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Jon Yablonski - Laws of UX. Design Principles for Persuasive and Ethical Products

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BONBON bralette in Floral Reef fabric by ColieCo

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Jon Yablonski - Laws of UX. Design Principles for Persuasive and Ethical Products

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The future belongs to the adaptable. From prompt engineering to ethical design, discover the skills that will shape success in 2026 and beyond. Reinvent yourself for the age of AI and lifelong learning. #zinkmagmore #capitanstudios

Reinvent Yourself

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Transforming Interaction: A Bold Journey into HCI & UX Innovations.

Sanjay Kumar Mohindroo Sanjay Kumar Mohindroo. skm.stayingalive.in Explore the future of Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience. Uncover trends in intuitive interfaces, gesture and voice control, and emerging brain-computer interfaces that spark discussion. #HCI #UX #IntuitiveDesign In a world where technology constantly redefines our daily routines, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)…

Transforming Interaction: A Bold Journey into HCI & UX Innovations.

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How Artisans Are Turning Old Crafts Into Sustainable Masterpieces

In a world obsessed with mass production, artisans are reviving old crafts with a sustainable twist. They’re breathing new life into age-old techniques by incorporating recycled and upcycled materials, proving that tradition and sustainability can go hand in hand. The Rise of Eco-Friendly Craftsmanship For centuries, artisans have been the backbone of cultural heritage, from weaving and pottery…

How Artisans Are Turning Old Crafts Into Sustainable Masterpieces

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When "Cuteness" Becomes an Ethical Concern

Thinking about the apps I use daily, I realize how much they rely on amazing designs to encourage people to continue using the technology. Reading Sara Wachter-Boettcher's "Tracked, Tagged, and Targeted" chapter in Technically Wrong made me question the real intention behind all of these "cute" aspects of technology that content strategists create.

Wachter-Boettcher points out in this chapter that "cuteness becomes another cloak for tech companies: a shiny object that deflects criticism." I took this to mean that everything they create is a distraction to keep users engaged. So, while I'm busy scrolling through classic rock music edits on Instagram, companies gather data about me without me even realizing it.

This is a huge ethical concern for content creators to consider because it would make me question their intentions. In this sense, I would think companies care more about keeping us distracted and stealing our data than about actually creating content they think we'll enjoy.

In my opinion, transparency is the solution to this. I think it's more important to create content that's equally as engaging as it is truthful. Users should know how their data is being used! Wachter-Boettcher's argument highlighted this for me because she talked about "paternalistic playfulness" and how it can turn us into passive consumers.