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Lipstick, Liner and User Experience: Unexpected Insights from a Cosmetics Store

0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24

🪞 Fashion & Beauty Beauty

Every detail matters to users' experience, even the ones they are not consciously aware of.
The end-to-end user experience should be carefully considered, from product quality to store layout.
Hiring designers who love their jobs is key to achieving a high level of elegance in design.

MasterChef Made Me Do It

0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24

🎭️ Culture Food & Drink Society Community Values Identity

MasterChef Australia influenced the author's decision to commit to Australian citizenship.
The ethos of a 'fair go' and supporting each other in times of crisis is pervasive in Australian culture.
Living in Australia has been a fulfilling experience with unexpected lessons from various sources.

(Maybe) Why Experienced Managers Excel at AI Prompting

0 implied HN points • 05 Nov 24

🕹 Technology AI Communication Management Workplace Innovation

Experienced managers have strong communication skills, which help them give clear instructions when using AI tools.
Younger employees might know how to use technology, but they often lack the experience to integrate AI into complex work situations effectively.
The best results with AI come from combining the skills of experienced managers and the fresh ideas of younger workers, leading to new ways of working.