Jenna Smith I scribble words to spread creativity, fueled by a caffeine addiction that rivals my love for quirky ideas. Connect with me on LinkedIn!

Stories by Jenna Smith

The ethics of persuasion in design

UX Design

In this blog, I apply the concepts of persuasion and ethics to the design world, where we’re not just creating pretty things but shaping experiences and influencing behaviors.

Jenna Smith
Jul 24, 2024 ⋅ 4 min read
What Is A Design Language?

What’s a design language? And how do you actually find yours?

UX Design

A design language is the cohesive system of visual and interaction elements that define a product’s personality. Here’s how to define yours.

Jenna Smith
May 9, 2024 ⋅ 5 min read
Android vs Apple Design

Apple vs. Android Design: How their design philosophies influence the past and present

UX Design

From the simplicity of Apple to the open source diversity championed by Android, we unravel the UX philosophies of their design choices.

Jenna Smith
Mar 8, 2024 ⋅ 5 min read
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Setting the stage: Designing settings screen UI

UX Design

Explore the various types of settings screens, and learn how to avoid the oh-so-common blunders designers tend to make.

Jenna Smith
Jan 12, 2024 ⋅ 6 min read