• Agentic Experiences

    What are agentic experiences, and what sets them apart from traditional chatbots? Agentic experiences are interactions in which AI acts more like a real assistant. It understands what people need, asks follow-up questions, and gives responses that feel personal. Unlike traditional chatbots that only reply with fixed answers, agentic systems can adapt to different situations.…

  • Test – AI Project Design

    1. I used Gemini to create a budgeting app. It’s an AI-driven personal finance assistant designed to make budgeting easy and enjoyable through automated tracking, personalized dashboards, and clear data visualizations. 2. I think AI works well as an assistant because the content it generated was organized, useful, and seemed to follow basic UX/UI principles.…

  • How to Make AI hallucinate – Test

    1. My prompt Why did Hideo Kojima refuse to work for Square Enix? 2. The AI tool’s initial response 3. Follow-up guardrails or information He did refuse to go to SE after leaving Konami. Can you tell me the possible reasons? 4. AI tool kept getting wrong 5. Why do you think it kept hallucinating?…

  • Reflections on AI in Daily Life and Design

    Hi, I’m Michelle. I’m a senior majoring in Digital Design. How I Use AI in Daily Life I don’t use AI all the time, but I find it very helpful for answering the little “stupid questions” that pop into my head. When I search on Google, the results often feel messy or irrelevant, but AI…

  • Career Goals

    My main career goal is to create work that is not only visually appealing but also meaningful and practical. I’m especially interested in motion design, UX/UI, and brand identity because I enjoy using clear visuals and engaging interactions to communicate complex ideas; this could help my users better understand my design concepts. In the next…

  • Design Update for PixelHeaven

    Description PixelHeaven is a gaming platform designed for multiple devices. It allows users to browse best-selling games, participate in auctions, engage in community discussions, track achievements, and customize their profiles. The app aims to create a fun and dynamic environment where gamers can explore, connect, and trade. Link to the updated prototype: https://www.figma.com/proto/RKSnJRelpiJa7JTxyS6oQQ/Michelle-Wu?node-id=166-4820&t=HER4APqDbVOMPLB9-1&scaling=scale-down&content-scaling=fixed&page-id=166%3A1472 Feedback Summary…

  • Usability Research Report for PixelHeaven

    Research Report Title:PixelHeaven Usability Test Report Researcher:Michelle Wu – April 20, 2025 Name of Project:PixelHeaven App Summary of App:PixelHeaven is a gaming platform designed for multiple devices. It allows users to browse best-selling games, participate in auctions, interact within community discussions, track achievements, and customize their profiles. The goal is to create a fun and…

  • Impact of AI on Digital UX

    Introduction We are now living in a highly digitalized era, where thousands of pieces of digital information appear before us every day. In this explosion of information, user experience (UX) has become a crucial aspect of designing and developing digital products. UX focuses not only on the functionality of interactions but also on users’ emotions…

  • Can’t Unsee

    In this quiz, I learned a lot about the small details in UX design. Even tiny changes can make a huge difference in how the user experiences the design. One thing I found tricky was the spacing and weight of the text. This is where I made most of my mistakes. It’s not as easy…

  • Why did I choose digital design?

    Choosing a major is no small challenge for young people about to enter college. If you have a strong sense of purpose, congratulations—you’ve already taken a big step forward. However, I believe that many people, like myself, don’t have any particular passion or a clear vision for the future. Even majors that might seem somewhat…