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UI needs to change
Context This post focuses on enterprise-scale applications, though the principles can apply broadly to various types of applications. For now, however, let’s assume the scope is large-scale enterprise applications. Traditional UI design patterns for such applications revolve around a few core principles and areas of functionality: 1. Navigation Enterprise applications often feature complex navigation structures…
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Guide me
The Dynamics of Visual Notifications in User Interface Design The core essence of a good user interface is to foster intuitive interaction. One major debate among designers is whether or not to disable certain UI elements like buttons. The rationale behind disabling them is to prevent errors or streamline user actions. However, there’s a flip…
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The Four Pillars of Data Exploration
In today’s data-driven world, understanding and extracting value from vast amounts of data is essential. But how do we move from raw data to actionable insights? This journey can be understood through four foundational pillars: Data, Perspective, Visualization, and the newly introduced Utilization of AI. Data The Foundation of Insight Data serves as the raw…
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A good user interface
Recently, someone inquired about the characteristics of a good user interface. While many hope for a straightforward checklist reminiscent of a car maintenance guide, designing an effective UI is more intricate. Beyond quantifiable elements, UI design interweaves with sociological and psychological nuances. In this article, I will distill the essence of UI design into key…