What if your daily walk could unlock a new chapter of a story? Most fitness apps are built around numbers: steps, distance, calories, goals, and display and array of charts. These metrics can be useful, but they don’t always provide the motivation people need to stay active over time. Storytelling on the other hand could… Continue reading Designing Story-Driven Digital Interventions (how I made StoryWalk)
Author: liam@t3dhq.com
I’m a master
I’m delighted to announce that I recently graduated from Falmouth University with a Masters Degree in User Experience Design. UXD is a complex part of human-computer interface that encompasses a range of disciplines (from research, psychology and ethics to art and design). It is the design of experiences. From how someone engages with an app… Continue reading I’m a master
AI, Ethics, and Regulation
The UK government has recently introduced a set of guidelines for the use of AI in digital products and services. While not legally binding, this “Playbook” serves as a nudge in the right direction. It’s an ethical framework that encourages responsible AI adoption without imposing any actual regulations. You can read the full document here.… Continue reading AI, Ethics, and Regulation
Empathy is an ethical imperative
In the early days of the second wave of UX, around 2010, empathy was a popular buzzword. In 2025 empathy seems to have gone out of fashion. In the tech world growth seems to be the only metric worth considering. However, empathy in UX (and HCI) is essential, not just for designing solutions that truly… Continue reading Empathy is an ethical imperative
HCI and Research Through Design
Acknowledged as a field of study in 1982, Human-Computer Interaction is a research discipline whose origin comes from the idea that non-engineers now have access to computers or, in other words, when computers became mainstream. Today we interact with computers constantly, obvious things like phones, PCs, tablets, watches all contain computers. And less obvious things… Continue reading HCI and Research Through Design
A Beginners Mind
With over two decades of UX and Design experience under my belt I feel confident to say that I know a thing or two about the discipline. The purpose of undertaking a Masters in the topic is to formalise my academic credentials but also to discover what it really means to be a UX Designer.… Continue reading A Beginners Mind
Embracing Gratitude and Mentorship in UXD
Great design goes beyond basic principles. While foundational skills like colour theory and typography are essential, they alone don’t capture the essence of what makes a design truly stand out. It’s the intangible, emotional connection, developed through experience, curiosity, and mentorship, that elevates design to something greater. This design sensibility is subtle, yet powerful, creating… Continue reading Embracing Gratitude and Mentorship in UXD
Could this be the start of the golden age of UXD?
This year could herald the beginning of a new golden era for User Experience Design. As AI rapidly transforms the technological landscape, the role of the User Experience Designer is becoming more crucial than ever. UX Designers are uniquely equipped to tackle the emerging challenges of the AI-driven age, translating complex technological advancements into intuitive,… Continue reading Could this be the start of the golden age of UXD?