything digital costs something physical.

Designing for (realistic) attention

Structuring content for people who only scan it is critical.

4 levels of grids for web designers

How structure brings stability, clarity, and consistency to a layout.

How to adapt long-page designs for better scanning

A way to consolidate information-dense content and engage visitors.

How to know when to use AI

A simple decision-making aid may help.

The elements of good craft

How details, focus, time, and taste elevate design.

The internet isn’t for humans anymore

What does it mean that bots use it now more than we do?

The geography of interface

Is there a pattern language for digital spaces?

The interface is always there

“There’s no such thing as UI-less anything.”

“The most successful digital products weren’t built by following heat maps. They were built by teams with crystal-clear visions of what they wanted users to achieve.”

In defense of text labels

Why icons aren’t enough, and text often works better.

Simplification takes courage

“Simplicity isn’t the absence of complexity, but rather complexity resolved.”

“Great design isn’t defined by who knows your name, but by how well your work serves human needs.”

Great design comes from looking away

Beyond common design patterns and design trends.

The art secret behind all great design

Content is king, but composition is kingmaker.