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Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:Sleek design is nothing without strategy.
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:These iconic titles helped inspire the boom in indie game development.
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:You had me at pizza.
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:How often do you actually turn your Mac off?
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:This Google Easter Egg is the best I've seen.
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:All the files, resources and videos to accompany issue 243 of ImagineFX magazine.
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:Realistic or fun design, pick a side.
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:As artificial intelligence continues to reshape our world, the question of legality surrounding generative tools—like large language models (LLMs) and AI models that produce audio and video content—grows increasingly pressing. In this episode of the Invisible Machines, Robb and Josh delve deep into this topic with Ed Klaris, Managing Partner at Klaris Law, CEO of The post Are generative AI tools unlawful to use?...
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:In recent months, now navigating a period of unemployment, I’ve poured my energy into connecting with people across diverse crafts and backgrounds. It’s been an eye-opening journey to listen, observe, and piece together the dynamics shaping our industry. One insight that recently struck me is how venture capital (VC) firms exert a profound influence not The post How Venture Capital Firms Are Shaping the Future of...
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:In recent months, now navigating a period of unemployment, I’ve poured my energy into connecting with people across diverse crafts and backgrounds. It’s been an eye-opening journey to listen, observe, and piece together the dynamics shaping our industry. One insight that recently struck me is how venture capital (VC) firms exert a profound influence not The post How Venture Capital Firms Are Shaping the Future of...
Published on: November 12, 2024 | Source:Save on laptops, monitors, accessories and even the new M4 Mac mini.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Enduring heritage gets a contemporary glow up.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Microsoft's gone peak Y2K.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:...but it works perfectly.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:It’s the modern equivalent of hieroglyphs.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:The most powerful iPad Air yet is here – and it’s chomping at the heels of the iPad Pro now.
Published on: November 11, 2024 | Source:Much of the academic world is deeply worried about whether AI is leading to more cheating, although academic dishonesty, which covers a broader range of practices, might be a more accurate way of describing the problem. Either way, academic institutions’ tendency to impose rigid rules may well end up sanctioning some students unfairly. The president The post On the Question of Cheating and Dishonesty in Education in...
Published on: November 07, 2024 | Source:The title is a play on the traditional proclamation made following the accession of a new monarch in various countries (I’m a Brit so it’s familiar to me). The seemingly contradictory phrase simultaneously announces the death of the previous monarch and asserts continuity by saluting the new monarch. What is this about? The need for The post Head of Design is Dead, Long Live the Head of Design! appeared first on UX...
Published on: November 05, 2024 | Source:While searching for a villa for a vacation with my friends, I stumbled upon the stunning Pekoe Villa, which boasts an incredible view. However, when I visited their website for more information, I realized it didn’t do the villa justice, so I decided to redesignit.Since this is a simple website I created a simple IA (information Architecture)For the above-the-fold section, I decided to feature their stunning video,...
Published on: November 04, 2024 | Source:A guide to crafting culturally sensitive UXcontentImage credit:FreepikI come from a culture where you must address your elders with a title as a sign of respect. Growing up, I called everyone “Uncle XYZ” or “Aunty ABC”, whether they were related to me or not. Even my school teachers were referred to as uncles and aunties. And in formal settings where throwing around family titles doesn’t cut it, “Ma” or “Sir”...
Published on: November 04, 2024 | Source:A CV is the first step towards successful employment because it determines whether we will be invited for an interview and offered a job.Continue reading on UX Planet »
Published on: November 04, 2024 | Source:That every UX designer should knowContinue reading on UX Planet »
Published on: November 04, 2024 | Source:Using an existing UI framework is the no-nonsense way to get things done without falling into the “reinventing the wheel” trap. Because, let’s face it—no one wants to waste their precious time rebuilding sliders, forms, and nav bars from scratch. The beauty of a UI framework is that it handles all those repetitive, standard components, so you can focus on what actually matters: pushing boundaries and crafting...
