Seven building blocks for the most essential facets of a brand. — The idea of the honeycomb isn’t something new that has been invented. I first came across Peter Morville’s honeycomb for user experience design which explains the various facets of the user experience design. …

Inspiration has the power of providing a long-term impact on everything we do and change our life. — Inspiration plays a big role in our lives. Scott Barry Kaufmann mentions in his article that inspiration awakens new possibilities, and transforms the way we perceive our own capabilities. For a period of time, the world has been on standby due to covid-19. For many of us, it has been…

The story of who I am (ongoing) — Hello, Hej, Salaam dear readers, My name is Sharmarke Hujale. I’m 26 years old Muslim, optimist, lifelong learner, designer, husband. I’m born and bred in the “City of Smiles” Aarhus, Denmark but I originate from Somalia. The thing that gets me up every day, my WHY — is to inspire…

The past is our origin story. From it, we can use the lessons we’ve learned to grow and live a better future. — Why would I need to look back at my life — my past? Surely, there’s nothing to gain from it. The past is in the past, as they say. I have dreams. I have aspirations in life. I need to move forward. …

A good vision statement depicts an ideal that you imagine of what the world could look like. — Defining a clear and concise vision inspires people. It gives people the opportunity to imagine a desired future state of a world that does not exist. Yet it’s so compelling that it inspires them to make that vision a part of their life. Today’s business and organizations’ vision statement merely…

Stories that matter build an idea, inspire action, and has a clear outcome to learn from. — “Once upon a time, there was a story…” This is a common story-starting phase that is used in fairy tales to narrate past events. …

Great brands have the capacity to inspire us — and in some cases get us to take action. — Nowadays, brands are more powerful than ever. They have the power to influence us emotionally and make us purchase products — even if it’s inconvenient. Certain brands that we buy from or join becomes an identification for us. If you buy a product from this brand, you’re making a decision…

Poem about Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) — As he speaks, the truth beacons with light, Never did he lied, never did his tongue failed in speaking what's right. The injustice he fought, Lived in the darkest age where daughters were buried alive. Orphans looked down upon, no one ever noticed their presence, The people's eyes became blind…

Myths exist in every industry — it’s unavoidable. And the design industry does also suffers from them. — It’s hard to eliminate myths, but we can reduce them through education. And it’s through education that we can come to a common understanding. “Design Is the Same as Art” Design is the same as art, would someone argue. Sure there is an element of truth in that statement. And it’s also completely understandable since, in…