DUp 183 ⛅ 6 Quick Picks: Think, See, Do & More...

Listen to the overlooked story of Olivetti and the creation of the first personal computer. Though Olivetti introduced the Programma 101 in 1965, recognized as the world's first desktop computer, why was their legacy obscured? Was it corporate rivalry or hidden CIA involvement?

Dan Hill’s role involves integrating diverse perspectives, prototyping solutions, and rethinking systems like school food to enhance public health and social fabric. Hill's unique approach combines design principles with government innovation to address complex challenges.

The design team focused on an intuitive navigation system to increase user efficiency and engagement, a clear content hierarchy, a visually appealing design, and sophisticated layout strategies.

A visualisation of major large-language models (LLMs), ranked by performance, using MMLU (Massive Multitasks Language Understanding) a benchmark for evaluating the capabilities of large language models.

None of us want to build products that put our users’ safety at risk, but how do you reduce the risk that our products will be weaponized by abusers? This excerpt from the book Design for Safety provides a plan to integrate safety principles into tech design, convince stakeholders of its necessity, and address critiques about diversity.

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DesignUp's two-day event was packed with invaluable insights from speakers. This blog captures the most important takeaways, highlighting the wisdom and experiences shared. The learning was overwhelming and truly worth its weight in gold.