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Defying physics in UX
In platform video games like Super Mario Bros, players run and jump over various pits, hazards, and enemies to progress. These obstacles become increasingly difficult as the game goes on, and failing to clear them with precise timing often results in death. Because so much enjoyment and progression comes from successfully executing jumps within these… Continue reading Defying physics in UX
The role of grid systems in graphic design
Grid System: Vertical and horizontal lines grid. What is a grid system? The vertical and horizontal axes are divided in proportion to the coordinate system. In graphic design, the grid is used to control the font and image position layout design matrix, which has an important role in Mesh design, in different periods and geographical, people have… Continue reading The role of grid systems in graphic design
Design for AI: What should people who design AI know?
It’s 2023 and we are in the early days of artificial intelligence design. We’re certainly not “there” yet (i.e., you’re not running into Commander Data at the bar) but we do have a substantial cadre of narrow AI capabilities sprinkled throughout our daily lives. You can get a computer to schedule meetings for you, answer… Continue reading Design for AI: What should people who design AI know?
The UX of value perception
Practical examples of creating more value through the components of the value equation Continue reading on UX Collective »
AI is a solution in search of a problem
A designer identifies user problems or opportunities and creates desirable, viable and feasible solutions. Recently there have been questions like “How could we use AI, machine learning or GPT3 for something useful?” This leads to a technology-driven project, which is fundamentally different from the typical design process. Photo by Clint Patterson on Unsplash I used… Continue reading AI is a solution in search of a problem
Problem framing, not problem-solving: the skill necessary to grow as a UX professional
Understanding the problem space by asking the right questions helps everyone Continue reading on UX Collective »
Designing motivation: the Seinfeld paradox
Self-improvement requires an intrinsic desire to grow and a steady discipline to make it happen. Some would have us believe that rewarding ourselves along the way undermines our purpose. As designers of products that help motivate people to attain their goals, should we be worried? Nah. Listen to Jerry instead. Photos by slgckgc, shared on… Continue reading Designing motivation: the Seinfeld paradox
How Wednesday Addams teaches us about design consumerism
TikTok likes it better when Addams dances to “Bloody Mary.” Non-designers like to do the job of the designer if they can’t meet the demand… Continue reading on UX Collective »
The death of execution
I have taken on a new year’s resolution to explore and learn about AI and the tools out there. This means I’ve been playing with various AI tools for less than a month and during that time, just in my spare time in the evenings, I’ve written a few blogs, created countless images, and coded… Continue reading The death of execution
How designers can gain buy-in from key stakeholders
Managing stakeholders’ competing interests in product development Continue reading on UX Collective »
The general creative state, and the art of experiencing
Lessons from Acting to practice empathy in UX Design Photo by antonio molinari on Unsplash “The greatest form of knowledge is empathy, for it requires us to suspend our egos and live in another’s world.” (Plato) A common advice for someone embarking on Entrepreneurship is, ‘don’t solve a pain point for customers that you’ve never… Continue reading The general creative state, and the art of experiencing
Understanding typography: Giambattista Bodoni and the invention of modern type
Invoking royalty and fashion across four centuries Continue reading on UX Collective »
Version control is a skill UX can learn to make their lives easier
Use Components, Variants, and Pages to provide different design versions your team members need Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash Version control for your design prototypes is one of those things you never think about until you desperately need it. Version control is so essential that many Engineers will devote time and effort to build… Continue reading Version control is a skill UX can learn to make their lives easier
Tips for design influencers, unethical bridges, right-to-left UI
Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. Moses, the so-called “master builder” of mid-20th century New York, was very concerned that white-only spaces in America (like beaches) might eventually be opened to all people. When designing the Grand Central Parkway in the late 1920s — a road intended, in part, to give New Yorkers “an easy way to… Continue reading Tips for design influencers, unethical bridges, right-to-left UI
How to design like MacGyver
Using ingenuity and level-headedness to solve design problems MacGyver TV Series | Season 1, Episode 18 I recently re-watched the classic 1980s action TV series MacGyver. This show was a staple of my childhood — it’s the reason why I always carry a Swiss Army pocket knife and have a paper clip in my wallet.… Continue reading How to design like MacGyver
The OKR madness: 16 mistakes to avoid
The main antipatterns of using OKRs and how to avoid them. Continue reading on UX Collective »
Anatomy of a dazzling business email: 15 tips from creative and UX writing
Learn to use drama, information architecture, voice and tone, and more to rocket your business emails from boring to bombastic. Image by Mikayla Mallek Long before I started this job, I began writing long, well thought out emails. But they often weren’t well received. With so many other modes of communication, emails tend to be… Continue reading Anatomy of a dazzling business email: 15 tips from creative and UX writing
A human rights crisis: the role of social media UX in social injustice in Iran
Protests have erupted across Iran and outside the country after the death of Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Iranian who was killed by morality… Continue reading on UX Collective »
Analytics are leaving out user intent: UX benchmarking can help
Using analytics alone to measure UX misses key navigational data you need to know about your product. tl;dr —With log-based analytics alone, we can’t see users that want to start a task but cannot find it. This leads us to overcount success rates. With behavioral UX benchmarking, we understand a user’s intent so we know… Continue reading Analytics are leaving out user intent: UX benchmarking can help
Is AI going to steal your job and burn down your house?
Public and professional perceptions of artificial intelligence. Dall-E generated image “Illustration of how artificial intelligence is going to steal your job and burn down your house” TL; DR. AI is rapidly evolving, helping us make better decisions and perform various tasks and increasingly doing so autonomously. Will humans eventually be enslaved by machines that become self-aware,… Continue reading Is AI going to steal your job and burn down your house?
Why tech companies are turning to product designers
Thoughts on transitioning from UX to product design Photo by Christina @ wocintechchat.com on Unsplash You might be thinking that since you’re a UX designer, you don’t have to worry about UI design. You might think that’s the job of the visual designer, but that’s not entirely true. Both UX and UI are important parts… Continue reading Why tech companies are turning to product designers
Now is a good time to multiply your Design team’s capacity
This article’s timing is partly due to the major layoff happening worldwide. Continue reading on UX Collective »
Here to get an AI to write a cover letter for every position you apply to
ChatGPT is Open A.I.’s newest venture into A.I. product offerings. You might’ve heard of Open A.I. last year when they really started off the boom of Text-To-Image A.I. models with DALL·E 2. ChatGPT is a conversational approach to the search engine, and it’s proving a big hit. ChatGPT gained 1 million users in its first… Continue reading Here to get an AI to write a cover letter for every position you apply to