Genderless design, absolute position in Figma, dark mode tokens
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3 min readAug 15, 2022
“Design can never truly be free of culture, gender, and bias. Our pursuit of a neutral and universal design may bring us to modernism, minimalism, and the Apple-esque aesthetic, but these design schools, inspired by Eurocentric standards, carry qualities associated with masculinity. How can we go beyond the stereotypical binary view of masculine and feminine and create more universal, inclusive designs? Genderfluidity can give us a hint about the future of design and culture.”
Genderless design is a myth →
By August Tang
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Corporate culture is killing the designer’s soul.
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Jobs
- Lead Product (UX/UI) designer @ Co:Create
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Riva Health is building a cardiology technology app that measures and manages hypertension. Whatever your skill set or professional background, there’s literally no bigger problem you could apply them toward.
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Make me think
- How can we make presentations better? →
“Great presentations are really great stories. It’s great stories that move people, not stock images, bullet points, or diagrams. To achieve that we needed to create a new category of presentation apps. One that starts with what you want to say.” - Becoming an expert →
“You cannot be a craftsperson unless the process is the reward. This philosophy also explains happiness: Happiness isn’t an end state. It’s having the freedom to pursue the continual grind you enjoy. What is a process exactly? It’s a craftsperson’s flow state wherein they exercise creativity, solve challenges, and chase perfection.”
Tools and resources
- Research templates →
A library of templates including usability, surveys, prototypes, and more. - Glyphy →
Copy & paste glyphs with ease. - UX research portfolios →
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By Preeti Talwai
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