This week in Tech, UX, and AI
Hey LinkedIn,
Welcome to this week's roundup of the most intriguing stories in technology, user experience, and artificial intelligence.
From the webinars I've attended recently and LinkedIn courses I've completed, there's a lot to get your head around, but one thing is clear. There are those that talk about it, and there are those who use it.
Which are you?
Let's dive into the top 5 stories I've found this week that are shaping our industry.
As ever, thank you for your attention,
best, Ross
1. 6 ways to use AI for UX design to stay ahead of the curve
AI has increasingly been used for modern UX projects over the past decade, with significant advancements and adoption accelerating in the last five to seven years.
92% of UX professionals surveyed have used at least one generative AI tool, with 63% using these tools several times per week or more.
My take: A designer using AI is a formidable force. To start, get it to do the drudge work, making space for thinking and creativity.
2. Lessons from Perplexity
In a thought-provoking episode of the NN/g UX Podcast, Tim Neusesser and Therese Fessenden spoke with Henry Modisett, head of design at Perplexity AI, about making AI tools usable and approachable for the average person.
Perplexity's success is attributed to their clarity of purpose in delivering reliable information as quickly as possible, tailoring their UI specifically to information seeking.
My take: Whilst my favourite tool is ChatGPT, Perplexity does have some improvements around adding references. Let's face it - we all started to use AI once the interface was in place!
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3. The future of UX design: AI and machine learning revolution
Artificial intelligence and machine learning continue to evolve, with applications that aren't immediately obvious at first glance.
AI and ML are enhancing various aspects of UX design, including chatbots, tailored recommendations, predictive search, voice user interfaces, and emotion recognition.
My take: Learn the difference between AI and ML and take a LinkedIn course (not sponsored!) as a really quick way to upskill!
4. Top AI-powered tools for user research (and how to use them)
AI-powered tools are revolutionising the way UX designers conduct user research, offering features like automated analysis and sentiment detection.
Tools like Miro Assist, Dovetail, Maze, Notably, and QoQo are streamlining user research processes with features such as AI-generated mind maps, sentiment analysis, and automated transcription.
My take: If you're not taking transcriptions and using AI to analyse for key themes and recommendations, you're missing a big efficiency boost.
5. How to build with users
Adena Nadler, Membership Lead at the Browser Company, shares how to build with users.
My take: The latest instalment from Linear (these videos are so good!).
If you’d like to discuss any of these topics further or share your insights, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn DM. I’d love to hear your thoughts!
-Ross