No one can ever truly know who another person really is. I know, it’s a simplistic view of looking at the film, but follow: The movie is about the search for meaning of something – what is Rosebud? – that…
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What is the difference in product thinking and design thinking?
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What is the meaning of the famous Orson Welles quote, ‘The enemy of art is the absence of limitations’?
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What are some of the best Walt Disney World hacks?
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There was a scene in Twin Peaks where Cooper has grey hair and a subtitle reads "25 years later." Why 25?
Why not? Here may be some reasons: The number of 25 has a lot of symbolism… Number 25 Symbolism, 25 Meaning and Numerology Or maybe it is a because it is a perfectly cromulent number: 25 (number) Whatever the reason,…
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User scenarios, user stories, use cases – what’s the difference?
The three are different, but not as much as you may think. Let’s talk about stories. No, not user stories… stories. We are wired to engage with and tell stories – it is a seminal part of the human species.…
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What are the details of William Shatner’s deal with Priceline?
Are the rumors that William Shatner made $600 million off Priceline stock true? Note exactly. He was paid in stock before, and now he is paid per commercial. Details from Celebrity Net Worth: Did Shatner Make $600 Million off Priceline?…
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What is the best way to create a UX roadmap?
First off, let’s discuss the term “UX Roadmap.” I’ve heard it used in a couple of different ways. Here’s one definition, from UX Game Changers: The UX roadmap defines the stages of the user delivery. And while demands can change…
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Is a disruption of the movie theatre experience imminent?
No, but there needs to be. The movie going experience is (mostly) terrible, for several reasons: Inconsiderate moviegoers (who text and talk during the film) More (and longer) trailers More (and longer) commercials Longer movies, with no intermissions (which is…
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What is expected from a UX leader (director, VP, etc.)?
Leadership, mentorship, passion, and business acumen. Leadership in that that person must set the standards and direction for the organizations’ offerings, be they products, services, or both. How much due diligence should be done to ensure designs align with user…
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What is your favorite line in the James bond movies?
“My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done, such as drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs!” – Goldfinger My second favorite:…
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“My kids have never watched a James Bond movie. What one should we start with?”
Great question. I’d start with the movie that (I think) is the most accessible movie to kids: The Spy Who Loved Me. It has a very simple plot, has some great BIG “Bond moments”, it doesn’t have many really “scary”…
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What are the job prospects for UX researchers?
Not bad, but not as good as they used to be. These days, companies large and small are often looking for something know as a “UX unicorn” – a designer that can do research, detailed documentation, research findings, develop the…
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Why didn’t Stanley Kubrick ever win a Best Director Oscar?
I can think of three reasons: First, he didn’t make a lot of films. He only directed 13 movies, and two of those were low-budget “B” movies that were… well, not great. So, when you do 11 films over 43…
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Will gamification become less effective as it becomes widespread and applied everywhere?
I think it’s already become less effective, and less frequently used as a result. Here’s my reasons: Points without value. Gaining points while doing a task is great… if they are actually worth something. The problem is, unless the points…
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Will big data be used increasingly in the UX field to answer user experience questions?
Yes and no. Big Data provides… well, big data. Lots of data. This data needs to be parsed, analyzed and understood. It is (potentially) a source for user insights and understanding that is unparalleled. It can provide a lot of…