10 usability heuristics explained with art.
The link between Art and Design has always been a closely observed yet adamantly contested one. Designers tend to shun Art thinking it’s preposterous, putting the purpose of self-expression over the need of many. Artists won’t bat an eye at the term ‘Design’, believing that it limits their creativity.
Like many before me, I will try to once again bridge the gap between the two cousins, shed light on this love-hate relationship. After all, to be good designers, we should understand human psychology, which is shaped by our environment, with Art included.
“The purpose of art is to inform and…
It was Saturday, January 6, 2018. I walked into the gym unlike any other day before. Today I will have deadlifted more than I ever did. Or I might also (be) dead (during the) lift.
I walk up to the bar on the floor. Somewhere in the distance, I can hear the faint murmurs of people around. My brain instantly ignores this. I spread my arms and take a big deep breath then swallow it down to my stomach. My lifting belt is wrapped so tight against my inflated abdominals, I can’t breathe. My face starts to turn red. …
Nguyen Tran-Ngo
Product Designer • Art Director • Occasional Writer • www.nguyentran-ngo.design
