Very similar to what I am working on. ———————————————- aux•in (ˈɔk sɪn) n. any of a class of substances that in minute amounts regulate or modify the growth of plants, esp. root formation, bud growth, and fruit and leaf drop. ———————————————- A couple of years ago, after being a part of a big IT...
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I have wanted to write about this for sometime now. My friend Dan Blank, Soccer Poet, writer and all around good guy has inspired me to do more of it. I guess he thinks that I have a lot to say, some good and some bad. This is one topic I have wrestled with for sometime....
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We all tend to drift towards things that are popular, exciting or inspirational, that’s normal. Being able to break that cycle, is what sets a good UX designer apart from the rest. Is it a gut feeling, a better experience that commands us, you, to break the rules? How do you convince clients this...
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Crazy week, had the opportunity to be on a Podcast, with Chris Miller, Managing Director, Syntagma Group. Chris and I go way, way back, each conversation teaches me more about what clients are looking for, and Chris learns about all the new cool UX/Tech. We talk about UX hiring. It is a muddy subject...
Continue readingHow Figma Becomes a Token
How Figma Becomes a Token, in a Design System. This is hummed to “How a Bill becomes a Law”, Schoolhouse Rock. ——————– Aaron: Uph! You sure gotta build a lot of components to get to IDS here at Infor. But I wonder who that sad little scrap of Figma is? I’m just in Figma....
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In the last two years, the UX industry has changed and consolidated. We are looking at better software and analytics, multiple educational degrees, and prototyping. The multiple industries that are looking for great UX have grown as well, VUX, automotive, hospitality, banking, etc. Nearly all projects could benefit from multiple research methods and combining...
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A good friend of mine and writer Dan Blank, Soccer Poet, has always said, just start writing, so, I am. These images are not new, the different is how I see them, right versus left, together it looks like a Butterfly, hence the Butterfly Effect. This is just a introduction, I am writing this as...
Continue readingUX/UI AI and ML to help create a better design system
have used AI/ML in Ux for the past seven years. Now, I want to see how AI/ML can help build a better Design System. Creating a design system using Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) can bring significant efficiency, consistency, and scalability benefits. Some thoughts on the creation of an AI/ ML design...
Continue readingUnderstanding Design Systems and Tokens
Simple version, Crafting Seamless Design Systems: Bridging the Gap from Figma to Code in Corporate Environments Chapter 1: Introduction to Design Systems In the dynamic realm of corporate design, the importance of cohesive and scalable design systems cannot be overstated. These systems support consistent user experiences across various platforms, fostering brand recognition and efficiency....
Continue readingDesigning for stakeholders is a tricky balance
In the User Experience (UX) design world, there’s a prevailing mantra: “Design for the user.” It’s a principle that has guided countless designers in creating products prioritizing user needs, preferences, and satisfaction. However, in creating user-centric designs, it’s easy to overlook another crucial aspect: the stakeholders. Stakeholders encompass a broad range of individuals or...
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