FEATURE
We Need a Consumer-First Approach to A.I.
Consumer Reports CEO Marta Tellado argues that the beginning of the ChatGPT revolution is the best time to prioritize transparency, accuracy, and fairness.
gizmodo.com
What the Apple Vision Pro is Like to Use (Video)
Diving into the world of AR and VR, the Apple Vision Pro emerges as a significant player, bringing with it Apple’s unique approach to what it terms ‘spatial computing’. In a detailed exploration by tech reviewer Marques Brownlee, users are offered an intimate glance at the user experience provided by this high-end device. For those curious about the latest in VR technology, particularly from a brand as influential as Apple, this review sheds light on what the new Apple AR headset is like.
geeky-gadgets.com
CREATIVITY
The Best Strategy for a More Creative Life
True creativity is founded on a principle of little discoveries; the small treasures we find when we envision creativity as “looking for the small, not just the big.”
The author believes that a determination to make creativity a regular and normal part of our daily activities prepares our mind to be ready for those times when we need a really large idea in our work or our everyday lives.
psychologytoday.com
VISUAL
The era of spatial typography is here
Spatial typography is a design technique that involves arranging and manipulating letters and words in three-dimensional space. Apple's Vision Pro could shine the spotlight on spatial typography designed for augmented or virtual reality.
fastcompany.com
UX
How Conversational AI Is Shaping The Future of UX
Since personal computing’s inception in the 80s, we’ve shifted from command-line to graphical user interfaces. The recent advent of conversational AI has reversed the ‘locus of control’: computers can now understand and respond in natural language. It’s shaping the future of UX.
This article discusses the transformative impact of conversational AI on UX design, emphasizing the need for user-centric approaches and the emerging societal changes driven by AI technology.
uxmag.com
What AI Can and Cannot Do for UX
AI can already perform many UX tasks, ranging from design and research ideation to analyzing qualitative user data at scale. It’s the perfect assistant that quickly produces the first drafts of any UX method plan or deliverable. It will do more in the future, including possibly complete UI designs. But AI will not eliminate the need to watch human users.
substack.com
Presenting work with confidence and clarity
The author shares his experience of struggling with UX presentations and the process he developed to improve. He provides tips and best practices for crafting impactful UX design presentations, including structuring the story, tailoring the presentation to the audience, using storytelling frameworks, sharing data, making visuals appealing, welcoming feedback, and being clear about next steps.
uxdesign.cc
NEWS
Amazon's Rufus is a new generative AI-powered conversational shopping experience
Amazon has announced Rufus, a new conversational shopping experience powered by generative AI. Rufus is designed to help customers find products by engaging in natural language conversations. This AI-powered assistant aims to improve the online shopping experience and provide personalized recommendations to users.
aboutamazon.com
