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Run Less Software

Intercom, Inc.

The same is true in software. In this battle, I’ve found a secret weapon hidden within one of our core engineering strategies, an idea called Run Less Software. As well as being a critical philosophy behind how we build software, it also represents how I feel about the software industry and technology in general.

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Intercom’s Rich Archbold on how to run less software

Intercom, Inc.

Yet competition and the exponential rate of change in software are pushing against that mission. Enter our philosophy of Run Less Software. It means reducing choices amongst engineering teams and standardizing technology, so our team can spend as much time as possible delivering value to customers. Why did we choose them?

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IBM’s Arin Bhowmick on designing ethical AI

Intercom, Inc.

With a Master’s degree in human-computer interaction and over two decades of experience in user research and user experience in companies like Oracle, he now leads the design team across all product offerings at IBM. User research is a vital part of the design process. Since Thomas Watson Jr.

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Designing apps for kids: a reading app user experience

Imaginary Cloud - Design

Although perceived by many as a threat to traditional education, web and mobile apps can play a big role in children's cognitive development. So how can we, designers, help our users (kids) to make the most of their experience when interacting with a digital product? Why are apps important for kids ?

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11 User Experience Interaction Guidelines for Enhanced Engagement [+ Examples]

Userpilot

Alongside usability testing, user experience interface guidelines allow you to build more intuitive and user-friendly solutions. You could say these guidelines are a catalyst as they help you get to the final design much faster. The 11 user interface guidelines for enhanced engagement include: 1.

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How Google Conducts User Research to Ensure Customer Loyalty

Usersnap

Google’s tech alone didn’t build them into a top company, User Research matters too! Such insight, and their acquisition of such continues broadening, then helps informs competitive user engagement strategies. Instead, research first helped Google emphasize user personalization. Definitely not!

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17 UX Design Principles to Follow for Creating a Great User Experience

Userpilot

Functionality is a must when it comes to attracting customers, but it’s user experience that helps you retain them. Wondering how to create an outstanding user experience ? TL;DR UX design identifies user needs, wants, and pain points and creates engaging products that enable them to achieve their goals.