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How can sketching help us make sense of complex information? ✍ Senior UX Designer Sean Jones explores how through several projects, sketching sessions have emerged as a key strategy in managing complexity and effectively translating client needs into practical design solutions: https://lnkd.in/e-53AihB #UX #UXDesign

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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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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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Are you a design leader looking to boost your team and organisation? 💛 👉 We're excited to share this curated list of top resources for design leaders. Whether you're just starting out or already an expert, these books, articles, blogs, and podcasts will help you lead with creativity and success. Dive in and get inspired: 🟡 Creativity Inc By Ed Catmull Jr., P.E., LEED AP (one of the co-founders of Pixar Animation Studios). 🟡 The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups By Daniel Coyle 🟡 Org Design for Design Orgs By Kristin Skinner and Peter Merholz. 🟡 The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable By Patrick Lencioni 🟡 Radical Candor: How to Get What You Want By Kim Scott Explore more podcasts, blogs, and articles on our blog: https://fla.wiki/3WW0Hhx Have we missed any of your favourites? Please let us know what you’re reading or listening to in the comments below 👇 #designlist #design #designleader #designleadership

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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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📢 Attention, attention: the 2024 DesignOps survey needs your help 😊 Please repost, share with your #DesignOps friends, and let's get those inputs in so we can have the best possible benchmarking report for 2024! 👉 bit.ly/DOA2024Survey 👈 Deadline for responses is July 31. #DesignOps #Design #Survey #DesignOpsCommunity #UX #UXOps #CreativeOps

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Journey-Centric Design: The Next Frontier in UX 🌐 The digital landscape has evolved dramatically, and the days of product-centric design are numbered. Enter journey-centric design, a groundbreaking approach reshaping how we create and optimize user experiences. Kim Flaherty unpacks why journey-centric design is the key to innovation and profitability in the modern era in her latest article. Here's what you need to know: The Problem with Product-Centric Design Traditional product-focused strategies, born in the siloed structures of the past, struggle to meet the needs of today’s interconnected, omnichannel users. They create fragmented experiences and fail to align with how customers navigate digital ecosystems. The Solution: Journey-Centric Design By structuring operations around customer journeys rather than standalone products, companies can deliver seamless, end-to-end experiences. Journey-centric design fosters cross-functional collaboration, enabling teams to focus on what matters most: the user’s holistic experience. The Benefits: 1️⃣ More Opportunity for Innovation: Solve larger service delivery problems by optimizing customer journeys across channels. 2️⃣ Strategic Business Alignment: Align design efforts with top-level business goals for broader, more cohesive impact. 3️⃣ Enhanced ROI Measurement: Use journey-level analytics to track meaningful outcomes. 4️⃣ AI-Driven Personalization: Leverage advanced AI tools to tailor experiences dynamically, improving customer satisfaction and business results. A New Operational Model Journey-centric design doesn’t replace product teams; it integrates them into a broader strategy. This shift connects silos, aligning top-level strategy with actionable design work to optimize customer journeys. Think of it as moving from isolated islands to a connected ecosystem. 🏝️ ➡️ 🌍 Why This Matters As UX professionals, it’s our responsibility to move beyond designing interfaces and start designing journeys. The future of digital business isn’t about standalone products—it’s about cohesive, impactful experiences that drive value for both users and organizations. 🔗Source: https://buff.ly/4hfRGrW #UXDesign #JourneyCentricDesign #UserExperience #Innovation #DigitalStrategy #DesignLeadership #UX

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Looking to jumpstart your UX project? We’re building a series of free Miro Workshop Templates to help practitioners uncover insights and harness the collective wisdom of their clients and teams. UX Workshops are a key part of our design process and help to get the ideas flowing. They’re collaborative, interactive, really enlightening—and fun. From Design Studios and Alignment Workshops to Experience Strategy, Customer Journey Mapping, Card Sorting, and more, these templates will help you structure your UX workshops in a way that allows everyone to contribute, so the best ideas and insight come to light. We’ll be rolling these out every month or so, so be sure to follow us at ZeroDegrees, Inc. Then, give ‘em a try and let us know what you think. We live to iterate—and the more input, the better! https://lnkd.in/gDpV_e3b — ZeroDegrees, Inc. is a user experience (UX) research, strategy, and design studio that helps organizations put human insights at the heart of their digital experiences. Our UX research workshops help identify strategic goals and priorities, gather insights, gain consensus, and generate new ideas to drive better user experiences. Because when the user wins, we all win.

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🎨 Transform Your Design Career with Honest Advice! The Honest Designers Show podcast is a goldmine of actionable insights from industry veterans. Learn how to tackle freelance challenges, refine your skills, and grow your creative career. ✅ Ready to be inspired? Start here: https://lnkd.in/g4GnH2Yh What’s the best design advice you’ve received? Share in the comments! #DesignCareers #CreativeGrowth #WebCoursesBangkok

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UX research: why numbers aren't the only thing that matters. https://lnkd.in/dn6QrhZU Imaga’s UX researcher Kate has prepared an article shedding light on the significance of UX research, debunking common client misconceptions along the way. She also shares insights on effectively communicating the value of UX research to clients. Key highlights include: - Myths Surrounding Qualitative Research - The difference between qualitative and quantitative research - What quantitative research overlooks For a deeper dive into UX research and the distinction between qualitative and quantitative methods, check out our latest blog article through the link above.

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🕵️‍♂️ Dark Patterns: When Persuasive Design Crosses the Line We’ve all encountered them: those sneaky tricks that make it nearly impossible to cancel a subscription, pre-checked boxes for extra fees, or hidden costs that appear at checkout. These tactics, known as dark patterns, deliberately manipulate users against their best interests. But here's the catch – trust is irreplaceable. A manipulative design might bring short-term gains but ultimately destroys the loyalty brands need to thrive long-term. Treating users with respect, transparency, and integrity builds lasting relationships beyond a quick sale. 🤝 How are you ensuring ethical design in your business practices? #EthicalDesign #UX #CustomerTrust #DarkPatterns #BrandLoyalty #DigitalEthics

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The State of Design – An open discussion https://lnkd.in/edRNv4TN #design #designers #ux #uxdesign #servicedesign #productdesign #designthinking #designeducation #systemicdesign #regenerativedesign #transitiondesign #ethicaldesign

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Anxiety and design – are they unrelated or interconnected? Although there is no straightforward answer, it’s crucial to openly discuss how modern technologies impact mental health and how designers can better address anxiety issues. Read more at https://buff.ly/3poVJcp #ux #design

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Our friends over at User Interviews have just released their State of User Research Report. If you're a researcher or someone who's doing research it's a great way to get an overview of what's happening in the field - new trends, changes in attitudes, and so much more. Take a read to keep up to date on what's happening in research this year! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e5i8pxW4

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