Blog Update: Quality of Life Improvements
As the blog grows, the more time I allow myself to work on it. This is a quick blog related post.
Read moreAs the blog grows, the more time I allow myself to work on it. This is a quick blog related post.
Read morePeople think of 'design' as expensive and simply pretty objects. Yet, we also all know the saying: “Form follows function” (coined by architect Louis Sullivan). Where the line between creativeness and effectiveness lies, is hard to tell.
Read moreBudget is often the most limited factor in a software project. Here is how the use of prototyping can save effort, frustration and in the end: money.
Read moreI've been reading several books on writing a successful blog, good personal brand and everything in between. (Zak Slayback's How To Get Ahead and Platform by Michael Hyatt are definite highlights.)
They are all practically the same strategy. I'll summarize them:
That is why I have decided –after long thought– to focus on making the design industry accessible for all. Demystifying designer news, processes, and provide commentary on industry trends from the perspective of a layman.
This means my target group are people that see the benefit of design, but don't feel the need to understand it deeply.
The business owners that want results, but don't have time to plough through design books.
The good people from non-profits, that are looking for understanding what they can do to improve their...
Read moreI wanted to give you a cool trick I use occasionally.
Google allows you to search for related websites to the one you entered.
All you do is use the related:
keyword followed by the URL of the original website.
Similarweb.com has a comparable function, although it seems only the first five results show. Unless you sign up for their service.
It's exciting to see that the blog is growing. As of today we've hit 300+ unique visits! That might not sound a lot, yet I think that is the most traffic this site has ever seen.
No worries. The analytics are completely anonymous and GDPR compliant. Read my privacy policy here.
I have introduced two new features to the website.
As you might have noticed, the blog has a new domain name. I hope the current (geffreyvanderbos.com) gives the website just that extra bit of personality.
I have instructed the Google Search Console that geffreyvanderbos.com is...
Read moreToo often we teach young designers about 'user centered' design without talking about why. There is nothing altruistic to the business of “providing a great experience for the user”.
Here are eight ways how designers create business value. Just like any other profession.
Product design as a service can: