Thought-based technologies might often be a cause for fear, but they are nothing new under the sun. By learning more about these technologies and dismantling negative beliefs, designers may be able to stay ahead of the game by catching glimpses into the future. Our guest today is Afshin Mehin, designer and founder of Woke Studio. We dive into the world of thought-based interfaces where you’ll learn about neurotechnology, robotics design, user psychology, and the fascinating potentials for UX design.

Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.

Show Notes

Woke — Afshin’s product design studio
Ideo — Afshin’s previous place of work
Neuralink — a company founded by Elon Musk (Woke designed enclosures for their R1 surgical robot)
Neuroplasticity — a Wikipedia article
Kinesthesia — a Wikipedia article
Influence: the Psychology of Persuasion — a book by Robert B. Cialdini
Episode 173: Voice UX with Sina Kahen
Seeing Around the Corners — a book by Rita McGrath
Neurotech — a popular conference on n
The Woke blog
Follow Woke on Instagram

Today’s Sponsor

This episode is brought to you by Userlist — a lifecycle messaging tool for SaaS companies. It’s perfect for sending smart onboarding campaigns, or any other behavior-based communication. We have everything you need to get started quickly and painlessly: developer-friendly API, campaign templates, and hands-on support from the founders. Try Userlist free at userlist.com.

Interested in sponsoring an episode? Learn more here.