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How can humans and intelligent computers work together?
Towards a harmonious partnership. Towards a Harmonious Partnership. Source: www.pymnts.com First, let me clarify that I understand the privileges that men have had and continue to have in the technology industry. The word “Man” was commonly used to refer to all humans, regardless of gender, in the English language during the Middle Ages and Early… Continue reading How can humans and intelligent computers work together?
AI is about to kill creativity
AI has a massive disruptive quality on the creative sector. Is AI going to benefit us, or will it create a new dark age for innovation? The Aeolipile (left) and the Steam engine (right) on a section of Bosch’s masterpiece The Last Judgment (Wikimedia) In the early first century, the first steam engine was invented… Continue reading AI is about to kill creativity
6 reasons why designers should consider using Microsoft’s Edge Browser
I did something that I never thought I would in my lifetime. I am now using Internet Explorer, I mean Microsoft Edge :p as my primary browser. So far I am loving it, and here is why you should give it a try too… That’s right. You can access GPT-4 through Bing. But unlike ChatGPT,… Continue reading 6 reasons why designers should consider using Microsoft’s Edge Browser
How to deal with HiPPOs, the most dangerous opinions that jeopardize designs
The Highest Paid Person’s Opinion (HiPPO) can often destroy a good design Continue reading on UX Collective »
How to optimally organize information on the chart?
#28: Limiting the categories for clarity Created using Freepik graphics People LOVE putting things into categories! If there is a lot of information, we will naturally create categories to make it easier to understand. This is one of the 100 things that every designer needs to know about people. Susan Weinschenk explains all of them… Continue reading How to optimally organize information on the chart?
Starting design work in a spreadsheet
In the early phases of a project a spreadsheet can be a more useful design tool than Figma. If you’re redesigning an existing website there are huge benefits in getting to know the content you’ll be working with. The earlier in the project the better. A little upfront investigation will help you make informed design decisions.… Continue reading Starting design work in a spreadsheet
UX principles for AI products
Photo by McDobbie Hu on Unsplash Unless you’ve been blissfully unplugged for the last few months or so (and if you have been, I’m already jealous), you’re probably hearing a lot about advances in artificial intelligence and all the accompanying excitement, anxiety, buzz, and speculation that comes with it. The atmosphere feels positively electric with… Continue reading UX principles for AI products
How to name tokens in a Design System
The shapes of naming taxonomies for scale. Continue reading on UX Collective »
Why does mixing apples and oranges work for juice but not for a chart?
#27: Providing the right aggregation level Created using Freepik graphic If data cleaning is the most time-consuming part of the data analyst’s job, understanding the chart’s purpose is the most important one. Before we design the visuals, we must know what question the chart should answer and why it is relevant. We need to know… Continue reading Why does mixing apples and oranges work for juice but not for a chart?
The AI revolution for businesses and the customer experience
After scouring the web and experimenting with numerous AI tools I am sharing my predictions for 2030 and beyond. Image created by Midjourney AI using a prompt from Danny Bluestone. In this article I am outlining my 6 ‘I’s to how I see AI evolving over the next decade. They include AI’s impact on the Internet,… Continue reading The AI revolution for businesses and the customer experience
Artificial Intelligence: the soul of soulless conditions
What we call AI today comes to us with a perfectly false prospectus: human-feeling, yet hiding the potential to maximize everything inhuman about our world of technology. What today we call Artificial Intelligence is the soul of soulless conditions: a simulation of what is missing from the world of computers, papered over the top of… Continue reading Artificial Intelligence: the soul of soulless conditions
How high-fidelity prototypes can enhance user testing
During the usability testing phase, gathering as much information as possible about how users understand designs/product is essential. The objectives of usability testing often differ across studies. They typically uncover product or service design issues, discover opportunities for enhancement, and gain insight into the target user’s behaviour and preferences [1]. Tools like Figma and Sketch… Continue reading How high-fidelity prototypes can enhance user testing
Advanced Figma components tips & tricks: little gems we love
As you all loved Advanced Figma Tips & Tricks and Prototyping Tips & Tricks, here is the third part: In this article, I’ll share some of my favourite tips and tricks when it comes to Figma components, from simple shortcuts to powerful plugins when it comes to working with Figma components. These simple yet powerful… Continue reading Advanced Figma components tips & tricks: little gems we love
Choosing humanity over automation
Navigating the role of AI in design discipleship. Designers can learn AI skills and practice similar techniques as UX researchers. Pain is a part of the design process, and designers should choose which pain they are willing to endure to achieve their desired outcomes. And they can learn intangible values from their masters to become… Continue reading Choosing humanity over automation
A smart home is one that talks to itself
How might we employ animistic design and LLMs to make a more helpful smart home? Source: DALL-E Large language models (LLMs) are now able to simulate human writing and conversation. They can generate text, images, and many other modalities with increasing capability. Could this technology be paired with the smart home to finally build context-aware… Continue reading A smart home is one that talks to itself
How to design generative AI experiences to be truly helpful
From bullsh*t generator to ultimate copilot. Photo by Rolf van Root on Unsplash Suddenly, news about Generative AI is everywhere. People talk about how ChatGPT reached 1 million users in a record of 5 days, how Goldman Sachs predicts that AI will impact 300 million jobs, and how the new Bing goes “unhinged”… All the hypes aside,… Continue reading How to design generative AI experiences to be truly helpful
Which lessons from child-computer interaction should we bring to the rest of UX?
source Child-computer interaction (CCI) focuses on the design, testing, and creation of interactive computer systems for children, as well as the wider impact of technology on children and society. It’s a somewhat niche field within human-computer interaction, and as such I don’t often see people discussing the implications of its research and developments online. But… Continue reading Which lessons from child-computer interaction should we bring to the rest of UX?
The state of SaaS marketplace UX
A comprehensive review of popular SaaS marketplaces, including Airtable, Figma, Miro, Slack, and Zoom. Designing a SaaS marketplace or platform? Want to understand the SaaS marketplace experience of today? You’re in the right place. In this article, you’ll find a summary of the research I gathered to support my team in building our emerging platform. By reading… Continue reading The state of SaaS marketplace UX
Everybody lies; your users too
Why listening to users is less important than observing their actions. Image by karosieben In UX research, we constantly face obstacles that can easily skew the outcome of our work. One of the most challenging issues you can face is dishonesty of interviewed users. I often meet designers who strive to incorporate all feedback they… Continue reading Everybody lies; your users too
Understanding how AI works: the human intelligence enterprise
MIT’s late Patrick Winston’s AI course Continue reading on UX Collective »
Are you in an empowered product team?
So you’ve read Inspired, Empowered, and all the other fantastic product literature. You’ve learned what great looks like in theory and are ready to apply your newly acquired knowledge. But then reality sinks in… you are not a part of an empowered product team. You get frustrated and start blaming the leadership. You may even… Continue reading Are you in an empowered product team?
Software accessibility for users with Dyslexia
It is estimated that 15% of the population has Dyslexia. In absolute numbers this means that 30 million adults in the USA alone are dyslexic and a lot of them don’t even know — because it is often not diagnosed. Dyslexia is a cognitive disability where the brain has difficulties to manipulate the sounds and letters of… Continue reading Software accessibility for users with Dyslexia
Product visioning through storytelling
A Product Vision tells the story and paints the picture of an ideal product experience which solves for the sweet spot between user and business impact. Based on my experience leading teams to create impactful product visions, I have created a process and storytelling framework to bring a vision to life. One of the most… Continue reading Product visioning through storytelling