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Jun 24, 2025

When the App Has All the Power — and You Have All the Consequences

A frustrating experience with a ticketing app in Paris shows how unclear design can mislead users — and why designers should take…

When the App Has All the Power — and You Have All the Consequences

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May 6, 2025

Designing for people: What architecture can learn from UX

Architecture has long shaped our physical world — but what if it learned from UX design’s focus on feedback, iteration, and human…

Designing for people: What architecture can learn from UX

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Aug 21, 2023

Questioning status quo: lessons from Alan Kay

Computing pioneer Alan Kay is known for his pioneering work on object-oriented programming and the windowing graphical user interface that…

Alan Kay Speaks at ATLAS Institute

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Jun 19, 2023

To draw or not to draw: is traditional sketching still relevant in the digital design era?

In the era of AI, drawing may appear outdated, but its benefits are still profound and relevant. Beyond sketching ideas and concepts…

a hand drawing with charcoal

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Jun 12, 2023

A video every interaction designer should watch

In 1968, Douglas Engelbart showcased technology and presented a groundbreaking system with the transformative potential to revolutionize…

Engelbart practicing for the demo

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Aug 2, 2021

Why does UX matter? And why it has an impact on our lives, literally.

Let’s take a closer look at an example of VacMe, the COVID-19 vaccination registration system in Zurich, and see what we can learn from…

Why does UX matter? And why it has an impact on our lives, literally.

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Jun 4, 2021

Why your product should not make everyone happy.

Where is the balance between ¨too much¨ and ¨not enough¨? and what good product design has to do with public toilets?

Black and white picture of a sculpturer Henry Moore at work.

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May 13, 2021

What cuneiform has to do with modern icons and why is it milestone in today’s visual communication?

The idea of an icon seems obvious now but have you ever thought about why they have such a form?

What cuneiform has to do with modern icons and why is it milestone in today’s visual communication?

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May 13, 2020

Where did it come from? My non-computer Daily UI. Part 5 (81–100).

In my Daily UI challenge, I wanted to analyze and reflect on the roots of interface elements. They based also on human behavior and habits…

Where did it come from? My non-computer Daily UI. Part 5 (81–100).

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May 13, 2020

Where did it come from? My non-computer Daily UI. Part 4 (61–80).

In my Daily UI challenge, I wanted to analyze and reflect on the roots of interface elements. They based also on human behavior and habits…

Where did it come from? My non-computer Daily UI. Part 4 (61–80).

Julia Ku

Julia Ku

Product designer, exploring the history of human-computer interaction and the roots that shape aesthetics and functionality. www.juliaku.com

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