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8 Reasons Why Design Is Dead (And How We Can Revive It)

  • Design, Design Theory, Personal and Professional Development

I’m ashamed to call myself a designer.

Article by Circ Cular
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8 Reasons Why Design Is Dead (And How We Can Revive It)
  • This article discusses the harmful effects of design in the tech industry, including its impact on our well-being and society. It emphasizes the need for ethical design, mental health prioritization, and genuine human connections.
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Design Products That Drive Behaviors: The Role of a Formalized Methodology

  • Design, Design Theory, Internal Company Systems and Intranets, The rise of design, UX Magazine, UX World Changing Ideas, Visual Design

The importance of a formalized methodology in behavioral design.

Article by Ignacio Parietti
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Design Products That Drive Behaviors: The Role of a Formalized Methodology
  • The article discusses the importance of a formalized methodology in behavioral design to create products that drive specific behaviors in users and outlines the “Behavioral Design Models” approach as a structured framework for achieving this.
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The Future of UX Design: How AI and Machine Learning Are Changing the Way We Design

  • Artificial Intelligence, Conversational Design, Design, Design Theory, Things UX People Like, UX Magazine

Personalization, engagement, and efficiency—discover how AI and ML are shaping the future of UX design and revolutionizing user experiences.

Article by Ali Abdu
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The Future of UX Design: How AI and Machine Learning Are Changing the Way We Design
  • The article cover how AI and ML transform UX design with the following 3 points:
    • Personalization.
    • Engagement.
    • Efficiency.
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Design Thinking and AI: Enhancing User-Centered Design with ChatGPT

  • Artificial Intelligence, Design, Design Theory, Design Tools and Software, The rise of design

A look into the revolutionary combination of Design Thinking and AI, showcasing how ChatGPT empowers the creative process.

Article by Vincent Hunt
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Design Thinking and AI: Enhancing User-Centered Design with ChatGPT
  • Integrating the AI tool ChatGPT into design thinking enhances the process by gathering user feedback, generating ideas, and validating prototypes.
  • ChatGPT simulates user interviews, providing valuable insights for creating empathy maps and understanding user needs.
  • The AI model enables quick and cost-effective creation of text-based prototypes, facilitating efficient testing and validation of design concepts.
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Agile and Design Thinking — How Can They Go Well Together?

  • Agile and Iterative Process, Conversational Design, Design, Design Theory
Article by Karri Ojanen
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Agile and Design Thinking — How Can They Go Well Together?
  • The article explores how organizations can merge Agile and Design Thinking to create a more flexible, collaborative, and customer-focused approach to problem-solving.
  • The Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) incorporates Design Thinking principles into the Agile continuous exploration cycle, but it also has some key differences.
  • To successfully blend Agile and Design Thinking, organizations must recognize that Design Thinking is also Agile in its iterative, co-creative, and collaborative approach, and applying too strict of a cadence and speed to the process could be counterproductive.
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Autonomy, Relatedness, and Competence in UX Design

  • Behavioral Science, Conversational Design, Customer Experience, Design, Design Theory, Human factors, Product design

Addressing these 3 fundamental psychological needs in our products increases user motivation and well-being. Users will be more engaged and more likely to use our designs.

Article by Tanner Kohler
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Autonomy, Relatedness, and Competence in UX Design
  • The self-determination theory explains how three basic psychological needs — autonomy, relatedness, and competence — drive human motivation:
    • Autonomy: Users value products they can customize to their needs and preferences.
    • Relatedness: Products that relate to users’ needs and perspectives strengthen relationships and increase satisfaction.
    • Competence: Clear and compelling design helps users become competent using the system, leading to positive outcomes.
  • When it’s challenging to accommodate autonomy, relatedness, and competence in a single design, testing with potential users can help determine which need is the most important.
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