Design Gist

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 works.

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 and why they all matter.

In this episode, we reflect on 2024 through our Spotify Wrapped insights, discussing its evolution and how our music habits have shaped the year. We also explore Dr. Ola Brown's 10 annual review questions to unpack the lessons, challenges, and growth we’ve experienced. A lighthearted yet meaningful wrap-up to close out the year!

In this episode, we’re talking about NewComma, the platform for African creatives to get gigs, grants or exposure. Why pick NewComma over platforms like Upwork or Fiverr? What’s up with its name? And who’s really hiring — local freelance hunters, international full-time recruiters?. Tune in for fun, insights, and a few surprises!

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating UX case study with our cohost Elsy, who takes us behind the scenes of  Calmscapes , a stress-relief app she designed to help users find their calm in the chaos of everyday life. What started as an ambitious AR/VR project evolved into a practical MVP featuring real videos of serene natural environments—think peaceful beaches and tranquil mountain sides. J...

In this episode, we dive into a fascinating UX case study with our cohost, who takes us behind the scenes of  Calmscapes , a stress-relief app she designed to help users find their calm in the chaos of everyday life. What started as an ambitious AR/VR project evolved into a practical MVP featuring real videos of serene natural environments—think peaceful beaches and tranquil mountain sides. Join u...

Building a Cultural Playground: Inside the design of an interactive mobile archive for user driven access to cultural exploration

Building a Cultural Playground: Inside the design of an interactive mobile archive for user driven access to cultural exploration

Our recent episode goes straight into the messy world of recent AI assistant mishaps!  We looked into the case of the Rabbit r1, an AI assistant whose performance left users scratching their heads. We also explore the ethical quandaries surrounding the "Humane AI Pin" and its usability.  Lastly, we tackle the controversial issue of Adobe allegedly forcing users to surrender their content for AI tr...

Enny and Elsy take a critical look at social media ethics, examining responsible app design and its impact on creating a positive online environment. They also consider the responsibility of co-designers (users) in cultivating and maintaining a healthy and sane social media environment.

Elsy and Enny speak on the evolution of social media from their personal experiences from 2go and Facebook to X and TikTok. They discuss the decadence, factors and the role of designers, stakeholders and users (co-designers) in designing a more ethical place for social media.

Feeling Uninspired? This episode tackles creative roadblocks & decision paralysis we face as designers. We also discuss the culture of posting design work on social media Designing for the World We dive into cultural considerations for design, exploring how major brands have approached different markets in the past. We also talk about a few things designers can keep in mind while designing for...

On this episode, social media opinions are selected and dissected by the dynamic duo. Which is a better on a landing page, an illustrator or a photo? What in-demand skill would you learn in 2024? Find out on Hot Takes in 30 mins

Enny and Elsy break down research methods in user experience design. They discuss the traditional methods of usability testing and user research and also explore the recent trends design teams currently follow and how it might translate in a Nigerian context.

Welcome to the debut episode of "Design Gist", where Enny and Elsy delve into UX design and research to explore how cultural factors influence the design process, particularly in the context of designing for African users. In this episode, they introduce the subject of User Experience Research, exploring how user experiences can be tailored to meet the needs of the users.