Designing for Custom Devices
Working on the UX design for IoT devices, one has to be prepared for cases where standard solutions simply may not work. At the same time, we have to keep in mind that user satisfaction from interacting with any device largely depends not only on its functional efficiency but also on the ease of use, adoption, reliability, and emotional factors. In this article, we share our experiences working with companies including Polaroid and Pillo and offer advice on how to approach these types of unique projects.
The Realities Of User Experience Design Within The Luxury Industry
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For luxury companies and upscale lifestyle service providers, excellence in experience is an essential component of the value delivered. Conceptually different from the mass market, the luxury domain relies not only on offering the highest differentiated products and services, but on delivering experiential value.
Adopting technology and embracing a digital presence through platforms and initiatives, the luxury industry today is tackling the challenge of designing an unparalleled user experience (UX) online. In this article, we’ll present a case study and share observations on the peculiarities of the UX design of a luxury lifestyle service platform and its mobile apps.
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