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Uh-Oh. Who could have predicted “AI” is a dotcom bubble? Continue reading on UX Collective » Simple steps to improve usability for all generations. Prompt: A contemporary collage featuring diverse older adults interacting with oversized UI elements, bold typography, and playful shapes that represent easy-to-use tech, modern, abstract, colorful, editorial style We’re experiencing a global […]

Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “Today we’re building boring products because we struggle to go much deeper than ‘I’m alright’. Going deeper is the difference between experiencing the Sagrada Familia and The Telephone Building. One, with organic, flowing forms and intricate details, evokes a sense of awe and wonder that connects us to something […]

I asked six leading LLMs this question. Two of their answers surprised me. The rest were incorrect. Some were more misleadingly incorrect than others. This reveals a secret to designing effective and successful AI products. 🏆🏆 Perplexity Yes, some mosquito species do bite leeches. A groundbreaking study by researchers at the University of Florida Institute of […]

The art world embraced absurdity — until AI joined the game. Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan’s “Comedian,” a conceptual artwork comprising a banana stuck to a wall with duct tape which recently sold for $6.24 million. In 2019, Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan duct-taped a banana to a wall, titled it Comedian, and sold it for $120,000. In 2024, another version […]

How to activate AI products like an expert. Continue reading on UX Collective » A comprehensive explanation. Photo taken by author. Every day, I talk with people struggling to find a UX design, research, or content job. The UX job market has never been this difficult to navigate. Even seasoned, talented UX professionals are struggling to land […]

sEMG is the new technology innovation redefining interaction with all types of digital devices Continue reading on UX Collective » Great UX is more than just aesthetics — it’s understanding how people think, feel, and behave. Discover the essential principles that can transform the way you think, complete with real-world examples to create intuitive and impactful user […]

Why reducing customer complaints is something businesses pay attention to Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. The news that Sidebar.io was taking a break felt a bit like a heartbreak. Sidebar has been one of my favorite sources to keep up with design, and with content that would make […]

Why reducing customer complaints is something businesses pay attention to Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. The news that Sidebar.io was taking a break felt a bit like a heartbreak. Sidebar has been one of my favorite sources to keep up with design, and with content that would make […]

Today, solutions make carbon emissions checks of digital products easily available, so why aren’t we dealing with the problem of waste? Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. The news that Sidebar.io was taking a break felt a bit like a heartbreak. Sidebar has been one of my favorite sources […]

How I escaped the pull of the page UI. Image by the author. The best writing tool I’ve discovered last year was to stop drafting on a page and use a canvas-based user interface (UI) instead. In this article, I’ll share what motivated this change and reflect on the strategies that help me make the most of it. […]