What I learned in my first three years as a freelancer
Pricing, saying no, and why my calendar has more empty space than ever.
Fieldnote is used outdoors, often in bright sun and sometimes with gloves. That changed almost every design decision.
Contrast beyond the guidelines
WCAG AA wasn't enough. We tested every screen outside at noon and aimed for 10:1 on key text.
Bigger targets
Our minimum touch target became 56 points, and the capture button is the size of a thumb.
If it works in a muddy field, it works everywhere.
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Ezra Hollis
Independent product designer and developer in Lisbon. Writes about design, code and freelancing.
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