User Experience (UX) design and prototyping are crucial in developing digital products, websites, and applications. UX design focuses on creating intuitive, easy-to-use products and providing a positive experience for the user. Prototyping, on the other hand, involves creating a preliminary version of the product to test its functionality, gather feedback, and iterate on design...
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a person, athlete, it is hard to put our thoughts into words, now you expect that to come through on a resume. A great idea you had for a client that you can’t write about cause you signed an NDA, NOPE. I have worked with pharmaceutical, satellite, healthcare and engineering firms, most ideas or...
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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....
Continue readingSimplicity to VX™ (Visitor Experience)
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....
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...
Continue readingUX should be a seamless transition across multiple platforms
A Multifaceted Approach In the modern digital landscape, where users seamlessly transition between various devices, shared experiences extend beyond a single platform. To truly create a sense of unity among users, UX designers must consider the unique challenges and opportunities presented by mobile devices, web interfaces, TV screens, and wearables like the Apple Watch....
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