Design Intelligence Hub

Where interface design meets human psychology. Explore research-backed insights, practical tutorials, and real-world case studies that transform how users interact with digital products.

Research & Insights

Real data from real projects. We test interface decisions with actual users, measure behavioral changes, and share findings that challenge common design assumptions. No theory without practice.

Color Accessibility Beyond WCAG Guidelines

Testing with 50 users with various visual conditions revealed gaps in current accessibility standards.

The Hidden Cost of Animation Overuse

Performance monitoring across 15 apps shows how excessive transitions impact user retention.

Typography Hierarchy in Non-Latin Scripts

Adapting Western design principles for Chinese, Arabic, and Hindi interfaces presents unique challenges.

Form Design Mistakes That Cost Conversions

A/B testing 23 different form layouts revealed counter-intuitive patterns in user completion rates.

Data visualization dashboard showing user interaction patterns and heat maps

Tools & Resources

Curated tools, templates, and resources we actually use in client projects. Each recommendation comes from hands-on experience, not affiliate partnerships.

Design Systems

Component libraries and style guides that scale with growing teams and evolving products.

Analytics Tools

User behavior tracking and heat mapping tools that provide actionable interface insights.

Prototyping

Rapid prototyping solutions for testing interaction concepts before development begins.

User Testing

Platforms and methodologies for gathering meaningful user feedback on interface decisions.

Accessibility

Testing tools and guidelines for creating interfaces that work for everyone.

Mobile Design

Specialized tools for designing touch-first experiences across device sizes.

Case Studies

Behind-the-scenes looks at real interface design projects. We share challenges, solutions, and measured outcomes from our client work when confidentiality agreements allow.

Before and after comparison of mobile app interface redesign showing improved user flow
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Redesigning a Financial App's Onboarding Flow

Published February 2025 • 12 min read

How we reduced drop-off rates by 28% through strategic friction reduction and progressive disclosure techniques.

E-commerce Navigation: Solving the Category Maze

Published February 2025 • 8 min read

Testing five different navigation patterns with 200+ users to improve product discovery and search success rates.

Accessibility Retrofit: Making Legacy Systems Inclusive

Published January 2025 • 15 min read

Step-by-step process for improving accessibility in existing interfaces without complete redesigns.

Expert Perspectives

Conversations with designers, researchers, and product leaders who are pushing interface design forward. Real insights from people solving complex user experience challenges.

The Future of Voice Interfaces in Visual Design

March 10, 2025

Industry leaders discuss how voice commands are changing visual interface patterns and what designers need to prepare for.

Design Systems at Scale: Lessons from Growing Teams

March 3, 2025

How design leaders maintain consistency and efficiency as teams grow from 5 to 50+ designers.

Cross-Cultural Interface Design: Beyond Translation

February 28, 2025

Experts share strategies for creating interfaces that work across different cultural contexts and user expectations.

Portrait of Dr. Elena Kowalski, interface design researcher

Dr. Elena Kowalski

Lead Design Researcher

Elena conducts user research studies that inform our design decisions. Her background in cognitive psychology helps bridge the gap between user behavior and interface design patterns.