In a world that thrives on productivity and constant busyness, taking regular vacations might seem like a luxury. However, research suggests that vacations are not just a frivolous indulgence but a vital component of maintaining our mental well-being and enhancing productivity. On episode 244 of the Speaking of Psychology podcast, Kim I. Mills interviews Jessica...
In the fast-paced world of design, incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into our creative workflow is both exhilarating and empowering. In the recent article “3 Mind-Blowing AI Facts that Will Change Your Life as a Designer” by Kirk Clyne, Co-Founder of Unicorn Fuel, we delve into three remarkable ways AI tools are set to revolutionize the...
In the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (A.I.), a profound dilemma demands our attention. Tristan Harris and Aza Raskin engage in a thought-provoking discussion, examining the potentially catastrophic risks posed by existing A.I. capabilities and the urgency with which A.I. companies deploy their technologies. This blog post provides a summary of their enlightening presentation, which...
In times of economic uncertainty, such as recessions and tech layoffs, we must come together and support those impacted. As a community, we have the power to uplift and empower others during these challenging times. This blog post will explore tangible ways to make a difference, offering practical suggestions that anyone can implement. Let’s join...
Hello, dear friends! If you have found this post, then you’re in for a treat. I’m excited to announce that I’m back to publishing weekly articles on the topics of AI, design books, and industry trends. My aim is to provide my readers with valuable insights and actionable tips that can help them in their...
In a recent article, Fabricio Teixeira (Designer at Work & Co, Founder of UX Collective — http://twitter.com/fabriciot) discussed the benefits of introducing yourself on projects to others without saying your title. I was never a person that put a huge amount of stock in titles. Don’t get me wrong I don’t think they are worthless...
After a long hiatus, I am back. 2020 like many threw many curveballs. That said I am making it a priority to post more regularly, specifically at least once a week. For this week I wanted to share some of my top books from 2020. Ruined by DesignIf you are involved at any level of...
Patrick Robert Doyle (Head of Design at gowago.ch) recently wrote an article about why we should design for a tiny broken phone as we design our products. He explains how our new UI’s are tested on a variety of devices but focus more on the new rather than the old. Our UIs look sublime on...
Adobe recently updated it’s branding on all of its plethora of Creative Applications. They were conducting surveys recently about what customers thought of their Brand. Since Adobe apps are identified by Color and the two-letter abbreviation on it, and it made sense to me to have the main Creative Cloud App used to update and...
I recently came across a great article that Aliona Kyrychenko wrote on the UX Collective. In the article, she went over some things that many companies or sites try to do to influence the numbers in favor of the business over the needs and best interests of the user. She defines Dark Patterns as: Dark...
