Design for Scale
Here are a few things we’ve found helpful for keeping design systems flexible – and designers sane – at enterprise scale.
Posts in Design
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Drupal 8 Paragraphs + Layout Discovery
If you use the Paragraphs module and wish there was a way to more easily control the layout of referenced paragraphs on a particular node, check out Entity Reference with Layout, a new module for Drupal 8. Entity Reference with Layout combines structured content (a la Paragraphs) with expressive layout control (a la Layout Discovery in core). Now you can quickly add new sections without leaving the content edit screen, choose from available layouts, add text or media to specific regions, drag them around, edit them, delete them, add more, and so on. The experience is easy-to-use, fast, and expressive.
This But Not That
Use this simple, collaborative workshop to help clearly articulate your organization’s core values and establish a framework for effective design and copy.
Website Search for Libraries
Your public library has evolved. No longer just a place where books are stored and borrowed, libraries provide an open gateway to a universe of information, media and the arts. Libraries are vibrant hubs for connected communities. They offer events, programs, meeting spaces, technology resources, and a host of other services for the public.
Creating Compelling Designs with Limited Photography
When working with limited photography, it can be difficult to create a visually compelling site. There are many ways to work around this, all you need is a little creativity!
The 5 Lessons I Learned Switching to a UX Career
After switching careers from advertising to User Experience Design and surviving my first year, I've compiled a list of key lessons you need to know to be successful when beginning a new role in UX Architecture.
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Show Your Work
It may seem terrifying, but sharing the process behind your design is worth it. Showing an understanding of the problem you’re trying to solve goes beyond just presenting a polished design. Opening up your design process to your team and your clients leads to better results. Here are some helpful tips to hopefully make it less nerve-wracking to share your work before it's completely finished.
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Designing for Young Audiences
Designing interfaces for pre-k children presents a handful of challenges when it comes to understanding their needs and stepping into their (much smaller) shoes. Here are a few things we consider when designing a game interface for young users.
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Enhance Your Collaborative Sketching Techniques with UX Wireframe Cards
If you find the idea of wireframe sketching a bit intimidating, try these helpful tools and UX cards to make the process as painless as possible.
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A Tool for Estimating College Tuition
The tuition and fees calculator we built with Stanford Summer Session allows prospective students to plan their summer at Stanford, and it's been a hit with students and staff!
