Ausschnitt des Plakats zur Computer-Vorlesung an der FH Potsdam.
Morgen startet die Computer-Vorlesung, die ich zusammen mit meinem Kollegen Prof. Dr. Jan Distelmeyer anbiete. Wer Interesse hat, kann gern bei uns an der FH Potsdam vorbeischauen! (Sorry, kein Streaming.)
interface.fh-potsdam.de/computer/
Gestalte digitale Zukünfte!
Im BA-Studiengang Interfacedesign der FH Potsdam lernst du User-Experience (UX) mit User-Interfacedesign (UI) kreativ zu verbinden – von Apps über Datenvisualisierung bis Virtual Reality.
Bewerbungsfrist ist der 1. April.
interface.fh-potsdam.de
I just published a new essay: »The Interface is Content«.
In the essay, I argue that the user interface cannot be separated from the content. (And I make a fun analogy to typography!)
borism.medium.com/the-interfac...
#ux #ui #typography
Join us in Bologna, Italy, 4–6 Nov 2026 for Visualising Climate — the first global conference fully dedicated to climate data visualization and its power to transform public understanding of a changing planet. Come see the data.
visualisingclimate.org
#VisualisingClimate2026 #DataVis #ClimateCrisis
On 29. January at 2pm (CET) we are holding an information event for our MA programme via Zoom!
Please join us if you are interested in the MA studios »Speculative Software« (EN) or »Design as Strategy« (DE) at the Design Department of the FH Potsdam.
www.fh-potsdam.de/en/news-medi...
FH Potsdam Mappenberatung
Infotag FH Potsdam - Foyer von Haus D
Infotag FH Potsdam - Hörsaal
Am nächsten Montag (26.1.) findet der Infotag mit Mappenberatung an der FH Potsdam statt - online und vor Ort! Wer sich für den Studiengang Interfacedesign interessiert, kann gern vorbeischauen!
(Bonus: vor Ort gibt es unser tollen Interface-Sticker!)
www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-me...
3 light-turquoise posters on ‘when giving feedback on work’, in bigger type, they say: ‘be specific‘; ‘be constructive’; ‘talk about the work, not the person’
2 light-pink posters on ‘when asking for feedback on work’, in bigger type, they say: ‘give some background‘; ‘say exactly what you want’
3 light-blue posters on ‘when receiving feedback on work’, in bigger type, they say: ‘don’t talk too much‘; ‘take notes’
We are revisiting design critiques in our first design team meeting of the year.
We are discussing @borism.bsky.social’s 2022 article → borism.medium.com/design-criti..., bits from the book ‘Discussing design’ by Adam Connor and Aaron Irzarry, and GDS’s tips posters:
github.com/alphagov/gov...
Interface Lab at FH Potsdam
Typographic Dress
Exhibition of the font design class
Anti-Social Robot
This year’s Werkschau at the FH Potsdam is in full swing! Great exhibition from communication- product- and interface design! We are open today and tomorrow - with a big party tonight. If you are in the area, drop by!
www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-me...
Congratulations! 🎉
Really liking the redesign — and if you haven't checked out the Lab's projects yet, make sure to take a deeper look — some amazing work there!
10 years ago, Marian Dörk (@nrchtct.bsky.social) and I founded the @uclab.bsky.social. We are celebrating with a radical and wonderful re-design of our website - designed by @pelzer.bsky.social.
Thanks for the great collaboration – on to the next 10 years!
uclab.fh-potsdam.de
A quick reminder: this Sunday (15 June) is the deadline for applying to our Master programme and my new MA Studio »Speculative Software«!
#ux #ui #speculativedesign
www.fh-potsdam.de/en/study-fur...
I just published a new essay: »Writing and Walking«
The essay is about the importance of writing – but it also contains a reference to my favourite hiking spot in the world.
So, if you are into walking, writing, and hiking:
borism.medium.com/writing-and-...
Polaroids by Bill Atkinson of the early user interfaces for the Apple Lisa Computer.
I am deeply saddened by the death of Bill Atkinson. He was not only a gifted programmer - he was also a smart and wonderful designer.
