Swimming With, and Against, the Tides: Why Tech-Driven Processes & Creative Thinking Need Friction

Reflecting on her childhood visits to the ocean, Lindsey explores how technology subtly shifts mindsets and behaviors like the tides shift the sand. In this episode, Lindsey reflects on her conversations with Christy, Greg, Laurence, and Vinicius, examining when friction should and shouldn't exist in user experiences. The episode focuses on designers' own processes and the effects digital tools can have on cognitive capacities and creative inquiry. Lindsey offers a few thoughts on how to create rewarding friction in design processes, previewing a future deep dive on awe as a counterforce to technology's current. * * * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.