Writing is a skill that can be learned and improved with practice. It’s an important part of professional growth, helping us communicate clearly and effectively. For us designers writing is valuable as it sharpens our thinking, strengthens our ideas, and ultimately makes us better at design.
For me personally, writing feels most meaningful when it’s about something I’m truly passionate about. There are so many directions I could take whether it’s exploring my experiences with travel, diving into the world of gaming, reflecting on the art of storytelling, or discussing the rise of artificial intelligence and how it’s shaping the future of technology. Each of these areas excites me in different ways, and writing about them would not only let me share my interests with others but also give me the chance to learn, reflect, and grow through the process.
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Define my topic of choice and conduct a literature review using keywords in academic database, but use google scholar as a start.
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Wicked problems exist because design is closely connected to society and culture. Issues like accessibility, digital inequality, online privacy, and misinformation aren't simple design flaws. They are connected problems influenced by technology, society, and how people behave.
For example, making digital platforms accessible isn't just about adding features for people with disabilities. It also means tackling broader issues like education, cost, and how society views technology.
These problems rarely have simple solutions. Often, fixing one aspect can create new problems elsewhere. This is why they're called "wicked" problems. Which is why choosing a wicked problem to write about would be difficult as there is no magic fix.
We were introduced to Ronan and his colleague on a new AI tool they have been working on together. The AI tool is called MuDG, its a AI tool that generates complex ideas into intuitive visual networks. Unlike linear conversations, knowledge graphs let you explore multiple paths simultaneously and see relationships at a glance.
Each node can be expanded to reveal more details or branch into new directions.
While I found this helpful, I don’t feel like I will be reaching for this tool anytime soon, for me personally it wouldn’t load fast enough which became quite irritating, I also felt I could get a more in depth answer on chatGBT.
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