A case against boring designs. and the journey of shaping the future… | by Darren Yeo | Jan, 2024

[ad_1] and the journey of shaping the future of digital beauty This article explores the evolution of chair design, drawing parallels between historical principles and contemporary digital design while urging designers to rediscover and prioritise the often neglected aspect of beauty in their work with 10 practical steps. Airbnb’s 2023 winter release is a signal […]

Building better makeware — software for people who make things | by Caitlin Pequignot | Jan, 2024

[ad_1] Observations and suggestions on how we can improve creation software by an ex-Airtable user experience researcher and professional musician. Image by DALL-E. In the diverse world of “makeware” — software that people can use to build other software or creative works —much of the creation’s success rests on the shoulders of the users themselves. […]

“Don’t trust the man…or the machine” | by Dr. Adam Hart | Jan, 2024

[ad_1] Beyond trust in machine and system experiences Copyright Rick McKee 2015 https://caglecartoons.com/cartoon/166260 I think one of the worst feelings in the world is being duped or betrayed. It makes us feel vulnerable, stupid and, in the case of digital duplicity, can have real financial and security implications, not only for the immediate economic loss […]

Bringing down the Digital Divide. This is a historical opportunity for UX… | by Luis Berumen Castro | Jan, 2024

[ad_1] I have heard many conversations about AI’s role in the User Experience profession. Some of them assume that UXers will have nothing to do when AI takes over. Please hear me out before buying into those ideas. History has proven that every technological advance leaves people out, but for innovation to bring long-lasting rewards, […]