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  • The Evolution of UI/UX in Outcome-Oriented Models: Innovations Shaping Experiences with AI.

    The Evolution of UI/UX in Outcome-Oriented Models: Innovations Shaping Experiences with AI.

    Introduction:

    In the era of outcome-oriented models driven by AI and ML technologies, the landscape of UI/UX design is undergoing a profound transformation. As products and industries embrace declarative, outcome-driven approaches, the design principles governing user interfaces and experiences are evolving to meet the demands of a more personalized, intuitive, and context-aware digital world. Let’s explore how UI/UX may change in various industries and products:

    1. Personalization at Scale:

    • Outcome-Oriented Design: UI/UX designers are tasked with creating interfaces that prioritize user outcomes over predefined workflows. This shift towards outcome-oriented design requires a deeper understanding of user preferences, behaviors, and contexts to deliver personalized experiences.
    • Example: E-commerce platforms leverage AI-driven recommendation engines to personalize product discovery and shopping experiences based on individual preferences, browsing history, and purchase patterns, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. Example from Walmart. Amazon employs AI-driven recommendation engines to personalize product discovery and shopping experiences for individual users, resulting in higher engagement and conversion rates.

    2. Context-Aware Interfaces:

    • Outcome-Oriented Design: UI/UX designers focus on building interfaces that adapt to users’ contexts and intentions, providing relevant information and features based on real-time data and situational cues. (Dynamic UI’s)
    • Example: Navigation apps like Google Maps utilize location data and machine learning algorithms to deliver context-aware directions and recommendations, optimizing the user experience for different travel scenarios and preferences. In CRM systems when the user will have contextual screens which will keep disappearing as the journey follows, for the JTBD’s and the goals the hyperpersonalised UI’s will keep guiding.

    3. Conversational Interfaces:

    • Outcome-Oriented Design: UI/UX designers design interfaces that facilitate natural language interactions, enabling users to communicate with AI-powered virtual assistants and chatbots to achieve specific outcomes.
    • Example: Virtual assistants like Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant offer conversational interfaces that allow users to perform tasks, get information, and control smart devices using voice commands, enhancing convenience and accessibility. This is how Walmart is using conversational AI. Also, for CRM case, a conversational bot to help the user continuously with the next goals and relevant JTBD for the them. The bot enabling them to fill forms/information needed to guide them, also guide them unlock more complex features.

    4. Data Visualization for Insights:

    • Outcome-Oriented Design: UI/UX designers create interfaces that present data and insights in a visually compelling and easy-to-understand manner, empowering users to derive actionable insights and make informed decisions.
    • Example: Business intelligence dashboards leverage interactive data visualizations and storytelling techniques to present complex analytics and trends, enabling users to uncover insights and drive strategic decisions effectively. Here I have personally used many tools to get text and visual outputs using simple conversational AI, think (ChatGPT analytics and visualization).

    5. Seamless Multi-Channel Experiences:

    • Outcome-Oriented Design: UI/UX designers craft interfaces that provide consistent and seamless experiences across multiple channels and devices, ensuring continuity and coherence in the user journey.
    • Example: Omni-channel retail experiences integrate physical stores, websites, mobile apps, and social media platforms to provide customers with a unified shopping experience, allowing them to seamlessly transition between online and offline channels. Here again Walmart has literally changed the interaction of users for in-store experience. Starbucks offers an omni-channel experience through its mobile app, allowing customers to order ahead, pay, and earn rewards seamlessly across online and offline touch points.

    Conclusion: –

    As industries and products embrace outcome-oriented models driven by AI and ML technologies, the role of UI/UX design becomes increasingly critical in shaping user experiences that are personalized, context-aware, and intuitive. By adopting design principles that prioritize user outcomes, context-awareness, conversational interactions, data visualization, and seamless multi-channel experiences, UI/UX designers can create innovative interfaces that empower users to achieve their goals effectively and delightfully in the digital age.

  • Leveraging AI/ML to Enhance User Activation and Engagements.

    Leveraging AI/ML to Enhance User Activation and Engagements.

    Innovative strategies are crucial for maintaining a competitive edge, particularly in user engagement and activation. This post outlines our integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to significantly impact user experience and business outcomes for Mashkor. Our primary focus was on optimizing the experience for both first-time and existing users.

    Need

    Our journey was driven by a clear goal: to elevate activation rates for first-time users while simultaneously enhancing engagement for our existing users of the application. The challenge extended beyond introducing users to our platform; we aimed to ensure they discovered immediate value, encouraging ongoing engagement and improve a deeper connection with our services. To meet these objectives, we turned to the capabilities of ML and AI, focussing to create a seamless, efficient, and valuable user journey from their initial interaction.

    Initial Solutions

    Our strategy was executed in phases, acknowledging the intricate nature of user behavior and the diverse spectrum of their requirements.

    Phase One: Personalized Recommendations for First-Time and Existing Users

    The first phase of our initiative involved harnessing ML to tailor recommendations for both first-time and existing users, using a variety of input parameters to fine-tune these suggestions.

    For new users, we focused on their search terms and category interactions as a primary indicator of their immediate needs and interests. This allowed us to present a curated list of the most relevant stores, aiming to improve CTRs and, consequently, conversion rates. Google Vertex AI’s recommendation model was our tool of choice for this task, selected for its algorithms, compatibility with our tech stack and ability to scale efficiently.

    In addition to addressing the needs of new users, we also refined our approach for existing users by analyzing their past behaviors. This analysis and inputs included various parameters that enriched the personalization of their recommendations. Given their history with our platform, we anticipated that the model would yield faster and more accurate results for these users, enhancing their overall experience and satisfaction.

    We just initially decided to focus on batch recommendations and later evolve to real time recommendations.

    Phase Two: Refining the Model

    The second phase focused on refining our model to better achieve our goals of increasing activation for new users and bolstering engagement for returning ones. This stage involved iterative adjustments and enhancements, driven by continuous feedback and performance analysis. We also employed Generative AI in certain scenarios to create compelling copy, further personalizing the user experience.

    Challenges

    Adopting to ML came with its set of challenges. Initially, the limited amount of available data constrained our models’ predictive accuracy. Moreover, the success of these AI-driven solutions heavily depends on the quality of data, emphasizing the importance of sophisticated data collection and management strategies.

    Benefits

    Over time, the benefits of our AI integration became increasingly evident. For first-time users, the AI-powered recommendations facilitated a smoother discovery process, significantly improving their initial engagement with our platform. Existing users enjoyed enhanced personalization through the “Recommended for You” feature, which evolved to more accurately reflect their preferences and behavior patterns. These experiments helped us understand the impact of AI and ML on creating a user-centric, personalized experience. Integrating into our product was challenging, fun and rewarding.