#intuitive design

[a-ux-person]

Every time it's a test.

Can you remember which icon records voice audio and which one is speech-to-text?? Because the interface gives you no clues.

[ai-innova7ions]

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[kunalmeghani]

Designing User-Centric Experiences: The Power of UI/UX

In the digital landscape, where competition is fierce and user attention spans are short, designing user-centric experiences has become crucial for businesses seeking to stand out. User Interface (UI) and User Experience (UX) design play a pivotal role in attracting and retaining customers. In this blog, we'll explore the power of UI/UX design and how businesses can create engaging and intuitive experiences that delight users and drive business success.

1. Understanding User-Centric Design:

User-centric design places the user at the center of the design process. It involves understanding user needs, preferences, and pain points to create interfaces that are intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable. User research, persona development, and usability testing are essential steps in designing user-centric experiences.

2. Importance of UI/UX for Business Success:

UI/UX design directly impacts customer satisfaction and loyalty. A seamless and intuitive interface enhances user interactions, reduces friction, and encourages repeat visits. Satisfied customers are more likely to become brand advocates, driving positive word-of-mouth and fostering brand loyalty.

3. The Role of User Experience (UX):

UX encompasses every aspect of the user's interaction with a product or service. It involves designing interfaces that are easy to navigate, visually appealing, and efficient. By prioritizing user needs, businesses can create experiences that solve problems and provide value.

4. The Power of User Interface (UI):

UI design focuses on the visual and interactive elements of a product or service. A well-crafted UI enhances the overall user experience and creates a positive emotional connection with the brand. Consistency in design elements, colors, and typography fosters a sense of familiarity and trust.

5. Empathy-Driven Design Approach:

Empathy is the foundation of user-centric design. Understanding user emotions and behaviors allows designers to create experiences that resonate with users on a deeper level. Empathy-driven design results in products that are not only functional but also emotionally satisfying.

6. Streamlining User Journeys:

A critical aspect of user-centric design is streamlining user journeys. Simplifying navigation and reducing the number of steps needed to complete tasks can significantly improve user satisfaction. UX designers carefully map out user flows to ensure a smooth and frictionless experience.

7. Accessibility and Inclusivity:

User-centric design goes beyond catering to the majority; it considers the needs of all users, including those with disabilities. Accessibility features such as screen reader compatibility and color contrast adjustments make products more inclusive and usable for a diverse audience.

8. Iterative Design and Continuous Improvement:

UI/UX design is an ongoing process of improvement. Iterative design involves gathering user feedback, analyzing data, and making iterative changes to enhance the user experience continually. Embracing a mindset of continuous improvement ensures that products evolve with user needs.

Designing user-centric experiences is not just a design approach; it is a mindset that puts users' needs and emotions at the forefront. A well-crafted UI/UX design can make the difference between an average product and an extraordinary one. By empathizing with users, streamlining user journeys, and prioritizing accessibility, businesses can create engaging and intuitive experiences that foster customer loyalty and drive business success.

In today's competitive landscape, investing in user-centric design is a strategic move that pays dividends in the form of satisfied customers, increased brand loyalty, and sustained business growth. Embrace the power of UI/UX design to create meaningful connections with your users and propel your business to new heights.

[notquiteaghost]

re: that fucking staff post. obviously death to algorithms, but i also wanna interrogate the wider underlying assumptions of their logic there cuz. is 'success' having lots of followers & lots of popular posts??? why is that the end goal of using this website. i don't open tumblr to get attention from strangers, i open tumblr to read funny jokes and interesting commentary and to see cool art. encouraging clout-chasing will only increase user engagement if you successfully get people literally addicted to the associated dopamine hit. what if we didn't have to do that!!! what if a website could be a place you went to on purpose because you had fun there!!!!

[sea-changed]

A nominally useful but mostly just-for-fun little project, using wool from the Shetland Islands kindly brought back for me by a family friend this summer. The pattern is Beeswax Mitts by Amy van de Laar on Ravelry.

[okdesk]

the fallen angel // the birth of pride

[zerrart]

finally got around to making a ref sheet for my dragon

[basilthesnakingthing]

Made this cause nobody else is drawing them right

[toyastales]

Random Details #3

An up close detail corner view of my painting "Arrival" that showcases the layers and texture in the work. 

https://toyastales.blogspot.com/2024/12/random-details-3.html

[prokopetz]

I think if I'm going to properly sort out this mission structure framework in Space Gerbils I'm going to have to resign myself to more flowcharts.

