Dane O’Leary
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Dane O’Leary
@daneoleary.bsky.social
Brand & Web/UX Designer | Cinephile | Design Nerd
Dark patterns convert in the short-term.
But they break trust in the long-term.

UX isn’t just about usability—it’s about respect.
Don’t trick users.
Earn their trust.

What dark pattern do you keep spotting?

#uxdesign #ethicaldesign #darkpatterns
April 20, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Most design teams lack balance—and it shows.

This week I broke down the 3 types of designers every team needs (and how to spot them in interviews).

You don’t need clones. You need complementary minds.

Check my LinkedIn for an in-depth breakdown ✌🏼😎🖤

#uxdesign #hiring #designleadership
April 14, 2025 at 11:22 AM
UX is problem-solving. But first:
→ Who’s the user?
→ What’s their goal?
→ What’s the pain?
→ How do we measure success?

These are some of the questions I ask every client before I start designing anything…
#uxdesign #freelance #strategy
April 10, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Creative burnout often starts Sunday night.

It’s not just the workload—it’s the preload.
Mental tabs opening. Anxiety creeping in.

We need to normalize rest. Recharging is part of the job.

How do you reset before the week starts?

#creativeburnout #uxlife #sundayreset
April 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Good design is invisible—but designers shouldn’t be.

It’s not ego to show your process, share your thinking, and advocate for your work.

👉 How are you making your design more seen?

#uxdesign #designthinking #visibilitymatters
April 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
When a project stalls, try this:
1. Revisit the goal
2. Ask: Where’s the friction?
3. Change the format
4. Talk to users

It’s not always about pushing harder.
Sometimes you just need a new perspective.
#uxdesign #creativity #strategy
April 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Successful designs aren’t the loudest—they’re the ones that just work.

Users don’t notice great UX, but they *do* notice when buttons don’t look like buttons.

The goal is to make sure they never have to think about it.

What’s an example of invisible UX done right? 👇

#uxdesign #strategy #design
March 19, 2025 at 3:46 PM
My grandmother always made St Patty’s Day special… Good design works the same way by:
✅ Creating belonging
✅ Honoring the past
✅ Leaving an impression

What’s a design that tells a great story? 🍀

#design #storytelling #branding #uxdesign #creativity #nostalgia
March 17, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Good design is like a magic trick—you don’t see how it works, you just experience the effect.

When a design feels seamless, it’s because psychology is doing the heavy lifting.

What’s the most ‘magical’ design trick you’ve ever used? 👇

#design #psychology #uxdesign #strategy #marketing
March 13, 2025 at 12:46 PM