SERIESWireframe Podcast Wireframe reveals the stories behind user experience design and how it helps technology fit into our lives. It’s a unique, highly produced podcast for UX/UI designers, graphic designers, and the design-curious. Hosted by Khoi Vinh, one of Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in Business. Choose your favorite podcast player to subscribe to Wireframe. Learn more.→ XD Ideas / Perspectives / Wireframe Podcast / Good Design Is ? – Season 1, Episode 3Good Design Is ? – Season 1, Episode 3 Patrick Faller Sep 19, 2019Yes, this episode’s title contains a poo emoji. Sometimes design journalism takes you to unexpected places. In episode 3 of Wireframe, we dig into the origin story of how emoji became an essential part of our communication (and this particular pictogram occupies quite an auspicious place in our collective imagination). We talk to the designers behind the iconic emoji language, explore its linguistic evolution and impact, and discover the steps (and missteps) emoji design took before the icons found their way to our screens. Listen to the podcast to hear the story, and click here to read a full transcript of this episode. Episode 3 Wireframe Podcast Words by Patrick Faller Patrick is a writer, editor, and award-winning journalist specializing in articles, blog posts, and videos that support creative tools. At the helm of his own agency, he creates and coordinates content, community, and communications in the technology, design, and video game sectors. →Get XD Ideas delivered weekly to your inbox. Free. Sign UpRelated Content → Wireframe PodcastWhy Are Elections So Hard to Design Well? – Season 3, Episode 6 By Patrick FallerThe fundamental design feature of a democratic society is a citizen’s right to vote. But ensuring that every… Wireframe PodcastCan an App Actually Help You Sleep? – Season 3, Episode 5 By Patrick FallerThe sleep-aid market is a multi-billion dollar industry, but do apps designed to help us sleep really help? Social ImpactThe Importance of Designing for Trust in an Uncertain World By Margot BloomsteinTrust diminishes when people confront inconsistency. But let’s remember: recognizing the problem isn’t the problem; the problem is… Emerging TechnologyThink Outside the Screen: Physical Inspiration for Augmented Reality By Kim PimmelWhen designing for augmented reality, there is tons of inspiration to be found in the physical world.