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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
A' International Interaction Design Awards Call for Entries
A' Design Award & Competition Announces Call for Entries for A' International Interaction Design Awards COMO, CO, ITALY, August 4, 2025 / / -- Today, A' Design Award & Competition has released its call for entries to A' International Interaction Design Awards. The A' Interaction Design Awards are open for entries by Interaction Designers, User Interface Designers, User Experience Designers, Digital Product Designers, Mobile App Developers, Web Developers, Game Designers, Software Developers, Virtual Reality Developers, Augmented Reality Developers, Information Architects, Digital Artists, Multimedia Designers, Creative Agencies, Entertainment Companies, Interaction Innovation, Consultancy, Research and Development Companies worldwide. Designs that were created within the last 10 years are eligible for participation. The A' International Interaction Design Awards is a two-phase competition. The first phase of the competition is completely free, Interaction Designers, User Interface Designers, User Experience Designers, Digital Product Designers, Mobile App Developers, Web Developers, Game Designers, Software Developers, Virtual Reality Developers, Augmented Reality Developers, Information Architects, Digital Artists, Multimedia Designers, Creative Agencies, Entertainment Companies, Interaction Innovation, Consultancy, Research and Development Companies can register at A' Design Awards to submit a work for the Interaction Awards, and get a preliminary score for their work. Projects that pass the preliminaries can proceed with nomination, however it shall be noted in advance that there is a nominal fee for nominating entries for Interaction Awards consideration. Interaction Awards Timeline & Eligibility Deadline for entries to A' Interaction Design Awards is on September 30, 2025. Results of the A' Interaction Design Awards will be announced on May 1, 2026. Professional-edition laureates of the A' Interaction Design Awards will be granted the highly coveted A' Design Prize which contains a series of PR, marketing and publicity tools to celebrate the status of winning the Interaction Awards. The following are some example projects that could be submitted to A' Interaction Design Awards : User Interfaces, Mobile Applications, Wearable Devices, Virtual Reality Experiences, Augmented Reality Applications, Interactive Installations, Game Designs, Digital Services and More. Interaction Awards Sub-categories and their descriptions are available at Prize for Good Interaction Design The A' Design Prize for A' Interaction Design Awards includes: Design Excellence Certificate, Lifetime license to use the A' Interaction Design Awards Winner Logo, Yearbook of Best Designs, Exhibitions of Awarded Works in Italy, Exclusive Design Award Trophy, Exclusive Invitation to Take Part in the A' Design Awards' Gala-Night – La Notte Premio A', Translation of Awarded Works into Foreign Languages, Entry to Prime Clubs, as well as inclusion in World Design Rankings, Designer Rankings, Interaction Design Classifications and Design Legends platforms. In addition the laureates of the A' International Interaction Design Awards will also get an exclusive interview which will be published at Designer Interviews website as well as included in the Press Kits. Award winners will also get a press release prepared to announce their victory. For the winners of A' Interaction Design Awards , a very inclusive press kit will be prepared which contains the exclusive interview with the designer, the press release for award announcement in addition to design images, photographs of the designer, logo of the designer and the client, dozens of high-resolution photos and images for added exposure including a portfolio that contains previews of other designs projects by the designer. The Press Kits prepared for the winners of the A' International Interaction Design Awards will be distributed to thousands of press members who have gained press accreditation from A' Design Awards. Furthermore there are already dozens of press partners who have confirmed in advance to publish a selection of the best projects among award winners. Both the Press Kit preparation and distribution service as well as the A' Design Prize are given free of charge to the Interaction Awards laureates as a gift to celebrate their success of winning the A' Interaction Design Awards. Interaction Design Awards Entry & Winners Press Members and design enthusiasts are invited to visit to see past winners of the A' International Interaction Design Awards. • Additional Details could be found at • Registrations could be made at About Interaction Awards The A' Design Award & Competition has been established to promote and recognize the best design works in all countries and in all creative disciplines. The primary aim of the A' Design Award & Competition is to create a global awareness and understanding for good design practices and principles by promoting the best designs in all countries and in all design disciplines. The ultimate aim of the A' Design Awards is to push designers, companies and brands worldwide to create superior products and projects that benefit society. To learn more about the A' Design Awards and the A' International Interaction Design Awards please visit Makpal Bayetova A' DESIGN AWARD & COMPETITION SRL + +39 0314972900 email us here Legal Disclaimer: EIN Presswire provides this news content 'as is' without warranty of any kind. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, images, videos, licenses, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information contained in this article. If you have any complaints or copyright issues related to this article, kindly contact the author above.
