Continuous design: a framework for digital products

I used my observations of good and bad design practices in product teams to identify three key principles that could be used to build up the framework: Design engages with messy reality Design knowledge resides in models Most (digital) design happens post-launch 1. Design engages with messy reality Many teams are so focussed on their… Continue reading Continuous design: a framework for digital products

Basics of Extreme Programming (XP) – A List of Free Continuous integration (CI) Tools

Although extreme programming is not general practice, the method is popular among more sophisticated, advanced and pioneering development teams; however, continuous integration, one of the fundamental techniques of this concept, is widely adopted by “grass roots”. CI focuses on reducing risks of occurrence of errors as well as being aimed to enhance workflow and strengthen… Continue reading Basics of Extreme Programming (XP) – A List of Free Continuous integration (CI) Tools

Weekend Inspiration: Design for Continuous Experimentation

Take some time out this weekend and listen to Dan McKinley, Principal Engineer at Etsy.com. In this talk he describes the processes undertaken whenever a redesign is carried out – and he knows what he’s taking about, having been at the helm of five redesigns in Etsy’s eight short years.. Watch live streaming video from… Continue reading Weekend Inspiration: Design for Continuous Experimentation