[a-ux-person]

What could be the benefit of telling the person what they can't do? If I'm told to "Pull" then I'll know to pull not push?

And, aside from all that, I'm sure we've heard of the Norman Door.

"A Norman door is a poorly designed door that confuses or fails to give you an idea whether to push or pull. It was named after Don Norman, the author of The Design of Everyday Things which explored the phenomenon." [link] (There's a video of Don Norman talking about his door in that article.)

This, of course, applies to more than just doors.

This sign shouldn't need to exist at all, I should be able to visibly tell from the design of the door how to use it (and my assumption should be correct).

[ala-chrisgoods]

Menelaus must taller than Agamemnon, and Paris must shorter than Hector: I don't know why my mind tell me to design these siblings But this is how the story goes

[mary-maud]

Mystery. Magic. Astral plane experiences. Strange occurrences. Prophecy. Fate. Catastrophe. Downfall. Negative attitude. Temptations. Deadly sins. Obsessions. Enslavement. Bondage. False spirit. Misplaced loyalty. Violence. Fatality.

[ffruitccake]

My Spelldon headcanon design from February, waaay before we got the canon one (I predicted the hell out of his canon design by the way, excluding the hair they’re pretty damn similar)

[practical-hearthcraft]

Crafting Your Own Intuitive Spells

Alternative titles: How to Customise Your Own Spells OR The Importance of Learning Magical Theory.

Hi, hello. I want to talk about how you can learn to design your own spells for your specific needs and provide some insight on why magical theory is so important and how we can apply that knowledge. I'm not particularly eloquent, but I really feel this is crucial information for any baby/beginner witches who are looking to deepen their craft and develop their skills further.

As you develop your practice and learn more about what works for you, you might find the spells you come across online don't quite suit your needs. At this point it's vital to have a firm understanding on core theory so that you can develop spells and rituals which resonate with you specifically.

So, how do we do this? To break it down, I'm going to walk you through an example spell I've recently worked on. I'll explain why I chose which components and why, and hopefully, it can spark a conversation and provide some insight. So grab a cup of something warm, and let's get into it!

I'm also tagging @ofdirtandbones, @drinkbooksreadtea, and @spilledmagic13, who commented on my interest post. I hope you guys find this useful!

We're going to work through a popular spell format, a money jar spell.

We all love a jar spell as they don't need a lot of expensive or hard-to-track-down components, and they're great for manifestation spells, but if you want it to be effective, you need to customise it to your needs specifically.

First things first, we need to identify what we want to achieve. On this occasion, I am looking for something powerful but long-lasting. I am performing this for both my dad and husband as they're both facing similar situations at work, and both have the chance to lead to some financial success.

The second thing I need to do is look at my own craft and identify my strengths. Personally, I have strong ties to herbs, plants, and crystals, as I'm very much an earth-element-influenced witch. I also prefer to conduct my spells outside in nature, and I find weather plays into how I channel my intent.

The trick to intuitive spellcasting is marrying the intent to the practitioner. As you will see, many of my choices for this spell are really personal. I think this is often why a lot of the spells, etc, you see online are aimed more at beginner witches. Each witch's craft will be so personal to them as they develop relationships with different plants, crystals, etc, so no two witch's grimoires will ever look the same. A witch who works with celestial aspects may wait for a specific planetary alignment or choose herbs that correspond with The Sun for power and success. A witch more called to the element of water might want to use a specific type of water infused with herbs and (water/salt resistant) crystals.

So, let's get into it!

Most of the time, I tend to follow a particular routine of questions when designing a spell.

Timing: Is the timing of these spells going to be important? Well, I want this to affect careers and wealth, so if I'm working with correspondences in nature, I want to time this during the waxing of the moon to invoke manifestation, growth, abundance and a sense of drawing wealth towards the subjects of the spell. I don't worry about the day of the week as I don't hold any pantheon, and many of the links there are based on the gods. If you are an observer of a particular pantheon, you may wish to call on the aid of a specific deity who will be linked to a particular day, thus influencing the timing of your spell.

Elements: Which elements might we want to use for this spell? As mentioned, I'm very nature based and channeling the elements really helps. Because I want to focus on wealth and material abundance, this is definitely going to be an earthy spell. That means I'm going to use a lot of herbs. Earth is a slow-moving element which will give me the long-lasting effect I want, especially given that it's a jar spell, so I'm going to balance this out with Fire as well. Fire is really good when I want to add some oomph, and its faster nature should hopefully balance out the slower pace of Earth. I don't like my spells to only call on one element as I find it can then be out of balance, and in my experience, that often leads to undesirable outcomes. Fire is a great element for expansion, and conversely, Earth is wonderful for stability, both aspects I want to include.

