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12 thought-provoking podcasts and blogs, as well as useful tools and frameworks that we selected for product designers 👇: 🎧 Podcasts 1) Future of UX with Patricia Reiners 2) Beyond UX Design Podcast with Jeremy Miller 3) SUX - The Sustainable UX Network Podcast with Alexandru Botezatu and Thorsten Jonas 📕Blogs 4) Bakken & Bæck Insights and reflections from Bakken & Baeck employees on topics like sustainable innovation, the use of AI in teaching, and the challenges of communicating climate tech.  5) Projects by IF The journal cover topics such as updating the Responsible Technology by Design framework, the importance of trust in digital products and services, new design patterns for AI, the limitations of generative AI, and the increasing role of AI in organisations. 6) Cleo One of the robust fintech team, Cleo, shares everything about development and design of their AI assistant bot what helps people to save money. 🧰 Toolkits 7) Neurodiversity by Will Soward - This collection of design principles and learner personas aims to support neurodiverse users and learners. 8) Sustainable Web Design by Mightybytes, Certified B Corp, Wholegrain Digital - This toolkit provides frameworks and free tools like Website Carbon and Ecograder to help you estimate and improve the environmental impact of websites. 9) UXAI, Designed by Meena Kaushik, Mu-Ti Huang, Amy Turner, Srikar Varanasi, Victor Grajski - This resource familiarizes user experience (UX) designers with concepts in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Explainable Artificial Intelligence (XAI). ⚒Tools 10) Rive. This tool allows designers, animators, and developers to create interactive motion graphics and animations for various platforms, including games, apps, and websites. 11) GSAP. A robust JavaScript library that empowers your design team to create amazing animations. 12) Uizard by Miro Labs. This AI-powered UI design platform allows users to quickly generate, modify, and prototype digital product designs. 😮 😮What did we forget? Let us know your favourite podcasts, tools, and resources for product designers!👇👇 #design #uxdesign #productdesign #userexperience

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Patterns for implementing human-centric design thinking and UX to GenAI #GenAI #UX #AI

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The article "AI: First New UI Paradigm in 60 Years" from Nielsen Norman Group discusses the transformative shift in user interface paradigms brought about by generative AI. Unlike traditional interfaces where users specify actions, the new paradigm focuses on intent-based outcome specification, where users describe the desired result, and the AI determines how to achieve it. This shift promises significant usability improvements but also presents challenges, such as the potential for AI to include erroneous information and the difficulty users may face in articulating their needs effectively. The article emphasizes the need for better AI usability to maintain a competitive edge and suggests that the role of prompt engineers may be short-lived due to these advancements. https://lnkd.in/dPJdQAHu

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I am proud and highly impressed by the #Zühlke #DesignSystem, that our team has developed. It's much more than a Figma template - it's a full pipeline! 🤩🚀 ⚛️ #DesignSystems are a crucial #digital #asset for a company 🚀 They massively increase efficiency and effectiveness of #product #development and consitent #brand #communication 🍱 Our components leverage the latest #Variables and #Modes to adapt automatically to platforms and themes 🧑‍💻 We use #designtokens to automatically generate #code for various major platforms (#Angular, #React, #Flutter, #Android or #iOS) 👉 Change one single theme color and see the magic happen. - All components automatically update - Refresh storybook and see how also the implementation updated 🙋‍♂️ Interested in a #demo? Zühlke Group UX Schweiz #designsystem #ux #digital #experience #userexperience #design #visualdesign #interactiondesign #VD #XD #DesignOps Kudos to the whole team: Lou Doran, Andreas Kramer, Christian Fallegger, Felix Mokross, Vladimir Radzivil Keya Desai, Eric Fehse, Nebojša Ristin, Davide Aldrovandi, Neelesh Sonawane, Andrea Löpfe, Marius Gartmann, Doris Rogger Zühlke Group

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Are synthetic users better than none? This article highlights interesting perspectives on use cases and also when it's inappropriate. 🤔 #userresearch #designvalidation https://lnkd.in/gbvEtc9P

