The Family Labor Problem in Design and Beyond When considering design, many people focus on its aesthetic aspects: typography, color theory, and user experience.
However, a recent letter to Slate's Care and Feeding column highlights a crucial issue that designers and non designers can relate to: family labor.
Janelle, the mother in law in question, recently broke her ankle and required surgery. Her daughter in law suggested hiring a home health aide to assist with Janelle's care while she recovered.