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January 2025

Issue #025: AI, Mixed Reality, and Game-Changing Design Tools + Upcoming Events
Discover AI breakthroughs, top design tools, and how mixed reality is redefining user experiences. Plus, free events and a podcast preview!
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Cristian Pineda
Issue #024: The Intersection of AI and UX – Curated Events, Reads & Updates
Dive into AI's role in UX design, join free events to expand your skills, and explore expert insights through must-reads and an inspiring podcast…
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Cristian Pineda
Nimisha Patil's Journey to launching Swirly Peak
Watch now | The value of a Product Design, tips for better discovery workshops and much more!
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Cristian Pineda
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Nimisha Patil
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Issue #023: The future is exciting
Stay ahead of the curve with updates on AI, technology, UX/UI trends, and resources to fuel your creative journey.
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Cristian Pineda
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What is Wizard of OZ testing?
Discover the power of Wizard of Oz testing to prototype, refine, and perfect conversational experiences like chatbots and voice assistants—without the…
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Cristian Pineda

December 2024

For UX Designers: How to Be More Productive and Avoid Burnout in 2025
Learn Key Strategies to Balance Impactful Design Work with Mental Well-Being.
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Cristian Pineda
50 Essential UX and Product Design Resources to Level Up Your Skills
A curated repository of tools, guides, and platforms for UX and product designers to refine their craft, improve workflows, and explore new trends in…
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Cristian Pineda
Proving UX Value: Frameworks to Showcase Impact
Learn how the CASTLE and HEART frameworks can help you measure success, build trust, and position UX as a driver of business growth.
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Cristian Pineda
Podcast Episode #003: From Architecture to AI: A Journey in Design with Xinran Ma
Listen now | Xinran Ma Shares His Journey from Architecture to UX Design, Leveraging AI Tools, and Building a Thriving Design Community
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Xinran Ma
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For UX Designers: How the Cooperative Principle Can Transform AI Conversations
Learn how to apply Paul Grice’s maxims to create intuitive and user-friendly chat experiences.
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Cristian Pineda
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November 2024

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