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Michael F. Buckley
Michael F. Buckley

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UX Collective

·Updated 1 day ago

The cost of obsessing over design perfection

The importance of focusing on usability, communication, and relationships over personal preferences and superficial standards — A television commercial recently caught my attention. It wasn’t anything extravagant, just a simple promotion for a protein shake. However, as I watched, I couldn’t help but notice a few graphical inconsistencies from my perspective. One scene showcased authentic peanut butter and chocolate swirls, followed by beveled and embossed three-dimensional…

Design

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The cost of obsessing over design perfection
The cost of obsessing over design perfection
Design

6 min read


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MuseWell

·5 days ago

Utilizing Philosophy to Cultivate Our Creative Empathy

Enhancing our appreciation of creativity is a truly profound and transformative experience, especially when viewed through a philosophical lens. Philosophy allows us to delve into the essence of the creative process and explore the diverse dimensions of self-expression. Moreover, philosophy expands our capacity for creative empathy by teaching us to…

Mindfulness

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Utilizing Philosophy to Cultivate Our Creative Empathy
Utilizing Philosophy to Cultivate Our Creative Empathy
Mindfulness

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MuseWell

·Sep 17

Unleashing Your Creativity: The Interplay Between Stress and Innovation

Creativity, that elusive wellspring of art, innovation, and problem-solving, holds a cherished place in our lives. It fuels our capacity to dream, invent, and overcome challenges. However, there’s a peculiar paradox in the realm of creativity. While it should be a source of joy and free expression, the demands of…

Creativity

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Unleashing Your Creativity: The Interplay Between Stress and Innovation
Unleashing Your Creativity: The Interplay Between Stress and Innovation
Creativity

7 min read


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UX Collective

·Updated Apr 25

The benefits of pitching bad design ideas to stakeholders

How highlighting ineffective solutions conveys competence, trust, and foresight — When pitching design solutions, it’s not uncommon for stakeholders to have concerns, objections, and, many times, their own set of bad ideas to rain on your parade. These responses stem from various factors, such as a lack of knowledge of the problem or an incomplete understanding of the proposed solutions. …

Design

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The benefits of pitching bad design ideas to stakeholders
The benefits of pitching bad design ideas to stakeholders
Design

4 min read


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UX Collective

·Mar 1

Figma culture is destroying our individualism as designers

How online communities and brand addiction lead to unhealthy behaviors. — One of the most popular design applications at this moment is Figma. The proposed $20 billion acquisition by Adobe highlights the value of this software service for designers. Yet, The most appealing aspect of Figma is not its advanced design tools or browser-based hosting. Many design applications exist with similar…

Figma

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Figma culture is destroying our individualism as designers
Figma culture is destroying our individualism as designers
Figma

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UX Collective

·Feb 1

Why AI will never replace artists

How personal discipline, self-discovery, and life experience define Art — The future of artificial intelligence (AI) and Art is a hot topic of conversation lately. Some fear this technology will hurt the Art industry, while others embrace AI’s powerful creative resourcefulness. Dozens of revolutionary AI tools are generating mind-blowing images and written works. Anyone with an internet connection can use…

AI

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Why AI will never replace artists
Why AI will never replace artists
AI

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UX Collective

·Updated Jan 28

How to design like MacGyver

Using ingenuity and level-headedness to solve design problems — I recently re-watched the classic 1980s action TV series MacGyver. This show was a staple of my childhood — it’s the reason why I always carry a Swiss Army pocket knife and have a paper clip in my wallet. And let’s s not forget how well MacGyver rocked that mullet…

UX

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How to design like MacGyver
How to design like MacGyver
UX

6 min read


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UX Collective

·Updated Jan 14

Will ChatGPT spark the next financial bubble?

What we can learn from the dot-com era and how to prepare for the next technology gold rush — Revolutionary technology will always be synonymous with a new way to get rich. With the current growth of Artificial Intelligence (AI), it is fair to say we are looking at another technology gold rush on par with the dot-com boom. …

AI

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Will ChatGPT spark the next financial bubble?
Will ChatGPT spark the next financial bubble?
AI

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UX Collective

·Updated Jan 9

The problem with not defining problems

How to develop better products using a scientific mindset — All too often, those responsible for developing new products overlook the most fundamental question — “what problem does this product solve for the target audience?” Instead, people will eagerly propose one-dimensional ideas or push forward ambiguous concepts without questioning their purpose beyond primary business objectives. …

Product Design

4 min read

The problem with not defining problems
The problem with not defining problems
Product Design

4 min read


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UX Collective

·Updated Feb 10

Branding for the collective unconscious

How to create a deeper connection with consumers through universally shared archetypes, values, and symbols — In recent years, the concept of branding has become increasingly important in the field of marketing. …

Marketing

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Branding for the collective unconscious
Branding for the collective unconscious
Marketing

4 min read

Michael F. Buckley

Michael F. Buckley

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Designer, Writer, and Thinker. Founder and Editor of medium.com/musewell

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