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summaryIn this episode, Sarah Nagle and Chad Reynolds discuss the launch of AI agents in Chicago, and the upcoming AI and the Future of Us special hosted by Oprah. They also talk about Venezuelan journalists using AI avatars to bypass government censorship and the challenges of controlling AI-generated images of public figures. The main interview is with Dan Saffer, a designer and Assistant Professor of practice at Carnegie Mellon, who discusses the intersection of academic research and industry practice in the field of AI. The conversation explores the challenges and potential of AI-powered chatbots, focusing on the need for empathy, understanding, and collaboration between designers and engineers. It discusses the importance of context and human-like interactions in chatbot design, as well as the potential for AI to handle mundane tasks and improve user experiences. The conversation also touches on the impact of AI on design education and the need for designers to develop taste and problem-solving skills. The episode concludes with a discussion on the future of AI and the exciting opportunities it presents.takeawaysAI is a paradigm shift that is both fascinating and challenging to navigate.AI agents are being used in Chicago to facilitate collaboration and conversation.Venezuelan journalists are using AI avatars to report sensitive news and bypass government censorship.Controlling AI-generated images of public figures is a complex issue that raises questions about free speech and responsible use.Designing for AI requires a different approach, as human-centered design may not be effective in addressing the unique challenges of AI.AI projects often fail, and it is important to consider the potential consequences and uncertainties of AI outcomes.Bridging the gap between academic research and industry practice is crucial for the successful implementation of AI.Tools like matchmaking can help connect AI capabilities to user needs and activities.AI has implications for labor, accessibility, fairness, accountability, transparency, ethics, and understanding AI knowledge.The design process for AI projects is complex and requires careful consideration at every step. AI-powered chatbots require empathy and understanding to provide meaningful interactions with users.Collaboration between designers and engineers is crucial for building effective chatbots.Context and human-like interactions are important considerations in chatbot design.AI can handle mundane tasks and improve user experiences by automating repetitive processes.Design education needs to evolve to focus on problem framing, aesthetics, and understanding organizational and user contexts.The future of AI presents exciting opportunities for innovation and growth.Chapters00:00Introduction and Paradigm Shift of AI01:19Collaborating with AI Agents in Chicago03:10Using AI Avatars to Bypass Government Censorship06:26Controlling AI-Generated Images of Public Figures12:09Bridging the Gap Between Academic Research and Industry Practice18:09Designing for AI: A Different Approach19:07The Challenges and Uncertainties of AI Projects21:02The Implications of AI for Labor, Accessibility, and Ethics22:28Navigating the Complex Design Process for AI Projects27:14Empathy and Understanding in Chatbots29:10Building a Better Chatbot34:31Sentiment Analysis and Customer Service36:29Giving Users Choice in Chatbot Personalities41:42AI's Limitations in Problem Solving45:55Automating Mundane Tasks with AI53:01The Future of AIVurvey.com

Dan Saffer is a UX design leader, author and assistant professor at CMU Human-Computer Interaction Institute. Dan's work has directly influenced my career development as such this conversation will also be extremely valuable to buddying and leading user researchers, designers and product managers. We discuss everything AI: the industry, the good and not-so-great examples, principles that UXers and product folk should keep in mind and much more.

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As the pandemic recedes, unprecedented numbers of employees seek new jobs that better suit the new reality of work-from-anywhere. And as the economy recovers, companies need to fill roles put on hold or eliminated during the COVID-19 crisis. The result is frenetic UX jobs market as pent-up demand for talent meets workers ready to find their next gig. But despite lots of opportunities, locking in the perfect role remains a challenge even for UX-famous designers. In our season 2 finale, Larry and Roman discuss the Great Resignation and expand on thoughts Dan Saffer recently shared about his work search. Episode artwork by Bernard Hermant on Unsplash ----- Please consider leaving a quick review. It would help us a lot! iTunes (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/ux-like-us/id1362088405) Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/3QzWfQ9mJSH9VMBnAyathq) Overcast (https://overcast.fm/itunes1362088405/ux-like-us) ----- Follow the show on Twitter @UXLikeUs - https://twitter.com/uxlikeus @LAKing - https://twitter.com/LAKing @Stuporman - https://twitter.com/Stuporman --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/uxlikeus/message

