What We Can Learn From the Five Principles of Designing for Kids

treasure map

The patterns we use to design for kids have crept into our designs for adults. To increase satisfaction, enjoyment, and delight in adult-focused design, what can we learn from designing for kids?

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Photo of the Week: Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare in Detroit

Paris woos Juliet at the ball in Romeo and Juliet

Kudos to my friend Sam White and her Shakespeare in Detroit team for a great production of Romeo and Juliet last night. Hundreds of people gathered in Grand Circus Park in downtown Detroit for a modern interpretation of the Shakespeare play. No set or props were used, which leant to a focus on the words… Continue reading Photo of the Week: Romeo and Juliet by Shakespeare in Detroit

Celebrating Detroit’s 313th Birthday

Chocolate cake with Happy 313 Detroit written on top

Hundreds of people gathered throughout Detroit today to celebrate the 313th birthday of Detroit.

I was one of them, attending a music concert at Campus Martius and the Visit Detroit birthday Twitter meetup event at Firebird Tavern.

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