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Ask A Designer Round 7: AI & Design

From experimenting with various AI-driven design tools to the rise of ethical concerns in the wake of artificial intelligence, the evolution of AI has left a profound impact on the design industry. For designers, this evolution has led to a reshaping of our approach to creativity, a paradigm shift that has resulted in exciting opportunities for design professionals, but also a rise in design challenges and concerns. In Round 7 of our Ask A Designer blog series, Director of Design Laura McCutchan once again sits in conversation with our design team to discuss the ground realities of their experience with AI in everyday work.

Ask A Designer Round 6: Empathy in Design

Laura McCutchan

User personas play a crucial role in humanizing the design process, providing valuable insights into the motivations and preferences of our target audience. In this article, brought together by Laura McCutchan, Director of Design, delve into the insights of a design team as they navigate empathy in design.

Ask A Designer Round 5: The Dos and Don’ts of Design Thinking

Laura McCutchan

From empathizing with users to iterating solutions based on feedback, design thinking, when done right, can foster user-centric innovation and creative problem-solving. In this article, brought together by Laura McCutchan, Director of Design, explore the insights of a design team as they delve into the dos and don’ts of design thinking. Our team members navigate the complexities of design thinking, offering insights that emphasize the holistic approach required for effective problem-solving. Design thinking isn’t just about aesthetics; it’s about deeply understanding user needs and iteratively refining solutions to create meaningful impact. Stakeholders must recognize its value in fostering user-centric innovation while aligning with business objectives, and skipping stages or treating design thinking as a rigid process risks compromising the effectiveness of the solution. By the end of this article, you’ll have insights that will inspire you to embrace the iterative nature of Design Thinking, and it’s significance in delivering impactful solutions that resonate with users and drive business success.

AI Tools For Designers: 5 Ways To AI-Power Your Design Process

Osama Nadeem

We’ve all heard the news: AI is taking the world by storm. As a designer, one would think it to be a grave threat to our profession, as artificial intelligence (AI) is also very much capable of executing creative work. In a lot of ways, AI carries out creative tasks up to some extent that […]

Ask A Designer Round 4: Considering Accessibility and Designing Inclusively

Laura McCutchan

As a team, we recognize the importance of designing good experiences for everyone. And as the world becomes more and more impacted by advancements in technology and the evolution of digital experiences, our design team decided to actively play a responsibility in ensuring everyone is accounted for. Making it a priority during the first quarter […]

Reducing Uncertainties With Design Thinking: The 7 Uncertainty Index

Hamza Qamar

More than just a buzzword, design thinking has been central to solving a lot of customer problems, especially for product managers and designers. However, with so many uncertainties in the business environment, like market volatility, changing customer preferences, and regulatory ambiguity, organizations can find it challenging to make strategic decisions. Hence, it is critical to assess the level of uncertainty associated with the problem at hand, especially when deciding whether or not you want to adopt a design thinking approach to solve the problem. And that’s exactly what Director of Product and Design Hamza Qamar unfolds through the 7 Uncertainty Index in his latest article.

Solving Complexity in Sprints: A 5-Step Breakdown of Design Sprints

Osama Nadeem

Design Sprints have long been used as an integral part of the design process used by design and product teams. But is there an effective way to carry out the various stages of the design sprint process? Most teams who conduct design sprints, for example, won’t pay enough attention to research at any stage of the sprint. In this article, Product Designer Osama Nadeem breaks down his 5-stage approach to the design sprint process, detailing what goes into each stage, and when research should come in to play a critical role.

Design Tokens: Creating a Single Source of Truth for Your Design System

Dana Mitchell

Design tokens are the MVPs of the design world. But despite that, there is still much to learn about them and how to use them right. Are they only worth their assigned, numeric values? How integral are they to the rest of your processes? What can go wrong if you don’t introduce them correctly into your design system? All of these are questions that every designer should seek the answers to before getting into design tokens. Or, better yet, you can find the answers in this in-depth write up by Senior Product Designer Dana Mitchell! Join her as she simplifies design tokens and uncovers their true value for design systems.

Ask A Designer Round 3: Staying Curious

Laura McCutchan

From books to blogs to podcasts, UX/UI and product designers have always sought sources of knowledge and inspiration that help keep them on top of the latest trends and advancements in such a competitive field. What methods they adopt, what they suggest designers should do to stay sharp, and what their favorite sources of learning are, Director of Design Laura McCutchan gets the answers to all of these questions in this third part of the Ask A Designer Series — and its a conversation with our design team that you don’t want to miss!

Empowering Your Team through Feedback: A Manager’s Guide For Effective Communication in the Workplace

Haseeb Danyal

What are the KPIs of success for a team lead or a manager? Is your success reflected in the results delivered by your team? Or does it go deeper than that? Interestingly, the quality of output that comes from your team will largely depend on how you treat each individual on the team, and this is an area where managers will benefit significantly if they invest their time and effort towards it. In this article by Manager Design Operations, Haseeb Danyal, learn how to initiate and maintain effective communication in the workplace to enhance and how you can empower them with valuable feedback using this template and questionnaire.

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