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Blink’s 2024 DEI Progress Report

Kristina Knaus

Strengthening our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion year over year.

What the Murphy Bed Has To Do With Apple and NASA

Ben Shown

Using metaphors to elevate a design project from good to unforgettable.

Mixed Methods Research 101: The Key to Confident Product Decisions

Brittany Schiesel

McKayl Barrows

Definition, benefits, and examples of mixed methods research.

Quick Guide: Making Your Research Participants More Comfortable

Brandon Sapp

It can be tricky to make participants feel comfortable in challenging study environments. Use these tips to help them give their best feedback.

Visual Design for Healthcare: A Person-Centered Approach

Lilly Murphy

Behind the scenes of our illustrations for nonprofit, Partner to Decide

Blink’s 2023 DEI Progress Report

Kristina Knaus

A look at our continued journey toward a more diverse, inclusive, and equitable company.

Don’t Predict; Create: The Power of Future Envisioning

Louis Rakovich

How to bridge the future with the here and now and generate the product vision necessary for being a leader in your sphere.

Blink Pro Bono Program: Designing For Social Change

Kristina Knaus

Learn more about our pro bono program.

What I Wish I Knew: Career Advice from 10 Leaders in UX

McKayl Barrows

Lessons from industry leaders on what makes a successful UX career.

10 Days of Gratitude Challenge: How to Encourage Gratitude at Work

Lynsey Lacher

Linda Wagener, Ph.D.

10 Days of Gratitude is a Blink annual tradition that allows employees to share with their communities and pay it forward.

4 Practical Ways To Improve Lives With AI (Beyond the Chatbot)

Scott Lambridis

Realizing the potential of AI-powered tools starts with uncovering how you can — and should — use them.

5 Reasons To Build a Design System — and the Benefits For Your Team

McKayl Barrows

Lilly Murphy

Design systems are powerful for teams who want to save time and money in their design process. Here's why we love them, and how NASA used a Blink design system to unify its web experience.