All across the internet, you can find a myriad of articles on web accessibility, diving into the importance of creating inclusive and user-friendly websites. Many emphasize the role of designers in crafting visually accessible interfaces, but fewer shine a spotlight on the critical implementers of the accessibility equation: developers. I…

Wireless charging continues to emerge as a popular “necessity” with the release of each new smartphone cycle. But is wireless charging really all that, well, wireless? I’ve always been a bit taken aback by the mildest of conveniences afforded by wireless charging while the downsides are seemingly ignored. Energy inefficiency…

Preface — This post may appear as an overly critical review of no-code tools, but it’s not. The goal is to look at coding and no-coding through different lenses: a designer, a developer and a product founder. This article explores product end goals and output. The no-code movement is growing…

The problem OK, everyone, this is going to be a quick one. Social media apps are in need of a new feature. No, not augmented reality or social video shopping. It’s something much simpler. A feature that would eliminate all kinds of petty annoyances and stressors when navigating various apps. …

New Brutalism is a trend that has been growing in popularity over the past several years. A rejection of the sleek and modernist style of buildings that came out of the post-war era, Brutalism is more raw and unrefined. In its rejection of glamor, Brutalism creates an almost industrial aesthetic…

Not long ago I came across a Medium post about the highest-rated subscriptions people pay for. The author asked for people to mention their favorite subscriptions in the comments. I obliged and commented that YouTube premium is among my favorite subscriptions. …

I’m about to sound a little outdated when I say I cringe at the word “influencer” these days. I’m a Millennial, but often find myself scratching my head at why so many massively popular influencers are, well, massively popular at all. …

A look at the growing number of apps embracing the reemergence of short-form video and the TikTok pattern. — If you can’t beat them, copy them You’ve likely heard the oft Picasso attributed quote, “bad artists copy, good artists steal” or “good artists copy, great artists steal.” However it was said, it’s not far off from the truth. For years designers have had carte blanche to completely steal UI patterns and features across different apps.

So many methods, so little time I’ve noticed a lot of, let’s call it impassioned, debate from designers and developers about which methods and approaches are “best” when it comes to designing and developing websites. What often surprises me is the argument that one tool is the best and someone is a fool for using anything…