[unable to retrieve full-text content] Integrating AI from technical components to user experience. Source Reading Paz Perez’s “The Rise of the Model Designer” offers a clear and accessible perspective on the current wave in AI product development. She makes an interesting case for why designers should step beyond the interface and help shape the very… Continue reading Beyond the Model: a systems approach to AI product design
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Prompt Suggestions
Summary: System-generated suggestions for AI prompts must be contextually relevant, personalized, and specific to the task and the user’s level of experience. Prompt suggestions are a common design element in AI-chat features, but users often ignore them, especially when they’re not in the right place or don’t feel useful. Done well, though, prompt suggestions can… Continue reading Prompt Suggestions
6 Dimensions for Assessing Usability Data in Analysis
Summary: Analyze usability findings for authenticity, consistency, repetition, spontaneity, appropriateness, and confounding factors to separate surface impressions from real insights. Qualitative usability tests yield two types of data: behavioral data (or performance data) and attitudinal data (or subjective data). During analysis, we must consolidate both types of data while considering additional factors, such as information… Continue reading 6 Dimensions for Assessing Usability Data in Analysis
UX Layoff Crisis: A Guide for Resilience and Recovery
Summary: Lost your UX job in a layoff? Use this step-by-step guide to preserve your professionalism and optimism during this stressful experience. Your company’s rumor mill has been churning for weeks about layoffs, but you’ve tried not to give it much thought. You have a good relationship with your manager. You’ve delivered quality UX work… Continue reading UX Layoff Crisis: A Guide for Resilience and Recovery
The Death of Coding Jobs: How AI, No-Code, and Corporate Greed Are Killing the Industry
For the last two decades, the promise of a lucrative career in coding has been drilled into our heads. “Learn to code,” they said. “It’s the skill of the future,” they insisted. Well, the future is here—and coding jobs are disappearing faster than an intern after a critical server crash. AI is writing code better… Continue reading The Death of Coding Jobs: How AI, No-Code, and Corporate Greed Are Killing the Industry
The journey toward a more accessible internet
Digital accessibility has come a long way. However, the gap between where we want to be in the future and where we are today is too wide. As of 2024, 96% of the top one million home pages have WCAG 2 failures. Digital content creation is getting easier and faster as content creators increase their… Continue reading The journey toward a more accessible internet
No 16. Some AI Learning Resources & Insights
[unable to retrieve full-text content] Since joining Microsoft’s AI team last year, I’ve found myself diving headfirst into the world of artificial intelligence. What began as an overwhelming experience, trying to grasp concepts and frameworks, has now turned into a passion project that I’m eager to share with you. In just six months, I transitioned… Continue reading No 16. Some AI Learning Resources & Insights
AI Adoption in the Workplace Still Low, 2 Years Later
Summary: Designers may think AI features are now familiar to our users, but recent research suggests that adoption is still lower than we might think. Pew Research Center recently published interesting results from a large survey about AI usage in the workplace. In late 2024, they surveyed over 5,000 adults employed in the U.S., with… Continue reading AI Adoption in the Workplace Still Low, 2 Years Later
How to create a movie poster using AI with ImageGen and ImageEdit
With the implementation of AI in the creative world, Envato has introduced its own collection of AI features via Envato Labs. In this tutorial, we’ll be creating a movie poster using ImageGen and ImageEdit. With an Envato subscription, you can create eye-catching designs with simple or detailed prompts in just a few minutes. From here,… Continue reading How to create a movie poster using AI with ImageGen and ImageEdit
Kate Moran about UX Leadership and AI in UX Research
“I think UX professionals are better qualified for leadership roles than they (often) realize. That empathy and passion we have for users is just as important when applied to the business and the people you’re responsible for.” – Kate Meet Kate Moran – a globally recognized UX expert, UX researcher, and a Vice President at… Continue reading Kate Moran about UX Leadership and AI in UX Research
Which AI storyboard generator should you use?
Ever had a great idea for a screenplay in your head, but struggled the moment you tried to sketch it? This is where AI can come in handy! AI storyboard generators can throw out fresh ideas in seconds, new angles, unexpected compositions, and shots you probably wouldn’t have thought of. Example of an AI storyboard… Continue reading Which AI storyboard generator should you use?
