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10 Principles of Good Design for Creating Products That Sell

Matthew Henfrey June 26, 2023

Product design is a crucial aspect of any business – it is the process of creating a product that not only meets the needs of the customers but also stands out from the competition. However, designing a product that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing is not an easy task. Amongst other things, it requires a deep understanding of the market and the target audience. In this blog, we will discuss Dieter Rams’ 10 principles of Good Design and whether following those principles makes your product a sure buy for the consumer.

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What The Hex: Demystifying Hex Codes

Andy Cochrane April 19, 2023

Whether you’re a former Myspace tinkerer or a seasoned web developer who deals daily with colour on the web, you’ve probably come across hex codes before, but how much do you know about this strange-looking combination of numbers and letters? If the answer is not very much, check this out.

Finding the solution means defining the problem

Phoebe McLaughlin September 20, 2022

The move towards Net Zero, for companies big or small, can be really daunting. Where do you start? How much will it cost? What’s the ROI? Who can help me? These are all reasonable questions that create obstacles to a net zero deployment.

Reliable Greenhouse-gas Accounting, I4.0 Technology Concert, Trolling the Weather, Global Return on ESG Performance & Prime UI Upgrade

Mike Jeffs July 29, 2022

Greenhouse Gas Reporting Standardisation Standards for net zero is something we’ve covered before here at Hark HQ. This week’s first article of note comes from

The Power Behind the Question of “Why?” in Product Development

Phoebe McLaughlin November 26, 2021

Have you ever wondered why children constantly ask “why” when trying to understand something? Well, as much as this can be frustrating for parents and guardians, in the Product Development realm it is an incredibly useful and simple tool to get to the root of the conversation, requirement, or problem.

What is a modal and when should I use one?

Abbie Moakes October 26, 2021

First off let’s just clarify what we are going to be talking about, ‘modals’ can often be referred to as dialogs, lightboxes, full screen modal windows and sometimes pop-ups or pop-overs.

The Role of Writing in UX

Abbie Moakes June 11, 2021

The language used in any digital product will heavily impact the user experience; it acts as a bridge between the user and the product. UX writers play a key role in ensuring a product is adopted easily by speaking the same language as the user, helping users perform specific tasks, ensuring the brand shines through – which ultimately improves the way users flow through a digital product.

Using Common UX Heuristics, Laws and Principles in The Hark Platform

Abbie Moakes June 2, 2021

Okay so let’s start with the basics, what the heck is the Hark Platform? Well, the Hark Platform is software that gives energy managers, industrial engineers and asset operators real-time operational data, enabling them to monitor, analyse and optimise systems in real-time.

The 5 Most Important UX/UI Tips for High-Quality Dashboard Design

Abbie Moakes February 8, 2021

To me, dashboard design is a bit of art form; there’s something so exciting about the challenge of designing and architecting data, so that it can be interpreted at a glance but explored at the user’s leisure.

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