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A framework for better UX capacity planning
Many companies struggle with aligning on level of UX Effort a project needs. This framework can help. If there’s one pain point I’ve seen designers and researchers at every company I’ve ever worked at, consulted with, or advised struggle with, it’s lack of alignment on the capacity & priority of UX Design & Research work. Some of […]
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Watch out: Gemini is coming for your Google Workspace
The race for AI-powered work tools heats up Continue reading on UX Collective » AI is reshaping UI — have you noticed the biggest change yet? AI is reshaping interactions as we know them, driving a new UI paradigm. Let’s break down how. Goodbye commands, hello intent The way we interact with software is anything but static. Sometimes it’s a […]
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The end of design certainty
Why AI forces us to embrace emergence instead of clinging to control and understanding Made by Patrick Morgan with Midjourney Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s recent podcast with Lex Fridman caught my attention with an observation that keeps replaying in my mind. Even as his team works to understand and interpret AI models, he acknowledged a […]
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How I review design work
Defining what “good design” actually looks like. This article is a lightly edited note I wrote for my team of product designers at Dialpad. Good design can be tricky. What’s obvious to one person might not make sense to someone else. Design might feel subjective, but there are things I (and the rest of design leadership) consistently […]
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Interaction design demands more than visual creativity
Our field has changed; update yourself. Continue reading on UX Collective » Weekly curated resources for designers — thinkers and makers. “It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the urgent need for AI ethics. AI is a versatile and dynamic field, capable of performing a wide range of tasks that can help solve real-world problems. However, algorithmic systems often […]
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The utility-over-usability effect explains why bad UX persists
The more essential a product is, the more users tolerate poor usability. For years, UX designers have pushed the idea that usability is everything. The common belief is that a smooth, intuitive experience leads to engagement, retention, and conversions, while bad UX drives users away. And in many cases, that’s true. However, during my 14 years […]
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Designing for AI Engineers: UI patterns you need to know
A reference article with guiding principles, patterns, and personas to help designers become more AI literate. As the Head of Design at Modular AI, my team is going from 0 to 1 on a lot of AI products and workflows this year. Even though I’ve been designing for developers for years, I’ve personally had to […]
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Designing for AI Engineers: UI patterns you need to know
A reference article with guiding principles, patterns, and personas to help designers become more AI literate. As the Head of Design at Modular AI, my team is going from 0 to 1 on a lot of AI products and workflows this year. Even though I’ve been designing for developers for years, I’ve personally had to […]
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The design game has changed and I don’t know where I fit anymore
After two decades in design — leading teams, managing million-dollar portfolios, and launching products used by millions — I’m now questioning my place. Reflecting on my journey, I’ve had the privilege of navigating the dynamic world of design for over two decades. From leading a 10-person team at my own agency to scaling You.i TV from 22 to more than […]
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Are Duolingo’s AI video calls just a gimmick or a valid way to study?
Turning the traditionally boring world of language learning upside down. Continue reading on UX Collective » OpenAI Operator and the shift to AI-first interfaces. Made with Midjourney How do we create user-centered experiences when our users aren’t human? Watching OpenAI’s Operator navigate the web, I can’t help but think about the early days of my career […]
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