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Unosquare’s 8th Consecutive Inc. 5000 Win Marks a New Era for Catalyst UX

We are thrilled to announce that Unosquare, our parent company, has made it onto the Inc. 5000 list for their eighth consecutive year.  This milestone demonstrates their year over year relentless pursuit of excellence, innovation, and unparalleled service delivery.  At Catalyst, we are particularly excited because, as a group, we can offer end-to-end management for the design and delivery of your digital product. World-Class End to End Digital Product Design Each on our own, Catalyst and Unosquare offer clients exceptional [...]

2023-10-12T20:31:12+00:00News, UX Design Trends, UX Trends|
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The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare & Life Science

Several aspects of the health care system involve prediction, including diagnosis, treatment, administration, and operations. So it’s not surprising that artificial intelligence (AI) is a growing force in the Healthcare & Life Sciences industries. AI is aiding in earlier detection of diseases, more consistent analysis of medical data, and increasing access to care, particularly for underserved populations.  From improving medical diagnoses to AI powered wearables, the adoption of AI in healthcare is advancing medical treatment, patient experiences, and helping clinics [...]

2023-08-14T15:19:35+00:00Medical UX, UX Trends|
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Revolutionizing Finance: The Power of Artificial Intelligence in Fintech

If there’s one thing paving the way for innovation in the financial sector, it’s artificial intelligence (AI). AI in finance encompasses everything from chatbot assistants to fraud detection and task automation. As AI gains popularity in banking and demands for smarter and more convenient ways to manage money increases, financial institutions are building on their existing solutions to solve increasingly complex challenges. According to Forbes, 70% of financial firms are using machine learning to perform things like cash flow predictions, [...]

2023-08-14T15:19:45+00:00FinTech, UX Trends|
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Quiz: Is Your Product Team Considered High-Performing?

Did you know that high-performance teams are 35% more likely to deliver projects on time and exceed customer expectations? A High-Performance digital product team is essential to a UX initiative because they bring together the right skills, foster innovation, adapt to iterative processes, and optimize project efficiency. The question then becomes who do you assemble and what are the characteristics and benefits of this team on your UX initiative? After working with over 1000 digital product teams across the globe [...]

2023-07-26T15:58:03+00:00UX Design System, UX Design Trends, UX Trends|
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Validating Your Product Concept: How Lean UX Design Can Help You Iterate Quickly

Lean User Experience (UX) Design is a customer-centric methodology focusing on delivering value to users. It achieves this through an iterative process of experimentation, collaboration, communication, and learning. Lean UX Design reduces waste and maximizes efficiency by adopting a "build, measure, learn" cycle that encourages rapid prototyping and testing. The approach is grounded in the principles of lean methodology, widely used in manufacturing and software development. Cross-functional teams collaborate on UX design concepts to create simple, intuitive products that meet [...]

2023-05-09T22:24:46+00:00UX Design System, UX Design Trends, UX Trends|
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Why Simplicity in UX Design Matters: The Impacts and Steps to Simplify Your Product

UX design is all about creating user experiences that are intuitive, engaging, and easy to use. One of the most important principles of UX design is simplicity. In this article, we'll explore why simplicity matters in UX design, the impacts of simplicity on user experience, and some steps or ideas to simplify your product. Why Simplicity Matters in UX Design: Simplicity matters in UX design for several reasons. First and foremost, it helps users to understand the product quickly and [...]

2023-04-20T15:08:50+00:00UX Design System, UX Design Trends, UX Trends|
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How Inclusive Design Can Improve Your Digital Products

Historically, UX pioneers have not emphasized designing for a diverse range of user identities which means UX design is often taught with little-to-no mention of inclusive design practices. In this article, we’ll define these terms and share why inclusive design principles are a critical component of successful UX Design. Accessibility Design vs. Inclusive Design Accessibility and inclusive design often get used interchangeably and while they are related, they are not the same. When talking exclusively about accessibility, it should be [...]

2023-04-17T22:47:48+00:00UX Design Trends, UX Trends|
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How ChatGPT Can Help with UX Design

As a journalism major and marketer at Catalyst UX, the initial thought of ChatGPT had me worried about how ChatGPT would impact my job and these industries. As a result, I started to use ChatGPT in my work and found it to be quite useful, if used appropriately.  This got me thinking, how might one use ChatGPT in UX design? Below are some examples of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing (NLP) and how it affects UX Design. What [...]

2023-03-07T18:58:08+00:00UX Design Trends, UX Trends|
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Using UX Design to Drive Business Growth

In today's digital landscape, UX design has become increasingly important. Consumers have come to expect high-quality and seamless experiences from the products and services they use. In addition to improving customer satisfaction and loyalty, UX design can have a significant impact on a business's bottom line, driving growth and success. This article outlines the importance of User Experience and the role UX plays in every facet of a business product ecosystem.  The Importance of User Experience A positive user experience [...]

2023-03-07T18:49:07+00:00UX Design Trends, UX Trends|
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Navigating Economic Downturns With UX|UI Innovation

There are clear signs of recession in every industry. This includes supply chain disruptions, negative consumer views, rising interest rates, high inflation, and more. However, while several companies are cutting back on business expenses, the demand for quality services is still increasing.  In today's digital age, several companies interact with consumers and other businesses through digital platforms. Convenience, ease of use, and a great user experience (UX) have become a necessity. This means that, despite the economic downturn, it is [...]

2023-02-06T01:05:57+00:00Application Modernization, Legacy Applications, New Product Development, UX Trends|
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