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In our ever-evolving journey to “empower the doers”, there are moments that stand out as milestones—moments that reflect not just progress, but the culmination of dedication, collaboration, and a relentless pursuit of serving the deskless workforce. Today, we're thrilled to announce one such moment: 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝟑.𝟎.     This release is a testament to the invaluable feedback and support of our customers, whose insights have been instrumental in shaping our journey towards innovation.  For months, our team has been hard at work, fueled by a shared vision to deliver an update that empowers workers to do their jobs better while providing their organizations with new tools to manage and orchestrate the use of Manifest work instructions.   We’ve built introduced:    New Editorial control and publishing workflow and logic to enable the highest levels of compliance, traceability, and accountability – capabilities well-suited for highly regulated industries and valuable to larger enterprises and teams.       Enhanced authoring and UX enhancements to the Manifest for iPad app to improve usability and provide a seamless experience across creating, viewing and performing procedural work.   #Taqtile #Manifest #Innovation #Productivity #IndustrialXR #SpatialComputing #workinstructions #augmentedreality #AR #DesklessWorkforce #DigitalTransformation #futureofwork 

I'm generalising, but elevating the importance of product design in software projects can often be a challenge. It’s relatively straightforward selling engineering capability but less so convincing stakeholders that design and experience can be the game-changer. In this post, I delve into why this is the case and why prioritising product design can lead to more efficient delivery, higher-quality work, happier users, and give you an edge.

🚀 Attention all tech enthusiasts and professionals! 🚀 Are you in the business of creating amazing software? If so, let's have a heart-to-heart about something crucial: user interaction. It's not just important; it's the heartbeat of your product's success! Understanding how your users will interact with your software can make the difference between a one-hit wonder and a timeless classic in the tech space. 🎯🤖 Have you ever had that lightbulb moment where you see your software through the eyes of your users? It's transformative, right? Let's start a conversation! Drop your thoughts, experiences or even challenges on user interaction. Share that story where user insight turned your project around or that tool that helped you see through the user's perspective. Let's innovate with intention and design software that isn't just functional but truly resonates with our users. 💡✨ #UserExperience #SoftwareDevelopment #TechInnovation #UserInteraction #DesignThinking #TechCommunity

"In a wonderful way, Notion has collapsed the concept of a website and a document" 📓 With no board seats and low dilution, could this #InnovationOfTheWeek - Notion - flip the concept of "coopting disruption" on its head? (see: https://lnkd.in/eiPuryM7) Founder Ivan Zhao built the company from the notion that "you should be able to do as much with a word processor as you can with a blank piece of paper." (You can even see this in their fluid user design, it's like working on an infinite piece of paper) This concept has threaded Notion along to now call itself the "all-in-one workspace" app on its website. You can use it to take notes, build product roadmaps, calendars, use template galleries, and now, use its AI-enabled knowledge bot to find anything and get help with ideas. A recent Forbes article claims they 'might one day challenge the dominance of Microsoft and Google, which together control 99% of the $52 billion (2022 sales) productivity suite market, per Gartner.' (https://lnkd.in/ezmbHuin) Personally, as someone that has done the 'productivity tool tango' throughout her career, this kind of statement is music to my ears. And yet, the concept of the "does-it-all" app has remained elusive. What are your thoughts? Do you use Notion for your own productivity or at work? #innovation #software #siliconvalley #productivitytools

💡For most users of your software, the user experience IS the software. So why do many teams continue to under-invest in product design?💡 In today’s competitive landscape, design is no longer just an add-on; it's essential. From enhancing user experience to streamlining delivery, design’s impact on software development is profound. Instil’s latest blog explores why prioritising product design can lead to faster delivery, higher-quality work, happier users, more efficient teams, and a competitive edge in the market. Check out the full article below. 👉 https://lnkd.in/eRrYKmGm #ProductDesign #SoftwareDelivery #UserExperience #Instil

Have you seen your tech team implementing a solution based on technical feasibility at the cost of ease of use of the functionality? Technical Implementation & User Experience: Our goal is to design solutions that are technically solid and also meet user needs. This means making interfaces that are easy to use and understand while ensuring that users have a good experience. Striking the Balance: To find this balance, consider both technical possibilities and what users really need. Because the best tech solution is one which people can use easily and solves their problems. Making it User-Friendly: Focus on creating solutions that are intuitive. This means users should find it straightforward to navigate and get what they need without confusion or hassle. The Outcome: By paying attention to both the technical side and user experience, we can create solutions that are not only effective but also widely accepted and appreciated by our users. What we need to do is keep developers motivated to prioritize user experience as much as technical ease of implementation. In cases where technical simplicity and user experience seem at odds, we can find a middle ground that respects both aspects. How do you ensure your technical solutions are user-friendly? #techsolutions #userexperience #balancingact #techtalks

"When the loudest voices in the room understand the scale of an engineering challenge but not the skills required to create outstanding user experiences, one of the first things to be squeezed from an already constrained budget will be design."   What those loud voices often overlook is that design doesn’t just shape the user experience; it streamlines frontend engineering and accelerates delivery, reducing long-term costs and stretching that budget a little further. #ProductDevelopment #design

DON’T PENALIZE YOUR USERS FOR THEIR MISTAKES. People make mistakes. Anticipate users making every possible mistake and make it easy to undo those mistakes. Prioritizing user-friendly design to accommodate human error is crucial in creating intuitive and forgiving user experiences. What strategies or additional insights can you share for designing user-friendly experiences that accommodate human error? Let us know right in the comments! -------------------------------------------------------------------------  This is how you increase efficiency and profitability in your software development https://lnkd.in/d4Z7xqey  --------------------------------------------------------------------------    #TechTrends #SoftwareDevelopment #Efficiency #BusinessEfficiency  #SoftwareDevelopment #CTOInsights #TechLeadership #COOStrategies  #CEOConnect #ITStrategy #BusinessExpansion #DigitalTransformation  #CTO #CIO #COO #Outsourcing 

Just finished reading the latest blog post on Maze: "Why Now is the Right Time to Optimise Your User Testing" and it's packed with insights! 📈 One key takeaway: Streamlining user testing is no longer optional, it's essential. As product teams navigate tight schedules and budgets, efficient user testing can make all the difference in delivering user-centered designs. 🕒💡Curious about optimising your user testing process? Check out the full article on the Maze blog below! #UserResearch #UXDesign #ProductDevelopment #Maze

Having the right tech stack can be a massive productivity booster. Too often companies will just cobble something together over years of being in business. I get it. Businesses grow organically and sometimes sporadically. However, having a well thought out integrated tech stack can be an absolute gamechanger. At Deltabit, we follow these key principles when building productivity-driving tech stacks: 1. Identify bottlenecks first before evaluating any new tools. 2. Prioritise solutions with robust integration capabilities. Disjointed systems just create busywork. 3. Emphasise intuitive UX and ease-of-adoption over complex offerings for most use-cases. 4. Build the stack ensuring technologies complement each other. Forming a unified environment. Achieving a big productivity boost requires thoughtfully choosing software that suits your specific workflows and objectives. You don’t want to get “shiny object syndrome” and just use the latest hot apps.