TLDR Design

TLDR DESIGN 2023-08-30

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02STRATEGIES & TACTICS

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.io13 min read

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.cc6 min read

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.cc4 min read

03RESOURCES & TOOLS

JAMBOT BY FIGMA

No matter what you’re doing, Jambot is there to help you spark a first draft and make progress faster. With Jambot, you can create visual mindmaps with AI, take a multi-threaded approach to brainstorming, and generate ideas with teammates and ChatGPT in the same canvas.

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VISUAL BUG REPORTING

Of course, designers should have a more visual way of reporting bugs! Toybox allows you and anyone to leave feedback directly on a website. The platform works on all browsers and can be installed on local, staging, and live websites.

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COPY UNICODE CHARACTERS AND SYMBOLS

There are many more characters available than what is on your keyboard. This site organizes the most handy characters and symbols into a tidy grid. Choose the character you want and click to copy it.

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04MISCELLANEOUS

PAIR WITH A CREATIVE

Do you have some time to spare or need someone for that crazy project of yours? Find partners or offer time to other creatives. Tell the platform about yourself, select the subjects you're interested in, and find the right person for you.

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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.com5 min read