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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Speaking of the Werkschau: my class »end of file II« is on display. The core question of the class was how document management will look and work like in the future. We build a very fun project website with Xerox Star vibes: interface.fh-potsdam.de/end-of-file-... #ux #ui #filemanagement

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

The great FHP Werkschau has just started! If you are in Berlin / Potsdam: please drop by! We also have the special exhibition »Research meets Design« where we show research projects from the last few years. www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-me... #design #exhibition #fhp

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matthias mprove @mprove.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Frieder Nake 2015 im Gespräch mit @borism.bsky.social ENDLICH wieder online. Danke Boris! mprove.de/chrono3d?ll=... #computerkunst #algorithmicphilosophy #glasperlenspiel #chronomedia #friedernake

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

Morgen startet die Computer-Vorlesung, die ich zusammen mit meinem Kollegen Prof. Dr. Jan Distelmeyer anbiete. Wer Interesse hat, kann gern bei uns an der FH Potsdam vorbeischauen! (Sorry, kein Streaming.) interface.fh-potsdam.de/computer/

Ausschnitt des Plakats zur Computer-Vorlesung an der FH Potsdam.

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

Gestalte digitale Zukünfte! Im BA-Studiengang Interfacedesign der FH Potsdam lernst du User-Experience (UX) mit User-Interfacedesign (UI) kreativ zu verbinden – von Apps über Datenvisualisierung bis Virtual Reality. Bewerbungsfrist ist der 1. April. interface.fh-potsdam.de

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User-Interfacedesign (UI) & User-Experience (UX) in Potsdam studieren!

Studiere Interfacedesign an der FH Potsdam! Der innovative Studiengang verbindet User-Experience (UX) mit Kreativität, Technologie und viel Design.

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I just published a new essay: »The Interface is Content«. In the essay, I argue that the user interface cannot be separated from the content. (And I make a fun analogy to typography!) borism.medium.com/the-interfac... #ux #ui #typography

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The Interface is Content

User interfaces need to be improved — not removed

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Visualising Climate @visualisingclimate.com · 28/01/2026

Join us in Bologna, Italy, 4–6 Nov 2026 for Visualising Climate — the first global conference fully dedicated to climate data visualization and its power to transform public understanding of a changing planet. Come see the data. visualisingclimate.org #VisualisingClimate2026 #DataVis #ClimateCrisis

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

On 29. January at 2pm (CET) we are holding an information event for our MA programme via Zoom! Please join us if you are interested in the MA studios »Speculative Software« (EN) or »Design as Strategy« (DE) at the Design Department of the FH Potsdam. www.fh-potsdam.de/en/news-medi...

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Master Design InfoCall (Online)

The new Master's degree programme in Design offers an inspiring learning atmosphere in which a research-oriented studio culture supports collaborative work and creative processes. On the 29th of Janua...

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Am nächsten Montag (26.1.) findet der Infotag mit Mappenberatung an der FH Potsdam statt - online und vor Ort! Wer sich für den Studiengang Interfacedesign interessiert, kann gern vorbeischauen! (Bonus: vor Ort gibt es unser tollen Interface-Sticker!) www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-me...

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Martin Jordan @martinjordan.com · 08/01/2026

We are revisiting design critiques in our first design team meeting of the year. We are discussing @borism.bsky.social’s 2022 article → borism.medium.com/design-criti..., bits from the book ‘Discussing design’ by Adam Connor and Aaron Irzarry, and GDS’s tips posters: github.com/alphagov/gov...

3 light-turquoise posters on ‘when giving feedback on work’, in bigger type, they say: ‘be specific‘; ‘be constructive’; ‘talk about the work, not the person’

2 light-pink posters on ‘when asking for feedback on work’, in bigger type, they say: ‘give some background‘; ‘say exactly what you want’

3 light-blue posters on ‘when receiving feedback on work’, in bigger type, they say: ‘don’t talk too much‘; ‘take notes’

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 19/07/2025

This year’s Werkschau at the FH Potsdam is in full swing! Great exhibition from communication- product- and interface design! We are open today and tomorrow - with a big party tonight. If you are in the area, drop by! www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-me...

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Moritz Stefaner / Truth & Beauty @moritzstefaner.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

Congratulations! 🎉 Really liking the redesign — and if you haven't checked out the Lab's projects yet, make sure to take a deeper look — some amazing work there!

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

10 years ago, Marian Dörk (@nrchtct.bsky.social‬) and I founded the ‪@uclab.bsky.social‬. We are celebrating with a radical and wonderful re-design of our website - designed by @pelzer.bsky.social. Thanks for the great collaboration – on to the next 10 years! uclab.fh-potsdam.de

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UCLAB • Home

UCLAB is a visualization research group situated between design, computing, and the humanities.

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 10/06/2025

I just published a new essay: »Writing and Walking« The essay is about the importance of writing – but it also contains a reference to my favourite hiking spot in the world. So, if you are into walking, writing, and hiking: borism.medium.com/writing-and-...

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Writing and Walking

Walking is already a choice. Writing will become a choice.

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

I am deeply saddened by the death of Bill Atkinson. He was not only a gifted programmer - he was also a smart and wonderful designer. His decision to document his prototypes by taking polaroids gives us a glimpse how the Lisa (and Mac) UI evolved. folklore.org/Busy_Being_B... #ux #ui

Polaroids by Bill Atkinson of the early user interfaces for the Apple Lisa Computer.

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Quick reminder: this Thursday – 22. May at 2pm (CEST) – we are having an info event for our new Master programme via Zoom! Please join us if you are interested in our MA studios »Speculative Software« (EN) or »Design as Strategy« (DE). www.fh-potsdam.de/en/news-medi...

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Master Design Info Day | FH Potsdam

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Martin Jordan @martinjordan.com · 18/05/2025

This looks like a great MA programme for those who are interested in exploring new path beyond refined design systems. For those minds interested in pushing some boundaries in software design—take a look!

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

If you want a quick introduction to the new MA Design Studio »Speculative Software« - I compiled a FAQ on my Medium blog: borism.medium.com/study-specul...

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Study ‘Speculative Software’ in Potsdam!

We are starting a new Design Master programme — taught in English

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 08/05/2025

Study »Speculative Software« in Potsdam! We are launching a new full-time two-year Master programme – taught in English. The Master Studio »Speculative Software« is dedicated to the design and exploration of creative, experimental software user interfaces. www.fh-potsdam.de/en/study-fur...

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Design (MA) | FH Potsdam

The Design (MA) offers something rare and raw - space and time to generate ideas, concepts, objects, systems, interventions, and experiences. It’s a space for research, exploration, action and reflect...

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

My TEDx talk »The Art of Speculative Software« just went online! www.youtube.com/watch?v=G62m... I discuss screen time, mathematics, and fictional design landscapes – but most importantly I call for more creativity, curiosity, and imagination in software design! #ux #ui #design

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The art of speculative software | Boris Müller | TEDxPotsdam

YouTube video by TEDx Talks

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Moritz Stefaner / Truth & Beauty @moritzstefaner.bsky.social · 07/03/2025

I wrote something on the state of and outlook for indie dataviz. "Crisis? What crisis? — Why 2024 was a dead year for indie dataviz — and how we’ll do much better in 2025" truth-and-beauty.net/texts/crisis...

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Truth & Beauty - Crisis? What crisis?

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

To my Swiss friends and colleagues: on March 26, I am giving a talk at the Institute of Design Research in Bern. The title of my talk will be »Daten → Design → Visualisierung«. I will discuss research activities and strategies from the @uclab.bsky.social. www.hkb-idr.ch/veranstaltun...

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

I am really happy to announce that my 26-year-old project »Ambulator« is currently on display at the ZKM | Zentrum für Kunst und Medien in Karlsruhe! It is part of the exhibition »Choose Your Filter! Browser Art since the Beginnings of the World Wide Web«. zkm.de/en/2025/02/c...

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Choose Your Filter!

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

Wer wissen will, was wir im Studiengang Interfacedesign eigentlich so machen: der folgende Film zeigt in 200 Sekunden, wie man von einem einfachen Button zu globalen Herausforderungen kommt – und was das Ganze mit Design zu tun hat. #ui #ux www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKzE...

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Interfacedesign in 200 Sekunden

YouTube video by Fachhochschule Potsdam

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Martin Lexow @martinlexow.com · 23/01/2025

My design studies at FH Potsdam were transformative and laid the foundation for my work as an indie app developer and designer. I wholeheartedly recommend the program to anyone. Bonus points: You’ll make friends for life there.

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Am nächsten Montag (27.1.) findet der Infotag mit Mappenberatung an der FH Potsdam statt - online und vor Ort! Wer sich für den Studiengang Interfacedesign interessiert, kann gern vorbeischauen! (Bonus: vor Ort gibt es unser tollen Interface-Sticker!) www.fh-potsdam.de/aktuelles-me... #ux #ui

Sticker des Studiengangs Interfacedesign der FH Potsdam

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Sebastian Meier @seb-meier.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

We are hiring! We currently have several great job openings at the Interaction Design Lab at the Potsdam University of Applied Sciences: idl.fh-potsdam.de/de/jobs/ Apply Now! #DesignResearch #HumanComputerInteraction #AI #Teaching #DigitalLiteracy #Design

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 12/01/2025

ICYMI: The Apple Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) used to be very visual and descriptive. Sadly, this is no longer the case. So I created an overview of the most common iOS components for my students. Might also be useful for this community! #UX #UI

Anatomy of an App - the image shows an overview and a short description of the most common iOS components.

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 16/12/2024

Our research group UCLAB is now also on Bluesky! We even imported our Twitter feed - in case you want to follow up on our latest activities: @uclab.bsky.social

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

New essay: »Design Against the Machine« In my last design class, I made generative AI tools a requirement. My students created nonlinear narratives of the near future and explored speculative futures through creative, experimental websites with (and against) AI. borism.medium.com/design-again...

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Design Against the Machine

Instead of banning AI tools, I made them a requirement for a speculative design class

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Niels Ohlsen @nielsohlsen.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Join Us for Dataviz Meetup #10: Visual Science Communication 🧪🌍 🗓 Date: December 3rd, 2024 🕕 Time: 18:00 MESZ 📍 Location: 👉 In-Person Event: www.meetup.com/data-visuali... 👉 Online Event: www.meetup.com/data-visuali...

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 18/02/2024

In this thread, I briefly discuss some of essays: → Why Do All Websites Look the Same? Definitely my most popular text. The most highlighted quote: »One of the fundamental principles of design is a deep and meaningful connection between form and content.« borism.medium.com/on-the-visua...

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Boris Müller @borism.bsky.social · 18/02/2024

Hello everyone! Just joined Bluesky out of curiosity. Quick introduction: I’m a professor for Interaction Design at the FH Potsdam in Germany. I write about design on Medium and I will mainly use this space to announce new essays. borism.medium.com

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