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Emerging Patterns in Interface Design

via Nielsen Norman Group

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Many new and buzzworthy design trends become costly mistakes in the long run. Learn about current design patterns that won’t go stale tomorrow.

Syllabus

What you will learn

Learn about current emerging patterns

  • Novel technologies like artificial intelligence (AI)
  • Popular visual design styles like neumorphism, glassmorphism, and brutalism
  • Changes in content strategy, content structure, and information architecture
  • Cultural shifts like the increasing importance of inclusive and responsible design

Distinguish fads and trends from emerging patterns

  • Understand the innovation-hype cycle
  • Differentiate between novelty and lasting innovation
  • Future-proof design decisions by anticipating future changes

Evaluate an emerging pattern to see if it is worth following or adopting

  • Utilize inspection methods to evaluate emerging patterns
  • Choose the appropriate research and inspection methods for discovery, prototyping, and validation
  • Articulate design justifications for emerging but unproven design patterns

Taught by

Therese Fessenden, Megan Chan

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