“How do we take things that are very inhuman by nature and make them more human. Tweak algorithms to make them seem more human, more interesting, more weird.” - Dan on designing with AI and robotics.In episode #36 we talk with Dan Saffer, Product Design Leader and Author of 4 influential design books.He gained work experience as a Senior Staff Designer at Twitter, Creative Director at Jawbone, Smart Design and AdaptivePath.He also gained experience leading larger product initiatives as VP of Product at Mayfield Robotics.As an accomplished author; his insights and approach to design expressed in four books that he has written.His latest book, Microinteractions, about the details and intricacies of design, was published in 2013 to critical acclaim.With Dan, we talked about the intersection and differences of digital Product Strategy and Product Design based on his learnings being responsible for the product but also for design efforts.We also touch on how to design for robotics and how different product verticals might evolve considering challenges in the interaction design of these products and engineering challenges.Dan highlights how designing with AI systems changes the design process and how he incorporates this in FTU and Onboarding aspects at his more recent work experience at Twitter.If you want to learn more about Dan or buy his books head here: https://www.odannyboy.com/Thanks to Dan for the great time and IXDA and Interaction 20 for the support.About Interaction 20:Interaction 20 is the annual Interaction Design conference organized by IxDA - the largest community dedicated to interaction design - and in 2020 hosted by the IxDA Milan & Turin local group. Interaction Week 2020 brought together the brightest minds in design, as well as science, philosophy, psychology and business.Interaction 2021 will happen fully online. You can get more details here: https://interaction21.ixda.org

Ep. 90 - Carla’s Interaction Design 20 Talk and Conference Report Show Notes This week, Carla and Tom discuss Carla’s presentation at the Interaction 20 Conference and other highlights of the event. Carla's Interaction Design Talk: Social Robotics and Product Design Carlo Ratti MIT Sensible City Webpage Magic Leap Website Moxi healthcare assistant robot Designing for "moments of endearment" Dan Saffer talk: The Robots are Coming Hadar Maximov talk: Emotional Connections With Robots Safinah Ali talk: Creative Robots Inspiring Creativity Cas Holman Netflix Abstract Episode Georgia Lupi talk: The Human Side of Data Jan Knikker talk: Creative Transformation Andrew Hoppin talk: (Data) Trust is the New Oil Matt Cottam talk: Design Nonfiction Walter Isaacson Leonardo Da Vinci biography The RoboPsych Podcast has been voted one of the Top 5 Robotics Podcasts by Feedspot readers. Thanks for listening to the RoboPsych Podcast. Please subscribe and review! Subscribe in iTunes Subscribe on Overcast RoboPsych.com

Dan Saffer is a 4x Author and Product Design Leader who has worked at the cutting-edge of productizing new technology since 1995. He worked on Mayfield Robotics Social Robot Kuri, and is currently a Senior Staff Product Designer at Twitter on the consumer product team. http://odannyboy.com Twitter ► https://twitter.com/odannyboy ******* Simulation is rebirthing the public intellectual by hosting the greatest multidisciplinary minds of our time. Build the future. Architect the frameworks and resource flows to maximize human potential. http://simulationseries.com ******* SUBSCRIBE TO SIMULATION ► YOUTUBE: http://bit.ly/SimYoTu ITUNES: http://bit.ly/SimulationiTunes INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/SimulationIG TWITTER: http://bit.ly/SimulationTwitter ******* FACEBOOK: http://bit.ly/SimulationFB SOUNDCLOUD: http://bit.ly/SimulationSC LINKEDIN: http://bit.ly/SimulationLinkedIn PATREON: http://bit.ly/SimulationPatreon CRYPTO: http://bit.ly/SimCrypto ******* NUANCE-DRIVEN DISCOURSE ► http://bit.ly/SimulationTG WATCH ALLEN'S TEDx TALK ► http://bit.ly/AllenTEDx FOLLOW ALLEN ► INSTAGRAM: http://bit.ly/AllenIG TWITTER: http://bit.ly/AllenT ******* LIST OF THOUGHT-PROVOKING QUESTIONS ► http://simulationseries.com/the-list GET IN TOUCH ► simulationseries@gmail.com

