Perennial Design

by Wilson Miner

Looking beyond products themselves, the underlying process for their design and the broader systems in which they exist can serve as a source for renewal in design.

Lesson

by David Cole

An accidental salesman meets with unexpected challenge and disappointment. At last, he finds new understanding and acceptance of his identity as a designer.

Made to Measure

by David Cole

A destructive model positions data and design in opposition. But redefining and embracing data opens up deeper understanding and greater ability to design for reality.

The Things of the Future

by Cennydd Bowles

The future of web design can be saved if web applications are built not only for humans but for humanity, and made to last. To solve deeper problems, technology may need ask more from its users.

Lesson

by Trent Walton

The same bit of advice, repeated over time, is at first frustrating and impenetrable. But at last, with a little background information, it becomes invaluable.

Tongue-Tied

by Trent Walton

"What do you do?" may be a hard question to answer. But when we learn to articulate the complexity and value of our work, we gain not only better understanding but greater respect for our profession.

Taxidermista

by Jon Tan

Playing off our enthusiasm for the new, galleries misrepresent web design as a state, not a process. In the exhibition and archival of web design, more context is essential.

Designing the Mind

by The Standardistas

Building on the foundation of craft, individual designers and the broader industry will benefit from a three-stage process for critical thinking: input, synthesis, and output.