Nikki CortezIcons and SymbolsFor me, icons and symbols help me quickly scan a system and understand what the purpose of it is. In my day to day life, icons and symbols…Sep 22, 2021Sep 22, 2021
Nikki CortezDesign Patterns in NetflixA site I find has interesting navigation is Netflix. If I were to look for romantic-comedies (or romcoms), I would have to go to movies >…Sep 16, 2021Sep 16, 2021
Nikki CortezDark Patterns in Video GamesWhen I was around the age of 12, I was addicted to this game called Wizard101. That MMORPG game was fun to me as a child because I could…Sep 9, 2021Sep 9, 2021
Nikki CortezNew Coke vs Original Coke: How a Faulty Assumption Failed a BusinessAs you can tell from the photo above, the Coca-Cola bottle is labeled as “Classic Coca-Cola”. I’ve never thought anything of it, I would…Aug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021
Nikki CortezGood vs. Great ProductsA good product is honest and functional. It’s usable, desired, innovative, aesthetic, and understandable. However, a great design is all of…Aug 26, 2021Aug 26, 2021