Havana Nguyen, a UX designer at Commissions Inc, first experienced the magical power of the Internet at age 12 when her Sonic the Hedgehog website became one of the top fan sites for this speedy creature. From there, her path to UX took many twists and turns, all of which have influenced how she works today. For example, after working as a customer service representative, she has a unique view on how to involve these roles in the design process. We also have a ton to learn from Havana when it comes to managing our creative impulses and boundless curiosity (the curse of many UX designers). She's a character artist for an award-winning comic, a YouTuber, a jujitsu fighter, and a blogger. But with some simple hacks, she manages to give all her interests the attention they deserve. Not only is Havana's story fascinating and inspiring, it's incredibly useful. Enjoy! Resources and links... More on Havana: http://www.havananguyen.com/ Kamikaze: https://kamikazeanimated.com/comic/ NNG Newsletter: https://www.nngroup.com/articles/subscribe/ Havana's interaction flows article: https://uxplanet.org/an-introduction-to-interaction-flows-a4f783402529 Micro interactions by Dan Saffer: https://www.amazon.com/Microinteractions-Full-Color-Designing-Details/dp/1491945923 Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon: https://www.amazon.com/Steal-Like-Artist-Things-Creative/dp/0761169253 Sophia's force prioritization (OOUX) article: https://alistapart.com/article/object-oriented-ux Chill hop for your Workshops: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8HDvTuctOU --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/uxhustle/support

NewFed’s Brian Damico interviews Dan Saffer www.DMRbuild.com and they discuss: Flipping Properties Buying houses with no money down? Positive cash flow Without risk there is little to no reward in real estate Is residential a better buy than commercial when it comes to owning real estate? Property management Which has better long-term value? What is and why should a landlord use a triple net leasing agreements? Location, location, location Looks at 40 houses a week and puts an offer on every single one. Sometimes you can work your numbers in reverse to make the most money on a property Dan goes into details of his buying game plan He does buy and hold on Commercial and flip on residential Uses the residential flips to fund his commercial business Sometimes he utilizes 1031 Exchanges to save on taxes Check out DanSaffer.com to connect with all of his companies This and every Easy Money New England Podcast is recorded live at The Studio 21 Podcast Cafe and is Hosted on the United Podcast Network and is brought to you by NewFed Mortgages.

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When designing or developing an online course or app, how much effort do you put into the small interactive details? In this episode, I chat with Dan Saffer about the surprising  importance of those little details. Dan is Creative Director of new products at Jawbone, where he designs next generation products and services for wearables and consumer electronics. He is a well-known interaction designer and the author of four books on design, including Microinteractions: Designing with Details. WE DISCUSS: Difference between microinteractions and regular interactions Look and Feel and what it really means A model of microinteractions: trigger, rules, feedback, loops or modes How to put a little personality into your feedback Little interactions that bring pleasure and/or pain Why context and user goals are key to good design How to know whether your design is creating a positive experience Tools for designing microinteractions Creating a style guide for microinteraction styles TIME: 25 minutes RATE: Rate this podcast in iTunes. TRANSCRIPT: Download the [Download not found]. RESOURCES: O Danny Boy: Dan Saffer's Website. Be sure to check out his books and articles. Microinteractions: Designing with Details by Dan Saffer Little Big Details: a community collection of microinteractions Design A Day: some designs Prototyping Tools Invision Pixate Proteo Get smart about online learning with The eLearning Coach Newsletter delivered to your Inbox every month. Ideas-articles-freebies-resources.

