A typical startup team needs to be quick and adaptable to gain an audience and a market share BUT they can’t make this approach work without a clear strategic vision and a well-defined strategic plan. Otherwise, efforts can quickly turn into chaos, which can be extremely costly. Here are six steps to take to build a strong strategy: … Read more
An Artificial Intelligence (AI) Digital Product Passport (DPP) is a digital system designed to track and store essential information about a product throughout its lifecycle, often with the aid of AI technologies. A DPP offers transparency, traceability, and efficiency for manufacturers, consumers, and regulators by capturing product data such as materials used, environmental impacts, repair history, recycling … Read more
To personalize a consumer experience, you must tailor interactions based on customer data such as demographics, purchase history and preferences. As customer expectations have evolved, so has the need for more sophisticated approaches. Enter hyper personalization. While personalization might involve sending a targeted email based on past purchases, “hyper personalization” predicts future behavior and proactively … Read more
In today’s rapidly evolving world, where environmental concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, the role of design is more critical than ever. Combining the discipline of human-centered design focus on aesthetics, usability, and functionality with the principles of sustainability to create meaningful and engaging eco-experiences. Understanding Sustainable Experience Design Sustainable Experience Design is about more than … Read more
Ecolabels and green stickers are labeling systems for food and consumer products. The use of ecolabels is voluntary, whereas green stickers are mandated by law; for example, in North America major appliances and automobiles use Energy Star. They are a form of sustainability measurement directed at consumers, intended to make it easy to take environmental concerns into account when … Read more
Creating PowerPoint presentations with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in mind can make your content more accessible and engaging for a diverse audience. Here are some tips to incorporate UDL into your PowerPoint presentations: Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Expression Multiple Means of Engagement Accessibility Features Clear Organization and Navigation By incorporating … Read more
Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to an online learning platform like Canvas involves creating an inclusive learning environment that accommodates the varied needs and preferences of all students. UDL is based on three main principles: providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression. Here’s how you can apply these principles within the … Read more
Here are some key universal design principles focus specifically on the design and development of technology products, systems, and interfaces: Accessibility: Ensure that the technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments. This includes providing alternatives to visual and auditory information, support for assistive technologies, and ensuring compatibility … Read more
Universal Design (UD) is a design philosophy that aims to create products, environments, and systems that are usable by people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. The concept originated in architecture but has since expanded to various fields, including product design, communication, … Read more
Experience Design teams don’t just put a couple of nice new UI levels on top of applications. They design the application experience top to bottom for simplicity, mobility, and extensibility. Today, customers move across devices. Depending on the task that they need to do: a simple task that they can complete on their wearable or phone, a … Read more
Today there are apps that allow you to track your mental wellbeing by logging your moods and by taking standardized mental health assessments to understand your current risk of depression and anxiety. Note: If you have concerns about your mental health, consult a clinician. If you are distress or struggling with your feelings, please call … Read more
Neuroscience-informed habit-forming artificial intelligence (AI) in experience design (XD) refers to leveraging principles from neuroscience to create AI-driven experiences that encourage and sustain desirable habits. Here’s how it can be approached: Understanding Neurological Mechanisms Neuroscience provides insights into how habits are formed and maintained in the brain. Concepts like neural pathways, reinforcement, and reward systems … Read more