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December 2018 #DesignInTech Briefing
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From the December #DesignInTech Briefing
Four Things That I’m Thinking About Design In Tech
* You can either be a jill of all design-y trades or a master of just one. Nowadays you’re better off being a jill because we don’t know which trades will remain.
* Fatimah Kabba was spot on with her 2017 point that writing is the most important skill for a designer — especially one who is crafting an experience.
* Programming isn’t as important as understanding how computing (on a network) operates — the physics of computation is better to master than JavaScript.
* Knowing all the things one needs to know to work in the tech industry can all be learned with a supporting group around you. Try out the WordPress community.
Three Things I’ve Noticed In The Last 30 Days
* Accessibility features are more newsworthy these days, and are being heralded as a sign of innovation and good design. Good design for all is now.
* All the chaos wrought over GDPR in Europe amidst the region’s pre-existing disdain for the American tech industry is…
