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How to Design for the Human Mind: Cognitive Science for UX

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Celia Hodent, PhD, Game UX Strategist and author of The Gamer's Brain

Successful design requires a real understanding of people—our capabilities, how we perform, and our limits. Much of this revolves around our cognition, the mental processes behind how we think and act. A foundational understanding of cognitive science is therefore crucial for UX professionals. Simply put, you can't create truly usable and successful products without understanding what makes us tick.

In this Master Class with Celia Hodent, PhD in psychology and author of The Gamer's Brain, she demystifies the human mind for UX designers. You'll discover the key limitations of perception, attention, and memory, and learn how to apply these insights to create intuitive and engaging designs. Forget the neuroscience trends, hype and misinformation—this isn't about knowing brain chemicals like dopamine and serotonin. Instead, you'll gain practical knowledge that will elevate your work and enhance your communication with stakeholders.

You'll learn:

  • How the brain learns and functions: Building a mental model of your users starts with understanding how their brains work.
  • Busting brain myths: Separate fact from fiction to make informed design decisions.
  • Cognitive limitations and design: Learn how to design for the constraints of human perception, attention, and memory (e.g., applying Gestalt principles and accommodating working memory).
  • Motivation and emotion in UX: Discover the most relevant theories and how to leverage them to create engaging experiences.
  • Real-world design applications: See cognitive science principles in action with concrete examples.

This Master Class is suited to both seasoned UX professionals and beginners—it’s an opportunity to explore the intricacies of the human mind to empower you to create designs that truly resonate with your users.

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How to Create AI Images: On-Brand and Inclusive Photography

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Pablo Stanley, Designer and CEO of Musho and Lummi

Join Pablo Stanley, CEO of Lummi and Musho, as he shares his expertise on how to generate not only great and beautiful images but also diverse and inclusive ones using AI.

In this Master Class webinar, Pablo will provide practical tips on how to structure prompts to create images that are on-brand, follow a specific style, look natural and realistic, and authentically represent diversity.

You’ll learn:

  • How to craft on-brand AI Images: Learn how to use AI tools to generate images that align with your brand’s aesthetic and message.
  • How to ensure realism: Discover techniques to create AI-generated images that appear authentic and lifelike, avoiding the common pitfalls of artificial-looking results.
  • How to promote diversity and inclusivity: Understand how to structure prompts and select parameters that result in diverse and inclusive imagery, reflecting a broad spectrum of cultures, identities, and experiences.
  • Practical prompting tips: Gain hands-on advice for writing effective prompts that guide AI tools to produce desired outcomes, to ensure consistency and quality in your visual content.

By the end of this webinar, you will be equipped with the knowledge and tools to create stunning, on-brand, and inclusive images using AI to enhance your visual storytelling and marketing efforts.

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Design Tokens: Powering Your Design System

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Henry Daggett, Design System Lead, Societe Generale CIB

Design Tokens are among the smallest but most powerful parts of Design Systems. They unlock a deeper level of tooling for systems that can enable quick rebrands, theming and easy updates to all kinds of component styling.

But what actually are Design Tokens? Do we need them? Who are they for? How do we build them and use them? And why is everyone so excited about them?

In this Master Class Webinar, Henry Daggett, Design System Lead at Societe Generale, will give a complete overview of Design Tokens; starting with their origins and actual usage in established design systems, to how you can begin building Design Tokens in your Design Systems and projects and show their value to stakeholders.

You’ll learn:

  • When and where to use tokens, and how to justify their value.
  • What level of tokens you need for different design system environments.
  • The difference between tokens, variables and styles.
  • How to begin creating tokens and use Figma variables.
  • How to name your tokens, so they are easy to use.

Join this Webinar to learn all you’ll need to know to get started with Design Tokens, alongside plenty of resources to help you understand and build them—whether you’re working on an established Design System or just beginning your journey into them.

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How to Design Better Error Messages UX

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Vitaly Friedman, Senior UX Consultant, European Parliament, and Creative Lead, Smashing Magazine

Error messages are essential to create a successful user experience (UX). They guide users, offer instant feedback, and prevent mishaps. Friendly and informative, they build trust and empower users while ensuring inclusivity and satisfaction. However, many error messages fall short, being too generic or technical, and lead to frustration rather than assistance.

How can we design better error messages UX? How do we display errors in data tables? Where do we place them?

In this one-hour Master Class webinar with Vitaly Friedman, a UX Lead working with the European Parliament and the Founder of Smashing Magazine, you'll delve into error message UX details, covering form layout, live validation, disabled buttons, compatibility, and crafting effective error messages. You'll also learn techniques to improve error recovery rates and proactively minimize errors.

You’ll learn:

  • How to display error messages in complex apps and forms.
  • How to design better validation to reduce friction and frustration.
  • Where to place error messages in a layout for tables, filters and forms.
  • How to prevent mistakes and slips with better form design.

Join this Master Class webinar to learn techniques to design better error messages, improve validation, optimize error message placement and prevent mistakes.

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