PinnedPublished inAstroUXDSAstro Beyond the WebTransforming a web design system for new platforms is, unsurprisingly, an exercise in making tradeoffs, deciding what makes sense to bring…Sep 29, 2022Sep 29, 2022
More than Monospace: UI Strategies for Changing Numerical ValuesA user interface with changing numerical values (such as clocks, timers, and counters) can be jumpy and distracting if not properly…Jan 7, 2024Jan 7, 2024
Published inAstroUXDSDesigning for Giant ScreensSometimes a 10-foot UI is not big enough. What is necessary to create a Giant Screen UI?Apr 3, 2022Apr 3, 2022
Bringing the Astro Web Design System to iOSSome of the interesting design and development challenges we encountered when translating a web design system to native mobile.Apr 19, 2021Apr 19, 2021
A Hierarchy of UX NeedsIt’s a pleasure to encounter an idea that’s communicated in a simple and memorable way. In 1943, psychologist Abraham Maslow published his…Aug 31, 20171Aug 31, 20171
Adventures with a $50 Android TabletI’m UX Director at Rocket Communications, a design firm. At least once every year we’re asked to design an Android application. But we’re…Oct 17, 2015Oct 17, 2015