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Enny and Elsy explore how cultural factors influence the design process, particularly in the context of designing for African users.
Unknown Host hosts Design Gist, a arts show with 33 episodes published.
In this episode, we talk about analysis paralysis. We also got into the discourse around Nomba (formerly Kudi) going viral for allegedly vibe-coding their website redesign. Product 👍: Tailwind colors, Google Gemini summ
We had big plans to break down analysis paralysis from the Laws of UX deck, but Enny's mic had other ideas. What you're getting instead: our intro (which slaps), and a social media listening session where we gist about G
We're looking at AI-assisted design today. We talked about how the 'designer' title has evolved and how to design with AI without losing your creative voice. Plus, we're breaking down the brand designer vs. product desig
In what is actually the 31st episode of the Design Gist podcast, we yap about the user experience and customer experience of flying, particularly with Air Peace, a Nigerian airline. We discuss the various phases of air t
Quick heads up: we had some audio gremlins in this one (ironic for our first episode of the year, we know!). The content's solid though, so stick with us. Better sound coming in the next ep!
This episode explores the Law of Uniform Connectedness, a UX principle where elements that share a visual treatment (such as the same background color, border, or container) are perceived as related, even when separated
In This Episode Part of our ongoing series testing whether AI can actually handle UX jobs. Why Writesonic and Copy.ai didn't make the cut What makes Frontitude stand out for UX writing The real limitations we found even
In this episode, we unpack our experience at Talk UX 2025. We spotlighted the talks and workshop sessions that impacted us, plus our favourite little things from both days. This links to a Notion page with some reference
Enny and Elsy demystify Agile methodologies, covering Scrum, sprint planning, user stories, and product owner roles. They share real experiences implementing Agile in different contexts, including challenges with hierarc
In this episode of the Design Gist Podcast, we discuss Hick's Law, a fundamental principle in UX design that states the time it takes to make a decision increases with the number and complexity of choices. We explore its
The conversation explores the theme of convenience in design, discussing its evolution and impact on culture, particularly in the context of streaming services and social media. We reflect on how the pursuit of convenien
In this episode of the Design Gist podcast, we explore the Card Sorting as a design principle. We discuss its importance in understanding how users group information, the different types of card sorting (open and closed)
Takeaways Mobile technology has transformed user experience in Africa. Mobile-first design is essential for businesses in Africa. Service design is crucial for improving government interactions with citizens. Nigerian go
In this episode, we talked about Jakob's Law, a principle in UX design that emphasizes the importance of familiarity in user interfaces. We discuss how reducing cognitive load through predictable design can enhance UX. T
In this episode, we’re counting down 10 products and experiences where aesthetics matched usability. From the crisp simplicity of the Google homepage to WeTransfer's seamless user flow and carefully curated ads, we nerd
This week, we’re asking the big one - Should design be pretty or just work well? We kick things off with some personal updates, content creation struggles, and a hiking trip to the Seven Sisters that took an unexpected U
In this episode, we warm up with some personal updates — preferred communication styles and the harsh realities of living arrangements (mould). And then we discuss today's issues: AI’s impact on creativity, literature, U
In this episode, we discuss usability testing in the context of African countries. We also break down the differences between user testing, usability testing, and QA testing—because no, they’re not the same thing. Anothe
In this episode, we discuss how hierarchy organises elements to create meaning and usability. From street furniture to digital interfaces, we discuss real-world examples and some moments when breaking hierarchy actually
In this 30-minute episode, we scratched the surface of Core Design Principles—a topic we’ll circle back to all year. From UX to graphic design to engineering, we explored why design principles vary so much across fields
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