Articles
The secret formula for Apple’s rounded corners
Apple follows the “closer to the human, the rounder the object” pattern.
A checkout designed for impulse purchases
Horrible retention rates, dark patterns and incentivizing people to abandon their carts.
Dan Mall’s 10 Principles for a Worthy Design Career
10 pieces of advice for tackling complex tasks, preventing burnout, and fostering continuous learning.
Defining UX-Career Progression: What Practitioners Say
UX career progression is not singularly defined, though it typically involves a mix of measurable signals and gut feelings.
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UX Portfolio
Minh Pham
Minh is a Design Lead for Fantasy Interactive.
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Last But Not Least
Navigating change: a UX designer’s odyssey in an era of uncertainty
Navigating industry shifts for lasting success.
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