Nodes of Design#17: Do U(X) Believe In Magic by Paavan Buddhdev

<p><a href="//paavandesign.com">Paavan Buddhdev</a> is a master’s degree at the University of Oxford. In Computer Science and Philosophy, <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/p44v9n/make-100-vanish-limited-edition-book/">writer</a> and very famous <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/p44v9n/make-100-vanish-limited-edition-book/">magician</a> turned into a Product Designer working at AND Digital. &nbsp;Who is passionate about creating magical digital experiences.&nbsp;</p> <p>This episode explores how magic can inform our understanding of how humans behave and how it can help design digital products. Also, we had a great conversation on significant similarities between both magic and UX. We can create experiences filled with emotions, storytelling and solve the user problems at the core.</p> <p>&nbsp;Takeaways: What is magic in UX, What are the essential similarities, How one can design for expertise beyond screens</p> <p>Books recommended by Paavan Buddhdev.</p> <ul> <li>The Best Interface Is No Interface — Golden Krishna</li> <li>Refactoring UI — Adam Wathan and Steve Schoger</li> <li>Several Short Sentences About Writing — Verlyn Klinkenborg</li> </ul> <p>If this episode helped you understand and learn something new, please share and be a part of the knowledge-sharing community #Spreadknowledge. This podcast aims to make design education accessible to all. Nodes of Design is a non-profit and self-sponsored initiative by Tejj.</p>