On the occasion of the World Backup Day, we reviewed the links that were included on the occasion of our Thursday lists, checking which topics appeared among the content we searched for most. Below you will find the effect of this operation in the form of several texts: about empathy and ethics in design, the adaptation of web analytics to the GDPR and the specifics of content creation for the metaverse. There was also another portion of sample interfaces that can serve as inspiration when designing.
Empathy in design thinking
From UX Magazine Ovetta Sampson convincesthat empathy is a complex tool of the designer's work, the use of which is worth learning. The author identifies 3 levels of empathy, discusses the pitfalls of analysis based on her own experiences and suggests how to change your perception of the world when building user experiences of new products.
Ethics and Manipulation in Technology
Lily Smith and Randy Silver invited to their Podcast Cennedd Bowles for a common reflection on ethics in the creation of digital services and products. Admission to the meeting can be January entry a conversation guest, in which the author briefly summarizes the search for an answer to the question of when design becomes manipulation. And speaking of manipulation, we recommend a cutscene in the form of case study Amazon shopping experience made available by the Growth Design team.
Content creators in the metaverse
Cryptocurrency specialist, Johnny Lyu, analyzes opportunities for creating (new) content for virtual reality on a decentralized network. By the way, take a look at a brief intopissue on the Family Industries website about the prospects for selling virtual clothing in the metaverse, which are apparently now being closely followed by well-known brands.
Web analytics and GDPR
In the resources of the CookiEyes platform you will find an explanation of the use of Google Analytics in the context of the requirements of the GDPR. Article briefly describes how the GA operates and the extent of the data collected by GA and suggests how to ensure that the site complies with these regulations.
Examples of aesthetic interfaces
The agency Tubik from the Dnieper recently prepared a large dose of sample projects. On UX Planet you will find servicing interfaces for mobile applications, and on the company blog Marina Yalanska on numerous examples discusses the role of aesthetics in the design of experiences and analyzes the elements that influence the positive user experience.