His decision to document his prototypes by taking polaroids gives us a glimpse how the Lisa (and Mac) UI evolved.
folklore.org/Busy_Being_B...
#ux #ui
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We currently have entrance exams for the BA programs. So they actually might be busy. I’ll DM you the email address of our student officer - she is usually quick to respond!
Quick reminder: this Thursday – 22. May at 2pm (CEST) – we are having an info event for our new Master programme via Zoom!
Please join us if you are interested in our MA studios »Speculative Software« (EN) or »Design as Strategy« (DE).
www.fh-potsdam.de/en/news-medi...
Good question! I am not sure - please contact admissions for this: studien-service@fh-potsdam.de
This looks like a great MA programme for those who are interested in exploring new path beyond refined design systems.
For those minds interested in pushing some boundaries in software design—take a look!
If you want a quick introduction to the new MA Design Studio »Speculative Software« - I compiled a FAQ on my Medium blog:
borism.medium.com/study-specul...
Study »Speculative Software« in Potsdam!
We are launching a new full-time two-year Master programme – taught in English.
The Master Studio »Speculative Software« is dedicated to the design and exploration of creative, experimental software user interfaces.
www.fh-potsdam.de/en/study-fur...
My TEDx talk »The Art of Speculative Software« just went online!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=G62m...
I discuss screen time, mathematics, and fictional design landscapes – but most importantly I call for more creativity, curiosity, and imagination in software design!
#ux #ui #design
I wrote something on the state of and outlook for indie dataviz.
"Crisis? What crisis? — Why 2024 was a dead year for indie dataviz — and how we’ll do much better in 2025"
truth-and-beauty.net/texts/crisis...
Poster of the "Forschungsmittwoch"
To my Swiss friends and colleagues: on March 26, I am giving a talk at the Institute of Design Research in Bern. The title of my talk will be »Daten → Design → Visualisierung«. I will discuss research activities and strategies from the @uclab.bsky.social.
www.hkb-idr.ch/veranstaltun...
Reflect, Interact, Argue: Studying Design
May I share a few thoughts about 3 main competences within a design study programme.
medium.com/@stefan_woel...
#Designeducation #InteractionDesign #Design #Education
Screenshot of the »Ambulator« from 1999. You can see three screens - the left contains a visualisation of web movements, the middle one the web browser, the right screen contains a collage of web items.
As I already wrote back in 1999: »The Ambulator is a different way of thinking about websites. Instead of having a row of isolated pages, the Ambulator displays fragments of several web pages simultaneously in the same space.«
esono.com/boris/projec...
I am really happy to announce that my 26-year-old project »Ambulator« is currently on display at the ZKM | Zentrum für Kunst und Medien in Karlsruhe! It is part of the exhibition »Choose Your Filter! Browser Art since the Beginnings of the World Wide Web«.
zkm.de/en/2025/02/c...
Vermutlich ja! Ich leite den Link oben weiter.
Wer wissen will, was wir im Studiengang Interfacedesign eigentlich so machen: der folgende Film zeigt in 200 Sekunden, wie man von einem einfachen Button zu globalen Herausforderungen kommt – und was das Ganze mit Design zu tun hat. #ui #ux
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzE...
My design studies at FH Potsdam were transformative and laid the foundation for my work as an indie app developer and designer. I wholeheartedly recommend the program to anyone. Bonus points: You’ll make friends for life there.
Sticker des Studiengangs Interfacedesign der FH Potsdam
Am nächsten Montag (27.1.) findet der Infotag mit Mappenberatung an der FH Potsdam statt - online und vor Ort! Wer sich für den Studiengang Interfacedesign interessiert, kann gern vorbeischauen!
(Bonus: vor Ort gibt es unser tollen Interface-Sticker!)
www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-me...
#ux #ui
We are hiring! We currently have several great job openings at the Interaction Design Lab at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences: idl.fh-potsdam.de/de/jobs/ Apply Now! #DesignResearch #HumanComputerInteraction #AI #Teaching #DigitalLiteracy #Design
