Do you use a design style guide to build and maintain your SaaS application? It can help you design and build more efficiently. You can design for quick and smooth development using your style guide – reuse the building blocks you have and create new ones when needed. A solid design style guide is a […]
Author: Nathaniel Flick
Hi I'm Nathaniel, a Software Designer - a designer who codes. I create innovative, user-focused digital experiences, blending Design Thinking with practical development and accessibility.
I’ve been thinking a lot about the job market lately. It’s been a while since I was out there, so I wonder how I would approach it. The acceptance rate is abysmal, about 1-2%. So, you have to make a great impression fast to have the best chance. I would flip the script and use […]
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What does AI do best?
AI gets a lot of press as if it were a magical, world-changing tool. But what does it do best? An idea is a house, and AI is the sandpaper smoothing the edges. Don’t let AI build your house for you. AI is a tool whose main function is to refine human-generated ideas. And it’s […]
In software design, staying focused on the user’s problem is crucial. Keep it simple. Two tools can help maintain this focus: Personas and User Journeys. This focus ensures that the solutions you develop are relevant, effective, and truly helpful to the user. Design Thinking workshops, when done properly, involve multiple stakeholders in thinking about the […]
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How can I help you?
How can I help you? How does this question make you feel? Do you feel heard, inspired, welcomed? You might even feel a little confused. Did you expect a more challenging answer? More friction? I try to always have this attitude because time is short, and this phrase shows gratitude. Thanks for coming to me […]