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Leveraging neurodivergent traits for design strategy

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Before we get into the details, for those unfamiliar with what neurodiversity describes, Psychology Today defines neurodiversity as: Neurodiversity refers to the idea that neurological differences, such as those seen in autism or ADHD , reflect normal variations in brain development. What is Neurodivergence?

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Design to win: How I use the power of comparison to unlock better design

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to “how can I help the broader team surface more good designs more often?” The trouble is that since those other people are not designers, they often don’t have a strong point of reference for what good design looks like and so it can be tricky to figure out what resources will help them.

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Ethical alternatives to revenue-generating deceptive patterns

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Avoiding Deception and Building Trust: The Power of Ethical Revenue Generation with Transparent Patterns Generated with Dall-E. If so, you may have fallen victim to a deceptive pattern. Deceptive patterns are design strategies that intentionally deceive or manipulate users into taking actions they might not otherwise take.

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What goes in must come out

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Maybe a slightly nuanced difference here but I propose the word “consume” refers more to what we feed our brains and “eat” refers to what we feed our bodies. To consume, if you will, as many well-executed designs as possible. We train ourselves to constantly search for design inspiration. What are you feeding your brain?

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How to improve Experience Design by managing cognitive biases

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For example, CX and UX teams might be impacted by confirmation bias , a tendency to see patterns in data that support previous assumptions and opinions. For example, continuing investment in CX programs or design strategies that do not yield the expected results.

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Designing with the brain in mind: a deep dive into neuroaesthetics

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In this article, I will delve deeper into the theory of neuroaesthetics, explore how our brains process beauty, and examine the implications of color, symmetry, balance, and shapes in our designs. So let’s find out how neuroscience can empower us to become better designers! Asymmetrical balance can create dynamic, interesting designs.

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The secrets and pitfalls of designing persuasive technologies

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Perhaps a framework for designing with ethical persuasion in mind, and revisiting cautionary tales of dark patterns could be of help. Still, there is a vast difference between persuasive design and (planned) malicious deception. Five shades of dark UX This is where we start inching into the fields of dark UX patterns.