Check out RailsClips and RemoteConfs!   02:53 - Jack Doyle Introduction GreenSock @greensock GreenSock Blog   03:53 - GSAP (GreenSock’s Animation Platform) 04:05 - GreenSock: The Name 05:01 - GreenSock: The Inception 09:13 - Transitions & CSS Animations 10:32 - Who is GreenSock aimed at? / What kind of applications use it? 15:01 - Lukas and GreenSock     Lukas Reubbelke: Build a Sweet AngularJS Photo Slider Pt 2 with ngTouch 16:50 - Angular + GreenSock + CSS Animations (GreenSock Under The Hood) jQuery “tweens” ngAnimate 27:44 - Using GreenSock Outside of Angular 29:20 - Getting Started With Animations, Learning Curve Getting Started with GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) Sarah Drasner 39:13 - When To Use Animations (User Experience) Microactions Using Animations to Help Workflow ngFx 46:09 - Material Design Introduction: Material Design 49:11 - Licensing 51:24 - Mobile Apps Picks Take a vacation, and actually do the vacation! (John) GreenSock (Lukas) Microinteractions: Full Color Edition: Designing with Details by Dan Saffer (Lukas) Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus by John Eldredge (Joe) GOG.com (Joe) Sleeping in a hammock (Ward) remoteconfs.com (Chuck) God (Chuck) Jesus Christ (Chuck) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Chuck) CodePen (Jack) Seth Godin's Blog (Jack)

Check out RailsClips and RemoteConfs!   02:53 - Jack Doyle Introduction GreenSock @greensock GreenSock Blog   03:53 - GSAP (GreenSock’s Animation Platform) 04:05 - GreenSock: The Name 05:01 - GreenSock: The Inception 09:13 - Transitions & CSS Animations 10:32 - Who is GreenSock aimed at? / What kind of applications use it? 15:01 - Lukas and GreenSock     Lukas Reubbelke: Build a Sweet AngularJS Photo Slider Pt 2 with ngTouch 16:50 - Angular + GreenSock + CSS Animations (GreenSock Under The Hood) jQuery “tweens” ngAnimate 27:44 - Using GreenSock Outside of Angular 29:20 - Getting Started With Animations, Learning Curve Getting Started with GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) Sarah Drasner 39:13 - When To Use Animations (User Experience) Microactions Using Animations to Help Workflow ngFx 46:09 - Material Design Introduction: Material Design 49:11 - Licensing 51:24 - Mobile Apps Picks Take a vacation, and actually do the vacation! (John) GreenSock (Lukas) Microinteractions: Full Color Edition: Designing with Details by Dan Saffer (Lukas) Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus by John Eldredge (Joe) GOG.com (Joe) Sleeping in a hammock (Ward) remoteconfs.com (Chuck) God (Chuck) Jesus Christ (Chuck) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Chuck) CodePen (Jack) Seth Godin's Blog (Jack)

Check out RailsClips and RemoteConfs!   02:53 - Jack Doyle Introduction GreenSock @greensock GreenSock Blog   03:53 - GSAP (GreenSock’s Animation Platform) 04:05 - GreenSock: The Name 05:01 - GreenSock: The Inception 09:13 - Transitions & CSS Animations 10:32 - Who is GreenSock aimed at? / What kind of applications use it? 15:01 - Lukas and GreenSock     Lukas Reubbelke: Build a Sweet AngularJS Photo Slider Pt 2 with ngTouch 16:50 - Angular + GreenSock + CSS Animations (GreenSock Under The Hood) jQuery “tweens” ngAnimate 27:44 - Using GreenSock Outside of Angular 29:20 - Getting Started With Animations, Learning Curve Getting Started with GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform) Sarah Drasner 39:13 - When To Use Animations (User Experience) Microactions Using Animations to Help Workflow ngFx 46:09 - Material Design Introduction: Material Design 49:11 - Licensing 51:24 - Mobile Apps Picks Take a vacation, and actually do the vacation! (John) GreenSock (Lukas) Microinteractions: Full Color Edition: Designing with Details by Dan Saffer (Lukas) Beautiful Outlaw: Experiencing the Playful, Disruptive, Extravagant Personality of Jesus by John Eldredge (Joe) GOG.com (Joe) Sleeping in a hammock (Ward) remoteconfs.com (Chuck) God (Chuck) Jesus Christ (Chuck) The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Chuck) CodePen (Jack) Seth Godin's Blog (Jack)

User Experience is really all about delighting your users. You want them to accomplish tasks with ease and not encounter any roadblocks that are a direct result of your design. Many of the delightful things about an app or interface go unnoticed because they are the tiniest of features. These microinteractions can set the tone for your users and dictate the feel and performance of your design.

