Inclusive design for social impact
Social impact organisations are realising that good intentions alone aren’t enough. To win hearts, funding, and volunteers, they need stories that feel real, campaigns that include everyone, and platforms that work for all. By blending empathy-driven storytelling with inclusive design principles.
From code to conscience: Why Edinburgh’s AI boom must put people first
The tech scene is buzzing with AI innovation, but speed alone won’t win the race. As start-ups push the boundaries of what’s possible, they face a bigger question: can they build AI that’s not just clever, but also transparent, inclusive, and ethical? This isn’t a side quest — it’s the main storyline.
Scaling up: User-Centric design for Tech Start-ups in Manchester
Start-ups are rewriting the rulebook on how to launch products that matter. Tight budgets and impossible timelines might sound like a recipe for compromise. Yet, these ventures are proving that bold design thinking, rapid prototyping, and a relentless focus on users can turn constraints into a competitive edge.
Navigating the digital landscape: Inclusive UX for Healthcare
Designing Healthcare for Everyone: From Legacy Systems to Human-Centred Digital Care. A Design Thinking approach proves invaluable. It begins with Empathise: conducting in-depth user research, perhaps through ethnographic studies.
AI-powered card design: Speed, customisation and inclusion
Designing the perfect payment card has always been a delicate balancing act between quality, compliance, and brand expression. Today, artificial intelligence is rewriting the rules.
A lesson on how AI, design and personalisation are a win for brand loyalty.
Apple’s New Liquid Glass Design: Practical Guidance for Designers
The Liquid Glass language introduces a translucent, adaptive UI material across Apple’s 2025 OS releases and now ships in Figma’s latest effect update. When used thoughtfully, it can enrich hierarchy, but it carries real performance and accessibility costs if over-applied. The sections below summarise the design’s strengths and pitfalls, show how to recreate it in Figma, and outline best-practice patterns to keep products inclusive.