The author reflects on the impact of their parents' diverse careers in the realms of refrigeration mechanics and art on their own approach to user experience. Despite their different professions, both parents demonstrated problem-solving skills and craftsmanship that influenced the author's practical methods in their field. Following the recent passing of their father, the author immerses themselves in these lessons, emphasizing that in the age of AI, user experience should remain centered on practical solutions for people.
As a refrigeration mechanic, my father approached each system like a detective at a crime scene. He understood that all systems were about balance and flow - pressure, temperature differentials, and mechanical harmony.
My mother creates and restores artwork through a similar systems-thinking lens. She arranges color and form to achieve visual balance, understanding that each element affects the whole.
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