Helldivers 2: Protecting Democracy, Battling Bugs, and Confronting Usability ChallengesÂ
Helldivers 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming a massive commercial success and a strong contender for multiple awards. The...
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Dan firmly believes that technology must be created with the user in mind. Never shy to critique a bad design, Dan uses the Akendi blog to shine a spotlight on usability mistakes – and their solutions. Leveraging his background in engineering, computer science, psychology, and anthropology, Dan offers a unique perspective on the latest UX trends and techniques.
Helldivers 2 has taken the gaming world by storm, becoming a massive commercial success and a strong contender for multiple awards. The...
Read moreElon Musk-led companies like Tesla and Starlink have revolutionized their respective industries, pushing the boundaries of technology and...
Read moreOrganizations often desire a UX design system but avoid taking the necessary steps to create the right one. A well-executed design system...
Read moreIn many industries, self-service options have become an increasingly important aspect of user experience. While grocery stores gradually move...
Read morePrologue As a User Experience (UX) Designer, I have always found it challenging to explain my profession to others. More recently, I faced...
Read moreThis year, we opened Akendi's latest office in New York City. Here is an interview with Dan Iaboni, Akendi's Chief Experience Officer, who shares...
Read moreUser research plays a crucial role in the experience design process, providing valuable insights into users' needs, preferences, and...
Read moreDuring a recent meetup focused on the application of ChatGPT, a startup presented their new AI-assisted music generation tool. The purpose of...
Read moreIn a recent tweet (see below), Jeff Verkoeyen, a software designer at Google, announced that his team will no longer support the iOS's Material...
Read moreHiring is always exciting but comes with a sense of trepidation. Growing your team and bringing in new perspectives and skills can be...
Read moreA common ask from clients and students is for me to help them explain the reasons for conducting user research within their organization. While...
Read moreThe art of mixology and UX design have a lot in common. Both balance art and science to create a pleasing experience. A mixologist combines...
Read moreClaiming to be the front page of the internet, Reddit is one of the most visited websites in the world. In the past three months, there has been...
Read moreOn October 17th, 2018, cannabis was legalized in Canada, but how it is distributed varies across the country. In Ontario the only legal way to...
Read moreOutside the walls of academia, there are no ethics committees, and so a designer can, either knowingly or unknowingly, create deceptive...
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