Design systems are the systems of tools, processes and practices that we use to create digital products, like websites and applications. But can design systems ... More
Design systems are the systems of tools, processes and practices that we use to create digital products, like websites and applications. But can design systems ... More
Available Episodes
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Design systems and dyscalculia with Laura Parker
Dyscalculia is a learning difference characterised by a persistent difficulty in understanding numbers. In this episode, Laura and I discuss her experiences with dyscalculia, and how design systems can help to create more inclusive digital products for people like her.
Episode Links
Laura’s blog (https://uxwriting.co.uk)
Laura’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/LauraParkerUX)
Accessible numbers project (https://accessiblenumbers.com/)
Dyscalculia poster (https://accessibility-manual.dwp.gov.uk/tools-and-resources/accessibility-posters)
Dyscalculia network (https://www.dyscalculianetwork.com)
Plain Numbers report (https://plainnumbers.org.uk/why-we-exist)
30/05/2023
47:56
Design systems and trans exclusion with Luke Murphy
How do design systems contribute to trans-exclusion in our digital, social and political systems? What can we do to create more trans-exclusive experiences? In this episode, I talk to Luke Murphy, a design advocate and a good friend of mine who identifies as non-binary, to explore this issue.
Episode links
https://www.lurkmoophy.com/ (https://www.lurkmoophy.com/)
Luke’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/lurkmoophy)
Zeroheight blog (https://zeroheight.com/blog/)
22/05/2023
54:02
Design systems and cognitive bias with David Dylan Thomas
How does cognitive bias affect the way we design and make digital products, and the way people experience them? To kick off the series, I’m talking to author, speaker and filmmaker David Dylan Thomas, to explore these questions.
Episode links
https://daviddylanthomas.com/ (https://daviddylanthomas.com/)
David’s Twitter (https://twitter.com/movie_pundit)
UX London (https://ti.to/clearleft/ux-london-2023)
Design for Cognitive Bias, by David Dylan Thomas (https://abookapart.com/products/design-for-cognitive-bias)
The Cognitive Bias Podcast (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-cognitive-bias-podcast/id1197648130)
Design systems are the systems of tools, processes and practices that we use to create digital products, like websites and applications. But can design systems play a role in perpetuating systemic harm? Can they do anything to mitigate it?
In this series, design systems consultant and podcast host Amy Hupe interviews guests about their experiences of design systems, systemic exclusion, and how we can work to design more inclusive experiences.