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Cultivate & Motivate

Welcome to the creative space where ideas converge, interfaces come to life, and users' experiences are the compass guiding every design decision. My UX Design Blog is more than just a collection of projects; it's a narrative of exploration, innovation, and relentless pursuit of intuitive functionality. Here, I delve into the latest trends, share insights from my unique design process, and reflect on the challenges and successes that have shaped my career. Whether you're a fellow designer seeking inspiration, a curious observer interested in technology, or a potential client wanting to understand my approach, you'll find something valuable and intriguing here. Join me as we unravel the art and science of User Experience Design, one post at a time.

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The intricate design process you might have missed

When starting a new project with a new team, you always want to ascertain the best ways of working from the get-go. This could consist of what type of development methodology you will use, what days you might all need to be in the same office, what days and times you have a standup meeting etc.

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The best-kept secret about information visualisation

I recently attended a workshop by David McCandless in Covent Garden called Workshops are Beautiful, which looked at conceptualising and translating useful data and information into beautiful graphical representations/stories that everyone could understand, from your client to the design team and even to the users.

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The elusive concept of culture in design

On Wednesday 18th April, I attended a meetup about “Researching Culture: a masterclass with Ipsos MORI.” After three years working in the UX industry, I’d somehow never managed to make it to one of the many held in London.

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