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We partner with some of the world’s most innovative brands to help them create user-friendly and simple design frameworks by connecting them with leading Designers across Australia.

28/06/2024

"Leadership is influence. It's a verb, not a noun," Peter Caddy explains, capturing a key insight from his early days as a leader. Leadership isn't about titles or positions—it's about the influence you exert and the relationships you build.

Caddy noted that many people, despite having great ideas, struggle because they can't influence others. Frustrated, they often blame others or the company and eventually move on.

The secret, according to Caddy, lies in one-on-one relationship building. Leadership isn't about dictating change to a group, it's about understanding individual perspectives and showing you value their viewpoints. Only then will people be open to new ideas.

An intriguing way to think as a leader. Thoughts?

A massive thank you to entire Design Outlook team! Your dedication and hard work made this year’s conference truly unfor...
26/06/2024

A massive thank you to entire Design Outlook team! Your dedication and hard work made this year’s conference truly unforgettable.

The energy and engagement throughout the event were electric! From inspiring talks and insightful workshops to thought-provoking debates and countless hallway conversations, Design Outlook provided a vibrant platform for the design community to connect and grow.

The year-on-year growth in attendance speaks volumes about the thriving design landscape. The great Jakob Nielsen predicts an increasing presence of user-centric design for years to come, while we enter an age of AI. The idea of almost “everyone becoming a designer” in some form echoed throughout the opening keynotes.

But what do you think? What are your predictions for the future of design? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

25/06/2024

Did you know that users who form emotional connections with a product are twice as likely to recommend it to others? This is where Emotional UX Research steps in!

UX research is no longer limited to clicks and taps! As design progresses, researchers delve deeper, investigating the emotional rollercoaster that customers feel when using digital items. This transformation is a game changer. Imagine knowing not only how a user navigates an app, but also the emotions it elicits - aggravation, empowerment, or calm? These emotional insights are the key to delivering genuinely great user experiences.

Here's Why it Matters:

1. Emotional Connections Drive Loyalty: Products that evoke positive emotions create a stronger bond with users. Emotional UX research helps us design products that tap into these positive feelings and keep users coming back for more.

2. Uncovering Hidden Pain Points: Sometimes, users struggle to articulate their frustrations. By understanding the emotional journey of users, we can identify and address issues that traditional usability testing might miss.

3. Designing for Empathy: By incorporating emotions into the design process, we can create products that feel more human-centered.

With the rise of AI and more intuitive interfaces, the emotional connection between user and product will likely become even more critical. So, buckle up for a new wave of UX research that goes beyond behavior and taps into the heart of the user experience.

What are your thoughts? Have you encountered any interesting examples of emotional UX research?

So excited that Design Outlook kicks off today! This is our third year sponsoring this awesome event, and the buzz is el...
20/06/2024

So excited that Design Outlook kicks off today! This is our third year sponsoring this awesome event, and the buzz is electric! ⚡️

The opening keynote blew our minds! It talked about how AI and our human creativity can lead to a whole new design revolution. Imagine things that change and improve as you use them! The talk itself was incredible – amazing visuals and music that really made an impact.

Need a pick-me-up to fuel your design ideas? Torii's got your back! Swing by and grab a coffee to keep the energy going. ☕️✨

With immense dedication from the Torii team and our supporters, we've so far completed 10,000 push-ups and exercises 🙌🏻🙌...
19/06/2024

With immense dedication from the Torii team and our supporters, we've so far completed 10,000 push-ups and exercises 🙌🏻🙌🏻 not just for fitness but to raise awareness for mental health alongside Lifeline. Each push-up signifies resilience and well-being, and we're incredibly proud of this achievement.

This challenge is sparking vital conversations, promoting healthy habits, and supporting those in need. Let's maintain this momentum and continue advocating for mental health awareness together!

A huge thank you to our dedicated Toriians and everyone who has donated so far -- you've made this possible!

Our team page:
https://lnkd.in/dCtqNuUR
The Push-Up Challenge

  dropped a game-changer: Apple Intelligence. This built-in AI assistant is about to revolutionize workflows across the ...
14/06/2024

dropped a game-changer: Apple Intelligence. This built-in AI assistant is about to revolutionize workflows across the board, and designers, you're in for a treat! Here are a few killer ways to leverage Apple Intelligence in your daily grind.

Designers and more, how will you use this AI assistant? Share your ideas!

What specific UX tasks do you think AI excels at? A recent Jakob Nielsen study unveils a fascinating trend in UX design:...
11/06/2024

What specific UX tasks do you think AI excels at?

A recent Jakob Nielsen study unveils a fascinating trend in UX design: the surge of AI tools. UX professionals are embracing a diverse landscape, with a whopping 93 different solutions in use. This signifies a growing comfort level with AI and a desire for specialized tools across various UX tasks.

One tool reigns supreme: ChatGPT. With an impressive 83% usage rate, it's the go-to AI for UX professionals due to its versatility. It acts as a content powerhouse, streamlining everything from copywriting to summaries. It also sparks creativity, igniting fresh design ideas and problem-solving approaches. UX professionals leverage it for research tasks like generating interview questions and analyzing data, and even for creating placeholder text in prototypes. Communication is also enhanced – drafting emails and prepping for meetings are just a few examples. The ability to extract text from images and build custom models further showcases its innovative applications.
Despite its popularity, concerns remain about accuracy, verbosity, and contextual understanding. Independent verification and ongoing development are crucial for reliable results.

Overall, UX professionals consider ChatGPT a valuable addition. It saves time, ignites inspiration, and boosts efficiency across workflows. The future of UX appears increasingly intertwined with AI, and ChatGPT is currently paving the way.

We are excited to announce that  Martin has joined team Torii!Sharyn is a multi-disciplinary designer, with an extensive...
02/02/2022

We are excited to announce that Martin has joined team Torii!

Sharyn is a multi-disciplinary designer, with an extensive range of technical and creative expertise. She has been creating successful digital experiences for the past 20 years!

Having come from a background in Visual Design, she also has an appreciation for aesthetics and can take a UX project from beginning to end, including producing user interfaces and pixel perfect finished products.

Her ultimate goal is to bring everyone together on the customer journey, demystifying experience design using collaborative & inclusive design processes.

Sharyn will be working on 's primary digital touchpoint for Advisers and Analysts, as part of a very important project with .

Welcome, Sharyn!

16/12/2021

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