Hi 👋 I’m Saif, it's my blog.
I’m here to share my journey as a UX designer, traveler, and all-around tech geek. From design insights to travel tales and the latest tech finds—it's a bit of everything I’m passionate about!
Recent Articles
A UX Framework for Selecting Effective Navigation Icons
November 7, 2024 | 08:08 AMThis article explores the subtle but significant choices in navigation icons. Though terms like hamburger, kebab, and bento menu seem similar, each has unique UX impacts.
Must have apps for people with chronic pain
October 29, 2024 | 12:08 PMThere are tons of apps out there for phones and tablets that can make life with chronic pain easier. Here’s a list of the top apps to help manage chronic pain or other long-term health issues. These apps include everything from symptom trackers to mindfulness tools.
I took my half-decade-old iPhone X for a photography test. Here’s how it went.
October 25, 2024 | 12:08 PMCan a half-decade-old iPhone X still compete in the world of smartphone photography? I put its camera to the test against modern standards. Discover if this iconic phone still holds up.
Why Brands Shouldn’t Delete or Limit Social Media Feedback and Comments.
October 15, 2024 | 12:08 PMSocial media posts are meant to be a platform for open dialogue, where people can express their opinions and engage in healthy discussion. Companies and brands should not delete or restrict comments simply because they don't agree with what is being said.
What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for More Accurate AI Responses?
August 24, 2024 | 12:08 PMLarge Language Models (LLMs) are powerful, widely-used tools. While they excel in many tasks, they also have notable shortcomings. These models can produce incorrect information with confidence, or rely on outdated knowledge. This is where Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) comes into play.
ELI5 - What is LLM that everyone is talking about?
June 8, 2024 | 06:20 AMImagine a super smart computer program that can understand and create text, just like humans do. That's a Large Language Model (LLM)! Let's talk about it.
Turning Negative Feedback into Positive Growth: Advice for Junior UX Designers
January 13, 2024 | 06:20 AMI've seen many junior designers struggle when they receive critical or negative feedback on their work. It's completely understandable to feel discouraged or demotivated by criticism.
Are There Any Mountains Left to Climb?
December 6, 2023 | 06:20 AMHidden in remote corners across the globe are towering peaks that have yet to feel the tread of human boots on their summits. Let's find them.
Get Inside Your Users' Heads: A Strategic Guide to User Research
October 10, 2023 | 06:20 AMUnderstanding user needs is essential for UX designers. This guide explores methods like surveys, interviews, testing, analytics, and journey mapping for better product design.
How to Do User Research Like a Pro: A Practical Guide
October 2, 2023 | 05:45 AMUser research is a critical part of designing great products. Here are my top tips for conducting effective user research
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What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) for More Accurate AI Responses?
August 24, 2024 | 12:08 PMLarge Language Models (LLMs) are powerful, widely-used tools. While they excel in many tasks, they also have notable shortcomings. These models can produce incorrect information with confidence, or rely on outdated knowledge. This is where Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) comes into play.
ELI5 - What is LLM that everyone is talking about?
June 8, 2024 | 06:20 AMImagine a super smart computer program that can understand and create text, just like humans do. That's a Large Language Model (LLM)! Let's talk about it.
Get Inside Your Users' Heads: A Strategic Guide to User Research
October 10, 2023 | 06:20 AMUnderstanding user needs is essential for UX designers. This guide explores methods like surveys, interviews, testing, analytics, and journey mapping for better product design.
How to Do User Research Like a Pro: A Practical Guide
October 2, 2023 | 05:45 AMUser research is a critical part of designing great products. Here are my top tips for conducting effective user research
How to install Chocolatey and manage software with it
July 10, 2022 | 06:20 AMWhen it comes to installing software, there aren't lots of options on Windows rather than Windows store and WinGet. Let's try a better one.
So again, what is UX / UI ?
February 14, 2022 | 08:46 PMThere are a lot of misunderstandings among designers and developers. There are also a lot of stupid questions related to UX and UI for beginners. Let's explore it one more time.
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