A LIVING REFERENCE OF DESIGN KNOWLEDGE
ALIVE
Library
Design knowledge, built slowly and intentionally — each idea traced down to the science beneath it, and connected to the rest.
↓Most design writing stops at naming an effect. ALIVE Library goes one layer deeper — to the mechanism, the research, the why beneath the why — then draws the design implication. Not a blog, not a course. A growing body of work to return to, learn from, and pass along.
50 entries across five themes, revised over time. Roughly one new entry every few weeks.
The themes
Mind & Behavior
Cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and behavioral science applied to design — grounded in the actual mechanisms, not just the named effects.
Explore → THEME · 10 entriesCalm Technology
Mindful, attention-respecting design — the philosophy and ethics of intentional technology, grounded in research rather than vibes.
Explore → THEME · 10 entriesAI & Human Interfaces
Designing products that integrate AI thoughtfully — grounded in how the models actually work, so the guidance is technically real.
Explore → THEME · 10 entriesPatterns & Practice
Specific UX patterns and decisions, with the reasoning and research behind each one — not a screenshot gallery.
Explore → THEME · 10 entriesTools & Workflow
The actual tools, processes, and decisions of design-engineering work. Honest and experience-based, not sponsored roundups.
Explore →New entries are published every 2–3 weeks.
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