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Developing UX/AI thinking for a new design world

Steven Spielberg’s movie reminded us of how far AI will bring us. UX/AI designers will remind us of our humanity in the designs of the…

Nov 21, 2023

Steven Spielberg’s movie reminded us of how far AI will bring us. UX/AI designers will remind us of our humanity in the designs of the future (image source: Yeo)

Nov 21, 2023

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The dark side of Figma’s Dev Mode

A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release at the Config23 Conference. Read to the end to see the…

Dec 8, 2023

The dark side of Figma’s Dev Mode: A cautionary tale of Figma and the series of events that led to its latest release in the Config23 Conference

Dec 8, 2023

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Figma AI is going to change your design job applications

And it starts with your design portfolios.

Jul 12

The official release of Figma AI at Config 2024 in San Francisco. It is probably the start of a new era of how we think about creating UI. What will now matter to design managers when it comes to hiring. (image source: Figma)

Jul 12

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From small-c to big-C in creativity

Why creativity needs to happen across systems.

Jun 28

The Creative Systems Canvas is a tool that helps organisations identify where different types of creativity could exist to achieve a whole-system approach. At the centre of the canvas is culture, where norms of creative behaviour are formed within individuals and groups. (Yeo, 2024)

Jun 28

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Design fables: Bird in hand principle

Who you are, what you know, who you know.

Jun 15

The Bird in Hand Principle, part of Saras Sarasvathy’s effectuation theory, emphasizes leveraging one’s traits, knowledge, and networks to create opportunities. Success in design and entrepreneurship often arises from collaboration and utilizing immediate resources, as shown by the founders of Airbnb and Pinterest. (image source: Yeo, 2024)

Jun 15

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Design fable: the ducks in AI

About imposters, supercycles, debugging, and frameworks.

May 18

As designers, we need to steer into the skid in our lives. We need to navigate the currents, regardless how turbulent the waters are. We need to recognise that everyone is going through the same chaotic environment. Therefore, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. (image source: Yeo)

May 18

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The power of story-making in Star Wars, Apple and AI

Storytelling has been around for a long time, but story-making is now grabbing our imaginations for the future.

Apr 25

From top left clockwise: Jensen Huang showcasing AI training with robotics; Steve Jobs unveiling the 1st iPhone; Sam Altman showing the audience how his first startup, Loopt, worked; the Industrial Light and Magic team creating special visual effects for Star Wars

Apr 25

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Remembering Daniel Kahneman in our UX practice

10 ideas I’ve learned from Thinking Fast and Slow

Apr 17

10 ideas I’ve learned from thinking, fast and slow, as a designer (image source: Yeo)

Apr 17

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Post-Neubrutalism: foreshadowing Figma’s next aesthetic ethos

The word is out that Solarpunk is in, at least according to Figma CEO, Dylan Field, at SXSW 2024. And there are clues as to why the…

Apr 10

The word is out that Solarpunk is in, at least according to Figma CEO, Dylan Field. And there are clues as to why the fastest-growing design tool is heading towards the next design trend. (image source: Yeo)

Apr 10

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Why Boeing needs Experience Custodians more than ever

And how we can learn about the customer-centric approach from Zappos.

Mar 19

Boeing’s mishaps highlight the necessity of Experience Custodians, stressing the risks of prioritising short-term profits over safety. Zappos’ customer-centric approach inspired the role of custodians, which becomes crucial for exceptional user experience. The importance of putting customers before shareholders ensures sustainable success. (image source: Yeo)

Mar 19

Darren Yeo

Darren Yeo

Design Innovator | UX/AI | Humanity-Centered Designer | SystemOps | Rethinking Design, Redesigning Thinking | Living, Breathing Experience

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