From sustainability and ecology in design to ChatGPT and the future of Web3, this month we will look at seven valuable sources of knowledge regarding innovation and the ever-changing phenomena in product design. Useful for designers, developers and product owners alike, these articles will allow you to better approach UX and UI design in 2023 and the upcoming months.
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Web3 in 2023
How will Web3 affect UX design and the development of digital products? What does the future of the internet look like? These are questions some of us ask ourselves when delivering products in a constantly changing world. We can soon expect new changes with the expansion of Web3, including evolved internet management and new possibilities for individuals working in IT. Learn more about how it will affect your work and career by staying ahead of the curve - check out what’s coming soon with this article.
Read more about Web3 in 2023: The State of Web3 in 2023
ChatGPT for product designers
In the product development world most of us have already heard about ChatGPT and its plethora of uses, but how does this relate to the everyday life of a product designer? Check out some practical uses of this AI software and find out how you too can incorporate it into your everyday work cycle. This article will show you examples of how designers are using ChatGPT today and how it can realistically increase productivity, as well as some tricks for learning how to properly input prompts that will deliver expected results.
Read more about ChatGPT’s uses in UX design: How to use ChatGPT in Product Design
Ecological UX design
The average product designer does not consider how their work impacts the environment and their users on an ecological level. Despite making sustainable choices in our day to day lives, we may not be aware just how much CO2 each application or website produces and how our attitude towards building these products can influence our users and benefit those around them. This article talks about emissions produced by online platforms, how accessibility impacts all users, and how we can improve the state of our planet through simple UX and UI decisions. From changing our way of creating personas to reducing the amount of illustration and animations we use, the ways we can reduce our footprint are truly eye-opening.
Read more about sustainability in UX design: Sustainable UX is more than reducing your website’s footprint
Demand-Responsive Design
In the previous article we could read about ecology in UX design, however did you know about so-called green applications? Learn more about how developers and designers can reduce their product’s environmental footprint based on the innovative concept of demand-responsive design focused on designing products that adjust to energy demand. This unusual yet innovative solution might inspire you to create projects with greater environmental awareness and could pave the way for future internet use in times of an increasingly strained energy infrastructure.
Read more about Demand-Responsive design: Demand-Responsive Design: designing apps that respond to grid demand
2023 UX/UI Trends
Do you, like us, wonder what UX and UI will look like in the upcoming months? In a quickly evolving world and changing trends, find out what 2023 has lined up and how you can stay up to date with increasingly prevalent design innovations. From scrollytelling to new bolder minimalism and happy colors, the newest shifts may inspire you to change your current designs or plans for the future. Stay up to date with what’s coming next and start implementing these trends in your projects today.
Read more about the newest product design trends: UI/UX Design Trends 2023
UX For Foldable Smartphones
With more and more foldable smartphones being released on the market, are we prepared for creating innovative designs that take into consideration their flexibility and varying screen dimensions? This article covers points worth considering while preparing for such designs and how we can expect users to interact with them. Get ready for a revolution in device behavior and learn more today.
Read more about designing for foldable smartphones: Considerations When Designing UXUI For Foldable Mobile Devices
Designing ethical status in social media
Most of us regularly use social media and apps that show signs of a clear user hierarchy and with that a competition for status. How can we design products while considering user experience needs and increase user engagement in the best, yet ethical way? Find out more about ethical status in this article with a free Medium account.
Read more about designing ethical status: Challenging the blue checkmark: how to design ethical status on social media
January is a month of reflection on the previous year and the upcoming changes we face in the next 12 months. Just like any other creative field, UX/UI and product design is constantly evolving and the work we do is a reflection of the world’s technological status. We must break old habits and adapt to our new reality with designs that reflect just this. Read the provided articles closely and you will find innovations which you can start incorporating into your design work today.
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