AI is actively changing the usual patterns of how users interact with digital products. For designers who want to stay ahead in this dynamic field, it’s important to understand the basics of AI. But don’t be afraid — it’s more accessible than it may seem at first glance. I will prove it in this article.… Continue reading How I learned to stop worrying and love Machine Learning
Category: Design
Design is the method of putting form and content together. Design, just as art, has multiple definitions; there is no single definition. Design can be art. Design can be aesthetics. Design is so simple, that’s why it is so complicated.
We’re turning designers into factory workers
Considering the availability of modern tools and recent advancements in governance (design systems), one might think designers could relax and enjoy some leisure time. Surprisingly, that’s not the case. In fact, it feels like designers have even less time than before. As we’re frantically pushing towards an auto-governed future, we ought to stop and think… Continue reading We’re turning designers into factory workers
How to define color usage through semantic sets for design systems
Specific color styles—Intent or useIf a style isn’t utilized across the entire system, the second level will define intent or use. This second level typically includes interactive, input controls, system, and accent. InteractiveMost commonly, these are your buttons. Why don’t we just say buttons? Because we may have other custom interactions down the road that… Continue reading How to define color usage through semantic sets for design systems
We need to have “The Talk”
Generative AI raises legal and ethical issues for all of us A couple of months ago I posted my concerns about the ethics of Generative Art and AI/ChatGPT. In that piece, I suggested that there need to be some Ethics and Standards guidelines in place to guide UX and Graphics professionals in the use of these… Continue reading We need to have “The Talk”
Uniqlo’s digital revolution
Uniqlo enhances its online shopping experience with innovative services like digital alteration and fit guides, which bolster consumer confidence in finding the right fit. These features are ingeniously designed to narrow the ‘experience gap’ that often distinguishes brick-and-mortar stores from their online counterparts. Online Alteration Service Designing an app presents a unique challenge: one must… Continue reading Uniqlo’s digital revolution
How to navigate the insanity of behavioral science
I recently published a scientific paper on the Interactive Behavior Change Model (IBCM). The IBCM is a behavioral science system I developed during my doctorate studies. It is comprehensive, with an intuitive, theory-based structure that is easy to learn and grounded in the science of building digital products. But best of all, it’s an excellent choice… Continue reading How to navigate the insanity of behavioral science
On re-branding: EA Sports FC, Bharat and “Xwitter”
“What’s in a name?” Juliet asks in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. “That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet.” Tell that to the artist who was formerly known as Prince. I do not refer to the monarch of the United Kingdom, King Charles III. Instead, I speak of when… Continue reading On re-branding: EA Sports FC, Bharat and “Xwitter”
Using Adobe Firefly for diverging color scheme suggestions
Creating color divergence with generative AI. Continue reading on UX Collective »
The constant tension between design tools and soft skills
It all started a couple of weeks ago when I was going through my feed on X. It feels weird to call “Twitter” by a different name now. It’s like that kid in high school whom you’ve known by one name for a long time suddenly changes their name, just feels odd. Anyway, I discovered… Continue reading The constant tension between design tools and soft skills
Seven heuristics for identifying proper UX instruments and metrics
There are plenty of instruments out there that supposedly measure UX, but not really. So, how can we identify the good ones? Continue reading on UX Collective »
Ray Bizarre: an alternate approach to typography
Neel Dozome · Follow Published in UX Collective · 25 min read · 2 days ago — 1 Share From Satyajit Ray’s Charulata. Described as his most “ornate” film. Pinaki De, a graphic designer and expert on Satyajit Ray, writes of the artist’s career as a commercial illustrator (which includes thousands of sketches, logos, posters,… Continue reading Ray Bizarre: an alternate approach to typography
How to create a color ramp used in design systems