Dan Saffer talks about microinteractions, signature moments, and the importance of detail. For a transcript of this and other episodes, visit www.uxpod.com.

Do you think about the ringer on your phone and the ability to turn it off? Dan Saffer uses this example to kick off his book Microinteractions. Silencing the ringer on your phone is a common feature. If that feature is clunky or hard to find it interferes with needing to silence it quickly, in a crowded movie theatre for example. These tiny interactions that surround the main functionality are integral to rounding out the entire experience.

The 3rd Grade Rites of Passage service where four young theologians pose their BIG QUESTIONS to Revs. Furrer and Jacks. The 3rd grade Rites of Passage class and the culminating service has been part of our church community since 1993 and is a highlight of the church year.  The ROP program was created to strengthen our children's relationship to their church and honor their ongoing religious development. Join us for this special Sunday service.  There's a good chance that the questions we'll consider this Sunday are your questions too. Under the direction of Music Director Dr. Mark Sumner and Bell Choir Director Reiko Lane, there will be fantastic music.  In addition, we will have a special presentation of the Rites of Passage gift to our Society. The Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer, Interim Senior Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks, Interim Religious Education Director Dr. Mark Sumner, Choir Director Reiko Oda Lane, Bell Choir Director Rachel King, 3rd Grade Rites of Passage Teaching Team Dan Saffer, 3rd Grade Rites of Passage Teaching Team Members of the UC Berkeley Alumni Chorus Jonathan Silk, OOS, Sound and Podcasting

The 3rd Grade Rites of Passage service where four young theologians pose their BIG QUESTIONS to Revs. Furrer and Jacks. The 3rd grade Rites of Passage class and the culminating service has been part of our church community since 1993 and is a highlight of the church year.  The ROP program was created to strengthen our children's relationship to their church and honor their ongoing religious development. Join us for this special Sunday service.  There's a good chance that the questions we'll consider this Sunday are your questions too. Under the direction of Music Director Dr. Mark Sumner and Bell Choir Director Reiko Lane, there will be fantastic music.  In addition, we will have a special presentation of the Rites of Passage gift to our Society. The Rev. Dr. Stephen H. Furrer, Interim Senior Minister Rev. Alyson Jacks, Interim Religious Education Director Dr. Mark Sumner, Choir Director Reiko Oda Lane, Bell Choir Director Rachel King, 3rd Grade Rites of Passage Teaching Team Dan Saffer, 3rd Grade Rites of Passage Teaching Team Members of the UC Berkeley Alumni Chorus Jonathan Silk, OOS, Sound and Podcasting

The average size of an adult human’s finger pad is 10-​​14mm. The average size of a cursor or stylus tip is 1-​​2mm. That fact alone means that designing native touchscreen apps is an entirely different thing than designing web, desktop, or even traditional mobile apps. This talk outlines the most important concepts, guidelines, and practices to keep in mind when designing with fingers and hands in mind. We’ll cover interaction zones (where it’s easiest for fingers to reach), touch targets (size and distance apart), kinesiology (how fingers can bend, move, and stretch), and signaling (how users can become aware of gestures). Dan Saffer is an interaction designer and the author of two books: Designing Gestural Interfaces and Designing for Interaction. He is the co-​​founder and one of the principals at Kicker Studio, a design consultancy in San Francisco that does "interaction-​​infused" product design. Since 1995, Dan has designed devices, software, websites, and services that are currently used by millions every day. He speaks at conferences and teaches workshops on interaction design all over the world. He and his products have been in BusinessWeek, Fast Company, and Wired, and his design innovations have received several patents. Follow Dan on Twitter: @odannyboy Licensed as Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/).

