Design: Trends

Design is an intrinsic part of human culture, reflecting our ability to shape and improve the world around us. Whether we’re considering the architecture of our cities, the products we use daily, or the digital user interfaces that connect us globally, design is the language through which we express our creativity, solve problems, and envision the future.

Design encompasses multiple disciplines, including UX design, graphic design, industrial design, fashion design, and interior design, among others. Each of these domains contributes to the aesthetics, functionality, and user friendliness of the products and environments with which we interact. Read More

UX design and user-interface (UI) design are crucial factors in the success of Web sites, both Web and desktop applications, and mobile apps—any software systems with which humans interact.

Customers constantly visit many different Web sites and use many different mobile apps, so businesses need a way to somehow draw their attention and make them stay on their platform.

UI design comprehends every visual element of a design, including animations, widgets, images, color, and text. Of course, good visual design can capture people’s attention, and that is its ultimate goal. Having an eye-catching design for your Web site or product can make it stand out in the marketplace. Read More

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From Human Interface to UX

At Apple® Computer in the early ’90s, I worked in what was then called human interface design. When Don Norman came to Apple, in 1993, as Vice President of Research and head of the Advanced Technology Group (ATG), he brought with him the new term user experience design. Shortly after joining Apple, he spoke to employees about user experience design. I wish I could remember his words, but I do recall coming away from his talk a convert to the idea of user experience design. What he said resonated with me. Read More