Blog

Over the years, I have written blogs on user experience, customer experience, innovation, design thinking, agile development, data science, predictive analytics, AI, personalization, brand, business strategy, product management, emotional connection, design, art, culture, leadership life… and other topics. – Enjoy.

Sustainability Factors

There are several factors to achieve social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long time. And it involves connecting what is known through scientific study to applications in pursuit of what people want for the future. Sustainability factors include, but is not limited to economics, social, and cultural issues: Economic Sustainability Economic sustainability involves

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Sustainability Theory and Conceptual Considerations

“The quest for sustainability involves connecting what is known through scientific study to applications in pursuit of what people want for the future.” – Lisa M. Butler, “Sustainability Theory and Conceptual Considerations: A Review of Key Ideas for Sustainability, and the Rural Context” According to the UN Commission on Environment and Development 1987 report Our

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Sustainability

“Sustainability is a social goal for people to co-exist on Earth over a long time” -Jeffry Ramsey, “On Not Defining Sustainability”, Journal of Agricultural and Environmental Ethics (2015). As people became more and more aware of environmental pollution in the 1960s and 1970s, the discussions on sustainability and sustainable development arise. In the 1970s, arise

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Universal Design for Learning PowerPoint Tips

Creating PowerPoint presentations with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles in mind can make your content more accessible and engaging for a diverse audience. Here are some tips to incorporate UDL into your PowerPoint presentations: Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Expression Multiple Means of Engagement Accessibility Features Clear Organization and Navigation By incorporating

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Applying Universal Design for Learning to Canvas

Applying Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to an online learning platform like Canvas involves creating an inclusive learning environment that accommodates the varied needs and preferences of all students. UDL is based on three main principles: providing multiple means of engagement, representation, and action and expression. Here’s how you can apply these principles within the

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Universal Design for Learning

Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework to improve and optimize teaching and learning for all people based on scientific insights into how humans learn. It involves designing educational environments and products to be usable by the widest range of people without needing adaptation or specialized design. Here are some key principles and practices

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Universal Design Principles for Technology

Here are some key universal design principles focus specifically on the design and development of technology products, systems, and interfaces: Accessibility: Ensure that the technology is accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, motor, or cognitive impairments. This includes providing alternatives to visual and auditory information, support for assistive technologies, and ensuring compatibility

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Universal Design 

Universal Design (UD) is a design philosophy that aims to create products, environments, and systems that are usable by people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design. The concept originated in architecture but has since expanded to various fields, including product design, communication,

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Experience Design Across the Platform

Experience Design teams don’t just put a couple of nice new UI levels on top of applications. They design the application experience top to bottom for simplicity, mobility, and extensibility.  Today, customers move across devices. Depending on the task that they need to do: a simple task that they can complete on their wearable or phone, a

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Mental Health Apps Artificial Intelligence Experience Design

Today there are apps that allow you to track your mental wellbeing by logging your moods and by taking standardized mental health assessments to understand your current risk of depression and anxiety. Note: If you have concerns about your mental health, consult a clinician. If you are distress or struggling with your feelings, please call

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Neuroscience-Informed Habit-Forming Artificial Intelligence Experience Design

Neuroscience-informed habit-forming artificial intelligence (AI) in experience design (XD) refers to leveraging principles from neuroscience to create AI-driven experiences that encourage and sustain desirable habits. Here’s how it can be approached: Understanding Neurological Mechanisms Neuroscience provides insights into how habits are formed and maintained in the brain. Concepts like neural pathways, reinforcement, and reward systems

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Augmented Reality Artificial Intelligence Experience Design

Experience design (XD) plays a crucial role in leveraging the capabilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) to create engaging, intuitive, and human-centered experiences. Here’s how XD principles intersect with AR and AI: Contextual Awareness AI can help AR applications understand and adapt to the context of the person wearing the headset. By analyzing

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