This Week in Design : Jan 3rd Week
NetBramha - Global UX Design Studio
UI/UX studio crafting digital products & experiences for customers like Google, EMAAR, Infosys etc for over 15+ years.
Design And Tech Pros Predict Top Smart Home Trends For 2025
Design and technology experts anticipate that 2025 will bring significant advancements in smart home technology, emphasizing enhanced integration, energy efficiency, and user-centric designs. Key trends include the seamless interoperability of devices across various platforms, the incorporation of artificial intelligence to automate and personalize home environments, and the development of sustainable solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption. Additionally, there is a growing focus on health and wellness, with smart systems designed to monitor air quality and support healthy living. Security remains a priority, leading to more sophisticated measures to protect user data and privacy. These innovations aim to create more intuitive, efficient, and secure living spaces for consumers.
"Good owner-designer tie is key to good design"
In a reflective essay, urban planner Shirish B Patel recounted the development of Mumbai's Kemp's Corner Flyover, India's first, completed in 1965. He emphasized that a strong collaboration between the owner and designer is crucial for successful design outcomes. Patel highlighted the importance of accurate site assessments, noting initial misconceptions about the subsoil conditions that influenced the flyover's design. He also discussed the challenges of constructing the flyover amidst Mumbai's monsoon season and the necessity of innovative engineering solutions to address unforeseen issues. Patel's reflections underscore the complexities of urban infrastructure projects and the significance of effective partnerships and adaptability in achieving enduring design solutions.
Design thinking in HR in 2025: A blueprint for employee-centric success
Design thinking is revolutionizing HR by prioritizing empathy, collaboration, and innovation to create employee-centric solutions that align with business objectives. This approach involves understanding the needs of all stakeholders—employees, managers, and leadership—through active listening and co-creation. By redefining HR practices, design thinking fosters a culture of continuous improvement, enhancing employee satisfaction and productivity.
Banks like passkeys for security – but messy UX could defeat the purpose
Banks are increasingly adopting passkeys as a secure alternative to traditional passwords, aiming to enhance protection against data breaches and phishing attacks. For instance, Australia's National Australia Bank (NAB) plans to eliminate passwords for internet banking within five years, replacing them with passkeys and biometric recognition technologies. However, experts like Dan Goodin from Ars Technica caution that while passkeys are conceptually elegant, their practical implementation has been problematic. The proliferation of varying support across browsers, operating systems, and password managers has led to a fragmented user experience, potentially undermining the security benefits that passkeys are intended to provide.
What Nvidia CEO's Latest AI Technology Unveiling Means for Investors
At the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang introduced AI-driven technologies, including the GeForce RTX 50 series chips and the Cosmos platform for robotics and autonomous vehicles. Despite Nvidia's stock reaching an all-time high, it subsequently declined amid broader market trends. Analysts remain optimistic, maintaining a "buy" rating and projecting significant growth, with some forecasting Nvidia's market value could exceed $5 trillion within the next 1.5 years. Key partnerships include collaborations with Uber and XPeng for Cosmos, and with Toyota and Aurora Innovation for autonomous driving technologies.