The Inclusive Design Principles ![](https://m.stacker.news/112439) These Inclusive Design Principles are about putting people first. It's about designing for the needs of people with permanent, temporary, situational, or changing disabilities β€” all of us really. They are intended to give anyone involved in the design and development of websites and applications - designers, user experience professionals, developers, product owners, idea makers, innovators, artists and thinkers - a broad approach to inclusive design. The principles are also available to hang on your wall as a set of illustrated posters (2MB) by Barclays Access team. ![](https://m.stacker.news/112440)
The β€œΒ£532,000” dot job: Why small design changes cost big? https://uxdesign.cc/the-532-000-dot-job-why-small-design-changes-cost-big-2fbd2b44fd89 ![](https://m.stacker.news/112435) # Why did a tiny logo change cost GOV.UK so much? Under the microscope, the Tudor Crown and logotype remain. The critical difference is a light blue dot delicately placed between β€œGOV” and β€œUK,” all set on a bright blue background. > Some might call it subtle brilliance; others may consider it a waste of taxpayers’ money. Paying half a million pounds for what looks like a dot moved in Figma seems outrageous. But there’s a lot more on that balance sheet than meets the eye. When viewing the brand guidelines, it becomes clear that β€œmoving the dot” wasn’t just aesthetic tinkering. Rather, it represents a complete redesign for how the brand communicates across an expanding ecosystem of touchpoints. ![](https://m.stacker.news/112436) The guidelines describe the dot as β€œthe bridge between government and the UK, by the side of users to help make information and services easier and more useful.” It also presents the dot as a β€œcompanion” that β€œtakes on different roles, guiding users through content, journeys, and experiences across GOV.UK channels” ![](https://m.stacker.news/112437) Behind that tiny change lies a far bigger system update, including: - Redrawn wordmark and crown for visual balance and accessibility. - Expanded colour palette for clarity across web, app, and print. - Motion rules for defining animations and transitions. - Typography and data standards to meet accessibility needs. - A brand hierarchy system linking the logo across all services. Ultimately, the tiny dot became a design system, not just a nudge. But Β£532,000 still sounds steep, right?
ParaNetics: Magnetic Motors for Airplane, Drones and Submersibles https://www.paranetics.com ![](https://m.stacker.news/112432) # A Magnetic Field Orientation that Changes the Fundamental Design of Electric motors. ​ ParaNetic magnet produces magnetic field distinctly different from traditional permanent or electromagnets. Unlike conventional magnets, which have a single north and south pole, a ParaNetic magnet features a unique polarity configuration: it can generate two north poles with a south pole sandwiched between them, or two south poles with a north pole in between. This is described as a "virtual" or "projected" magnet, meaning it’s not a physical object in the traditional sense but rather a magnetic field effect created by a specific arrangement of electromagnets or permanent magnets..​ ![](https://m.stacker.news/112433) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ This unusual three-pole structure allows the ParaNetic magnet to interact with magnetic fields in ways standard magnets cannot. For example, objects can pass completely through its magnetic field, including the transition points where the poles switch, which isn’t possible with typical magnets where these boundaries are internal. This property, along with the ability to link multiple ParaNetic magnets in linear or circular layouts, forms the basis for advanced applications like the ParaNetic electric motor. ![](https://m.stacker.news/112434) ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ParaNetic motors leverages both sides of the rotor and stator magnetic fields simultaneously, boosting efficiency, torque, and performance while reducing heat compared to conventional designs. The ParaNetic magnet’s design also enables unique functionalities, such as suspending permanent magnets at the polarity switch points with high precision, which has potential uses in valves, transducers, and even ion propulsion systems.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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