Summary:

Our team explored key trends in UX, from integrating artificial intelligence to emphasizing inclusive design principles. Through Job Search Activity and Secondary Research, we were able to understand an overview of current UX Trends and the significant values of User Experience Design.

<aside> <img src="/icons/meeting_pink.svg" alt="/icons/meeting_pink.svg" width="40px" /> Personal Contribution: I have worked with my team for job search activity, completed secondary research and was in charge of documentation.

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Job Search Activity

(An Affinity Diagram of skills used in the UX field)

• Necessary Skills:
  • Visual Design
  • Communication & Collaboration
  • Software Skills
  • Research
  • Design Testing
  • Performance Testing
  • Leadership Qualities
  • Creativity & Problem Solving

After this activity, we were able to apply our findings into creating our main goal for this project:

<aside> <img src="/icons/create_green.svg" alt="/icons/create_green.svg" width="40px" /> Goal: We aim to understand the forces driving UX innovation, exploring the intersections of technology, human psychology, and design thinking that shape our digital experiences.

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Secondary Research

Summary:

• For our secondary research, we specifically focused on key words such as, current, upcoming, UX trends, and etc. I have researched and found two articles called, “16 Tech Experts Predict ‘Table Stakes’ UX Trends Coming In The Next Five Years” and “UX/UI Design Trends Going Into 2024”.
• These two articles showcase the UX trends for 2024. First article briefly mentions multilayered testing Human-Like AI and visual interface options provided for users. Second article focuses on specific design concepts and trends.

Combining our findings

<aside> <img src="/icons/meeting_blue.svg" alt="/icons/meeting_blue.svg" width="40px" /> As a team, we worked together to group the skills required for our jobs and categorized them for the Job Search Activity. Through this job search activity process, we found specific requirements that the industry is looking for and to develop our skills better in order to succeed in this field of UX. For our secondary research, it enriched our understanding of current UX Trends such as Personalization, AI Technology, Stylization, Multilayered Testing, AR/VR, 3D Design, and maintaining consistency in user interface and Design Elements.

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Conclusion: