UX News
A look at what's going on in the field of user experience.
Solving human behavior is the toughest design challenge
, UX Collective - MediumDon Norman explains gaps in human-centered design, throws shade at Apple, and believes we will save the world.
Design for spatial user interfaces
, UX Planet - MediumDeep dive into fascinating Apple’s Spatial UI a whole new platform, key principles, building blocks, & best practices for crafting layouts
From Bard to Gemini
, UX Planet - MediumBard got rebranded into Gemini last month with a certain indifference.
AI vs. Neural Networks: Unraveling the Differences
, UX Planet - MediumBy Mary Moore, copywriter at Shakuro
Do you know the distinctions between artificial intelligence (AI) and neural networks? Many people mix these two techs up. As you navigate the complex landscape of AI technologies, you may be confused and uncertain about what to use for your app.
Nvidia, AI, and graphics hardware
, UX Collective - MediumA reflection on the history of video games and the stratospheric rise of Nvidia
Our human habit of anthropomorphizing everything
, UX Collective - MediumShould we be anthropomorphizing AI?
10 Psychological Facts About Human Behavior
, UX Planet - MediumIllustration by Zara PickenIn the era of digital technologyAttention economyDigital products are designed to capture and hold our attention, often at the expense of our time and focus. This is sometimes referred to as the “attention economy.” Features such as infinite scrolling, push notifications, and autoplay can keep users engaged for longer than they initially intended.
Scrolling feed. Image by emine gezici üstündağParadox of choiceDigital marketplaces and streaming services offer an unprecedented array of choices. While this might seem beneficial, it can also lead to the paradox of choice, where the abundance of options leads to decision fatigue, dissatisfaction, and regret.
Reviving the good ol’ days of just making things look pretty
, UX Collective - MediumWith AI poised to manage complex design jobs, the appeal of simpler times grows stronger.
An Overview of Survey Sampling Strategies
, MeasuringUUnless you plan to survey every member of your target population, you’ll need to work with a sample.
But even in cases where you can survey everyone, you might not want to because of survey fatigue and costs. What’s more, most populations are fluid. There may be only a hundred users of a financial product this month, but what about new users who join next month or next year?
Is the SUS Too Antiquated?
, MeasuringUThe System Usability Scale (SUS) is one of the oldest standardized UX questionnaires. John Brooke is now retired; should the questionnaire he developed almost 40 years ago accompany him on the beach with a piña colada?
After all, the SUS was developed when there were green-screen computer monitors. How can it possibly apply to mobile apps or VR headsets? Technology has evolved, shouldn’t our questionnaires?