Mastering the Art of Writing a Graphic Design Resume: A Comprehensive Guide
A graphic design resume is not just a summary of your work experience; it is a visual representation of your creativity, skills, and design expertise. As a graphic designer, your resume should be a masterpiece that showcases your unique style and demonstrates your ability to communicate visually. This article will provide you with a step-by-step… Continue reading Mastering the Art of Writing a Graphic Design Resume: A Comprehensive Guide
Instagram Trends Set to Redefine E-Commerce Marketing in 2025
As we step into 2025, Instagram remains a pivotal platform for e-commerce marketing, continuously evolving to meet consumer demands. From interactive features to advanced analytics, brands have more opportunities than ever to engage audiences and drive sales. Here are ten Instagram trends poised to redefine e-commerce marketing in 2025. [ Hide ] Table of Content… Continue reading Instagram Trends Set to Redefine E-Commerce Marketing in 2025
The Biggest Challenges Practitioners Encounter Working in UX
Summary: We surveyed 126 practitioners, uncovering the biggest challenges in the UX field. Almost all responses originated from the same core problem: perception of UX. The Best — and Worst — Things About UX Earlier this year, we surveyed UX practitioners through our newsletter and LinkedIn channel. We asked respondents to reflect on their careers and answer… Continue reading The Biggest Challenges Practitioners Encounter Working in UX
AI Features Must Solve Real User Problems
Summary: AI features must solve real problems, not be implemented for novelty. Unnecessary AI chatbots and features can harm rather than help users. Generative AI has been bringing plenty of change over the past two years. While it’s substantially changing what and how we design, some things stay the same. One important UX principle is… Continue reading AI Features Must Solve Real User Problems
25 Best AI Tools for UX Research (Reviewed for 2024)
Key takeaways 💡 AI tools for UX research can enhance data processing, enabling researchers to quickly identify patterns and actionable insights from datasets to streamline the research process. 📊 By leveraging AI for user segmentation, researchers can create more targeted and personalized experiences based on user behaviors and preferences, leading to more intuitive product designs.… Continue reading 25 Best AI Tools for UX Research (Reviewed for 2024)
Technology Myths and Urban Legends
Summary: When users don’t clearly understand how systems function, they develop unique (and often incorrect) theories to explain their experiences. In user research, we often hear people describe how they think technology works. Sometimes, those theories are accurate, but most often, they are not. Through the many user interviews, field studies, and user testing sessions… Continue reading Technology Myths and Urban Legends
Your AI UX Intern: Meet Ari
Summary: Work with AI tools in UX the way you’d work with an intern: Treat their work as a first pass, double-check their facts, and provide specific instructions. We’ve long recommended working with AI tools like you might work with an intern — providing lots of instructions, guidance, oversight, and correction. This analogy helps avoid… Continue reading Your AI UX Intern: Meet Ari
Flow: Revolutionizing Creative Design with a Free AI Generator
Digital design is a wild ride. To stay ahead of the game, you need to jump on the latest tech trends and create mind-blowing designs. One such groundbreaking innovation is Flow, a cutting-edge Free AI Generator that has captured the attention of designers, artists, and creators worldwide. Unlike traditional AI tools that offer basic image… Continue reading Flow: Revolutionizing Creative Design with a Free AI Generator
Top Trends in Web Design and Development Every Designer Should Know
The landscape of web design and development is constantly evolving, driven by advancements in technology, changing user preferences, and new design philosophies. Keeping up with the latest trends is crucial for web designers and developers who aim to create innovative, engaging, and effective websites. This article explores the top trends in web design and development… Continue reading Top Trends in Web Design and Development Every Designer Should Know
From Figma to Functional App Without Writing a Single Line of Code
[unable to retrieve full-text content] How I Created a Design Tokens Converter in Minutes Using Claude Product designers don’t have to code, but knowing HTML and CSS will help us communicate with developers. In addition, a designer who knows JavaScript, Python, or another language, is a plus because they can explain the logic to the developer.… Continue reading From Figma to Functional App Without Writing a Single Line of Code
How to blur faces on CapCut (phantom face effect)
You’ve recorded a video that shows someone’s face. You want to share it in your next CapCut production. But you don’t want to show their face in the finished project! Luckily, you can do both with the blur faces in CapCut feature. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to blur people’s faces in CapCut,… Continue reading How to blur faces on CapCut (phantom face effect)
The Humanization of ChatGPT and Its Impact on Trust
AI is the future, but we still know very little about it. We believe that understanding how people think about AI and how they use AI tools are key parts in being able to create proper AI-powered products and tools. This thought motivated us to do research on the topic. The research process itself was… Continue reading The Humanization of ChatGPT and Its Impact on Trust
Smartphones and AI: Your Mobile Device is Becoming a Powerful Video Tool
Smartphones are not just for making calls or sending messages anymore. Thanks to rapid advancements in technology, your smartphone is now a powerful device capable of capturing stunning videos. One of the key factors driving this transformation is artificial intelligence (AI). AI has been quietly working behind the scenes to make your videos look professional,… Continue reading Smartphones and AI: Your Mobile Device is Becoming a Powerful Video Tool