Six months ago, as I explained better in my previous article, I started working as a Web Developer. To keep it short, I’m not a Web Developer. It took me a while, and a decision not made by me, to understand what this role was doing to me. Indeed, I learned a ton of things that are going to make me better at whatever I pursue from now on. I dedicated a lot of hours and space in my mind to make this opportunity work. Spoiler alert: It did not work out. https://medium.com/media/a6afea3a656777ecb02d552aa4e8a2b0/href Luckily for the past few weeks, I’ve been reading The New Happy newsletter d ..read more

Five ways to instantly upgrade your designs The upgraded designThe original design (Exhibit A) I recently stumbled across my attempt at this UX design challenge I completed nearly three years ago for a job application. The assignment was fairly straightforward: create an admin view to track employee points in a health challenge, with various employee data. When I saw my original attempt, I immediately wanted to redesign it with my improved UI skills. I remembered designing it three years before, knowing it didn’t look great, but unable to put my finger on what was wrong or ..read more

Hey everyone, I recently stumbled upon an intriguing piece on UX design in 2024. It debunked some myths floating around and provided a clear picture of what UX design is truly about. Let’s dive right in! Debunking the Myths We’ve all heard the term thrown around, but what exactly does UX stand for? It’s user experience. Forget the misconception that UX design is all about making users feel happy and giddy. The truth is, UX design’s ultimate goal is to bring in the big bucks for the company. But there’s a catch: if the user experience stinks, users will abandon ship faster than you c ..read more

Case study on 3 EdTech Apps — Duolingo, Drops, Epic In an era where digital transformation is reshaping every aspect of our lives, the field of education is no exception. As I delve into “Gamification framework” by Yu-Kai Chou, a groundbreaking book that explores the application of game elements in non-game contexts, I’m captivated by its relevance to educational methodologies. Chou’s work, a testament to the innovative integration of game mechanics into learning environments, is a beacon for educators and developers alike. It illuminates the path toward creating engaging, effective, and ..read more

It is time to evolve AI tools beyond prompt-based interfaces and consider new mental models. Generate with Midjourney AI tools are changing our lives. New tools pop up almost every day. While many of us are primarily users, some will design them too. Those designers will determine how AI tools are used and implemented. Once again, Designers will have the chance to shape how new technology changes our lives. A Shift in Interaction As highlighted by the Nielsen Group, AI is ushering in a new era of user interface design. It is moving us away from traditional command-based interactions ..read more

I was drawn to Industrial designing because I wanted to solve everyday problems I encountered with daily objects. Though I’m still learning, I can now confidently sketch out product designs with measurements and rules. I want to share people my insights from learning industrial designing and explain the key takeaways which can really help them in UX designing. Photo by Kevin Shek on Unsplash Industrial designing is very much similar to the UX designing, whereas both has bunch of steps and rules but the main common thing is you are designing for Users. Industrial Design process ..read more

What’s the story with personas — and do they actually work? An abstract persona — design by author / photo by Slav RomanovIntroduction Whenever I talk to project stakeholders about personas, I usually get sceptical looks. Wait, we’re going to make up fictional characters who use our website? Why? Yet despite looking like a creative indulgence, user personas are incredibly useful and important. At least, that’s what designers would have you believe. But are they useful? What are the reported benefits of personas? What’s the current thinking on them? We’ll get ..read more

Drinking beer — a UX Case Study An experience study with pizza and beer in Bosphorus, Istanbul Background of the study In June 2023, I attended the “Welcome Summer” event organized by the Üretim Bandı, which is an educational platform that shares information in the fields of product development and company management. At the terrace of the Pubinno office, while enjoying beer and pizza with a view, the experience of those who wanted to drink beer caught my attention. Research desk In order to get a better view of the scenery, while I was eating my pizza right next to the Pubinno produ ..read more

I’ve been thinking about the topic of Tools in Design for quite some time. I wrote an article on that topic in 2022, and since then I’ve spent a considerable amount of time procuring a variety of Design tools. That particularly lengthy procurement process has taught me a variety of lessons, which I’m going to list and recommend to Design Professionals who are planning on embarking on this type of journey and bring a set of tools to their organization. Firstly, meet with the various Product Design professionals within your organization in order to understand and document what tools already ex ..read more

Embracing change and innovation in an AI-driven world Photo by Kaleidico on Unsplash As we delve deeper into how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionising the design industry, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. This evolution challenges us, as designers, to rethink our mindsets, skills, and tools. Opportunities and challenges AI presents both challenges and opportunities in design. As the world becomes increasingly AI-driven, we’re learning to navigate these new dynamics. Currently, we find ourselves forced to adapt and innovate simultaneously, which can indeed be daunting. AI tool ..read more