The Timeless Principles of UX Design

What if the best UX design principles aren't new at all—but are actually as ancient as human civilization itself?

In this eye-opening 30-minute episode from Dinghy Studio, we explore how the fundamentals of great design have remained consistent from traditional African roundavels to today's digital interfaces. Discover why truly understanding your users has always been the cornerstone of exceptional design, regardless of the medium.

What You'll Learn:

• How traditional circular huts in Southern Africa demonstrate sophisticated human-centered design that predates modern UX terminology
• Five common UX research myths debunked—and why even small teams can conduct meaningful research
• A practical overview of essential research methodologies from surveys and interviews to card sorting and ethnographic observation
• How AI is revolutionizing UX research while raising important ethical considerations

Whether you're a seasoned designer or just beginning your UX journey, this episode offers timeless wisdom and practical insights to elevate your design approach beyond mere aesthetics to truly human-centered solutions.

Free UX Research Tool

Not sure which research methodology fits your specific challenge? We've created a free interactive tool to help you decide. Find the perfect research approach for your project: https://ndt8e377jjp.typeform.com/to/ncyLnUGR

Dinghy Studio is a UX design and web development agency that approaches digital products holistically—considering user research, experience design, digital sustainability, data privacy, and modern web technology to create the most effective and sustainable solutions for our clients.