Rubin Heru

What will not exist in the next 50 years?
Plastic packaging.
Hopefully 🤞 plastic packaging will be replaced in the next 50 years with something better. Possibilities: plant-based polymers, formed fibers, in-home print on demand
#packaging #productdesign

What won't exist in the next 50 years?
A lot of office jobs. Automation and AI will replace many administrative and repetitive tasks in offices, like data entry, basic customer service and technical support, and even some aspects of accounting.

#futurism #productDesign #innovation #UserExperience

Search design: ‘Are you looking for food items or appliances?’ This helps narrow the results without guessing at intent. Even better, an LLM-powered ‘concierge’ could improve the search experience by asking a follow-up question like ‘Did you mean kettle chips or a tea kettle?’ #ux #productDesign

Ever searched for something like ‘kettle’ on an app, only to get swamped with results like kettle-cooked chips instead of the hot water kettle you actually wanted? Taxonomy in search design: A smart UI pattern could present options right up front

#UXPatterns #productDesign

wow that's really exciting

any cardboard-box disguise related toons?

Getting into a "flow" state, where you are totally and utterly immersed and involved in what you're doing. This can enhance #productivity, #creativity, and #happiness. You know that feeling when you exist outside of time & space and produce quality without really trying.
#success #motivation #work

From switchgrass to sugarcane scraps, plants are not just food sources but also the building blocks for creating sustainable packaging materials. Unlike traditional plastics derived from fossil fuels, these biopolymers can reduce our carbon footprint significantly #futurism #productDesign #ux

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It is technically illegal for any organization to be hiring undocumented persons. We hear a lot about punishing people who are just trying to earn a living, but we never hear talk about bringing those criminals to justice from any political organization.

#immigration #border #politics

Typography in web and app design has become…functional, but where’s the playfulness? In the days of print and manual typesetting, typography wasn’t just text; it was part of the art, framing visuals and conveying emotions. #productDesign #visualDesign

A bit subtle, It's too true to be a joke. Just doing what the guy who signs the checks says is common approach for not getting fired.

Flat design always felt like someone turned in a half-finished project and convinced the world it was a bold new movement. ‘Nah, minimalism!’ Props to them—it worked.
Now, though, we’re seeing a return to tactile visual cues and a pseudo-skeuomorphic vibe
#FlatDesign #UIDesign #DesignTrends #UX

that's a fine approach for a greenfield project but when conversion dips after the design they liked is implemented you will unfairly get the blame.

screenshot of the page. main body of the page is a grid of low-res album covers. there's a filter with autocomplete showing a list of tags. I've filled it out with "jazz", and it's showing a bunch of the jazz related tags.

alright rough first version of my bandcamp link bluesky feed watcher thing is live: bjb.dev/bsky-bc/

use query param to link to filtered page e.g. bjb.dev/bsky-bc/?tag...

already using it to find some new music I like! if you like discovering music, give it a shot, let me know what you think

I would wager the real Threads audience is a fraction of that. Their numbers are inflated by how it's tied in with Instagram.

Winning young male voters? Focus on food and shelter. Prices for basic needs are skyrocketing. Take a look at Maslow’s hierarchy—if we’re not addressing the foundation (food, shelter, security), nothing else will resonate.
#YouthVote #AffordableHousing #FoodSecurity #EconomicPolicy

Looks like BlueSky is getting some love from a lot of new people. #happy

Costco bananas aren't packed, they're offered in loose bunches 😜 #dadJokes

What will not exist in the next 50 years?
Plastic packaging.
Hopefully 🤞 plastic packaging will be replaced in the next 50 years with something better. There are better options that can be made with plant-based polymers and maybe some other innovations. #futurism #productDesign #environment

Today’s stakeholders are more invested in UX than ever, and many feel confident in their ability to critique or shape it. It’s a bit like saying, 'I enjoy eating ice cream, so I must know how to make great ice cream.' While consuming a product gives you perspective, making it work is a bit different

I believe greater personalization is going to be crucial, the
spray and pray" methods of the past aren't going to cut it anymore. We need smaller, more targeted experiences that adapt to each user as a unique individual.

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Weather Integration: Your environment could change with the weather outside. On a gloomy day, your home could play more vibrant music or light up to mimic a sunrise, combating the dreariness.

Taste in Music: Music taste, often a reflection of one's personality and mood, could dictate more than just what you listen to. It could influence the ambient noise in your car, the choice of news updates, or even the type of ads you encounter.

Geographic Positioning: As you move through different locations, your digital environment adapts. In a bustling city, your device might switch to a focus mode, reducing notifications, whereas at a beach, it could engage a relax mode, suggesting ambient sounds or local attractions.

Health Metrics: Wearables could communicate directly with your home or workplace systems. Feeling lethargic? Your environment adjusts to boost energy, perhaps by altering room temperature or color schemes known to increase alertness.

Emotional Context: Devices could interpret emotional cues from your speech or even facial expressions via integrated cameras, adjusting services or content to suit your emotional state. A smart home might offer motivational messages on a tough day or celebrate with you when you're happy.

We usually think of "modalities" or "modes of input" as being touch input or keyboard or stylus... but there's so many other ways that we can interact with a digital experience...