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Very useful animation showing automation of Figma designs based on a PRD. The thread talks about the development process from ChatGPT 3.5 to ChatGPT 4o, with visuals that highlight the results. Imagine what will be possible with ChatGPT 5 this summer. https://lnkd.in/dDqj2Dke

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Super useful and really interesting Medium article by Karl Mochel on Generative AI UX Design Patterns. Not just a thought piece, but one with actual examples and explanatory graphics. https://lnkd.in/e5ZnffPA #AI #AIUX #AIDesignPatterns #UX #DesignPatterns

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interesting piece in MIT Technology Review talking about how we should replace the term “user” with "people" or "humans". It talks about the evolution of technology and how people are not just users of the system anymore and the whole experience is shaped by both people and technology through their interaction. Also noting that we’ll start seeing AI bots also interacting with these systems so we will need to differentiate. I'm curious to hear from other folks working in human-technology interaction and UX space. Do you think changing up the terminologies could shape the way we design and understand future products?

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The 4 Stages of AI Image Generation: An Experience Map #GenAI #UX #productDesign https://buff.ly/3VKxjKs

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I ❤️ designing controlled experiments. But while the A/B tests are quietly running, I also ❤️ experimenting with electronic music (call them time-series experiments to be fair). Latest signal-noise exploration here: https://lnkd.in/geaPXtfu #elektron #melodic #electronicmusic #synths

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How can interactive prototypes improve decision-making in your #designSystem? During our recent #InspectAndReflect session, Alexander Fandén shared an inspiring example of how interactive prototypes can simplify and enhance design system decision-making. Key highlights: 1️⃣ Interactive Decision Trees in Figma: → Instead of a static decision tree, the design system team created a clickable prototype in Figma. → Product designers could interact directly with the prototype by answering simple questions like, “Do you need more than five selections?” Based on their answers, the prototype guided them to the correct component or pattern. 2️⃣ Improving Engagement: → Static trees can become overwhelming as they grow longer, and many users may give up before finding the right solution. → The interactive format keeps users engaged and reduces the need for back-and-forth questions, streamlining the decision-making process. 💡 My Thoughts: It also makes me wonder: What’s next for decision-making in design systems? Could this approach evolve into a fully AI-driven assistant that adapts dynamically based on context or user behavior? 🚀 Join Us: Don’t miss our next Inspect and Reflect session focusing on the IBM Carbon Design System—details in my profile! What are your thoughts on making design system tools more interactive and engaging? Let’s discuss in the comments! #DesignSystems

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We are so used to navigating digital spaces via eyesight that it usually doesn't cross our mind how the experience might be like when you have to rely on sound instead. This week had a real highlight in it that I can't stop thinking about: At the monthly UX Vienna MeetUp, Paweł Masarczyk showed us in a live demo what it is like to use the web as a person who was born blind. The audience brought their own suggestions as to what web pages to investigate, and Paweł did an incredible job at guiding us through his world for the evening. We (Martin Knecht and myself) seized the moment and shared our current work in progress: improving the accessibility of our Kokoro software. Not going to lie, we were quite nervous at the prospect of sharing all the issues our project would inevitably still have, but that matters little when compared to what we gained. Paweł not only treated all bugs and mistakes with generosity and good humour, he showed us great solutions and gave us food for thought that goes way beyond our software. Thanks again to Paweł Masarczyk and to everyone involved in making the evening so special. And a special shoutout to Alica Holla for her important talk on deceptive dark patterns 🤩. If you're interested in UX, live in Vienna and haven't been to any UX Vienna MeetUps yet, go ahead and join! . . . . #UXVienna #a11y #accessibility #UX #UserExperience

