Objects
The Door Handle as a Tiny Instruction
Read a door handle’s shape, position and movement to infer how it should work, spot ambiguous cues and choose a…
The reading shelf
All readings
Explore close readings of objects, graphics, interfaces, materials and spaces. Each piece starts with a design detail and asks what it helps people notice or do.
Graphics
Serif or Sans Serif for a Long Page?
Serif or sans serif for a long page? Compare letterforms, spacing, size and reading context to choose type that feels…
Interfaces
From Paper Form to Screen: What Carries Over?
Paper form to screen: see how fields, instructions and sequence change in digital interfaces, and learn which familiar…
Materials
The Texture Trap: When Surface Stands In for Material
Learn how to read material beyond its finish: spot what texture reveals, what it conceals and which clues help you…
Spaces
A Reading Corner in a Shared Room
A reading corner in a shared room can feel distinct without a wall: use sightlines, a defined footprint and a…
Our point of view
Good design rewards a second look
We look for the decision behind the appearance. A close reading can reveal what works, what gets in the way and why a small detail matters.