Zawya
29-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
NBK enhances mobile banking application based on customers' feedback
Al Dakhil: We are proud to turn our customers' ideas into real improvements At National Bank of Kuwait, our customers' voices are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to announce a new wave of enhancements to our NBK Mobile Banking App, designed directly in response to the valuable suggestions, feedback, and concerns shared by our customers. From improving transaction speed to simplifying navigation, every upgrade reflects our commitment to making banking smarter, faster, secure, and more convenient. These updates are more than just technical changes. They are a reflection of our ongoing responses with the clients we serve. Streamlined User Experience A more intuitive interface on the dashboard designed to help you find what you need without a guesswork. The main dashboard is now customized for personalized user-experience, as users are now able to rearrange the sequence of visible NBK products, hide/unhide products based on preference, and view the number of associated products, such as accounts, cards, loans, deposits, and investments. In addition, the 'Transfer Screen' dashboard on the NBK Mobile Banking App has been redesigned to be more user-friendly. Now, users can navigate easily through different transfer functions and perform transactions quickly and efficiently. Customer Driven Design Every change is based on what customers told us. Their convenience is our priority. With the personalization feature for Plus, Thahabi, and Privilege users, customers are now uniquely color-coded based on their package theme color, making it easy to identify what package they belong to. Peace of Mind Another enhancement includes creating a separate dashboard of the user's children on the NBK Mobile Banking App, so users easily manage their children's accounts. In addition, the user can add a nickname for their minors. Moreover, temporary card blocking feature has been enhanced, allowing customers to block their cards at once with a single action, making the process faster, more efficient providing immediate peace of mind in urgent situations. Commenting on these latest updates, 'At NBK's, we believe innovation begins with listening' said Mr. Mohammad Al Dakhil, AVP - Digital Business at NBK. 'We are proud to turn our customers' ideas into real improvements that make everyday banking easier and more re-assuring.' Al Dakhil: 'NBK is always keen on demonstrating its digital excellence and enriching its customers' banking experience with innovative products and services on the NBK Mobile Banking app. Not only do we strive to meet our customers' needs, but we often exceed their expectations.' With the latest update on NBK Mobile Banking App, customers are now easily become NBK customers. Opening an NBK account is simple and fast with fewer steps saving the trip to the branch. A simple registration, streamline approval process, takes few minutes, and the customer can enjoy the offerings of exceptional banking. NBK now offers tailored products making it easier for them to explore and benefit from the range of our services all in one place. 'This is just the beginning. We remain committed to evolving with our customers' needs and to creating seamless digital experiences built on trust, convenience, and transparency.' Said Al Dakhil. The NBK Mobile Banking App is available for download on the App Store, Google Play Store, as well as Huawei App gallery.
Forbes
23-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
3 Ways To Escape Chatbot Backlash And Design AI Interfaces People Want
Chatbots continue to multiply despite consumers expressing fatigue and user experience experts say ... More there are multiple considerations when picking an interface for AI. Many people immediately have a negative reaction when a chatbot automatically pops up and offers to help. Chatbots have increasingly become the face of AI for the general public, but they are not always the best way to leverage AI to help users. The rate of chatbots has been growing, and their compound annual growth rate financially is estimated to grow 23.3% from 2025 to 2030 according to Grand View Research. Companies eagerly embraced implementing chatbots as a way to solve customer problems, but their overuse and sometimes underbaked implementation has amplified negative opinions of AI. Companies building AI powered products should consider if a chatbot is the right user interface to help the user. Negative Perception of Chatbots In a Tidio survey of 1015 people, 82% of consumers said they would be willing to talk to a chatbot if they had to wait to get ahold of a human representative in customer service contexts. However, in real life, many consumers feel there is a lot lacking. AI can even hurt emotional trust in a solution, or even trigger fear according to a 2024 study by Mesut Cicek and Dogan Gursoy. 'AI pops in and starts writing for me or asking my questions and how can I help you? And I'm like, I don't need any help…stop hijacking my messages,' Moira Morton, a sales and marketing consultant, shared with me in a conversation. Morton said often the chatbots pop up without her engaging with them at inappropriate times like booking travel or in software she uses for work. It creates a frustrating experience that she finds hard to escape from. When this happens, she says she feels like saying 'don't be sorry…just go away.' Building the Right Interface for the Right Problems 'When companies replicate the chatbot without understanding its underlying [capabilities] 'Too many teams begin with 'we can use AI' instead of asking why. The result is often a solution in search of a problem. The most successful AI experiences are grounded in a clear understanding of user needs and business goals,' Chaturvedi said. Companies need to be honest with themselves if they are building the right solution or if they are checking off a checkbox saying they are 'doing AI.' The Right Approach For many companies, building an AI experience is new to them. Chatbots seemed like an easy way to get started. There are multiple things they need to consider. What Problem Is Being Solved Companies should be honest with themselves about what problem they are actually trying to solve. Not all problems need to be solved with AI. And the problems that should be solved with AI shouldn't necessarily be solved with a chatbot. The interface should align with the best way to solve the problem based on the value you are trying to create for the customer. Understand Your User Understanding your user has several layers. The first layer is context around how your users solve their problem today. Consider what system or interface they are normally in when they solve this problem. Think about how they feel about their current solution. It's possible they don't see an issue with how