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- Vol_11.04.24
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Good Reads @ These Links:
The Roads Not Taken
The art of allowing oneself to get a little lost.
https://nathanbeck.eu/essays/the-roads-not-taken/
WordPress Alternatives
The criteria for this list are "Can it be downloaded, dropped onto a server, and you'll have a website?" This eliminates API and git-based CMSs, which I enjoy using; however, wiring a daisy chain of tools is just not viable for many.
https://darn.es/wordpress-alternatives/
Sneaking: The Deceptive UX Pattern You Never Saw Coming
Sneaking is a deceptive practice that includes three main patterns: forced continuity, hidden costs, and sneak into basket.
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/sneaking/
Mozilla rebrand takes from early internet aesthetics, to move its cause to reclaim the web
https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/jkr-mozilla-rebrand-graphic-design-project-240924
A personal story on designers vs deciders
A pivotal moment in my UX career and lessons learned
https://whydesignishard.substack.com/p/a-personal-story-on-designers-vs
Becoming a better designer
When I think about my own career, especially spending more than a decade at Zendesk, I’ve found myself asking: what kept me going? What were the key skills that helped me grow and pushed me outside of my comfort zone?
https://www.madebyjw.com/becoming-a-better-designer
A masterclass in user activation (96% of them)
https://builtformars.com/case-studies/headspace
The obsession over craft
People get annoyed about hearing about craft as they know being a good designer requires other skills to succeed: strong communication skills, a growth mindset, and ability to collaborate. However, I must share the hard truth.
https://www.proofofconcept.pub/p/the-obsession-over-craft
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