Published on: November 04, 2024 | Source:We live in a world inundated with data. IDC predicts that the global datasphere will grow to 163 zettabytes by 2025 and unstructured data represents an estimated 80-90% of all enterprise data. Digital twins have reemerged as a transformative force—letting organizations harness this data and contextualize it for AI agents to use in high-value use The post How Digital Twins Drive Innovation and Minimize Waste appeared...
Published on: November 01, 2024 | Source:In a world increasingly influenced by artificial intelligence, understanding the nuances of language and communication is more crucial than ever. In this episode of Invisible Machines, Robb and Josh speak with Jieun Kiaer, Professor of Korean Linguistics at the University of Oxford. In her new book, The Future of Syntax: Asian Perspectives in an AI The post Designing a Future for AI Natives appeared first on UX...
Published on: October 31, 2024 | Source:Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed an explosion of new AI tools designed to disrupt research. Some, like ChatPDF and Consensus, focus on extracting insights from documents. Others, such as Perplexity, excel at scouring the web for information. But here’s the thing: none of these tools combine both web and local document search within The post You Are Doing Research Wrong appeared first on UX Magazine.
Published on: October 31, 2024 | Source:Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a distant dream but a present-day reality, embedded deeply in our lives. From managing energy grids to optimizing urban systems, AI is already delivering efficiencies that were once unthinkable. Yet, as we stand on the brink of an AI revolution, we must ask ourselves: how can we ensure AI The post The Ascent of AI: Is It Already Shaping Every Breakthrough and Even Taking Over...
Published on: October 29, 2024 | Source:It was one of those moments that sticks with you, not because it was particularly profound, but because of the weight of the ignorance I had to confront. The “mentor,” someone I was assigned to as part of the accelerator program, was offering advice as if it were gospel. “What do you mean you’re not The post The Hidden Cost of Being Connected in the Age of AI appeared first on UX Magazine.
Published on: October 22, 2024 | Source:In a world where technology evolves at lightning speed, the education system often lags behind, struggling to prepare students for the realities of the digital age. In this episode of Invisible Machines, Josh Tyson sits down with Marc Prensky, the visionary who coined the terms “digital native” and “digital immigrant.” Their conversation delves into the The post Digital Natives Are Now AI Immigrants appeared first on...
Published on: October 17, 2024 | Source:Ever since I was a boy, I’ve been fascinated with movies. I loved the characters and the excitement—but most of all the stories. I wanted to be an actor. And I believed that I’d get to do the things that Indiana Jones did and go on exciting adventures. I even dreamed up ideas for movies that my friends and I could make and star in. But they never went any further. I did, however, end up working in user experience (UX)....
Published on: May 30, 2024 | Source:Picture this. You’ve joined a squad at your company that’s designing new product features with an emphasis on automation or AI. Or your company has just implemented a personalization engine. Either way, you’re designing with data. Now what? When it comes to designing for personalization, there are many cautionary tales, no overnight successes, and few guides for the perplexed. Between the fantasy of getting it right...
Published on: April 16, 2024 | Source:I offer a single bit of advice to friends and family when they become new parents: When you start to think that you’ve got everything figured out, everything will change. Just as you start to get the hang of feedings, diapers, and regular naps, it’s time for solid food, potty training, and overnight sleeping. When you figure those out, it’s time for preschool and rare naps. The cycle goes on and on. The same applies...
Published on: February 29, 2024 | Source:In reading Joe Dolson’s recent piece on the intersection of AI and accessibility, I absolutely appreciated the skepticism that he has for AI in general as well as for the ways that many have been using it. In fact, I’m very skeptical of AI myself, despite my role at Microsoft as an accessibility innovation strategist who helps run the AI for Accessibility grant program. As with any tool, AI can be used in very...
Published on: February 07, 2024 | Source:I am a creative. What I do is alchemy. It is a mystery. I do not so much do it, as let it be done through me. I am a creative. Not all creative people like this label. Not all see themselves this way. Some creative people see science in what they do. That is their truth, and I respect it. Maybe I even envy them, a little. But my process is different—my being is different. Apologizing and qualifying in advance is a...
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