Platforms that feed a person’s vanity, within communities they care about, become irreplaceable within the lives of their users. Younger generation still care about content & community but the key distinction now is that young people only care about these things insomuch as it helps them to promote themselves. The greater the resulting sense of … Continue reading Content Creation, Self Promotion?
Future of Bots in Application UX?
“People don’t want apps for every single business that you interact with,” says David Marcus, head of Facebook Messenger, “…just have a message within a nicely designed bubble … [that’s a] much nicer experience than an app.” Under his charge, Facebook Messenger has tested this approach, building integrations with high profile partners as well as … Continue reading Future of Bots in Application UX?
Anonymous Apps, Anonymous Future?
For an entertainment product to survive a hype cycle it has to provide unique utility, evolve with its customers, and foster communities. Without some form of identity, it’s impossible to form and strengthen lasting relationships with others. While anonymous apps provide an escape, it seems that comes with an inherent expiration date. A quick look … Continue reading Anonymous Apps, Anonymous Future?