New #CHI2026 paper: “How are Vibrotactile Experiences Visually Represented? A Taxonomy of Illustration Characteristics”
We analyzed hundreds of images from research articles to uncover how vibrotactile experiences are visually represented and synthesized their features into a comprehensive taxonomy.
preprint: https://hal.science/hal-05488387/
This work received a Best Paper Award at #CHI2026
Tiny objects with presence — and this one begs to be rolled between fingers.
A diamond token for people who appreciate small things done right. 💠✨
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#ObjectAesthetics #SmallDelights #ToyCollectors #TabletopArtifacts #CuteObjects #TactileDesign #PocketTreasures #etsy #etsyshop #3dprint #3dprinting #tabletopgaming #boardgames
🎤 First clip from my “Return to the Sorbonne” talk!
Even remotely, it was a privilege to share ideas with Parisian designers and scholars. In this segment, I explore why tactile methods remain vital in a digital world — a core principle of my UX Now framework.
#UXNow #DesignInnovation #Sorbonne #TactileDesign #RemoteSpeaking
Designers: When was the last time you sketched instead of clicked?
Tactile UX isn’t nostalgia—it’s strategy.
Here’s what I’ve been exploring: https://www.slideshare.net/slideshow/0725-whitepaper-uniquewaysofprototypinganduxnow-pdf/281380428
Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) This work in licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License Around the time I was auditioning for TEDx I started to get opportunities to do other types of public speaking. I was teaching at the time and so when I was first approached about a topic idea I just blurted out Unique Ways of Prototyping, which probably wasn’t as off the cuff as I make it sound here. I was teaching at Emily Carr University of Art and Design ... - Download as a PDF or view online for free
Over 1,100 people have now read the UX Now white paper.
The ideas started in classrooms. Then became keynotes. Now, a downloadable field guide.
Tomorrow, I talk more about this journey on the UX Growth podcast.
Tagline A tactile framework for navigating user experience in a digital world. Description This handbook introduces UX Now, a framework designed and tested in global classrooms, corporate settings, and keynote stages — including TEDx and the Sorbonne. Inside, you’ll find: Insights from over 250 podcast interviews with global design leaders Tactile and analog methods in UX prototyping Classroom-tested exercises and field examples Actionable frameworks used by emerging scholars and professionals Whether you’re a design student or a UX professional, this guide will help you ground your work in what matters now. PDF format Immediate download Yours to keep, forever
🗳️ “Tactility is how we trust.”
In this Brave UX moment, we explored how touch builds confidence — from election ballots to product design.
It’s not nostalgia. It’s credibility.
🎧 Watch the full conversation → https://youtu.be/1WcXHhvMhls
💬 “This one felt different.”
130+ views in just a few days.
In this Brave UX episode with Brendan Jarvis, we covered TED, Sorbonne, and why tactility still matters in a digital world.
Grateful for the support so far.
🎧 Watch → https://youtu.be/1WcXHhvMhls
#BraveUX #UXNow #TactileDesign #DesignLeadership #CreativeProcess
Triple digits. Grateful to see this episode gaining traction.
Full Brave UX conversation with Brendan Jarvis → https://youtu.be/1WcXHhvMhls
Feeling really grateful for the kind responses to my Brave UX episode.
Huge thanks to @brendan Jarvis for the thoughtful conversation — it’s rare to have space to connect on design, tactility, and story in this way.
From VanArts students to old friends in the design world, the support has meant a lot.
🎧 Haven’t heard it yet? Watch or listen here → https://youtu.be/1WcXHhvMhls?si=Nt-YE2YoLnEMko2m
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