Ian Hall·Jul 31, 2020Summarizing Christopher AlexanderNotes from Ryan Singer’s primer on Christopher Alexander’s design systems
Ian Hall·Mar 9, 2017Are UX Designers Unsure? Uh, Maybe…Doubt is one of the superpowers of UX and enables designers to explore options without committing too strongly to the wrong thing.
Ian Hall·Feb 28, 2017The dangers of UX research…UX research is bandied about as a cure-all for what ails your product, but beware. Below the surface lurks great risk… and greater reward.
Ian Hall·Feb 21, 2017Interaction design isn’t about being right…“Acknowledging what you don’t know is the dawning of wisdom.” — Charlie Munger
Ian Hall·Jan 30, 2017How Interaction Designers are like Interface ScientistsGreat interaction design is about finding the right answer, but that doesn’t mean making an educated guess, crossing our fingers, and…
Ian Hall·Nov 17, 2016The Simple Path to Self-MotivationHow I make progress even when I am feeling completely overwhelmed.
Ian Hall·Nov 14, 2016How to Get Useful Feedback as a Junior UX DesignerLearn to overcome anxiety and get the critical feedback needed to flourish as a junior UX practitioner.
Ian Hall·Jun 27, 2016Apple and AUX Headphone PairingLately I’ve been thinking a lot about the disappearing iPhone AUX port everyone is worked up about.
Ian Hall·Apr 1, 2016There is More to User Experience Design Than You May ThinkI’ve been at ZS Associates about eight months now and am finally getting my sea legs.
Ian Hall·Jul 22, 2015How Worthwhile is an MS in Human-Computer Interaction……and how do I know if it’s for me?
