Erin Malone

Erin Malone, a leading professor in Interaction Design at California College of the Arts and author of 'In Through the Side Door,' joins designer Abby Covert for an enlightening chat. They dive into the overlooked legacy of women pioneers in user experience and interaction design. From the early days of desktop computers to today’s digital era, Malone highlights their crucial but often hidden contributions. The conversation also tackles the ongoing fight for equity in tech and the challenges of documenting these influential narratives.

Erin Malone, Chair of the Interaction Design BFA Program at the California College of the Arts, discusses her work with design pattern libraries and collaboration with the Anti-Defamation League to combat online hate. Topics include the evolution of design systems, tracking online hate through a social pattern library, challenges in designing social interfaces, and the impact of systematizing interaction design on work approach.