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How To Empower Design Teams By Measuring Value

by Dave Cunningham

How do we know if we are truly impactful as a design team? Are we seen as a vehicle to deliver a solution that moves a needle? It’s time to empower our design teams and give them one voice to show how and when design really adds value.

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Introducing Our New SmashingConf City Of Austin

by Rachel Andrew

SmashingConf is coming to Austin! In this post, Rachel Andrew gives you a rundown of what you can expect and shares a video interview with Miriam Suzanne who will be sharing the stage with the rest of the brilliant SmashingConf Austin speakers!

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A channel where seasoned developers show how they design, build, work and play. Coming up next: Inspired Design Decisions: Neville Brody with Andrew Clarke (Feb 4).

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Ethical Design Handbook:
Leaving Dark Patterns Behind.

With practical techniques & strategies to influence a positive change in your company. Help your business grow sustainably — without dark patterns — and comply with GDPR and CCPA.

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