Being a Better Designer

Web Development

Here is the collection of articles and links I have assembled on how to be a better designer.

As software developers, let's make a resolution to focus on the part of the world we can change, and keep asking ourselves one very important question: how can our software help people become the best version of themselves?

First - watch the video THE GAP by Ira Glass on Vimeo

10 Qualities of Great Designers

The subtle art that differentiates good designers from great designers

Designers are Move Valuable than Programmers

Why Empty States Deserve More Design Time

Developing Design Principles

Dieter Rams Reflects on His Principles of Good Design

Google Design

The big mistake nearly every designer makes

Clean Up Your Mess

Design Tip: Never Use Black by Ian Storm Taylor

Simplicity — A Thoughtful Approach To Better Design

Am I a Real Developer

How to Deal with Bad Design Suggestions

We have to start thinking about people instead of traffic. We have to focus on customer purpose and whether customers complete the tasks they came to our websites to complete. The higher the task failure the higher the dissatisfaction. Less traffic, more quality, more value.

Gerry McGovern