Archive - Waveguide Next

Why I Stopped Designing in Low Fidelity and Why You Should Probably Do The Same.

Designing in low-fidelity feels like a low-cost way to build product but is detrimental to your overall process velocity.

Aug 31, 2021 •

Juan J. Ramirez

July 2021

Designing with screenshots. Are you an idiot for not doing it?

A quick take on a controversial UI design practice.

Jul 1, 2021 •

Juan J. Ramirez

May 2021

"My startup needs better UX. Should I hire a full-time designer?"

A story about ketchup and the value of design.

May 4, 2021 •

Juan J. Ramirez

April 2021

Saying Bye to Waveguide!

And a new chapter with Waveguide Next, a blog about UX.

Apr 2, 2021 •

Juan J. Ramirez

Designed Degradations: UX Patterns for Hostile Environments

As a designer, sometimes I feel liberated because someone designed absolutely everything in the world.

Apr 2, 2021 •

Juan J. Ramirez

Designed Inconveniences: UX Patterns That Can’t Be Taught

When you enter Uniqlo’s NYC Iconic Store on 5th Avenue, the first thing you notice is the three huge escalators that take you to the top and main level…

Apr 2, 2021 •

Juan J. Ramirez

Designed Redundancies: UX Patterns To Unblock Frustration…And Save Lives

A few years ago, I heard a joke from a pilot instructor friend about single-engine airplanes in the aircraft industry.

Apr 2, 2021 •

Juan J. Ramirez

March 2021

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