Blink UX

How did design thinking go from cutting-edge concept to outdated corporate buzzword? Blink’s VP of Design & Strategy Laura Blanchard breaks down design thinking's downfall: where it fell short, and what frameworks UX-mature organizations use now to build robust, scalable products. #DesignThinking #UXDesign #UXresearch https://lnkd.in/gCD6CiaZ

How do you know if your voice‑controlled smart refrigerator will succeed or fail with real customers? 🤔 Evaluative research! 🕵🏽 We help teams answer questions like this by uncovering what people actually need, expect, and value. UX Researcher Karen Wang explains our evaluative research process, and how it empowers people and teams to make evidence-based decisions that lead to better outcomes. #UX #UXresearch #ProductDesign https://lnkd.in/gE3cPtbE

Friends in the UK, George Ioannou will be hosting another Blink Breakfast on 12/4/25 ☕ We hope to see you there!

Blink's Head of Design Ben Shown broke down our collaboration with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration in "Redesigning NASA.gov to Tell Earth’s Most Important Stories." 🚀 #BlinkUX #UXDesign #NASA #AIGA #BlinkedIn https://lnkd.in/gsubRxNS

How did Blink work with NASA to transform one of the world’s most important websites? 🚀 On Friday, October 10, Blink's Head of Design Ben Shown and Greenlight’s Megan Greco take the stage at the 2025 AIGA Design Conference to describe how they collaborated with actual rocket scientists to create a unified web experience, and explain the user-centered approach that made Earth’s most important stories more accessible to the public. (The space-obsessed can check out our full NASA case study below 🌌‎ 🪐 🌌) This session, “Redesigning NASA.gov to Tell Earth’s Most Important Stories,” happens Friday, October 10 at 9:30 am PST. For ticket info, visit AIGA Design Conference October 9-11 Los Angeles | Westin Bonaventure #nasa #UXdesign #BlinkUX #BlinkedIn #AIGALA https://lnkd.in/gKy-JiPS

What if we told you that AI could help hearing-impaired people read lips in the dark? 🦻🏼 Or assist wheelchair users looking for accessible routes? 👩🏽🦼 On the Blink blog, Dave Kennedy and Jennifer Boeder explain how AI is supporting new solutions for people with disabilities, while driving innovation that benefits all of us—check it out! ⬇️ #inclusivedesign #useraccessibility #AIinUXdesign #blinkedin https://lnkd.in/gRuH7me9

We love to see our clients win 🏆 The New York Times just scored a 2025 Innovation by Design Award from Fast Company for the biggest revamp of their app since 2008. We’re proud to have partnered with their exceptional team to help bring this vision to life—one that’s already changing the media landscape 🗞️🥇🗞️ #uxdesign #productdesign #blinkedin https://lnkd.in/eFb_VikU

💥 Stuck on a design challenge? Try making it worse. Chaos concept sessions are a staple in our design practice, not only because it's hilarious, but because it yields insight into what's really valuable about a good experience. Live now on the Blink blog 👉🏼 https://lnkd.in/g_dzPG3D

We’re proud to announce a new partnership with Girl Security and Adobe's Product Equity team—joining forces to champion equity, innovation, and inclusive design. “Supporting the next generation of leaders means creating systems that respond to their diverse learning needs and recognize the value of their unique contributions,” said Shannon Harrison, Director of Learning and Training at Girl Security. “By partnering with Blink UX, we can broaden our reach and ensure that our tools are not only effective, but also inclusive and responsive to the people we serve.” Together, we’re building the future of national security by creating an engaging and modular education experience to scale Girl Security’s in-person program to equip young people not just to enter the field, but to redesign it. Stay tuned for more 👀 #GirlSecurity #Adobe #InclusiveDesign

Kids and teens bring unique energy, creativity, and unpredictability to research. In the link below, our researchers explain how to create study environments that are engaging, ethical, and effective for younger users. Key takeaways: 🧩 Build trust through play: games, memes, and casual conversation go a long way 🧠 Design flexible sessions that match kids’ energy and attention spans ✅ Prioritize safety, consent, and clarity at every step Read all 10 best practices 👉 https://lnkd.in/gqVTXq9y