UX, Designers, and Developers in Tech - TechChat Tuesdays Episode 16

Explore the intersection of UX design and development in this insightful TechChat Tuesdays episode featuring Michael Geise, Senior UX/Product Design Consultant at Chariot Solutions. Dive into various design topics, including dark patterns, the ubiquitous Corporate Memphis illustration style, and the psychology behind video chat platform designs. Learn about innovative tools like The Square for more realistic video calls, and discover essential design resources such as Miro for collaborative whiteboarding and Figma for high-fidelity prototyping. Gain valuable insights into the design thinking process, the importance of early prototyping, and the role of tools like Storybook.js in developing UI components. Understand the significance of accessibility in design, particularly in color contrast ratios, and explore the differences between UX and UI. Whether you're a designer, developer, or product manager, this discussion offers practical knowledge and resources to enhance your understanding of modern design practices and their impact on user experience.

Intro
Dark Patterns
Corporate Memphis
The Square
Java at 25
Michael Geise
UX vs UI
Design Thinking
Tools
Whiteboard
Storybook
Getting pencils down early
Issue tracking
Bootstrap
Resources