"Now we have a lot of capable UX designers leaving the profession or having trouble staying in it … and a lot of crappy products & services. A tragedy." @Miniver #interactiondesign #uxdesign #uxthinking
https://miniver.blogspot.com/2025/05/the-state-of-ux-design-and-job-i-did.html
Seeing @neauoire's paper computing explorations, I was reminded of an old idea I proposed at PaperCamp LDN back in 2009: Originally this was vaguely about using origami to create multi-purpose AR markers, but I then extended it to other use cases, some of which could be adapted and be even relevant today, e.g. as a form of proof-of-work, protection against AI crawlers or other form of access control.
Some possible approaches for different use cases:
1) Ask users to perform or series of simple folds and then check results by validating fold lines in the flat sheet paper via computer vision
2) Same as #1, but perform shape recognition/validation of fully folded result
3) Unfold a pre-shared (and pre-folded) origami object to check result by validating fold lines via computer vision
4) Provide instructions for multiple origami creations to create uniquely identifiable objects for computer vision based interactive environments
Number 1-3 are more or less about forms of proving physicality, work, membership. Number 4 is more about using origimi as fiducial markers for general interactions
More ideas/summary from that event:
https://adactio.com/journal/1546
cc/ @adactio
I'm looking for a new design role!
My work friends (I’d like to believe) would say I’m helpful and smart. That I care about the people using what I design. Plus, I’m good at troubleshooting tricky group dynamics. To summarize: I’m fun to work with!
If you know anyone looking for a senior/staff/principle product designer, tell them to check out my BRAND NEW website and send me a message.
Thanks a million 
#getfedihired #productdesign #interactiondesign #userresearch
Mark the date:
6th of March online and in person!
My name is Matilda, I am a member of Greenheart Co-op. Interested in #interactiondesign, #systemsdesign and #servicedesign. Specifically in the spirit of e.g #VictorPapanek, #DonellaMeadows. Also in interested in #economics in the spirit of #KateRaworth (#DoghnutEconomics ). Furthermore interested in #tech #frontend #GrowOwnFood #mushroomfarming #TechCooperatives #neuroscience #cognitivescience
Just updated the templates for Ordinary Objects. New world Anchor example provides a quick introduction to making an #AR product carousel 
Grab the editor: https://ordinary.space
You can also try it out on your Quest headset without registration: https://app.ordinary.space/#/share/495b9e 
Have a Meta Quest 2/3/3s? Try out this shared #AR project, no login necessary! 
https://app.ordinary.space/#/share/495b9e 
Instructions in link 
and if you want to make your own Spatial Computing ideas you can share with anyone as quickly as this!
#MetaQuest #Quest #SpatialComputing #MR #XR #InteractionDesign #Design #OrdinaryObjects
Folks making stuff in the field what’s your preferred way of calling it these days?
Boosts welcome! 
Want to get started with visual programming for interactive/immersive experiences?
Starting March 24: 12 session vvvv beginner class: https://thenodeinstitute.org/vvvv-beginner-class-summer-2025
The course is run by @thenodeinstitute and hosted by @chkworks
#visualprogramming #creativecoding #creativecomputation #interactiondesign
#dotnet #vvvv
Update Education Interaction Design Map /data by @stefan_woelwer
https://mprove.de/chrono3d?q=39.80856,-31.66898&z=3.15&t=12&s=1&i=ixdedu
Beta preview from Ordinary Objects: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ordinaryobjectsdesign_vr-ar-spatialcomputing-activity-7287820052035162113-4-Fn
We've built a rapid prototyping tool for #AR and #MR. And I am super excited to see what y'all make with it :)
There are two new researcher positions (80% / EG 13 TV-L / 3.5 years) at the Interaction Design Lab https://idl.fh-potsdam.de at #FHPotsdam
The project #MyAppMyData will develop and study new teaching concepts for digital skills in collaboration with high schools in Berlin and Brandenburg.
Candidates should speak English & German.
Apply by 7.2., Start 1.4.2025
More details:
https://jobs.b-ite.com/jobposting/43ddfc012a6cf8e858454eb66a99df00974e919d0?ref=homepage
As I wasn’t able to register a #c3ux assembly for #38c3 („you are not a group“), and I still hear about suboptimal #InteractionDesign and confusing #InformationArchitecture in the very materials that are supposed to lower barriers to newcomers, I will now at least wander the halls with my sparkling new LED badge occasionally displaying the hashtag.
Let’s see what comes out of it 
Usually, I'd pull out my phone to do anything of substance on the watch, so I played around with the concept of literally pulling data out of the watch and into space instead. Made with ordinary.space #spatialcomputing #xrdesign #metaquest #mixedreality #ar #spatialdesign #interactiondesign
I’m currently looking for new opportunities in freelance, contract, or permanent roles starting in the new year. If you know of any openings or can share this post, I’d be grateful for your support!
With expertise in frontend development, web design, interaction design, and design systems, I’m excited to bring fresh ideas and skills to new projects.
Meet our Co-Chairs for #IAC25:
Michelle Chin: #DesignOps and UX expert, advocating for change management and underrepresented communities. Ashley Brewer: A champion of #CriticalUX, accessibility, and reparative justice. Nirva Shah: Blending #InteractionDesign and #HumanFactors to shape the future of UX.
Call for Speakers is OPEN until October 20, 11:59 PM PST!
Submit your proposal: https://www.theiaconference.com/present/propose-session
Learn more about #IAC25 here: https://linktr.ee/theiaconf
Tomorrow. Tomorrow is the day. Tomorrow is when my book is being released. I haven't seen it yet - so if you get your pre-order, take a pic and post it. I hope you enjoy it.
De OVPay app is nodig om met leeftijdskorting te kunnen reizen met betaalpas in het ov in NL. Doelgroep: jongeren & 65+. Laatste groep bevat vooral minder technisch vaardige mensen. Vaak met kwaaltjes zoals minder goed zicht of gebrekkige fijne motoriek. Deze app is voor deze doelgroep een ramp, heb ik ervaren & beaamt ook de OVPay helpdesk. Zou deze beroerde aanpak een bug of feature zijn? Dit moet toch beter kunnen!
One of the main laws that applies to almost everything in our lives, including building digital products, is Murphy’s Law: “Anything that can go wrong will go wrong.” Our goal is to prevent things from going wrong and, if they do, mitigate the consequences. In this article, Victor Ponamarev explores different strategies for preventing users from making mistakes. #UX #UserExperience #Design #InteractionDesign https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2024/09/how-manage-dangerous-actions-user-interfaces/
The upcoming #vvvv beginners class is open for enrollment!
If you want to get started creating interactive/immersive experiences, this one is for you!
Starting October 7th a 12 session online course will again be hosted by seasoned vvvv instructors @chkworks and @remony and run by @thenodeinstitute
Full details and signup: https://thenodeinstitute.org/courses/ws24-5-vvvv-beginners-class/
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