The recent unprovoked attack on Ukraine is a rude awakening for us on how fragile freedom can be. This is a tough time for Ukraine, and the world alike. Times like these can get us asking some tough questions to ourselves.
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People are imperfect, design accordingly
Not all design decisions leads to required results. Its an iterative process and needs constant tinkering based on data and user feedbacks. Canvs Editorial discusses.
40% of freelance designers turned down work last year. Here’s why
Designers won’t work for obtuse or immoral clients anymore. Here are the 8 social issues they call out as most important to win them over.
Stephen Sondheim’s Lesson for Every Artist.
As he worked on his final musical, the legendary composer discussed the ideas he’d abandoned, the minutiae of his technique, and the lesson that any artist must learn.
Should a self-driving car kill the baby or the grandma? Depends on where you’re from
The infamous “trolley problem” was put to millions of people in a global study, revealing how much ethics diverge across cultures.
Gmail has more than 1.8 billion active users, with 44% of Americans opting to use it as their email solution. A look at their set-up experience and what can product-builders can learn from their mistakes.
How Material used color science to make design easier and more expressive than ever before.
Online Shopping Is Reshaping Real-World Cities
The uptick of grocery delivery apps led to the rise of “dark stores”: empty warehouses right in city centers. They're changing the design—and feel—of neighborhoods.
Trapped in Silicon Valley’s Hidden Caste System
Born in a cowshed in India, Siddhant now works for Meta in California. But he hides his background as a Dalit and fears he can never reveal his true self.
Nvidia says its ‘proprietary information’ is being leaked by hackers
Last week, it confirmed it was investigating an “incident”
Honorary mentions
Disney’s $6,000 per stay Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel
UC Berkeley loses CRISPR patent case
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