Understanding the science and art of UX design

Every coin has two sides (okay, plus the edge!). Typically, we see two sides to UX design. Those with visual backgrounds and those who come from a science perspective. Schools are now overwhelmingly delivering visual and graphic artists to meet demand, and with conversational AI, there is some art to the experience but only sometimes visual elements. The introduction of generative AI impacts every facet of interaction design. The design roles will adapt or die. Adaption is the better option. As graphical user interfaces (GUIs) adapt to include conversational elements, the role of a visual designer will still be relevant, even if only to create the correct prompts to help them generate the look and feel that aligns with the organization’s goals. The side of the equation for the science of design remains vital to requirements, understanding, and communication. Even when writing this book, ChatGPT provides some good answers related...