With the explosive popularity of Large Language Models, many companies are implementing conversational (chat) user interfaces for a wide range of use cases leading to more UI design explorations like... conversation scaling. Scaling conversational interfaces adjust the visual wei … | Continue reading
Many companies make use of design systems or common component libraries to make it easier for teams to develop consistent design solutions. This two minute clip from my Mind the Gap presentation looks at why pulling a few off-the-shelf design components from a library is not the … | Continue reading
Over twenty years ago (ouch), I outlined how and why visual hierarchy should be used to make the purpose and function of user interfaces clear. Since then, I'm pretty sure most of the feedback I've given on UI design has included visual hierarchy questions. Why? Each and every sc … | Continue reading
Most companies use A/B tests to help them make product decision decisions. This three minute clip from my Mind the Gap presentation looks at why the cumulative results of these kinds of tests often don't add up to more significant impact. Transcript In this sign-up flow, we can … | Continue reading
I like how Luke is using a large language model to make a chat interface for his own content. This is the exact opposite of how grifters are selling the benefits of machine learning (“Generate copious amounts of new content instantly!”) and instead builds on over twenty years of … | Continue reading
Spending the time to get the right metrics affects so many things down the line. This one and a half minute clip from my Mind the Gap presentation shows why and outlines a way to align on the right metrics to track. Transcript Let's say we decide to measure app downloads. Well, … | Continue reading
As more existing Web and native applications add AI-powered features, many have made use of the sparkle emoji icon to represent these additions. But how long will this consistency last? From Google's Bard to Microsoft's Office and beyond, the sparkle emoji and it's derivatives ha … | Continue reading
As more existing Web and native applications add AI-powered features, many have made use of the sparkle emoji icon to represent these additions. But how long will this consistency last? From Google's Bard to Microsoft's Office and beyond, the sparkle emoji and it's derivatives ha … | Continue reading
Large language (AI) models allow us to rethink how to build software and design user interfaces. To that end, we made use of these new capabilities to create a different way of interacting with this site at: ask.lukew.com Though quiet recently, this site built up a decent amount … | Continue reading