Christian Hanke

I had two inspiring days at the #UX360 Research Summit in Berlin last week. Here are my two key takeaways: 1️⃣ 𝗨𝗫 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. • Emmanuelle Savarit, PhD Savarit gave a clear talk on how to reflect and demonstrate the ROI of UX research in the organisation to increase influence and budgets. • Arno Papenheim and Nicole Bacchus also stressed the importance of permanently communicating the business impact of research and how to drive action. • Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila Bargas-Avila made a nice statement that conducting research is half the job. The other half is “post-research”, which is about pushing research results into the organisation. • Soma Ray had an awesome talk about different company cultures even within the same company, which explains quite well why UX researchers might not have enough impact on other stakeholder teams. Overall, I also realised that UX KPIs are still disconnected from business KPI systems and therefore lack stakeholder support. And conversely, UX researchers need to get trained in business. 🧠 While I think it's super important to be more aware of this issue, I missed a crucial point that was not very well represented at the conference, but which would be the key to solving the first observation. 🔑 2️⃣ 𝗔𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘆𝗲𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗨𝗫 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵. There were only few speakers talking about AI and UX, which gave me the impression that AI has not yet arrived in real life UX research. UX is still very much circling around its own problems… In my opinion, AI is the solution to problem #1 above. Why? 🤔 AI has a huge potential to increase the productivity and impact of UX professionals within their organisations, giving them the desired seat at the table. We are currently shipping AI-supported-research analysis at RapidUsertests Closed Beta link inside the comments! 💬

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Why why why why why? The potential of #ai models such as #gpt is limitless. With a little imagination,🌈 the wildest technological solutions can be spun together. But technology alone does not answer the question of why. Why do we develop what we develop? What is the real added value for our #users and what use case does the technology offer for our software? To find answers to these questions, we are now offering a #ai #workshop on this topic with HelloDesign. This workshop is aimed at those who want to answer the why before the what and who wish to think about how #artificial #intelligence smartly integrated into their software can create real added value. For more information send me a DM. 💌 https://lnkd.in/e7qpCMtq

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𝗪𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿...𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀, 𝗕𝘂𝘁 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 I didn't have a 20th-century German industrial design legend on my life-influencer bingo card. Nevertheless... Dieter Rams revolutionized consumer product design in the '50s, '60s and '70s. His approach created beauty through an obsessive focus on the reality of users' everyday lives. Useful, beautiful, and understandable. Complexity being the enemy of utility. His motto:  𝗪𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿. LESS, BUT BETTER. In both Ops and our personal lives, we try to solve our problems with more. More tools. More people. More entertainment. MORE. Simplicity = speed, flexibility, and, most importantly, ADOPTION. How can you do less, but do it better?  Weniger. Aber. Besser. 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙃𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣-𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙊𝙥𝙨...𝙖 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙜 #revops #salesops #management #leadership #operations https://lnkd.in/e6Yzd7jG

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I am proud and highly impressed by the #Zühlke #DesignSystem, that our team has developed. It's much more than a Figma template - it's a full pipeline! 🤩🚀 ⚛️ #DesignSystems are a crucial #digital #asset for a company 🚀 They massively increase efficiency and effectiveness of #product #development and consitent #brand #communication 🍱 Our components leverage the latest #Variables and #Modes to adapt automatically to platforms and themes 🧑‍💻 We use #designtokens to automatically generate #code for various major platforms (#Angular, #React, #Flutter, #Android or #iOS) 👉 Change one single theme color and see the magic happen. - All components automatically update - Refresh storybook and see how also the implementation updated 🙋‍♂️ Interested in a #demo? Zühlke Group UX Schweiz #designsystem #ux #digital #experience #userexperience #design #visualdesign #interactiondesign #VD #XD #DesignOps Kudos to the whole team: Lou Doran, Andreas Kramer, Christian Fallegger, Felix Mokross, Vladimir Radzivil Keya Desai, Eric Fehse, Nebojša Ristin, Davide Aldrovandi, Neelesh Sonawane, Andrea Löpfe, Marius Gartmann, Doris Rogger Zühlke Group

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The State of Design, an open discussion on 26 April, by Design & Critical Thinking: https://lnkd.in/gUCJgwHs Whether you work in design, interactions, content, branding, marketing, or analysis—design is part of our work. In this small project where the DCT members have contributed their posts on The State of Design, I can guess that this event on 26 April should foster interesting ideas at the cross-section of why we work, how we work, and what is the outcome—individually as well as collectively. If you have time, join us there.

