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The Evolution and Future of UX Design

Episode 81 of the Prodity: Product by Design podcast, hosted by Kyle Evans, titled "The Evolution and Future of UX Design" was published on July 28, 2023 and runs 61 minutes.

July 28, 2023 ·61m · Prodity: Product by Design

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With four decades of experience in UX design, Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.D has seen the evolution of design from its earliest days. In this episode, Kyle and Dorothy discuss the importance of good UX design, showing the value of UX, and understanding users. We also discuss the current state of UX and the changes to UX and design over the years, including the specialization and siloing of designers. We also discuss the future of technology, including AI and its implications on design. Finally, we explore natural user interfaces (NUIs) Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.DDorothy is the UX Strategy Officer at Mass.-based Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS) and its design studio Boston UX. Dorothy is focused on designing natural user interfaces (NUIs) to achieve simple-but-compelling user experiences for IoT devices, specializing in robotics, medical and automotive. She’s managed creative teams at MTV, Merrill Lynch and elsewhere; taught design at NYU, Pratt Institute and Brandeis; and earned a doctorate at MIT and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.Links from the Show:LinkedIn: Dorothy ShamonskyBooks: Brave NUI World, SuperintelligenceLinks: BostonUX, ICSMore by Kyle:Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTokFollow Kyle on Twitter and TikTokSign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.Kyle's writing on MediumProdity on MediumLike our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon

With four decades of experience in UX design, Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.D has seen the evolution of design from its earliest days. In this episode, Kyle and Dorothy discuss the importance of good UX design, showing the value of UX, and understanding users. We also discuss the current state of UX and the changes to UX and design over the years, including the specialization and siloing of designers. We also discuss the future of technology, including AI and its implications on design. Finally, we explore natural user interfaces (NUIs) 

Dorothy Shamonsky, Ph.D

Dorothy is the UX Strategy Officer at Mass.-based Integrated Computer Solutions (ICS) and its design studio Boston UX. Dorothy is focused on designing natural user interfaces (NUIs) to achieve simple-but-compelling user experiences for IoT devices, specializing in robotics, medical and automotive. She’s managed creative teams at MTV, Merrill Lynch and elsewhere; taught design at NYU, Pratt Institute and Brandeis; and earned a doctorate at MIT and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.

Links from the Show:

LinkedIn: Dorothy Shamonsky

Books: Brave NUI World, Superintelligence

Links: BostonUX, ICS

More by Kyle:

Follow Prodity on Twitter and TikTok

Follow Kyle on Twitter and TikTok

Sign up for the Prodity Newsletter for more updates.

Kyle's writing on Medium

Prodity on Medium

Like our podcast, consider Buying Us a Coffee or supporting us on Patreon

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