Interactive Content Design

🔮 AI Interaction Design Patterns (https://www.shapeof.ai), a fantastic (!) living catalog of emerging design patterns, heuristics, anti-patterns and real-life examples that shape the experience of AI — from identifiers and wayfinding to prompts, tuners and trust indicators. Incredible project by incredible Emily Campbell. 👏🏼 👏🏽 👏🏾 AI experience can go way beyond a text box. One of the most underrated yet impactful patterns for AI interfaces is the ability to tune AI experiences. This could show itself as a style lenses or temperature knobs — little tools to help users generate a more personalized output easier. E.g. Risky ↔ Risk-averse, Sad ↔ Happy, Concrete ↔ Abstract, Creative ↔ Precise. Instead of expecting large and highly detailed text prompts, we could slow people down when they prompt — e.g. with prompt constructors, prompt strength meters, presets or templates. Perhaps by defining an expected format, structure, personas, roles as checkboxes or chips — both for user input and AI responses (priming). Another much-needed feature is scoping. Users should be able to quickly scope their inquiry to a particular domain, level of expertise, sources or even a set of videos or PDFs. We need pre-screening of sources, and proactive alignment with users. These are features that would make output much more specific without having to write a long prompt. And: the AI output shouldn’t be bulky nor static. Users should be able to granularly iterate or revise little bits of it — e.g. by asking for sources of specific statements, or diverging from one view to another, or manipulating small parts of an image or a video. These refinements should happen not via text prompts, but contextually — acting on the relevant parts of AI outcome. We can go way beyond a text prompt. Better results come from combining good old-fashioned design patterns such as search, filtering and sorting with AI — to first find relevant and trustworthy sources, and then generate insights from them. That’s a great way to boost accuracy and make AI more relevant to more people. 💎 Design Patterns For AI Interfaces Prompt UX Patterns, by Sharang Sharma https://lnkd.in/eCytfAe9 Where should AI sit in your UI?, by Sharang Sharma https://lnkd.in/dyyMKuU9 AI UX Patterns, by Luke Bennis https://lnkd.in/dF9AZeKZ Design Patterns For Building Trust, by If https://lnkd.in/eEJngtVv AI Design Patterns Catalogue, by Maggie Appleton https://lnkd.in/ebAp9Sb8 --- 🚀 Fantastic AI Examples: Elicit (research tables): https://elicit.com Consensus (confidence levels): https://consensus.app/ Scispace (search + AI): https://scispace.com v7 Labs (AI auto-fill): https://v7labs.com/ Exa (semantic grid): https://exa.ai DeepL (translation): https://deepl.com NotebookLM (scoping): https://notebooklm.google/ [continues in comments] #ux #ai

𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗮 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗜 𝗦𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗮 As a PBI developer or report user you know that the common behaviour of a slicer in Power BI is to filter data in visualizations. But do you know that you can actually get a slicer to highlight data values instead of filtering them? Maybe you have some user requirements to see the selected elements highlighted as part of the entire visualization, in a table, or a bar chart. To achieve that, a little extra support is needed in the form of a disconnected table and a related measure to be used for the conditional formatting. The disconnected table should be a copy of the dimension to be used in the slicer, and the new table should have no relation to other tables in the model. The report measure has a DAX expression that checks if the new dimension attribute is filtered, and if the value from the original dimension is found within the disconnected dimension. Based on the outcome of the expression, colour codes are applied. Then use the report measure as the condition-based colour (fx button) in the visualization - bars in chart, cell background in table etc.   #PowerBi #DataAnalytics #ReportDesign 

Build your own interactive geographic data visual. Here is how. VisQuill Lens lets you place interactive lenses over a map and explore how your data is distributed across geography. Load your own data, assign categories to lenses, drag them across the map and adjust the radius. The visual updates in real time. It runs in the browser and is also available as a Power BI custom visual. Once configured, the visual can be exported as a self-contained web page and hosted on any static server, ready to embed in a dashboard or share as a link. Find it at visquill.com/visuals In this short video I sketch how to build one using OpenStreetMap POI data for London covering groceries, cafés and fast food: starting with a single lens for groceries, then assigning fast food to a second lens, and finally loading a finished example with all three categories in place. Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, via Overpass API. #DataVisualization #Geospatial #London #PowerBI #VisQuill #LocationAnalytics #RetailAnalytics #InteractiveVisualization #OpenStreetMap

