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Why Persuasive Design Should be Your Next Skill Set

“With a focus on psychology, UX designers can build services that directly help people improve their lives. It’s not new; AA and Weight Watchers were around before the Internet, and they help people through difficult and long-term behavior change. Still, … Continue reading

The Fastest Registration Ever: Friend.ly

No wizards. No forms. No Facebook Connect or Twitter Oauth popups. No typing at all. A single click is all you need to sign up for friend.ly. After that, you’re in, with a profile including your picture. You’re connected to … Continue reading

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A framework for Great Designers

For years now, a nagging thought has kept me up on sleepless nights: Am I a great designer? The answer to this question matters – to me, and to everyone else. First, it’s deeply personal. I don’t think many people … Continue reading

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Launching ReadyForZero

Today, we’re launching ReadyForZero, a startup dedicated to helping people manage their credit card debt. When I decided to join ReadyForZero last November, I was burnt out. Not that life was bad, but my work as a freelancer had left … Continue reading

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Thoughts on the Google Wave Beta

I recently joined a wave of about seven user experience professionals, with all of us participating and discussing, in real-time, the merits of Wave. In fairness, if you send seven UX snobs to review almost any interface, you can expect … Continue reading

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