Articles
Before diving into creating solutions with our clients, our work begins with conversation and research. Collected here, you’ll find a range of thoughts on our industry perspective, process, and envisioning the future. Our roots at Tactile run deeper than what’s designed on the surface.
Design Systems #1
March 10, 2023
Design systems are the practical design application of systems thinking. They include a collection of reusable components, guidelines, and resources that help designers and developers create consistent, cohesive, and scalable product solutions.
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User Experience at Tactile
November 16, 2020
We believe exceptional user experience shouldn't just be for high-end consumer products. As more and more professional tools integrate screens...
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Systems Thinking #3
March 1, 2023
Designers who utilize systems thinking are able to see the interconnected parts of a product experience more clearly. They are able to diagnose root causes...
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Systems Thinking #2
February 7, 2023
Systems thinking is a lens through which companies, teams, and designers can examine complex problems. It’s an open and flexible approach to design that helps create connections and shared understanding across disparate parts of an experience, to deliver solutions that are more highly considered and cohesive.
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Systems Thinking #1
February 8, 2023
As a designer, delivering on the promise of simplicity in this new age of product innovation requires more than addressing the problems right in front of us.
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Overcoming Cognitive Bias: Part 2
March 25, 2021
We all operate with some level of bias in our work. But there are some practical steps we can take to start overcoming bias.
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Untangling Cognitive Bias: Part 1
February 19, 2021
Our relationship with bias could use a bit of untangling. Well, what is it exactly? Bias is a word that can run the gamut from lightly dismissing unwanted feedback (“they’re just biased”), to #fakenews, to flawed research that skews...
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Holistic UX
July 7, 2020
What makes Tactile unique is our approach in weaving together physical and digital design solutions. With this holistic approach, it's our mission to craft meaningful products with lasting relevance and impact.
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Tactile Design Process
March 4, 2020
We specialize in designing tools for trusted professionals—the equipment that doctors and other highly trained workers use all day every day to perform at their best. These are the kind of jobs that continually improve the lives of anyone...
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