“Drop your location in the chat” is not how you create engagement in your webinars. Asking where everyone’s dialling in from doesn’t build connection. It doesn’t help your audience get into the right headspace. And unless you’re running a travel meetup, it’s just not relevant to your webinars. What you ask in the first 30 seconds of a webinar sets the tone. So ask something that: - helps people focus. - helps you understand who’s in the room. - opens up the topic. Here are 12 options you can borrow instead. 1/ “One emoji to describe how your relationship with [topic] is going.” 2/ “Which best describes you: 1) Curious but new, 2) Been trying for a while, 3) Already crushing it?” 3/ “Finish this sentence: I’m here today because…” 4/ “What’s one thing you’ve tried already that didn’t work?” 5/ “Quick room check: Are you here to learn, get unstuck, or see how others approach this?” 6/ “On a scale of 1–5, how confident do you feel about [topic] right now?” 7/ “One word to describe how your week is going. I’ll go first… Your turn.” 8/ “Finish this sentence in the chat: I’d consider this session a win if…” 9/ “Pop a ✋ in the chat if this is your first training on this topic. 🙋 if you’ve been down this road before.” 10/ “Be honest… how many tabs do you have open right now?” 11/ “I’m curious… what’s one thing you’ve Googled / asked ChatGPT recently about this topic?” 12/ “Which one feels most true today: 1) I’m winging it. 2) I’m overthinking it. 3) I’m just here for moral support.” These will give you better energy, better chat replies, and better insight - a TIIIINNNNY fix that makes a big difference. Reshare ♻ to help others do better webinars. PS: I share daily webinars, marketing and AI tips at Jakub Michalski

🚀 Power BI: Adding Custom Tooltips to KPI Cards! While exploring Power BI capabilities, I discovered a creative workaround to add detailed tooltips to KPI cards - something that's not natively supported! The Challenge 🎯 Standard KPI cards in Power BI lack the ability to show comprehensive tooltip information, limiting user interaction and data exploration. My Solution 💡 I developed a custom HTML-based approach that transforms regular KPI cards into interactive, information-rich components: ✅ HTML-Wrapped DAX Measures: Converted standard measures into HTML format for enhanced styling ✅ Dual Theme Support: Implemented both light and dark modes for better user experience ✅ Dynamic Theming: Created a separate theme table with all color variations ✅ Rich Tooltips: Added detailed breakdowns including Monthly Recurring Revenue, One-time Sales, and Refunds Key Features 🌟 Responsive Design: Adapts to different screen sizes Theme Consistency: Seamless light/dark mode switching Enhanced UX: Detailed information on hover without cluttering the main view Professional Styling: Clean, modern card design with gradients and shadows Implementation Highlights 🔧 // Theme table with comprehensive color schemes Theme = DATATABLE( "ThemeMode", STRING, "ColorType", STRING, "ColorValue", STRING, // Light & Dark theme definitions... ) Important Consideration ⚠️ While this solution works effectively, be mindful of the HTML card container's width as it can overlap with other visuals. Proper positioning and sizing are crucial for optimal user experience. Results 📊 ✨ Enhanced user engagement with interactive KPI cards ✨ Better data storytelling through rich tooltips ✨ Professional, modern dashboard appearance ✨ Improved accessibility with theme options This approach opens up new possibilities for creating more engaging and informative Power BI dashboards. Sometimes the best solutions come from thinking outside the box! Share your experiences in the comments! #PowerBI #DataVisualization #BusinessIntelligence #DAX #HTML #DataAnalytics #Innovation #Dashboard #Microsoft #DataScience

Want better storytelling in games? “𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦.” That’s what Anton Slashcev said on our call - and it stuck with me. The real journey starts way earlier ↓ 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜: 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🎮 Game Concept • What genre is this? • Who are we building for? • What’s the loop that keeps them hooked? 📖 Synopsis • 1–2 pages • With a beginning, middle, end 💡 Logline • Just 2–3 sentences • Who’s the hero? • What’s their quest? 🌍 Worldbuilding & Characters • Maps, mood boards, cultures, tone • Passports, motivations, sample lines 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗜: 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗨𝗖𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘 🗺️ Story Outline • Chapters + twists • Acts with momentum 📊 Flowchart • Choices and paths • How gameplay changes the tale 🎨 Art/Narrative/Dialogue • Scenes, references, vibes • Actions, emotions, cutscenes • Interactive tools that drive story 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗜𝗜𝗜: 𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡 🕵️ Side Layers • Journals, lore, secrets in the world 🎙️ Voice & Mocap • VO recording • Motion capture for soul 🛠️ Implement, Test, Iterate • Bring it all into the game • Improve each beat • Feedback loops 🌍 Localization • Language and cultural nuance “𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 - 𝙞𝙩'𝙨 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙚𝙙.”

The Future of Immersion is Headset-Free? 😇 We often talk about the Metaverse being accessible via VR/AR headsets, but what happens when the most powerful immersive experience is shared, device-free, and right in front of you? The Shanghai Natural History Museum's "China's Dinosaur World" exhibition offers a powerful answer. They're using large-scale Projection Mapping and physical space to immerse 118 dinosaur specimens. Visitors literally walk through a prehistoric world, without a single tether or headset on their face. This isn't just a cool effect; it's a profound demonstration of how to scale presence and communal engagement. The Key Insight? True immersion isn't always about personal isolation. It's about collective experience. We need to stop framing immersive tech solely through the lens of hardware. The real innovation lies in the experience design—leveraging technologies like Projection Mapping and Spatial AR to make digital content accessible and communal for a massive audience. It democratizes the experience, making the 'Metaverse' a space for everyone, not just early adopters. Think about corporate training, product showcases, or massive-scale entertainment. The museum's approach proves that "shared reality" is perhaps the most impactful reality of all. What's the most compelling headset-free immersive experience you've encountered? 💡 ¿El Futuro de la Inmersión es Sin Auriculares? A menudo hablamos del Metaverso accesible a través de dispositivos VR/AR, pero ¿qué pasa cuando la experiencia inmersiva más potente es compartida, sin necesidad de dispositivos y está justo frente a ti? La exposición "China's Dinosaur World" en el Museo de Historia Natural de Shanghái ofrece una respuesta contundente. Están utilizando Projection Mapping a gran escala y el espacio físico para dar vida a 118 especímenes de dinosaurios. Los visitantes caminan literalmente a través de un mundo prehistórico, sin ataduras ni cascos. Esto no es solo un efecto visual genial; es una demostración profunda de cómo escalar la presencia y el compromiso comunitario. #AugmentedReality #VirtualReality #SpatialComputing #ExperientialDesign #Museums #EmergingTechnology

So...can Claude Design replace Storyline’s view mode and try mode for software simulations? That was the question I wanted to answer this week. If you’ve ever built software training in Articulate Storyline, you know software simulations can be incredibly effective learning tools. You also know that Storyline’s view mode and try mode can be frustrating to create and maintain, especially once you move beyond simple click interactions. Text entry fields can be particularly painful. Small interface changes often require re-recording screens, rebuilding hotspots, adjusting feedback layers, or recreating parts of the simulation altogether. And when software interfaces are changing right up until launch, maintaining those simulations can become a project all by itself. What made this experiment particularly interesting is that it actually started with Anthropic’s new Fable 5 model. Before it was pulled offline, I had a chance to test it by providing a series of screenshots from a fictional CRM platform along with a simple description of the workflow I wanted learners to complete. With a single prompt, it generated both a guided software demonstration and an interactive simulation where learners could practice the workflow themselves. It included animated cursor movements, on-screen callouts, feedback messages, hints, text-entry validation, and even offered to package the experience as a SCORM course. That immediately raised another question: If Fable 5 could do this, could I recreate something similar using Claude Design? So I opened Claude Design, uploaded the same screenshots, described the workflow, and started experimenting. After a few rounds of refinement, I had a working software simulation that included a guided demo mode, an interactive practice mode, feedback for incorrect clicks, hints after multiple attempts, synced audio narration, and a standalone HTML file that could be hosted on the web. What surprised me most wasn’t necessarily that it worked...it was how quickly I was able to iterate. Instead of recording screens and building interactions slide by slide, the workflow felt much closer to editing and refining. If a screenshot changed, I could update the project rather than rebuilding significant portions of it. So, do I think this replaces Storyline today? Not entirely. There are still important questions around accessibility, SCORM, LMS tracking, governance, collaboration workflows, and long-term maintenance. But each time I run one of these experiments, I find myself less focused on whether AI perfectly replicates existing authoring tools and more focused on how these workflows might fundamentally change the way we create learning experiences in the future. 🔗 Watch the full experiment here: https://lnkd.in/g9SpjHaj #InstructionalDesign #eLearning #LearningAndDevelopment #ClaudeDesign #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #eLearningDevelopment #ArticulateStoryline #VibeCoding #Fable5

🗺️ This is a standout example of how interactive mapping and spatial analysis can make complex data accessible and actionable. The Houston-Area Street Safety Map by Evan O'Neil, built with Mapbox GL JS, transforms TXDOT pedestrian and cyclist crash data into an intuitive tool. Users can: Filters by crash type, severity, and year Spatial clustering to reveal high-risk corridors Analysis of speed and crash outcomes It’s a great model for how modern spatial tech can support safer street design, data driven policy, and community engagement. Check out the full map and post here: https://lnkd.in/eed2Wni8 🌎 I'm Matt and I talk about modern GIS, geospatial data engineering, and how spatial thinking is changing. 📬 Want more like this? Join 5k+ others learning from my newsletter → forrest.nyc #gis #moderngis #geospatial #mapbox #civictech #transportation #urbanplanning #safestreets