“Whatever you focus your attention on will become more important to you even if it's unimportant.” — Sonya Parker Turn left where you usually turn right Where you are right now, look up and straight ahead. Take note of what you see. Now turn 45 degrees to the left...
“I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values, and follow my own moral compass, then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own.” — Michelle Obama Cherish your secrets Do you have a secret that you've told no-one?...
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I'm not gonna lie. I'm tired. Yesterday morning at breakfast there was a knock at the door. A bit early for a visit, I mumbled under my breath as I opened the door to reveal my neighbour. He reached out to hand me a collection of...
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 now I feel overwhelmed by the many examples out there of people being harmed by digital services and how companies, often consciously, use tactics that...
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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 a book about dark patterns. While there undoubtedly will be overlap I am more interested in the negative impact even well-intended design may have on...
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