Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

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There are a number of debates about which additional skills designers should learn. Should designers code, write, or understand business? These skills are incredibly valuable but perhaps not essential. However, I would argue that every designer should learn the fundamentals of psychology. As humans, we have an underlying “blueprint” for how we perceive and process…

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By Elliot Dahl Web typography is confusing. Do you know the best practices? When I started looking around at popular websites to figure out the best practices for web typography, I must admit I was baffled. Below are some examples of typography scales I pulled from a few popular websites and design systems. Can you…

Press enter or click to view image in full sizePasquale D’Silva8 min read·May 28, 2018–Designing animation is sculpting time. Timing is critical. If you don’t consider animation timing, you’re not designing animation.Animation is visual music. Skilled animators employ rhythm, timing, tempo, composition, texture and dynamics.The year is 2018, interface design tools are finally incorporating animation,…

What are Design Principles? Design principles are clear statements that help teams make consistent decisions and trade-offs when designing products, services, or systems. They articulate what matters most and provide a shared foundation for decision-making. Why use them? Applying design principles fosters a cohesive problem-solving approach, promoting efficiency, consistency and user-centricity. Who uses them? Organisations,…