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Sharing my thoughts on the power of spatial computing for data visualization and the design of digital interfaces. Using and prototyping on the Apple #VisionPro has felt like a window into the future of computing, one where information is “set free.” In this article I explore how the rise of AI and spatial computing is poised to revolutionize the way we interact with and understand data. #immersivedata #uxdesign #spatialcomputing #datavisualization

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Does Your #UX Spark Joy? 🕺 ✨ 🎉 Unleashing Marie Kondo on #Digital #Clutter. Alright, let's get real, #designers! 🤯 Imagine your brain as a tiny apartment and #cognitive #overload as the hoarder's #paradise from hell. Too much #clutter, and you'll be tripping over extraneous info instead of finding what you need. It's a straight-up #minefield! But we're not gonna take this lying down. It's time for a #mental Marie Kondo moment! 🧘‍♀️🧹 Just like she taught us to ditch physical possessions that don't "spark joy," we must declutter our digital spaces too. 1️⃣ Cluttered interfaces? Boy, bye! 👋 2️⃣ Unnecessary steps? They gotta go. 3️⃣ Visual noise? Nope, no joy there! By #embracing #minimalism, we can create user experiences as calming as an organized closet and as intuitive as a well-designed kitchen. Imagine #websites and apps as digital zen gardens - pure, clutter-free bliss. 🌿🕰️ Let's channel our inner Marie Kondo and #declutter those digital spaces! We'll create #user #experiences that spark joy, #reduce #cognitive #overload, and leave folks feeling refreshed (or at least as refreshed as one can be after hours of doomscrolling). 🙌🏻✨ #ValueLedDesign #entrepreneurship #creativity #success #inspiration #india #design #designcommunity #storytelling #uxdesign #uidesign #tips #consultants #personaldevelopment #mentoring #coaching #elearning #landd #innovation #ai #linkedin #purpose #articulate #storytellinginlearning #educationaldesign #digitallearning #retention #learninganddevelopment #designleadership #leadership #designers

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What are the 10 essential components every #DesignSystem should include? Let me give you a head start. 1. Design Principles Establish clear design principles that guide decision-making and ensure alignment with the overall design direction. “Our design system is rooted in the principle of simplicity, ensuring a seamless user experience across all touchpoints.” 2. ...... Add in the comments your thoughts and experiences. Let's create together to most updated list of essential components #Designsystem #Design #Development #Frontend #UXdesign #components #ITMLDesign

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Ever felt like your #UX #designs were missing that personal touch? We did too—until we harnessed the #power of #generative #AI. The Struggle: Creating #personalized #user #experiences was challenging and time-consuming. The Turning Point: We integrated generative AI tools like #Adobe #Sensei and #RunwayM. Initially doubtful, we soon saw #transformative results. The Solution: Analyze User Data: #AI tools processed vast amounts of user data to create #tailored #experiences. Enhance Personalization: Interfaces were customized to individual preferences and #behaviors. Boost Engagement: AI-generated insights helped us #design #interfaces that resonate with users on a personal level. ------------------------ 💣 The Impact: With AI, our designs became more engaging and user-friendly. We delivered personalized experiences that boosted #user #satisfaction and loyalty. Why It Matters: Generative AI empowers us to: 👉 Create Tailored Experiences: Use data-driven insights to customize UX. 👉 Enhance User Engagement: Design interfaces that align with user preferences. 👉 Improve Satisfaction: Deliver experiences that users love and return to. Generative AI has revolutionized how we approach #personalization in #UX. It's a must-have for every designer looking to create impactful user experiences. #UXDesign #GenerativeAI #Personalization #AIinDesign #UserExperience #DesignThinking #AdobeSensei #RunwayM #UserEngagement #FutureOfDesign

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"The Future of Typography". At lunchtime. This is where a conversation with Philipp Schuberth and Klaus Willer landed. And a great subject, even if it randomly came up. ChatGPT gave an impressive and rich answer: - The future of typography is shaped by emerging trends and typology - Variable fonts, responsive typography, AI-based typo design, typography in 3D (AR, VR), custom fonts, interactive typography, Co2 neutra fonts, inclusive, multilingual We added: - Typography that automatically adapts to you, personality and sentiment - Typography that singularly belongs to me only, developed by AI. And changeable after a few years I love typography because I love and practice (not enough) calligraphy. And love this kind of random conversation. Any views? #typography #trends #GPT Follow Laurent Burdin to navigate thru the complexity of AI and with an indie POV. Image - GPT4o - Prompt: "an image with just the word Typography"

