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My Design Principles
The principles and values that guide my work as a UX Designer.
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My musings on the world of UX Design.
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kristensunny
- Jan 22, 2021
- 6 min
Design to Do No Harm
A look at some the direct and indirect effects that product, service, or system designs may have on people's lives.
kristensunny
- Jan 14, 2021
- 6 min
Dashboard Design Basics
A quick overview of design principles that can be used to improve any dashboard.
kristensunny
- Jan 8, 2021
- 3 min
How to Develop Design Principles
Six steps for creating a set of design principles for your product team.
kristensunny
- Dec 28, 2020
- 4 min
Book List: Behavioral Psychology for Persuasive Design
Books that give you an insider's look into how humans think, make choices, and feel about the products we use daily.
kristensunny
- Dec 21, 2020
- 4 min
Books That Tackle the Ethics of Design
A introductory list of books to help you start those difficult conversations about implementing ethical design frameworks
kristensunny
- Dec 14, 2020
- 4 min
Use Cases, User Stories, and Context Scenarios - When to Use Each
A practical guide to navigating the differences between the three and the best time to use each
kristensunny
- Dec 11, 2020
- 4 min
Leveraging UX Tools and Skills for Service Design
Transferable skills and tools that UX-trained designers can use as Service Designers
kristensunny
- Dec 3, 2020
- 3 min
Questions to Ask in a Project Kick-Off Meeting
Kickoff meetings are the sometimes the first opportunity you'll have as a designer to hear from your client, project stakeholders, and new
kristensunny
- Nov 23, 2020
- 4 min
Books for Solo UX Designers
My go-to list of essential design books for solo UX Designers.
kristensunny
- Nov 20, 2020
- 3 min
Starter Pack of Essential UX Design Books
My go-to list of essential design books.
kristensunny
- Nov 12, 2020
- 5 min
Quick Redesign: Libby Mobile App
I gave myself 10 minutes to look through a mobile app that I use often. I chose Libby, an app that allows users to borrow ebooks and...
kristensunny
- Nov 6, 2020
- 6 min
How to Successfully Work with Non-Designer Clients
Advice for providing your non-designer clients with the tools and opportunities to learn more about the design process.
kristensunny
- Oct 28, 2020
- 4 min
Tips for Handing Off Designs for Development in Figma
Helpful advice for packaging your design handoff in an easy-to-digest format for the Engineers on your team.
kristensunny
- Oct 9, 2020
- 9 min
App Critique: Kaiser Permanente
I recently made an appointment using the Kaiser Permanente mobile app and noticed that I was struggling to accomplish goals that most...
kristensunny
- Oct 4, 2020
- 4 min
Tips for Your First Client Pitch Meeting
Helpful advice for approaching your first client pitch meeting as an entry-level designer or freelancer. I recently found myself...
kristensunny
- Oct 4, 2020
- 6 min
My Favorite UX Tools
My recommendations for UX tools to use on your next project, based on usability, collaboration, and cost. If you're like me, you love...
kristensunny
- Oct 4, 2020
- 3 min
Leah Buley's Survival Guide for Solo UX Designers is Now My North Star
A book review of Leah Buley's The User Experience Team of One: A Research and Design Survival Guide, and how it can guide you on your...