Face it. Even if you believe yourself to be the world’s most creative designer or developer, we’re all in need of some inspiration every now and then. We like to call this, ‘having a mindset for growth’. And one of the best places to find this inspiration as well as stay ahead of the latest trends and best practices in the user experience space is to consult expert opinions, which – you guessed it – are often found in articles on User Experience (UX) blogs.
http://mopinion.com/hottest-user-experience-ux-blogs/
When I think of user onboarding, I am always reminded of the famous ‘IKEA effect’. Those of you have endured the emotional rollercoaster that comes with assembling an IKEA wardrobe or nightstand, you might already have an idea of where I’m going with this. The IKEA effect is defined as the effect ‘where you assign more value to products that you’ve had a hand in creating’. In other words, for many of us the result is far more satisfying when we’ve successfully completed a task on our own. Those who have studied this effect even go as far as to say that ‘people become more attached simply because of their own efforts’. This is a good analogy when it comes to understanding the value of a good (better yet, successful) user onboarding process.
https://mopinion.com/user-feedback-the-secret-to-successful-user-onboarding/
The increasing and widespread adoption of voice technology is already beginning to establish its place as a major factor in travel.
A truly intelligent voice technology platform would enable fluid, human-like conversations. Artificial intelligence (A.I.) technology would support complex exchanges, detect nuances in speech patterns and tone and remember details from earlier conversations.
https://www.phocuswire.com/Unique-voice-in-travel/
Mobile World Congress 2018, the biggest mobile industry trade show has come to a close in Barcelona. This year, there were many hot topics ranging from artificial intelligence to the long-awaited 5G connectivity. Mobile manufacturers came from all over the world to show off their best upcoming devices yet. I had strong expectations that 5G would steal the show, but as always, there was a lot more going on at this years event. The following are a few of the innovative trends that made headlines this year and how they are expected to affect you and me.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/danielnewman/2018/03/06/top-5-trends-from-mobile-world-congress-2018/#5534660c6adc/
IBM has been an industry leader in pursuing great design for decades: the company’s trailblazing CEO Thomas Watson Jr., famously declared that “good design is good business,” and today, IBM employees some 1600 designers in 20 countries around the world. Now IBM is extending the full depth of its design philosophy to its clients, design general manager Phil Gilbert announced at the Fortune, Time, and Wallpaper* Brainstorm Design conference in Singapore on Wednesday.
http://fortune.com/2018/03/07/ibm-enterprise-design-thinking/
Making a video game is a hard endeavor even in the best of circumstances. Developers have to anticipate an audience’s desires years in advance, determine the best way to monetize their creation, and execute on a vision amid a cascading series of strict deadlines. And with so many new gaming formats becoming part of the gaming landscape, such as mobile, AR/VR, esports, and streaming, developers also have to consider the type of game they want to make.
https://venturebeat.com/2018/03/02/game-publishers-should-learn-how-to-use-data-better-in-2018/
Nearly two months since the last release, Android Things is now on developer preview 7. The last update upgraded the platform to Android 8.1, with this version adding new Console features, Bluetooth APIs, and responses to developer feedback.
The latest update to the Android Things Console now allows developers to manage builds, user accounts, and view analytics. Additionally, Update Channels allow software builds to be deployed to groups of beta and development devices, without disrupting production ones.
https://9to5google.com/2018/03/06/android-things-developer-preview-7/
Established in 2001 in the Netherlands, Translink operates as the connecting force behind the OV-chipkaart. One card used for accessing all sorts of public transportation, the OV-chipkaart is an easier and more secure way for people to travel. The OV-chipkaart also allows Dutch public transportation companies to make more efficient use of capacity, resources and staff.
https://mopinion.com/translink-provides-seamless-online-experience-with-customer-feedback/
Your date kisses you goodnight. You turn to walk home. Your date heads in the opposite direction. You pull out your smartphone. You whisper, "I had a great time." Your smartphone runs a calculation that lasts only a millisecond. When it's done, the smartphone says aloud, "You are in love."
https://www.pcmag.com/article/358545/your-phone-might-soon-be-able-to-tell-you-if-youre-in-love/
Collecting and analysing in-app feedback can be very straightforward – provided that you have the right tools and methodology in place to do so. In a previous article, we outlined several reasons why collecting in-app feedback is important for the mobile user experience. The next step is to demonstrate how this feedback can be collected. There are three options to choose from when it comes to collecting feedback in-app – all of which offer their own advantages and drawbacks. These methods include: Webviews, SDKs and APIs.
https://mopinion.com/collect-in-app-feedback-webview-sdk-api/
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