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The consequences of manipulating users with deceptive patterns — Imagine that you’re happily browsing an online store, casually searching for that perfect item, when out of the blue, a pop-up window shows up, begging you to sign up for a premium subscription. You’re not interested, but the “No thanks” button is cleverly camouflaged in minuscule print, while the “Sign… UX 5 min read UX 5 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elvis Hsiao ·Pinned Member-only WHY DO CREATIVE PEOPLE NEED TIME TO SIT AROUND AND DO NOTHING? The dilemma of constant activity for creative minds — In an era where every minute is earmarked for productivity, the idea of “doing nothing” seems inconceivable, even indulgent. Our collective consciousness is saturated with the notion that success is synonymous with relentless activity and ceaseless creation. … Creativity 9 min read Creativity 9 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Arvind Sanjeev ·Pinned ARTIFICIALLY INTELLIGENT SOCIOPATHS: THE DARK REALITY OF MALICIOUS AI An intro to my survey of AI’s unintended consequences — Rana Ayyub, an Indian investigative journalist, is referred to by some people as ‘The Most Abused Woman in India.’ In April 2018, she reported a horrific crime in the country, the accusers of which were supported by the leading political party. Soon after, her social media feed was filled with… Artificial Intelligence 6 min read Artificial Intelligence 6 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Danny Sapio ·Pinned Member-only 15 FIGMA UPDATES FROM CONFIG 2023 IN A NUTSHELL Every update from Figma’s Config announcements and what to be excited about — If you didn’t watch the full Config 2023 presentation then let me share with you a few of the exciting updates that will hopefully improve your experience designing in Figma. 1. Dev Mode Design 9 min read Design 9 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Connor Joyce ·Pinned FINDING VALUE AT THE BOOKENDS Improving the design of solutions by conducting foundational pre-design research and post-launch analyses. — The UX research field is experiencing a significant transformation as it becomes increasingly prevalent and expands beyond dedicated user researchers. 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A design practice that obscures real social issues from the public. — Imagine this. It’s a crisp autumn afternoon and you’re walking through your city’s downtown area. You see a beautifully designed bench in the park and decide to take a moment to rest and enjoy the view. As you sit, however, you quickly realize the bench isn’t as comfortable… User Experience 9 min read User Experience 9 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Benjamiz ·Pinned YOUR DESIGN IS ONLY AS GOOD AS YOUR ORGANISATION’S ABILITY TO PROBLEM SOLVE Stifling innovation and wasting talent: the hidden consequences of organisational practices on design potential. — Design in product development is both a science and an art. It has to be scientific because business is a numbers game, but it must also be artistic because usability revolves around the human experience. 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Generative spatial computing would be the next golden moment for the 21st century. — Deductive with respect to the past You are forgiven if you are unfamiliar with the name Charles Sirató. Born in 1905, Sirató was an obscure Hungarian poet who produced no more than 15 bodies of literature. He passed away in 1980, partly due to his ill health. At one point, his piece of work was almost… Artificial Intelligence 9 min read Artificial Intelligence 9 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- David Tang ·Pinned DEMOCRATIZATION WON’T SAVE RESEARCH It is a band-aid for a deeper problem — Democratizing research is still a debated topic at the moment. There doesn’t seem to be a clear answer about whether or not it should be done, and from what I can tell, that’s because people are having different arguments on top of each other. Simplifying the argument into the Yays… UX 13 min read UX 13 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reet Agrawal ·Pinned A DIGITAL UX PERSPECTIVE ON THE URBAN DESIGN PROCESS It can be challenging to make urban spaces user-friendly, but perhaps digital product design can help us with more human-centered practices. — We live in cities, yet it often feels like cities aren’t built for us. It’s difficult to balance the different factors that weave a social fabric together– conflicting stakeholders, environmental constraints, economic conditions and more. In juggling many of these together, user needs can often fall through the cracks. This… Urban Design 9 min read Urban Design 9 min read -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Julia Ku ·Pinned TO DRAW OR NOT TO DRAW: IS TRADITIONAL SKETCHING STILL RELEVANT IN THE DIGITAL DESIGN ERA? In the era of AI, drawing may appear outdated, but its benefits are still profound and relevant. Beyond sketching ideas and concepts, drawing fosters a deep connection between our eyes, minds, and the environment, allowing us to discover hidden details and express our creativity. — To study architecture, I had to pass a drawing exam that required me to draw from both nature and imagination. I also had drawing, painting, and sculpture classes during the initial three years of my architecture studies. At that time, I wondered why we still had to draw when everything… UX 4 min read UX 4 min read We believe designers are thinkers as much as they are makers. 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