Designing UX for emerging technologies
By Seneca Brandi
I recently participated in an open design challenge from NASA to create an application for a wearable device. The challenge called specifically...
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By Seneca Brandi
I recently participated in an open design challenge from NASA to create an application for a wearable device. The challenge called specifically...
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Smart watches have become an increasingly popular item in consumer electronics over the past few years, exploding on to the scene back in 2012...
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Interaction design can be a delicate balancing act between meeting the needs of the user and wrestling with the limitations of the technology...
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Usability is defined as the effectiveness, efficiency and satisfaction with which specified users achieve specified goals in particular...
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“Everything should be 3-clicks away†The infamous statement that I hear far too often during a product or website redesign. It seems that...
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With the holiday season upon us, and gift giving in the air, I couldn’t help but notice the recent bombardment of video game commercials on TV...
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Bias is an inclination. Most Biases – like preferring the smell of perfume instead of garbage, or assuming someone who’s shivering is cold –...
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Member research is an often-overlooked element in the growth of an association, however, when used effectively it offers value far beyond simple...
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It seems like every day a new “smart†consumer product is released onto the market with the promise of revolutionary features and added...
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Akendi is a human experience design firm, leveraging equal parts experience research and creative design excellence. We provide strategic insights and analysis about customer and user behaviour and combine this knowledge with inspired design. The results enable organizations to improve effectiveness, engage users and provide remarkable customer experiences to their audiences.