Head of UX
Siobhan is a passionate advocate for clean, effective designs that speak clearly and with gusto. Through the Akendi blog, Siobhan shares inspirations, tips, and resources for developing clean, harmonious design systems that are a joy to use.
To continue our Akendi UX course delivery, we're sharing an interview with Tedde van Gelderen, President and Founder of Akendi and Experience...
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Today, we're celebrating our talented team of researchers and UX designers by providing a glimpse into how they got started, and what fuels and...
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Have you ever come across a website with absolutely terrible typography? Chances are you didn't stick around too long. Following some basic steps...
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I have a confession to make- the 2016 Design Thinkers Conference was filled with inspiring talks but the “Confessions" theme didn't quite...
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You have a great client, you've signed on to work together on an inspiring project, but it turns out they have an outdated or unrealized brand...
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My husband is a bike nut. For as long as I've known him he has been an avid cyclist, and thankfully, he encouraged me to get riding a few years...
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There are a few interesting design trends we're keeping our eyes on this year. With spring fast approaching, this seems like a nice time to step...
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Diving into a new project takes a different trajectory for everyone but for this visual designer it often begins with a healthy dose of fear. It...
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A look at how sharing-economy giants, Uber and Airbnb, differ in their approach to garnering trust through messaging and visual design. We're...
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With Google unleashing its redesigned logo this month, we thought we'd gather up some feedback from around the office. Here are some of our...
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Grids & Guides: A Notebook for Visual Thinkers“144 pages of blank graph paper, plus charts, infographics, tables, and other scientific...
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After recently completing an extensive website design style guide for a client, we were reminded just how much this document reflects the...
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For years I've been taking advantage of doing my personal banking online in the comfort of my own home. It was a transition that was easy to make...
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An icon is a graphic symbol representing and object, action or idea. They are an integral part of our visual language providing clear...
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Design inspiration is often sought in the latest and greatest design examples floating around the web and in the slick pages of design magazines...
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