Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)inBootcampDesigners, we can’t use the same tools to do our work and sell our workWe need to realize the detail and context for thinking and doing is unsuitable for communicating and selling — and vice versa.5 min read·Dec 22, 2020----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)The problem with problems (and solutions)Don’t talk about solutions or problems. Instead, talk about progress.2 min read·Apr 27, 2018----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)Writing a good objective (or goal)A good objective (or goal) is a combination of a specific form of progress, a direction for the progress, and an expectation of change.3 min read·Mar 9, 2018----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)inIntensive Code UnitInterface design valuesWhen designing interfaces, we value clarity, efficiency, consistency, and beauty. Designing interfaces with these values in balance is…3 min read·Dec 8, 2017----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)Focus on the Present — Stop Trying to Predict the FutureAs the complexity of our product grows we can’t keep interacting with it, and its users, in the same way and expect a similar response…7 min read·Sep 17, 2017----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)Vagueness is the enemy of progressWhen we don’t have infinite resources, the way we intend to allow progress is the only part we really need to understand.4 min read·Aug 28, 2017----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)inCustomer DrivenCustomer interviews are messy, and that’s okay.My favorite customer interviewing framework I learned from Josh Porter with Nelson Joyce and the UX Sisters. It’s a condensed and…3 min read·Nov 10, 2015----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)What context is king?I’m currently fascinated by a book about cities. Why they decay. Why they thrive. It’s called The Death and Life of Great American Cities…1 min read·Nov 6, 2015--1--1
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)My favorite design booksMany of which aren’t about design5 min read·Aug 26, 2015----
Dan(iel) Ritz(enthaler)The equilibrium (not death) of bloggingIs blogging just now finding its real audience?2 min read·Jul 8, 2015--1--1