Foci: What tools do I want to use to help focus my intention? I love using crystals as physical anchors during my spells. I find they really help me keep focus and harness my intent. I also like to reflect on my tarot cards, as this can help me explore different aspects and outcomes of whichever spell I'm working on, which can also help strengthen my intent.

Power: How powerful do I need this spell to be? Is this a little boost I need in some part of my life or are we looking for big changes to be made? Energy = Power here, so if I want significant results that will have long-lasting positive effects, I want to ensure that the spell I cast is a big one. For me that means layering intention and meaning through multiple components. Go big or go home.

Okay, so I've considered my goal, my strengths and personal correspondences, and I've established certain pillars of the spell I want to incorporate. Now we tie it together! This is the fun part.

On this occasion, I decided to set up a bowl outside to burn herbs of my choosing. I would use the time of the fire burning to focus on my intent and hopes for the spell, and then I would collect the ashes into a jar, which I would seal and keep on my altar until I saw the desired outcome.

Choosing herbs will be straightforward for most practitioners. I say most because so much of the herblore available online is based on Western correspondences. If you are a witch practising in the Caribbean, for example, you might find certain plants hold different meanings than if you were working out of Scotland. So, where possible, work with the herb meanings of your culture, and you'll find it much more powerful.

I decided I wanted to work with Bay, Mint, Basil and Cloves. 5 is my lucky number, so I chose 5 leaves/cloves of each. I'm fortunate to have a pretty nice garden, so I also elected to use plants from my own home, specifically because I was trying to direct wealth towards family members, and I felt using herbs grown in my own home would lend strength to that. I also included salt in my bowl. I chose Bay, Mint and Basil as personally all three symbolise wealth, abundance and prosperity to me. I chose Salt and Cloves for protection. I personally always include protective magic in money spells as I have no interest in dirty money coming my way, especially if I'm acting on behalf of loved ones. Salt to me, also holds an aspect of hard work which is a trait held by both targets of this spell so it felt fitting.

As I was going to be burning things and I'm lucky enough to be openly witchy, I got a fire pit and set it up in my garden once the moon had risen in the sky. I use an app for that timing. As much of my craft is rooted in a mixture of English Cunning and Welsh Folk magic, I chose to face North for Earth. Your cardinal directions may differ depending on your practice.

As I added each herb to the bowl, (fireproof, with a bucket of water close by for safety) I called on the property of the plant. I'm not one for chanting or rhyming, but if you are and you find it beneficial, please feel free to say something at this point. Once all components were added, I wrote down my intention for each target of the spell on some paper, wadded them up, and added them to the bowl as well. Then I lit a match and set fire to the contents.

Just a practical note here: fresh herbs don't burn well! So if you're burning something, try to either use dry herbs or you can dry your own fresh herbs in an oven or dehumidifier.

While my fire burned, I held onto some aventurine (for creativity, the release of blockages and good fortune) and the IX of Pentacles for my foci. As I wasn't burning a large amount, the fire didn't burn for too long, but I made sure to really focus on my intent while it burned.

Once the fire was out I carefully collected the ashes into a jar. Again, as a practical measure, I went for a screw-top jar. This is mainly because a money jar needs to be shaken daily, and I don't want to have to worry about ash getting all over my clothes and altar each morning, so I wanted something that would have a good seal. I didn't want to seal with wax; I have found wax seals are better for banishment or containment spells than spells where I need some movement of energy.

Once my jar was filled, I added some pennies, sealed it shut, and placed it on my altar. I had cleansed the jar itself with some incense prior to use, and I'd anointed it with some prosperity oil, so it was all good to go. I shake it daily and have already seen some positive outcomes.

If you've made it to the end of this example, well done, and thank you! I hope this provides some guidance on how you can begin to develop your own spells. If you have any follow-up questions or thoughts, my ask box is always open. If you disagree with any of the above, I'd love to hear from you and learn more about your approach.

[millenniumquartz]

How to make your grip on reality slowy disappear: do this shit

jokes aside, I’m really proud of these pieces. I hope you enjoy them, skykids!

(time taken: 15hrs 5 min)