Empathy Mapping: The First Step in Design Thinking
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Rachel Krause, Sarah Gibbons·6d ago
UX professionals advocate on users’ behalf. To do that effectively, they need to not only deeply understand users but also communicate this understanding clearly to colleagues and help prioritize...
The New Big Ball of Mud: Why Agentic AI Systems Turn Fragile
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Tanner Kohler·6d ago
Building systems for working with AI agents is software engineering, whether or not the builder knows it.
When Should You Disclose AI Use? The PACED Framework
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Taylor Dykes·13d ago
In 2024, the EU adopted a landmark AI law, which requires companies to disclose AI-generated content in particular cases; the transparency obligations started in August 2026.
How AI Works and How Users Think About It: Study Guide
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Tanner Kohler·13d ago
Let’s not pretend we all completely understand the inner workings of artificial intelligence models. Neither do your users. Thankfully, you don’t need to fully understand them to use them.
The 3 Roles of Context for AI Agents
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Tanner Kohler·20d ago
Advanced AI users have AI agents execute complex and laborious tasks for them. But the leverage they can get largely depends on the context the AI has access to.
Designing AI Products and Features: Study Guide
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Tanner Kohler·20d ago
Creating new AI-based features or integrating AI into existing products goes beyond simply adding an AI chatbot to your website. However, adding ✨AI✨ does not magically create value.
December Live Online UX Training 2026 Agenda | Nielsen Norman Group
NN/g latest articles and announcements·22d ago
Pass at least 5 courses in one topic, and receive Specialty recognition on your UX Certificate. A specialty is not required to earn a UX Certificate.
How NN/G Uses AI in Its Editorial Process
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Raluca Budiu·27d ago
In August 2026, the transparency provisions of the European Union’s 2024 AI Act took effect. The law includes disclosure requirements for certain types of AI-generated, public-interest text.
Test Complex Interactions Earlier with AI Prototyping
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Megan Chan·27d ago
Complex interfaces like filters, dashboards, and conversational AI have many possible states and can be tedious to prototype by hand.
Using AI for UX Work: Study Guide
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Tanner Kohler·4 Sept 2026
Should you use AI in your work? Yes. The question is no longer if it can be helpful, but when? And how?
November Live Online UX Training 2026 Agenda | Nielsen Norman Group
NN/g latest articles and announcements·3 Sept 2026
Pass at least 5 courses in one topic, and receive Specialty recognition on your UX Certificate. A specialty is not required to earn a UX Certificate.
September Live Online UX Course 2026 Agenda | NNGroup
NN/g latest articles and announcements·1 Sept 2026
Pass at least 5 courses in one topic, and receive Specialty recognition on your UX Certificate. A specialty is not required to earn a UX Certificate.
The Custodial Era of UX: Cleaning Up After AI
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Anna Kaley, Raluca Budiu·28 Aug 2026
We are entering the custodial era of UX. In this era, AI makes it possible to generate content, prototype, vibe code, and build working features much faster than before.
AI Can't Replace Real Research in Empathy Mapping
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Rachel Krause·28 Aug 2026
Empathy mapping depends on real research, and real research takes time. When the workshop is on the calendar and the data isn’t there, reaching for an AI tool feels like a reasonable fix.
November Live Online Courses 2026 Agenda | Nielsen Norman Group
NN/g latest articles and announcements·24 Aug 2026
Pass at least 5 courses in one topic, and receive Specialty recognition on your UX Certificate. A specialty is not required to earn a UX Certificate.
AI-Generated Images Can Perform as Well as Stock Photography
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Rachel Banawa·21 Aug 2026
AI tools can now generate polished website imagery quickly and at low cost, making them an increasingly practical option for design teams.
Artificial Intelligence: Glossary
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Caleb Sponheim·21 Aug 2026
AI conversations run on a lot of specialized language. Use this glossary to look up a term you have run into, or to build a working vocabulary before you need one.
Psychological Ownership: Own the Right Things
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Evan Sunwall·14 Aug 2026
Feeling a sense of ownership over your work seems like a necessary quality for any passionate design professional.
One AI Output Is an Example, Not an Evaluation
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Raluca Budiu·14 Aug 2026
Suppose you ask an AI customer-service system the same question several times: “Can I return an opened product after 30 days?” One answer may explain the policy accurately.
How to Decide When an AI Tool Is Worth Keeping
NN/g latest articles and announcementsby Caleb Sponheim·7 Aug 2026
Tech workers face constant pressure to adopt AI tools, with little guidance on how to tell whether a specific tool improves a specific type of work.
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