How will Airbus’ Transpose project reinvent air travel?
Would you like to be sat in Economy, Business, or at the bar? Airbus could be on track to completely reinvent the flying experience.
Fintech start-ups + tech giants: which should banks be wary of?
While fintech start-ups continue to revolutionise the financial sector, banks face further competition from tech giants according to a new report.
Can Snap Inc’s Spectacles avoid Google Glass’s fate?
Lara Williams, Editor-at-large What makes Snap Inc’s Spectacles different to Google’s attempt at smart glasses? Snap Inc. may have had high-brow techies scoffing when they first announced their foray into hardware last year, but after taking home three gold medals for design and a bronze for UX interface at Cannes Lions 2017, perhaps it’s time to start taking them seriously. This month, Snap Inc’s Spectacles were released in the UK.…
Aeroplanes of the future: what’s next for aviation?
Lara Williams, Editor-at-large Innovative technology is already being used to improve traveller experience in the terminal, but how are things developing airside? In 2014, CEO of IATA (International Air Transport Association) Tony Tyler said the main issues facing the aviation industry were: safety, convenience and environmental concerns. Three years later and it seems these issues are finally being addressed. Unveiled at the Paris Air Show last week, these are the…
Trust and the Autonomous Car
The latest Audi A8 model, due to be unveiled soon, will be the first commercialised car capable of Level 3 automated driving, overtaking the likes of Tesla’s Level 2 “Autopilot” system.
The Future will be Ethical. Or won’t be.
lire en francais Last week, UX Connections went to Amsterdam to attend the 12th edition of a conference organised each year by The Next Web. Most important hub in europe in terms of new technologies, this event attracts a wide diversity of players and enthusiasts. Startups, investors, theoreticians and major figures of the industry join together to discuss and draw up the picture of the technological world we live in. And to…
Le Futur sera Ethique ou ne sera pas
La semaine dernière, UX Connections s’est rendu à Amsterdam pour assister à la 12
Taking UX Connections Abroad!
A look back on our trip in Amsterdam Day 0 At 4PM I left my desk to catch my flight from Heathrow. Meeting with the rest of the team (Chris, Claire, Hayley & Liza) on the way there, our excitement slowly built up as we moved from station to station on the underground tube. Arriving at the airport we quickly passed all our checks, had a meal and began the…
The key flaw behind the latest Apple Macbook user experience
Apple have produced some of the most iconic designs of the past 20 years, and their UX teams generally produce fantastic experiences. However, the latest Macbook release has revealed one key flaw which shows: Maybe user experience isn’t any longer Apple’s top priority? The Golden Rule of UX — “Always Design For The Context Of Use.” This is soon to be a conversation you will hear in libraries, offices and workspaces around…
5 great books for the new UX-er
We’re big readers here at UX Connections. You may have noticed from our twitter feed that we’re constantly sharing snippets of information, discussion and insight from around the online UX community. However, sometimes, nothing beats a good old fashioned paperback! So, Tom has decided to share 5 of his favourite books which have helped shape his approach to design and user experience. About Face 3 By Alan Cooper…