Nodes of Design#17: Do U(X) Believe In Magic by Paavan Buddhdev

Paavan Buddhdev is a master’s degree at the University of Oxford. In Computer Science and Philosophy, writer and very famous magician turned into a Product Designer working at AND Digital.  Who is passionate about creating magical digital experiences.  This episode explores how magic can inform our understanding of how humans behave and how it can help design digital products. Also, we had a great conversation on significant similarities between both magic and UX. We can create experiences filled with emotions, storytelling and solve the user problems at the core.  Takeaways: What is magic in UX, What are the essential similarities, How one can design for expertise beyond screens Books recommended by Paavan Buddhdev. The Best Interface Is No Interface — Golden Krishna Refactoring UI — Adam Wathan and Steve Schoger Several Short Sentences About Writing — Verlyn Klinkenborg If this episode helped you understand and learn something new, please share and be a part of the knowledge-sharing community #Spreadknowledge. This podcast aims to make design education accessible to all. Nodes of Design is a non-profit and self-sponsored initiative by Tejj.