In episode 21 of "Cognition Drift," Joe Fletcher is joined by 10X founder, Robert Ziky to focus on user experience in digital applications. Throughout the discussion, they look at the difference between application usability, user stickiness, and the impact of privacy concerns on user engagement. Robert starts the conversation by sharing his switch from using Kareem to Talabat for food delivery, igniting a broader discussion on what creates friction in user experience. The dialogue then shifts towards a more profound topic concerning the development of AI technologies that cater specifically to Middle Eastern users. They discuss the potential and challenges of creating an Arabic language AI model that understands and respects cultural nuances and dialectical variations within the Arab world. This part of the conversation highlights the importance of culturally aware AI systems that can genuinely resonate with local users' needs and expectations. Furthermore, Robert and Joe touch upon the implications of AI personality and its adaptability based on user interaction context. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, developer, or just curious about the future of AI, join Robert and Joe as they unpack these complex topics with insightful observations and relatable anecdotes.

In this episode of "Cognition Drift," hosts Andrew Dunbar and Joe Fletcher look at project estimations and how we can use AI in streamlining workflows, particularly. The duo also explores the potential of AI to revolutionize the way digital solutions are crafted, discussing how established components from a design system could be dynamically assembled by AI to produce hundreds of screens efficiently. Thus reshaping the role of designers towards verifying outputs and focusing on enhancing key user experiences. They speculate on how emerging technologies might integrate more deeply into our daily digital interactions, potentially transforming basic operational models across industries.

In this episode of "Cognition Drift," hosts Andrew Dunbar and Joe Fletcher dive into the peculiarities and unexpected challenges of international travel, and the oddities of travel regulations across different countries.

The discussion transitions into a broader dialogue beyond dealing with airport authorities, and peculiar international checkpoints and into the implications on personal privacy, design differentiation, pitching to clients and the differences in product design versus service companies. What does this mean in the evolving world of Digital Transformation for both consultancies and brands looking to stay ahead of the curve?