Usability test with ChatGPT, branding in UX, negotiating a design salary
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3 min readJan 9, 2023
“According to psychologists who study landscapes and environments, humans have evolved to emotionally prefer landscapes that allow them to gather knowledge from their environment that will be useful for their survival. Seeking and “eating” information is so important to us, and these characteristics have led us to prefer one environment over others.
Evolution has truly shaped our visual perception to prefer certain landscapes, and these preferences can also be applied to the new virtual 2D landscapes we encounter on screens.”
Editor picks
- Can ChatGPT write a usability test script? →
Is artificial intelligence ready to take on UX research work?
By Lawton Pybus - Measuring simulator sickness in VR →
A guide for UX researchers.
By Melissa Schmitz - What to say when negotiating a design salary →
How I gained an extra $40,000 while negotiating with a company.
By Magic Brick
Note from the editor:
I’m re-opening my weekly design mentorship sessions in 2023
Jobs
- Senior Product Designer @ Hygraph
Hygraph is growing sustainably even in this uncertain market. We use design as our competitive advantage. Join us if you get excited by challenging problems and like to take ownership of your work.
Make me think
- Extinction crisis puts 1 million species on the verge of disappearing →
“Humans are driving this extinction crisis through activities that take over animal habitats, pollute nature and fuel global warming. A new global deal to protect nature agreed on Dec. 19 has the potential to help, and scientists are urging the world’s nations to ensure the deal is a success.” - A portfolio approach to life →
“A few times over the last decade or so, I’ve found myself drawn towards a particular idea about how to use my time and energy. It’s an intentional variety. A collection of experiences. A portfolio approach to life.” - Minimalism is boring →
“Hell no. Minimalism is boring because it’s the least offensive choice when making design decisions. Your own creative taste needs to be unlocked and spilled out onto the page.”
Tools and resources
- Genders WTF →
A gallery of the most absurd gender form UX. - A meet-less diet →
Nourish your calendar with fewer, more meaningful meetings.
By Joe Bernstein - How to ask questions like a UX Researcher →
Tips for asking good, engaging, and productive questions.
By Robbie Li
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