The Daily Index — Wednesday, August 30, 2023 · TLDR Index

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TLDR Design

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OPPENHEIMER & UX: FROM ATOMS TO EXPERIENCES

A designer’s work generally has a positive impact on the world, but sometimes products or services are designed that can have ripple effects of harm. Designers need to let go of theory as their ideas have tangible effects on the world. They need to stop and think about the “why” behind their work to truly understand its repercussions.

uxdesign.cc · 11 min

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HOW TO RUN A BRAND WORKSHOP EFFECTIVELY

An exhaustive 5-step process to running a brand workshop. Starts with ideas for warmup tasks like Ridiculous Objects or Martians Have Landed and moves on to explain the purpose and benefits of exercises like The Golden Circle, Brand Persona, Landscape Positioning, Future Plans, Aspirational Brands, and Audience Personas.

blog.prototypr.io · 13 min

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FROM USER NEEDS TO USER DREAMS: FIND THE FUTURE OF YOUR PRODUCT

Organizations are urged to break free from user-centric thinking and consider visionary dreams during periods of cost-cutting and short-term focus. This calls for a shift from short-term metrics to exploring future possibilities to drive innovation and build resilient products and services that exceed user needs and expectations.

uxdesign.cc · 6 min

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PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY AND EMBRACING DISCOMFORT

Amy Edmundson's work emphasizes the importance of psychological safety within teams for effective learning and performance. It encourages candid communication, embracing discomfort, and fostering an environment where conflict and discourse can be handled constructively for improved decision-making and growth.

uxdesign.cc · 4 min

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NOSTALGIA IN UX DESIGN

Our brains are wired to engage deeply with nostalgic moments. Could this be used as a feature for better user experiences? This article discusses the potential of nostalgic moments and how dangerous they can be if used in dark patterns.

uxpsychology.substack.com · 5 min