PinnedJeff HokitinAstroUXDSAstro Beyond the WebTransforming a web design system for new platforms is, unsurprisingly, an exercise in making tradeoffs, deciding what makes sense to bring…3 min read·Sep 29, 2022----
Jeff HokitMore 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…3 min read·Jan 7, 2024----
Jeff HokitinAstroUXDSDesigning for Giant ScreensSometimes a 10-foot UI is not big enough. What is necessary to create a Giant Screen UI?4 min read·Apr 3, 2022----
Jeff HokitBringing 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.5 min read·Apr 19, 2021----
Jeff HokitA 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…5 min read·Aug 31, 2017--1--1
Jeff HokitAdventures 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…4 min read·Oct 17, 2015----
Jeff HokitThe short life and death of the Compact Dictionary app.Motivation4 min read·Jun 6, 2015----