Patrick ThorntoninBootcampIn pursuit of greatnessPerfection is never the goal. You’ll never change the world trying to be perfect at everything you do.·2 min read·Feb 26, 2021----
Patrick ThorntoninUX CollectiveIf I die in this room please blame the designerThere is no such thing as human error — only design error.·2 min read·Jan 31, 2020----
Patrick ThorntoninUX CollectiveWhy Chrome’s hold to quit is a big usability winChrome’s hold to quit is one of the best little pieces of interaction design I’ve seen in years. And it’s so simple.·2 min read·Jan 29, 2020--4--4
Patrick ThorntoninUX CollectiveThe one thing Netflix understands that HBO Now doesn’tUnderstanding why users would use your product is the key to making sure you build a product that is a good user experience.·9 min read·Jan 20, 2020--8--8
Patrick ThorntoninUX CollectiveIs the Sonos Move well designed? — a UX reviewThe Sonos Move is an impressive portable speaker from its spec sheet, to its size, to its price, to its many capabilities. But is it well…·15 min read·Oct 1, 2019--1--1
Patrick ThorntoninUX CollectiveIf you want to work somewhere, just askHere is a big career secret: If you want to work some place or with someone, just ask. Don’t wait for an official job opening.·3 min read·Jun 28, 2019----
Patrick ThorntoninThe StartupThe magic of the daily demoIf you are trying to build something great you may be missing one of the most important rituals — the daily demo.·9 min read·Jun 26, 2019--2--2
Patrick ThorntoninThe StartupBuilding an associate product/UX designer program to help create the next generationHow do bring in junior employees without hurting the quality of your team or products? Enter the associate product designer program.·7 min read·Jun 12, 2019--3--3
Patrick ThorntoninThe StartupThis is why we don’t ship prototypesThe Samsung Galaxy Fold isn’t even out yet and it is already breaking in droves.·3 min read·Apr 17, 2019--4--4
Patrick ThorntoninUX CollectiveA case study in how poor language hurts designThis is an excellent lesson in why we need to use humanistic, usable language. Design is not just about visuals.·3 min read·Apr 9, 2019--1--1