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How can you come up with innovation ideas for a mature, highly successful product and service? Today, I am writing you that one small change with the BreakBias Toolkit can break your cognitive biases and enable you and your team to generate unique perspectives for innovation. Innovating Netflix with a Simple 'Shift': Discovering New Tech Horizons Using the "Shift" tool from the BreakBias Toolkit, we've transformed how viewers interact with Netflix, turning passive binge-watching into an engaging, active experience. Here’s what we found: • Active Viewing: By shifting from continuous play to "Activity-Based Viewing," Netflix can encourage healthier habits by directly integrating viewer activities into content consumption. • Leveraging Technology for Engagement: Explore how this shift can use technology to create a more interactive viewing experience, fostering a balance between screen time and active living. • Community-Centric Viewing: See how changing from individual bingeing to a community-driven approach can enhance the social value of watching shows, making every episode a shared and more meaningful experience. Interested in how these innovative shifts can redefine entertainment? Dive deeper here: https://lnkd.in/ekGAwS7A #Netflix #Innovation #TechForGood #DigitalWellbeing #UserExperience #BreakBiasToolkit

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In my 7+ years of working as a software designer, I recognized 5 mistakes most early-stage startups make. ( I'm confident YOU are doing Nr. 5 wrong 🤫) What other mistakes do you see startups make? PS.: Thanks to Iulia Asproiu for your work on this post 🥳 #uxdesign #startup

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Very interesting article and reflection on the topic of the risks posed by AI. https://lnkd.in/ejpgkBxG #design #designthinking #designbuild #designstrategy #product #producctdesign #productmanagement #productstrategy #designprinciples #innovation #designers #digitaltransformation #ux #uxdesign #uiux #uidesign #designinnovation #application #software #softwaredesign #usability #userresearch #research #usercentereddesign #productleadership #uxwriting #designsystems #empathy #interfacedesign #usabilitytesting #userexperience #productdesign #accessibility #ui

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Wondering where to get started with #GenAI? It might feel counterintuitive: go SMALL. Even smaller than you'd think. Find one small task, break it down even further, and then decide what sub-tasks you trust the AI to handle. This works because: 👉 It's easy to verify the output 👉 You don't need an especially complex prompt 👉 It keeps you, the human, in the role of decision-maker To learn more about human-centered AI adaptation, check out www.mockingbird.cc or find me on Substack at https://lnkd.in/gDS8pFP7 #AI #ResponsibleAI #GenerativeAI #ChatGPT #PromptEngineering #AIAdaptation #HumanCenteredAI #Claude #Gemini

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Not AI- How far do your digital creations go back in time? We all imagined what (image-based) AI would "imagine" (more accurately 'average out') in advance. You are welcome, AI ;). See you in Berlin CDFAM - Computational Design Symposium when we give AI(s) a run for their money. #ai #ml #generativeai #computationaldesign #generativedesign #criticalthinking #embodiedmaking #data #flux #leadership

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Worth revisiting this article on the lessons of building products for mixed realities. https://lnkd.in/eaneMUK7 #design #designthinking #designbuild #designstrategy #product #producctdesign #productmanagement #productstrategy #designprinciples #innovation #designers #digitaltransformation #ux #uxdesign #uiux #uidesign #designinnovation #application #software #softwaredesign #usability #userresearch #research #usercentereddesign #productleadership #uxwriting #designsystems #empathy #interfacedesign #usabilitytesting #userexperience #productdesign #accessibility #ui

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Working on a new idea for AmzdesignKit whereby we share building blocks for A+ and storefront pages. You can then ensemble them however you like. Further reducing design time on Amazon. Thoughts? #itsalwaysdayone

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Moving to a headless CMS can really boost your business— if you dodge the pitfalls! POWER SHIFTER Digital‘s eBook, “Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Moving to a Headless CMS & A Comprehensive Guide To Avoiding Them,” is here to guide you through. Don’t let common mistakes slow you down. Download now and get ahead of the game!

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