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Consistency is helpful as a tool for designing user-friendly experiences. Until it isn’t.

Article by Robert Stribley
The Tyranny of Consistency

The article critically examines the role of consistency in design. It argues for a nuanced approach that prioritizes clarity and user experience over strict adherence to consistency norms.

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5 min read

The importance of focusing on usability, communication, and relationships over personal preferences and superficial standards.

Article by Michael F. Buckley
The Cost of Obsessing Over Design Perfection
  • The article delves into the danger of design perfectionism, urging designers to prioritize usability and communication over subjective aesthetics.
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6 min read
Article by Circ Cular
The Illusion of Design
  • The article examines how illusive design, driven by capitalism and cognitive biases, affects user behavior and emphasizes the necessity of ethical design practices and a deeper understanding of human behavior in the design field.
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12 min read

Ben Golik recently joined Uncommon CX as a creative partner. Here, he shares his thoughts on the hot topic of artificial intelligence (AI) and why it’s a tool, not a terror, for creatives.

Article by Benjamin Golik
Why Today’s Creatives Need To Run Towards AI. And Run Fast
  • The article explores AI as a valuable tool for creativity rather than a threat discussing the remixing nature of creativity — AI offers a unique way to remix words, thoughts, and images.
  • The author advocates embracing AI’s potential and collaborative capabilities to enhance creativity while cautioning against the risk of over-automation in customer experiences.
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2 min read

The importance of a formalized methodology in behavioral design.

Article by Ignacio Parietti
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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3 min read

There are many ways for game UX designers to break into this multibillion-dollar industry. Using her 14 years of video game UX expertise, designer Pam Nicholls shares how.

Article by Pam Nicholls
Play Is the Point: How UX Designers Can Break Into the Gaming Industry
  • The video game industry is worth billions of dollars, and more game studios are incorporating UX specialists into the development process.
  • The role of a UX designer in the gaming industry depends on the platform: console, mobile, or PC.
  • UX designers can bring value to the development process by introducing players to the game, promoting inclusive design, and balancing game monetization and UX.
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11 min read

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