This Week In Design: Feb 1st Week
NetBramha - Global UX Design Studio
UI/UX studio crafting digital products & experiences for customers like Google, EMAAR, Infosys etc for over 15+ years.
AI transparency framework: Deciding when and how to disclose our use of AI-based tools
In this thought-provoking article, Josh LaMar introduces an AI Transparency Framework that provides a nuanced approach to disclosing AI involvement across various work processes, ranging from content creation to decision-making. The framework offers five levels of AI engagement—from fully human-driven to fully AI-driven—emphasizing the importance of transparency, ethical use, and intentional collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence. By encouraging reflection on how AI tools are used, LaMar advocates for maintaining human creativity, critical thinking, and accountability while embracing technological advancements responsibly.
Adobe XD: The Essential Tool for UI/UX Designers in 2025
Adobe XD has emerged as a critical tool for UI/UX designers in 2025, revolutionizing digital design and prototyping with its powerful and user-friendly features. This vector-based software, developed by Adobe Inc., offers designers a comprehensive platform for creating web and mobile application interfaces, with advanced capabilities like component design, responsive resizing, and interactive prototyping. Unlike traditional design tools like Photoshop, Adobe XD provides a dedicated user experience design environment, enabling designers to collaborate efficiently, create dynamic layouts, and generate realistic prototypes across various devices and platforms. Its versatility extends from wireframing and graphic design to augmented and virtual reality experiences, making it an essential tool for professionals looking to streamline their design workflow and create cutting-edge digital experiences.
Digital Transformation: The FinTech Framework And How It Competes With Legacy Systems
The fintech revolution is rapidly transforming securities trading, with modern digital platforms leveraging cloud-based architectures, AI-powered solutions, and 24/7 global trading capabilities to outperform traditional legacy systems. As the fintech market is projected to grow from $340 billion in 2024 to over $1.1 trillion by 2032, these innovative platforms are offering investors unprecedented flexibility, scalability, and accessibility, signaling a fundamental shift in how financial services operate in the digital age.
Collected consciousness: AI product design for empowering human creativity
Brandon Harwood challenges the notion that generative AI can replace human creativity. Using the powerful metaphor of Picasso's "Guernica" painting, Harwood argues that AI-generated content lacks the essential human elements of intention, emotion, and contextual understanding. Instead of viewing AI as a replacement for artists, designers, and creators, he proposes a collaborative approach where AI serves as a "meaning machine" – a tool that can inspire, provoke, and support human creativity by providing novel perspectives and breaking creative blocks. Through a detailed framework of co-creative AI design, Harwood suggests that the most effective AI tools will be those that enhance rather than attempt to replicate the unique, nuanced creative capabilities of human beings.
Should creatives be thinking about Gen Beta already?
As we enter 2025, the emergence of Generation Beta—born between now and 2039—presents an intriguing landscape for creatives and brands to explore. This nascent generation is expected to be deeply integrated with technology, characterized by heightened digital fluency, environmental consciousness, and a strong commitment to social inclusivity. Futurists and industry experts suggest that Gen Beta will demand hyper-personalized experiences, prioritize sustainability, and value brands that demonstrate authentic ethical practices and meaningful connections. While their full characteristics are still unfolding, early insights indicate they will be shaped by advanced AI, evolving educational paradigms, and a desire for genuine human experiences that transcend traditional marketing approaches.