Whether you’re a brand designer putting the finishing touches on a color palette or a product designer laying the foundational work for a design system, I will walk you through how to create color ramps utilized in design systems. If you’re new to creating color palettes for digital spaces, check out my previous article, Color for… Continue reading How to create a color ramp used in design systems
The cost of obsessing over design perfection
Michael F. Buckley · Follow Published in UX Collective · 6 min read · 14 hours ago — 1 Share Photo by Marten Newhall on Unsplash A television commercial recently caught my attention. It wasn’t anything extravagant, just a simple promotion for a protein shake. However, as I watched, I couldn’t help but notice a… Continue reading The cost of obsessing over design perfection
How to AI
Three approaches to deploying generative AI for brands and corporations. 11 out 12 are generated by AI. One is real. Which one? | Source: Imagenavi & Jimmy Fermin History rhymes This isn’t a trick question: 11 out of 12 in the image above are generated by AI. Which one is the real person? I posed this quiz… Continue reading How to AI
Apple’s miss, blurry creativity, Figma file org, value of tokens
Fabricio Teixeira · Follow Published in UX Collective · 3 min read · 10 hours ago — Listen Share “Last week, at Apple’s annual launch event, we were treated to what is now a common sight: an array of dazzling, shiny new pieces of hardware. The new iPhone Pro treats us to the slickest-looking shell… Continue reading Apple’s miss, blurry creativity, Figma file org, value of tokens
How to build trust with others by cleaning your Figma files
Hi there! 👋🏻 We are Raquel Piqueras and Christina Yang, we work together at Microsoft where we design a set of internal and external… Continue reading on UX Collective »
Analyzing Spotify’s new daylist feature: UI, UX, and great ML
Rosie Hoggmascall · Follow Published in UX Collective · 9 min read · 11 hours ago — Share In Q2 2023, TechCrunch reported that Spotify had passed the half a billion user mark. Now, with 515 million active users, Spotify is one of the most popular, most-loved apps worldwide. The tech giant generated €11.72 billion… Continue reading Analyzing Spotify’s new daylist feature: UI, UX, and great ML
One user testing question can help uncover the gap between conceptual and mental models
Intro to B2B design: How to educate users about difficult or complex concepts Continue reading on UX Collective »
The missing link in Apple’s event
Philip Grabenhorst · Follow Published in UX Collective · 9 min read · 1 day ago — 3 Listen Share Credit: macrovector / Freepik “Just Do It” — Nike Last week, at Apple’s annual launch event, we were treated to what is now a common sight: an array of dazzling, shiny new pieces of hardware.… Continue reading The missing link in Apple’s event
My metaphorical LEGO moment
How childhood creativity shapes our design instincts and why you should care Continue reading on UX Collective »
Can the health app paradox be resolved using emotional AI?
The health app paradox is that sometimes apps meant to improve our health can actually do more harm than other apps. Can the recent advancements in Affective Computing solve this paradox? Maria Kovalevich · Follow Published in UX Collective · 9 min read · 2 days ago — Listen Share Illustration by Maria Kovalevich Apps… Continue reading Can the health app paradox be resolved using emotional AI?
The influence of mobile technology on user cognition and memory
Mobile technology is a part of our daily life more than ever before. Such technology can be a bless to our productivity but also make our brain a bit of a lazy thing. I wrote this article for my Interaction Design post-graduate course. I wanted to share with people some of the things I discovered and… Continue reading The influence of mobile technology on user cognition and memory
Strava’s bumpy road to monetisation
Rosie Hoggmascall · Follow Published in UX Collective · 10 min read · 20 hours ago — 4 Share With 100 million people, a 4.8-star rating (iOS) and a huge 8 billion activities posted, it is no surprise that Strava is one of the most popular fitness apps in the world. They even have a… Continue reading Strava’s bumpy road to monetisation
Design for meaningful outcomes
Aim for quality outcomes, not just outputs — that’s how we can drive customer and business value! Designing for outcomes enables us to focus on customer needs and meaningful business results. “Start with the customer experience and work backwards to the technology,” Steve Jobs once said. To write a compelling story, start with the ending as a meaningful destination.… Continue reading Design for meaningful outcomes