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UI Designer | https://teapaw.org/t.co/qQkRL6tqE9 | https://teapaw.org/t.co/xvUcifLQdZ

Cape Town
Joined January 2012
Was having dinner with my aunt and uncle (+70 year old farmers), and they kept talking about AI. I was very impressed about how tech forward they were, and assumed they used it to help manage their farm. Turns out they ment Artificial Insemination. For their dog.
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New experiment drop: Design System Switcher Just click on a system and see what it looks like (by default). Feedback welcome! design-system-tester.tessgad…
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I've always said that I miss 'the weird old web' of the early 2000s. Before nav bars were a standard, and the craziness of flash websites. Everything became very 'same' in the 2010s, but now with AI, I'm starting to see more creative and fun web experiences.
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My greatest fear is how close these two buttons are.
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I can't wait to type like this. #iphoneduo
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Vibe coder/designers, #lyssna is too expensive for user testing live sites. What are you using? And don't you dare say "ask a friend to do a zoom call"
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I have a feature request for Google Meets: if everyone in the call is on mute, can you play elevator music to make it even more awkward ✨
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My second build update. Still trying to figure out the best SEO method. If anyone has some suggestions, I would love to hear it :) youtu.be/SbSq64MfZc0?si=oiCS…
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There really is something breathtaking about waterfalls in the desert.
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"The job of a designer is to put the contents of a newspaper on to something the size of a matchbox." - my dad
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I'm trying something new: Instead of a "How I built this" I'm doing a "how I am building and fixing my ugly buggy little road trip app thing." It's a first pancake. Bare with me. youtu.be/kWp-Q7VNNCc?si=OnqD…
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Stop spending 6 months building your "Sistine Chapel" app before checking if anyone even wants to open the front door. In my latest video, we talk about iteration - its not just about building in small chunks. It's about building in the right order. youtu.be/SBjj7TowAS4
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Pitch your ideas with kindness 🌸 New ideas and solutions can be scary to inexperienced (and experienced) stakeholders. They need to feel heard and you need to build up their trust. This is how I do it, hope it helps :)
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Replying to @uxlinks @TessGadd
Dropdowns are like duct tape—overused, underdesigned, and usually hiding a deeper problem. Love seeing real guidance instead of just another “10 UI tips” thread.
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💎 Dropdown design cheatsheet When to use dropdown vs when to use other UI components. Practical cheatsheet by Tess Gadd 👇
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