Nadia ValkoinBootcampDesign + storytelling = 💙Here are my favorite bits from “Design Is Storytelling” by Ellen Lupton, one of my favorite design books.Aug 3, 2023Aug 3, 2023
Nadia ValkoinBootcampPsychology in design: resourcesGoogle search is dying. Other people disagree and say it got way too smart with its artificial intelligence over the years.Jun 14, 2022Jun 14, 2022
Nadia ValkoinBootcampWhy did I learn code basics?When designers learn to code, some people say it makes the whole sense in the world, and others strongly disagree. I’m going to share my…Nov 4, 2021Nov 4, 2021
Nadia ValkoinBootcampUsability testing: what, why, and the takeawaysToday I want to write about usability testing, why it’s essential, and what I’ve learned from doing it right away after creating the…Oct 14, 2021Oct 14, 2021
Nadia ValkoLooking at my first big UI project after completing half of a bootcampI’m a photographer transitioning into design, and the length of a half of a bootcamp, of course, is not enough time to notice all big and…Aug 31, 2021Aug 31, 2021
Nadia ValkoRoses hurtLast September, police detained my best friend for a peaceful protest. She spent 15 days in jail, and more than 30 thousands Belarusians…Mar 31, 2021Mar 31, 2021
Nadia ValkoSignature Coffee Drinks in San FranciscoSan Francisco has many cafes and many great coffee beverages. But some coffee drinks are very special and have become symbols of the city…Sep 26, 2019Sep 26, 2019
Nadia ValkoWhy don’t we like ourselves in photos?In February, I wrote a posing guide to help people look better in photos and overcome camera shyness. Now it’s September, and I’m still…Sep 4, 2019Sep 4, 2019
Nadia Valko6 Unusual Coffee Spots in San FranciscoI love San Francisco and often think of it as my home even though I don’t exactly live there. I also love coffee and have a big list of…Jul 8, 2019Jul 8, 2019