they solve the problem today, so your solution needs to be instantly obvious to them about why it's better. You also need to consider the visual context the user needs to get value from the product. While the simplicity of the text box that can create almost anything seems like a great choice, for many users, this is the equivalent of handing them a blank page. There is a reason most web pages aren't blank pages: because many users need additional context on the page to understand what is possible and how to get the value they need quickly. Trust is also important to consider in any interface, especially AI-powered ones. Understanding what type of information your user needs to be able to trust what you share with them is required. If they don't trust what you are showing them, regardless if it's in a chatbot or a more integrated experience, your product will struggle to get adoption. Test and Derisk AI can be expensive to get wrong. Before going too far down any one path, companies should test the output and potential interface for the new AI feature. With AI output, companies should be sure the information they are sharing with the user actually provides real value. They also should share design or prototypes with users to get early feedback on where there is still friction in the flow, even where AI will be a part of the solution. There can be a tendency to over emphasize a solution that leverages AI, but some of the most AI-laden products like Instagram or TikTok are not thought of as AI products, even though AI is in so many facets. Sometimes the best AI products are so seamless, no one thinks about them as AI. AI can help solve a lot of problems, chatbots shouldn't be the assumed answer to every problem. Companies implementing AI should have a solid understanding of the problem they are solving and make sure they solve it in the right way in the right context for their users. Rushing to implement a chatbot could hurt the trust in your product and early AI features. Take the time to choose the right interface with the right level of accuracy and detail for your audience to avoid hearing users like Morton wish your AI solution would just 'go away.'
Zawya
21-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Saudi Arabia shuts 267 digital platforms to boost unified government services
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Digital Government Authority (DGA) has announced the closure and integration of 267 digital platforms across various government sectors as part of ongoing efforts to enhance user experience and increase digital efficiency. The move reflects a broader commitment to improving the quality of government digital services and ensuring platform integration in line with Saudi Arabia's strategic digital transformation goals. According to a statement from the DGA, the closures come under a regulatory framework that includes new governance standards, the adoption of shared technical resources such as the National Single Sign-On system, e-payment gateways, and the Government Integration Channel. All platforms are also required to adhere to the unified design code known as the 'Platform Code,' enabling streamlined and effective digital services. The initiative is part of the 'Inclusive Government' program launched in 2022, which has reduced the number of government digital platforms from 817 to 550 as of the end of H1 2025. The program aims to optimize government resource usage and deliver more efficient and user-centered digital services, supporting the Kingdom's broader digital transformation and improving public satisfaction. The DGA emphasized the importance of collaboration among government entities in developing and managing domains and digital platforms. Central to the strategy is the national app "Tawakkalna," operated by the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), which is being positioned as the primary gateway for accessing unified government services. The authority reaffirmed its commitment to building an integrated digital ecosystem that enhances the performance of digital platforms and elevates the Kingdom's position in global digital government indicators. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Phone Arena
12-07-2025
- Phone Arena
Google tests improvement for popular Pixel lock screen feature
If one single feature explains why Pixel fans love their phones, it is probably the Now Playing feature, which appears in the lock screen and the Always-On Display on Pixel devices. Now Playing will automatically name the tune playing near the phone, and it also includes the name of the artist. If you buy a new Pixel, you'll need to turn it on by going to Settings > Sound & vibration > Now Playing > Toggle on "Identify songs playing nearby ." Now Playing uses a song database stored on Pixel handsets. Google says that no audio or background conversations are sent to the company. In addition, the music-recognition feature employs privacy-preserving analytics to preserve the privacy of users. Having owned both Pixel handsets, other Android phones, and iPhones, I can tell you that Now Playing works better than the Shazam app. What I love about the Pixel line is that it feels as though Google is always looking to improve the UX (User experience). Constantly updating apps to make them easier to use is one example of this, and the Now Playing feature is another. How many times have you heard a song and couldn't remember the title or the name of the artist who performed it? Or perhaps you're hearing a song for the first time, love it, and want to know more about the tune so you can hear it again? I guess if I had to pick one word for what Google offers to users with the Pixel line, it would be convenience . The update for Now Playing will allow a Pixel user to see album art in a search bar. | Image credit-Android Authority Tapping on the name of the song listed by Now Playing takes you to your Now Playing history page, which lists the songs that the feature has recently heard in the background. But tapping on the song in Now Playing could soon show you something else. Android Authority recently checked out an Android System Intelligence update and found that tapping the song in Now Playing, instead of taking you to your Now Playing history, brings up a bar with the song title and artist name in the middle and the album art on the left. Current look of Now Playing on the left with Now Playing history on the right. | Image credit-PhoneArena You can visit your favorites list with a tap on the right side of the bar and easily add or delete a song from that list with a single tap. And you can still get to your Now Playing history with a double tap. This is something that Google is working on, although there is no estimate when it might appear on your Pixel device. Secure your connection now at a bargain price! We may earn a commission if you make a purchase Check Out The Offer
