Highlights from the Mueller hearing
On July 24, former special counsel Robert Mueller testified before two House committees. He had already in May – when announcing his retirement – said: “The report
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First, design no harm (why oaths matter)
At the Adobe 99U conference there was an on-stage conversation between author Courtney E. Martin and Tim Brown [https://99u.adobe.com/videos/63722/
Pandamonium - Remembering to replenish
I'm not gonna lie. I'm tired. Yesterday morning at breakfast there was a knock at the door. A bit early for
Mostly Harmless in the Amazonas
Being invited to speak in the Amazonas is a humbling experience and I am ever thankful for this opportunity. Here are the slides and links
Accessibility and the art of caring for humans
At the #t12t [https://axbom.com/tag/t12t/] accessibility meetup I gave a talk on the sordid history of how people with disabilities have been
Don't feed the designers after midnight
Slides and links from my World Usability Day talk
Mostly Harmless
Slides and workbook for EuroIA 18 workshop
Introducing the Inclusive Panda
As part of my work on practical methods for integrating ethics thinking into your design process I am producing a set of templates and worksheets.
AMP Letter
The gateways to online content must not abuse their power.
Confirmshaming - the art of insulting your target group
Many of us have come to despise them: the intrusive, unsolicited subscription forms promising you the holy grail of insights and knowledge. But the imaginative
axbom.com — 20 years old
A short film I made to commemorate the anniversary of my first axbom domain purchase. I had no idea what a fantastic adventure I had embarked on.
Misusability update #2
Misusability under every rock When writing a book on misguided digital design you are obviously primed to find content that supports your case. And right
What social platforms could do to fight online harassment
When I claim that online harassment happens by design I am often met with raised eyebrows. I am not saying that it’s the intent
Mailchimp backtracks on all their recommendations, enforcing single opt-in
Like millions of others I have used Mailchimp for many years to send out e-mail updates to subscribers. Their freemium business model and quirky
Misusability update #1
Your impact on people and planet When I tell people I am writing a book about ethics in digital design many assume that it is