Blog
We like to share our learnings, thoughts, opinions and ‘how to’ knowledge on different design-related topics.
An introduction to the design thinking process
New to UX design? Explore the 6-stage design thinking process that helps ensure your design solutions are human-centred, by putting user needs first.
Remote Brand Strategy workshops at Fruto
This week at Fruto, I ran a series of Brand Strategy Workshops with our whole team, helping us to clarify our internal and external brand.
11 Easy productivity techniques for creative professionals
Tips and tricks for creative professionals to improve their time management skills.
Thoughts on a code of ethics for interaction design
From 'stink patterns' to smartphone addiction: how can we tackle the interactions that make us spend too much time online?
Digital design considerations for child vs adult user groups
A guide to designing better user interfaces for children
Strategic vs Tactical UX
Not sure what the difference is between tactical and strategic UX approaches, or which would be best for your next project? This post is for you.
The UX design process
Learn exactly what a good UX design process entails and why you need one, and download a template of the process we typically follow at Fruto.
Design leadership skills
Expert design practitioner skills aren’t the same ones that you need for design leadership. Here’s what you need to know and learn to succeed...
Design leadership: How to establish a design-led culture
A 7-step guide to establishing a design-led culture, no matter where on the UX maturity ladder you’re starting your transformation journey from.
Giving constructive design feedback
When a designer asks you for feedback on their work, how do you go about it so that the feedback is effective and motivates the designer to improve? Here are is a technique I use...
Designing for healthcare
When it comes to UX design, healthcare has to be one of the areas where it’s most critical that it’s done right. The difference between good and bad design could literally make the difference between life or death. From patient care to the clinical experience, there are many aspects to designing digital products for healthcare...
Product design in educational publishing
We all know that UX is a key factor in customer satisfaction. But knowing this, and actually delivering on it, aren’t always the same thing. And it certainly isn’t always a straightforward process - with internal politics, multiple user groups and external factors all impacting your ability to achieve the perfect user experience...