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The Future Is Now: 5 Revolutionary Designs That Have Defined the Last 20 Years

Sep 27, 2024 | blog.btrax.com | Reagan Butler |Brandon Hill |Jared Javier

In the last two decades, the world has witnessed extraordinary advancements in design and product innovation, fundamentally transforming how we live, work, and interact with technology. From the rise of the smartphone to recent breakthroughs in generative AI, these innovations have had a profound global impact, changing industries and human behavior. Let’s look at five of the most influential developments in design and innovation from the past 20 years. 1.
What’s Wrong with Design Thinking? Its Limitations and the Possibilities Ahead

Sep 9, 2024 | blog.btrax.com | Brandon Hill |Reagan Butler |Jared Javier

Trying to implement design thinking, but not seeing any results? It’s been a few years since the design thinking craze began, and it’s probably time to examine its effectiveness. Design thinking plays an important role in modern business, but at the same time, there is much discussion about its limitations and challenges.
Balancing Tradition and Modernity: The Redesign of Nostalgic Characters

Aug 30, 2024 | blog.btrax.com | Reagan Butler |Jared Javier

Characters, especially those we grew up enjoying, hold a special place in our hearts. The nostalgia associated with our beloved characters is often tied to long-lasting brand loyalty and general positive associations. Whether from beloved childhood cartoons, iconic advertisements, or classic films, these characters often evoke strong memories and emotions. However, as times change, so do audience expectations. New characters are popping up all the time, so how can the classics compete?
The Best UI/UX Design Podcasts to Keep You Inspired and Informed

Aug 14, 2024 | blog.btrax.com | Jared Javier |Reagan Butler |Suzuka Ito

IntroductionThe world of UI/UX design is always changing, this makes keeping up with the latest trends and finding inspiration crucial for any designer. From my experience, podcasts are a fantastic way to learn from industry experts, discover new ideas, and stay motivated. Whether you’re looking for practical advice or creative insights, these podcasts have you covered.
Riding into the Future with Waymo’s Self-Driving Taxis

Apr 25, 2024 | blog.btrax.com | Reagan Butler |Jared Javier

The future of transportation is here!On August 10, 2023, California approved an all-day pay-as-you-go self-driving taxi service that has the city of San Francisco buzzing with excitement. This new cab service will be completely driverless!What’s the appeal of this service and the evolution of self-driving technology? Let’s take a closer look at this new technology and its user experience. What is a Driverless Taxi?
Branding in the Age of Generative AI

Mar 28, 2024 | blog.btrax.com | Reagan Butler |Jared Javier

The rise of generative AI is revolutionizing the way brands engage with consumers in the digital realm. This shift is driven by three key aspects of generative AI:Shift in User Expectations: Consumers now anticipate personalized content and experiences at an unprecedented level. Decontextualization: The speed of content generation surpasses users’ ability to keep up, resulting in an overflow of information that blurs the line between reality and fiction.
The Essence of Design: Its 4 Key Roles in Our Lives

Dec 29, 2023 | blog.btrax.com | Brandon Hill |Hironori Aihara |Jared Javier

“What is design?”This is a never-ending question for designers and others alike. Different people have different concepts of “design,” and this is often the cause of miscommunication and even minor disputes. The roles of today’s “designers” are incredibly diverse, making it quite difficult to sum them up in just a few words. As the scope of “design” continues to expand, the question, “What is design?” broadens.
The endless possibilities of AR & VR

May 2, 2023 | blog.btrax.com | Shu Zhao |Kristie Wong |Jared Javier

The way that we consume digital content is ever evolving, with new technologies and new uses for existing technologies popping up seemingly every day!From Pokémon Go and Instagram filters to Oculus VR games, Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are becoming increasingly relevant in our lives. VR is often associated with creating immersive experiences, primarily for entertainment.