Justin Dauer

Oct 14, 2024 | medium.com | Justin Dauer

Justin Dauer·Follow3 min read·--I was thrilled to speak at the 2024 AIGA Design Conference this past Friday, and it was an incredible experience to engage with such a vibrant community of designers. The conference theme, MARGINS, resonated deeply with me as it pushed us all to explore design from the edges — both in terms of the voices we elevate and the perspectives we bring to our work.

Feb 29, 2024 | alistapart.com | Aaron Gustafson |Jeffrey Zeldman |Justin Dauer |Colin Eagan

I offer a single bit of advice to friends and family when they become new parents: When you start to think that you’ve got everything figured out, everything will change. Just as you start to get the hang of feedings, diapers, and regular naps, it’s time for solid food, potty training, and overnight sleeping. When you figure those out, it’s time for preschool and rare naps. The cycle goes on and on.

Feb 20, 2024 | commarts.com | Justin Dauer

By Justin Dauer174 pages, hardcover, $30Published by Lead Hand Booksleadhandbooks.comIn Fulfillment is designer, author and design advocate Justin Dauer’s follow-up to Creative Culture: Human-Centered Interaction, Design, & Inspiration, which posited the trifecta of empathy, humility and creativity as the keys to modern design practice. Simply put, creativity on its own isn’t enough.

Feb 7, 2024 | alistapart.com | Aaron Gustafson |Jeffrey Zeldman |Justin Dauer |Colin Eagan

In reading Joe Dolson’s recent piece on the intersection of AI and accessibility, I absolutely appreciated the skepticism that he has for AI in general as well as for the ways that many have been using it. In fact, I’m very skeptical of AI myself, despite my role at Microsoft as an accessibility innovation strategist who helps run the AI for Accessibility grant program.

Jan 29, 2024 | alistapart.com | Jeffrey Zeldman |Justin Dauer |Colin Eagan |Jeffrey MacIntyre

I am a creative. What I do is alchemy. It is a mystery. I do not so much do it, as let it be done through me. Article Continues Below I am a creative. Not all creative people like this label. Not all see themselves this way. Some creative people see science in what they do. That is their truth, and I respect it. Maybe I even envy them, a little. But my process is different—my being is different. Apologizing and qualifying in advance is a distraction. That’s what my brain does to sabotage me.