Design Gist

Building a Cultural Playground: Inside the design of an interactive mobile archive for user driven access to cultural exploration

Our recent episode goes straight into the messy world of recent AI assistant mishaps!  We looked into the case of the Rabbit r1, an AI assistant whose performance left users scratching their heads. We also explore the ethical quandaries surrounding the "Humane AI Pin" and its usability.  Lastly, we tackle the controversial issue of Adobe allegedly forcing users to surrender their content for AI tr...

Enny and Elsy take a critical look at social media ethics, examining responsible app design and its impact on creating a positive online environment. They also consider the responsibility of co-designers (users) in cultivating and maintaining a healthy and sane social media environment.

Elsy and Enny speak on the evolution of social media from their personal experiences from 2go and Facebook to X and TikTok. They discuss the decadence, factors and the role of designers, stakeholders and users (co-designers) in designing a more ethical place for social media.

Feeling Uninspired? This episode tackles creative roadblocks & decision paralysis we face as designers. We also discuss the culture of posting design work on social media Designing for the World We dive into cultural considerations for design, exploring how major brands have approached different markets in the past. We also talk about a few things designers can keep in mind while designing for...

On this episode, social media opinions are selected and dissected by the dynamic duo. Which is a better on a landing page, an illustrator or a photo? What in-demand skill would you learn in 2024? Find out on Hot Takes in 30 mins

Enny and Elsy break down research methods in user experience design. They discuss the traditional methods of usability testing and user research and also explore the recent trends design teams currently follow and how it might translate in a Nigerian context.

Welcome to the debut episode of "Design Gist", where Enny and Elsy delve into UX design and research to explore how cultural factors influence the design process, particularly in the context of designing for African users. In this episode, they introduce the subject of User Experience Research, exploring how user experiences can be tailored to meet the needs of the users.