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  1. Crafting interfaces that empower users.

    User interfaces enable or frustrate users. Good UIs empower users by making goals achievable, bad ones make users feel lost and helpless. This article discusses how to craft empowering UIs.

    Moses Amama
    June 15, 2023
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  2. Playbook updates: New Rapid Product Validation Section and Designing Section Updates

    Over the last few months, we’ve made some big changes to our playbook. We’ve added a new section, Rapid Product Validation, and updated our Designing section.

    Kyle Fiedler
    April 7, 2020
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  3. How to make quick calculations in Sketch

    Surprisingly Sketch hides some powerful calculation features. Here are some real world uses for that handy feature.

    Luke Mitchell
    February 19, 2020
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  4. Don't Rush

    The thought of designing a product from nothing can be scary. Here’s how we prefer to start.

    Luke Mitchell
    March 6, 2017
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  5. Using Gestalt Principles for Natural Interactions

    Use psychology and visual design to create an intuitive experience.

    Carolann Bonner
    September 15, 2014
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