Minha terceira aula de Fundamentos em Design de Interação foi profunda. Começamos com o problema básico da Filosofia: a relação entre o homem e o mundo. Existem basicamente três explicações possíveis: a realidade são as idéias (idealismo), a realidade é a matéria (materialismo) ou a realidade é um produto da interação entre o homem e o mundo (fenomenologia). Seguindo essa terceira via, distinguimos diferentes tipos de mediações que os artefatos podem desempenhar, transformando a percepção do mundo (realidade subjetiva). A base é o livro What Things Do, indicado pelo Dan Saffer como uma interessante abordagem filosófica ao Design. Surrealidade e Realidade Aumentada [MP3] 1h43m - 66 mb Como exemplo, discutimos o Projeto Placebo de Anthony Dunne e Fiona Raby, que usa produtos eletrônicos como forma de promover reflexão sobre campos eletromagnéticos. A surrealidade cria um distanciamento entre as pessoas e os objetos, fazendo-as ver relações de afeto e dependência que nunca tinham notado. Projeto Placebo [MOV] 22min 21mb Na outra ponta, existe a Realidade Virtual, que propõe um mundo das idéias perfeito e controlado. De uma forma mais bem humorada do que no filme O Passageiro do Futuro, alunos da Carnegie Mellon relembram de antigos jogos da Nintendo e alertam para os "perigos" da realidade virtual nesse vídeo: Por essas e outras a Realidade Virtual está dando lugar a Realidade Aumentada que, ao invés de substituir o mundo onde vivemos, oferecer ferramentas para aumentar nossas capacidades de interação com ele. A BMW montou um cenário fictício de aplicação de realidade aumentada para auxiliar (ou engessar) reparos em automóveis. Em São Paulo, GPS que ditam o caminho e mostram mapas em 3 dimensões já são comuns. De carona no sucesso, saca só a propaganda: Na Alemanha, os GPS com voz feminina que vinham nos carros da Volvo sofreram Recall para mudar para voz masculina. Os alemães não se sentiam confortáveis para receber ordens de mulheres. Tecnologia também pode ser machista, ou racista. Depois da aula, os alunos estudaram produtos que alteram nossa percepção de realidade no dia-a-dia sem percebemos. Luis Felipe descobriu que algumas pessoas consideram o ritual de tomar banho praticamente uma meditação, enquanto Guilherme Silveira constatou que as pessoas só se dão conta de seus aparelhos de som quando eles dão problema. Comente este post

Too often in the field of interaction design, designers only look at other digital products for inspiration. But this narrow stance soon leaves designers devoid of any fresh ideas. If we were to look at the physical world around us, there are sources of inspiration that interaction designers have barely tapped. We should examine mechanical objects and observe their workings. We should look to nature, with its variety of forms and its intricate ecologies. And we should incorporate lessons from other applied arts such as architecture and film into our designs, drawing from their rich histories and products. Let’s turn our eyes to the vast and varied world we inhabit and discover what we can use. About Dan Saffer Dan Saffer is a senior interaction designer for Adaptive Path. Dan has developed successful designs for transactional and e-commerce sites, as well as for applications and devices. He’s worked with a wide variety of organizations, from startups to Fortune 100 companies.

If you ask Dan's parents what they think their son does for a living, they might say he's in advertising or that he's a computer programmer. Pressed further, they develop somewhat of a blank staring response when asked what their son does as an Interaction Designer. With that type of response in mind, both from his parents and from many people outside of the Interaction Design community, Dan Saffer presents a definition of his trade. From the highest level, Interaction Design is all about communication. Dan's presentation starts from there and further breaks the communication into three layers. The first layer takes the perspective of the technology itself; what is it, how does it work, and what problems can it solve. The second layer focuses on behavior; what happens when a user pushes this button, and what behaviors will the user exhibit as a result. The third layer is all about people and how they will use a technology to interact with one another. Dan takes time to define exactly what an interaction is. He identifies some of the attributes of an interaction that designers measure while they create products and services around the interaction. He discusses some of the history of Interaction Design, and some of the people involved in the discipline early on. Lastly, Dan takes a moment to map out the many disciplines that make up the User Experience universe and identifies where, he thinks, Interaction Design fits into this large community.