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Thanks so much for writing this gem, Verena Seibert-Giller! 💎 Ever found yourself puzzled by human biases like priming and framing in your UX projects? Look no further! What sets this book apart? Verena's iterative, user-centered design approach. She tested the content with 20+ users, ensuring every chapter resonates and educates. It’s like she brought the UX process to writing a book—brilliant! 🌟 I highly recommend checking it out if you’re interested in understanding and applying psychological principles to your UX design. #UX #BookRecommendation

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🎙️ New Episode of The UX Consultants Lounge is Live! In this episode, I sit down with two legendary figures in the UX and design consulting world: Erika Hall and Mike Monteiro. Known for their honesty, wit, and willingness to challenge the status quo, Erika and Mike bring decades of experience—and a few well-placed truth bombs—to this candid conversation about UX consulting. When asked to describe UX consulting in one word, Erika says, “Lost”, and Mike delivers a punch: “Dead.” 💣 Listen to the episode to hear their powerful explanations and why the future of consulting requires honesty, backbone, and humanity. Key Topics Covered: 🔹 The Origin of Mule Design: Why they chose the name Mule and how it represents their approach to consulting—NOTE: Mules are not stubborn. They just won’t do stupid things! 🔹 Lessons from the Trenches: The challenges of running a consultancy, firing clients, dealing with contracts, and why you always need a good lawyer. 🔹 The Current UX Climate: Why UX professionals are not to blame for recent industry turbulence, and the role speculative tech growth has played in over hiring and layoffs. 🔹 Being “The Helpers”: Mike and Erika’s advice on contributing to meaningful work—whether in civic tech, local organizations, or community projects—and embracing the value of problem-solving skills. 🔹 Marketing and Business Development: The importance of putting yourself out there authentically. Erika shares how being consistent and unapologetic about your expertise helps clients find you, while Mike encourages consultants to embrace honesty and avoid sounding like machines. 🔹 Why Authenticity Matters: A bold call to action for UX consultants to stop trying to fit in, stop being bland, and start telling hard truths—because that’s what clients actually need. 💬 Notable Quotes: 🔥 "As a consultant, your job is to listen and lead—not to fit in." — Erika Hall 🔥 "Be the person who's willing to tell clients when things suck. They need that honesty." — Mike Monteiro 🔥 “Be noisy. Be loud. Be honest. That’s why they hired you.” — Mike Monteiro 🔥 "If you’re worried about sounding icky while self-promoting, you’re probably not. Authenticity makes all the difference." — Erika Hall 🎧 Listen Now: You can find The UX Consultants Lounge on your preferred podcast platform, or visit the podcast website to listen to all the episodes (link in comments). ✴️ Note: You can easily jump around to different parts of the interview using the chapter links in the embedded player on the podcast website, YouTube, or your favorite podcast player. - - - - - #UX #Consulting #UXConsulting #Freelancing #UXFreelancing #UXPodcast #UserExperience #BusinessStrategy #UXResearch #UXDesign #ConsultingLife

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Wondering what to expect from a design sprint with +Narrators? This approach was first developed by Jake Knapp and GV (Google Ventures). Take a look as our UX Researcher, Tebah explains how our workshops bring value to our clients.  Watch the rest on our Youtube channel: https://lnkd.in/dRWv3NFH #Designsprint #Productdevelopment #Appdevelopment  

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🤔AI agents are seemingly everywhere, but…how do you actually try them out? We've observed the frustrations enterprise buyers face: the maze of claims, the opaqueness, and the overwhelming wish for direct access to technology that can be more easily investigated and understood. It's time for a change — enterprise tech doesn't have to be so mysterious. 🥁Introducing, the Moveworks Playground 🥁 Starting today, we’re letting everyone experience our product with no strings attached (no, not even an email). Get hands-on and see how we’re delivering on the promise of agentic AI for over 350 enterprises around the world. 👉Try the Moveworks Playground now https://lnkd.in/gaHgJ3c7 📖 Read more: what is Moveworks Playground & why we built it https://lnkd.in/g85Q7RDE 🚀 Want to join us on the fun? We are hiring across R&D! https://lnkd.in/gt3bpZKB

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