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Blender’s Rise and the Oscar-Winning Success of Flow: A New Era of Animation
In an industry historically dominated by multimillion-dollar studios and proprietary software, Blender has emerged as an unlikely hero. Once considered a tool for hobbyists...
Gamification and Engagement: Designing for Motivation with the Octalysis Framework
Gamification has become one of the most strategic tools in digital product design today. Whether you’re trying to help users stay consistent in a [...
UX Realism: How Psychology Changed the Way I Think About Technology
When I enrolled in my first year of psychology, I didn’t expect it to challenge the way I thought about technology. I was already [...
Psychedelic and Transcendental Aesthetics: Shaping Digital Experiences and Consumption
In recent years, a quiet revolution has been unfolding in design—a move away from flat minimalism toward something more surreal, sensorial, and spiritual. Psychedelic [...
The Comparison Trap: How Social Media Is Quietly Rewiring Us
In the early days of social media, the promise felt innocent—even optimistic. We shared photos with friends, reconnected with classmates, and posted updates without [...
Whispers in the Circuit: Technology and Gen Z in Japan
When we speak of Japan and technology, we tend to summon familiar images: glowing vending machines on empty neon streets, humanoid robots bowing with...