Objects
Why a Handle Changes an Object's Conversation with the Hand
Handle design shapes how an object is grasped, carried, and understood. Learn which placement, shape, and clearance…
The collection
All pieces
Explore the full collection by subject. Each piece takes one design question and examines the choices, trade-offs and assumptions behind it.
Graphics
Serif or Sans Serif on a Long Page?
Serif or sans serif on a long page? Compare texture, spacing, screen context, and reading conditions to choose type…
Design History
The Exhibition Label Before the Wall Text
Exhibition label writing turns limited space into a clear interpretive choice: learn to identify the object, select…
Interfaces
The Hidden Cost of the Endless Settings Menu
An endless settings menu shifts decision work to you. Learn how to spot useful controls, reduce choice fatigue, and…
Spaces
A One-Shelf Reading Corner, Without Buying a Chair
A one-shelf reading corner can turn an existing seat into a comfortable place to read, with a reachable surface and…
Our point of view
Good design deserves a second look.
A clean appearance is not proof that something works well. We look at the decisions underneath, including whose needs were considered and whose were missed.