PinnedWhat if the metaverse succeeds?A framework to create future realities we might actually want. — By: Chad Hall, Design Director, Artefact “Before long, billions of people around the world were working and playing in the OASIS every day. Some of them met, fell in love, and got married without ever setting foot on the same continent. The lines of distinction between a person’s real identity…Metaverse7 min readMetaverse7 min read
Apr 12Not Losing Ourselves to the AI StormExploring how AI lives in the past and dreams of the future — By: Yuna Shin, Designer, Artefact As I drift online, I’m becoming more aware of AI’s presence. When I browse the web, design a prototype, or debate what to cook for dinner it’s becoming more uncertain what my next move should be. Should I invite AI into my thinking process? I…AI6 min readAI6 min read
Apr 4A Call for Cultural Humility in CareBy: Rachael Cicero, Associate Design Director, Artefact & Whitney Easton, Senior Researcher, Artefact Sitting in the waiting room, a Hmong woman feared an experience like her last, when a doctor dictated a blood draw as the only next step… But instead, a nurse sat down with the woman and asked…Cultural Humility8 min readCultural Humility8 min read
Apr 26, 20213 lessons for EdTech from the healthcare industryThe pandemic has upended education as we know it. School districts and universities across the country were overwhelmingly unprepared for the overnight shift to long-term distance learning and its resulting consequences around equity, relationships, and alignment. While schools and teachers have shown great courage and ingenuity in rapidly adopting technology…Edtech6 min readEdtech6 min read
Apr 1, 20213 reasons your business needs a design systemBy: Laura Carr, Senior Designer, Artefact + Paige Ormiston, Senior Designer, Artefact You need a design system. Yes, you. As a busy product owner working at a start-up or overseeing an established portfolio of solutions, we know the last thing on your mind might be putting precious time and resources…Design Systems6 min readDesign Systems6 min read
Jan 11, 2021UX 2030: VR as a unifying mediumBy: Holger Kuehnle, Executive Creative Director, Artefact As emerging technology becomes an increasingly ubiquitous part of our lives, the design decisions we make today will shape how these technologies impact the world over the decade to come. This series envisions how we might apply emerging technology in specific industries to…VR7 min readVR7 min read
Oct 26, 2020Beyond The Vivarium: How Gaming Can Drive The Future Of Digital EducationBy: Rob Girling With COVID-19 extending school closures across most of the U.S., many parents and students are facing the prospect of an entirely virtual school year come fall. But what will students experience from behind the glow of a computer screen? Can digital learning be as effective and engaging…Edtech5 min readEdtech5 min read
Jul 23, 2020Postcards from the Field: 3 Principles for Effective Design ResearchBy: Jeff Turkelson A design solution is only as strong as the research that informs it. Across the wide variety of industries and topics of inquiry we’ve pursued at Artefact, each research undertaking is important in its own way. Despite different approaches and methods, when we go into the field…Design Research5 min readDesign Research5 min read
Jun 24, 2020Futures Sketchbook: Mobility 2030By: John Rousseau While the future is always unknown, the pandemic has amplified our awareness of uncertainty, implicating many facets of life that were once thought of as enduring. This series explores this altered landscape through the lens of critical uncertainties and narrative sketches of potential 10-year futures. These scenarios…Mobility Of The Future4 min readMobility Of The Future4 min read
Apr 10, 2020Designing A Virtual Community In The Age Of IsolationBy: Rob Girling As we contemplate life at home away from others and communal events, we are all seeking ways to maintain a sense of community and connectedness. For many, fitness is a ritual that is not only essential to physical well-being but an important way to connect with and…Covid-195 min readCovid-195 min read
