Glossary

Generative UI and Outcome-Oriented Design

Generative User Interfaces (GenUI) are a new type of UI design that uses AI algorithms to create dynamic, personalized interfaces based on user preferences and behavior. This technology will have a significant impact on the field of UX design by shifting the focus from designing interfaces to designing outcomes, providing more complex challenges for designers. While there are some potential problems with GenUI (such as privacy concerns and usability issues), this technology has immense potential to improve accessibility and inclusivity in design.

Malleable Systems

Modern computing systems often exhibit rigidity, limiting applications to function within predefined boundaries set by distant development teams. This paradigm confines software within tightly controlled silos, leading to repeated rewrites instead of creative recompositions. The concept of Malleable Systems seeks to address these limitations by promoting software that is as adaptable as it is functional.

permacomputing

Permacomputing is a concept and community of practice focused on promoting resilience and regenerativity in computer and network technology, inspired by permaculture. It aims to maximize hardware lifespans, minimize energy use, and utilize existing computational resources.

IndieWeb

A movement about reclaiming the web for individuals, encouraging people to own their own content and identities online. It champions the creation of personal websites that can interact seamlessly with others, promoting independence from corporate-controlled platforms and fostering a more open and interconnected web ecosystem.

Coding Army Conundrum

In the early XXI century, the only ones capable of creating scalable software systems are large armies of product teams. The advent of AI-assisted programming might change this.

Liquid Democracy

A hybrid between direct and representative democracy, allowing people to either vote on issues directly or delegate their voting power to trusted representatives. Political participation can be made more accessible, fair, and agile.

AI-Generated UIs

AI-Generated UIs will be revolutionizing how we design and interact with digital interfaces. By combining artificial intelligence with user input, these systems can create personalized, intuitive user interfaces that adapt to individual preferences and behaviors, enhancing the overall user experience, and avoiding the Coding Army Conundrum.

A decentralized social network breaks away from the control of a single entity, distributing power across multiple servers and users. This would foster greater privacy, security, and user autonomy, letting people truly own their data and interactions.

Human-centered design

The importance of understanding the users' needs, behaviors, and experiences to make sure the end result isn't just functional but also delightful to use

Right-To-Repair

A movement advocating for consumers' ability to repair and modify their own hardware and software without restrictions imposed by manufacturers