Supported by the Open Technology Fund, our team provided human-centered design and research support for Mobile Surveillance Monitor, a new, public online platform that tracks and maps mobile surveillance threats.
How might we design for trust? Learn about the importance of defaults and customization in creating trust in our work with GlobaLeaks - an open-source platform that enables anonymous and secure submission for whistleblowers.
Simply Secure's take on branding in open source, with a case study on Tails.
This case study of NoScript’s UX redesign showcases tried and true design principles that make security tools usable to a wider range of audiences.
In June 2018, Luminate commissioned Simply Secure to conduct human-centered design (HCD) research focused on uncovering grantees’ experiences of the funding process. The report highlights insights, feedback — including anonymized quotes and comments, and recommendations synthesized from 20 interviews + 53 survey responses.
This is the first in a short series of posts looking at Facebook’s “Privacy Checkup” feature. This installment examines why even privacy advocates who avoid social-media sites should take time to understand it and related user experiences. The next …