Pushing pixels is a dialogue

Even as a principal designer, I sometimes go deep into the pixels, using Adobe Fireworks or Photoshop to precisely & vividly render a particular concept, or even prepare final comps…

Significance before validation

With the widespread adoption of Agile/Lean UX methods in software design, there’s been a steady, ceaseless drumbeat for “validation” of design outputs. It’s laudable and useful, although there is some…

Recent readings: The Connected Company and more!

In no particular order, here are some brief blurbs on design-related books that I’ve recently read and enjoyed (chronicling the past 3 months roughly)…   The Connected Company by Dave…

Apple’s signature values

Recently Apple introduced this rather emotionally poignant TV commercial, presumably as a salvo against intensifying pressure from competitors: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zr1s_B0zqX0 It is a summary of the core values of Apple as…

Massimo Vignelli on “Quality”

This is just brilliant! From a recent interview with Vignelli, in Eye magazine (print edition), I’ve re-typed this segment below. IMHO this is of vital importance, and a valuable reminder, to deliver…