We’re all about expanding perspectives this week with reads on what comes after infinite scroll dies, how where you live might impact how you interpret data visualizations, and how one organization not only reached a new audience, but monetized it, too. Enjoy!
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(1) Everything you need to know about “fingerprinting.”
What does data privacy look like when cookies aren’t the only entry point for unique identification? Fingerprinting across devices is so accurate that it’s dangerously revealing. Here’s what you can do about it. [The New York Times]
(2) Infinite scroll is dead.
Vacant information overload vs. human-to-human, highly personalized connections: [Is it time to put an end to the Infinite Scroll?](https://www.invisionapp.com/inside-design/kill-infinite-scroll/ (edited) [Invision]
(3) Pride month is every month.
The official Pride Month might be over, but there’s always more to learn. Here are 6 moments in contemporary LGBTQ design history you should know about, plus a guide from the Drupal community pointing to helpful resources for diversity and inclusion. [Invision and Drupal]
(4) Where you live can dictate what you notice.
Want to know how certain data visualizations are received and perceived in rural communities? This great piece, based on an award-winning paper, looks at exactly that. [Visualization Research Explained]
(5) The virtuous circle of digital and IRL.
What happens when you no longer need grocery stores to buy groceries? And how can digital strategy inform the neighborhood grocery store of the future? If you have 15 minutes for this fascinating read, you’re about to find out. [Longreads]
(6) Quick tips on form design.
When it comes to forms, it pays to keep it short. But what if you need more information than just an email address and first and last name? Here are 11 form design guidelines to keep you on the right track. [UX Collective]
(7) More on audience monetization.
When it comes to monetizing audiences—especially those that appear beyond reach—everyone can learn something from the Miami Herald’s approach to its sports-only subscription plan. [Better News]