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Cognitive Dissonance: Why it is so hard to accept two contradictory thoughts

Idea to Value

To reduce dissonance, they might justify the behaviour by planning additional exercise or deeming the indulgence a small exception Purchasing Decisions: Someone might prefer the economy of one car model but be drawn to the design of another. After the experiment, each student indicated how much they had enjoyed the tasks.

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Emotional Design with A.C.T. – Part 2

Boxes and Arrows

model, a user-friendly take on using existing frameworks for designing emotional experiences. Designing relationships. Sternberg, 1988), diagram: (van Gorp, 2009). When we engage in conversation with another person, we make both unconscious and conscious evaluations of them. Design Goals. Forms of Love.

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Why are innovation ecosystems important?

Paul Hobcraft

Recently, I presented my framework to the GIMI think tank GIMI was initiated by a worldwide group of chief innovation officers, innovation executives, academics and consultants in 2009. So, I want to explain the importance of shifting our thinking towards designing innovation ecosystems.

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Emotional Design with A.C.T. - Part 1

Boxes and Arrows

As UX professionals, we strive to design engaging experiences. Whether you’re designing a website or a physical product, the formation of a relationship depends on how useful, usable and pleasurable the experience is. The total engagement of the flow experience is highly immersive and encourages user loyalty.

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IDEA 2009: An Interview with Thomas Malaby

Boxes and Arrows

As IDEA 2009 draws closer, the IA Institute is conducting a series of interviews with the speakers for the conference. We don’t need killer apps, we need killer uses—and those are far harder to anticipate and encourage through design. I think Second Life already has. especially the Bay Area).

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IDEA 2009: An Interview with Leisa Reichelt

Boxes and Arrows

As IDEA 2009 draws closer, the IA Institute is conducting a series of interviews with the speakers for the conference. As a designer for a prominent open source community project, what have you found to be the keys to success in working with open source developers, specifically on the usability and experience fronts?

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What UX Designers Need to Know about Conversion Rate Optimization

Boxes and Arrows

The real problem many organizations face regarding conversion, is that content is often still considered “the stuff that goes into the design.” Putting content at center stage means changing some of the fundamental ways we think about content in the design process and how it helps conversion. Content goals are business goals.

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