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Olivia Rhye
Lead Product Designer & Editor
Olivia leads design systems and readability research at Vellquira. Previously designed interfaces for modern SaaS tools.
San Francisco, CA
Articles by this author
Design in the Age of AI: How to Build Calm, Readable Interfaces
Why modern product teams are moving away from cluttered dashboards toward clean typography, generous whitespace, and predictable user flows.
6 min read
UX Review Presentations: How to Impress Your Stakeholders
How do you create compelling design presentations that wow your colleagues and align product managers? Look no further.
5 min read
Minimalist Color Palettes: Why Soft Pastels Reduce Eye Strain
Replacing harsh neon badges with soft sky blue, mint, and lavender tones creates interfaces people love using all day.
4 min read
Typography Rules Every Web Designer Should Memorize
Simple adjustments to line-height, measure (65ch), and contrast that immediately make any blog post 2x easier to read.
4 min read
The Quiet Power of Better Empty States
Thoughtful empty states turn confusing product moments into useful guidance with clear next steps.
4 min read
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