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Richard Alvarez

Principal – Digital Experience Practice

Richard is an UX leader with more than 30 years of experience in the corporate, agency, and start-up environments.

He continually strives for collaborative UX thinking and streamlined UX processesin the constantly evolving digital space. Richard works closely with his team and with our clients to develop innovative solutions.

His prior professional experience includes key leadership roles at Method Engine, Brintannica.com, and Jack Morton. I co-founded CafeXplorer, LLC, a cloud-based suite of tools bringing scheduled live-streaming events to brands. I’m the author of the first book on Adobe’s Generator Flash and I’ve taught New Media courses at Northwestern University.

LATEST EXPERT INSIGHTS
The Irreplaceable Human: 4 UI/UX Processes that Should Never be Automated
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The Irreplaceable Human: 4 UI/UX Processes that Should Never be Automated
Richard Alvarez

In the realm of UI/UX design, where human experiences lie at the heart of every digital creation, the role of human designers remains irreplaceable. While automation has...

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The Intersection of Experience and Automation for Enhanced UX
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The Intersection of Experience and Automation for Enhanced UX
Richard Alvarez

Today, users have increasingly high expectations and businesses are constantly seeking new ways to deliver exceptional user experiences (UX). One such approach gaining traction is...

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dark mode vs light mode
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UI/UX Feature Spotlight: Should You Design for Dark Mode?
Richard Alvarez

Darth Vader would have us believe that the “dark side” is the superior side. However, for those of us non-Sith members, the question as to whether dark mode really provides a...

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