Student projects sometimes become great products. What started off as the BA thesis of @simonlou.com about »Mac-Assed Mac Apps« evolved into an excellent invoice app! usebilly.app/en It’s not only a delightful app - it also supports e-invoices (XRechnung) - compliant with EN 16931.

Billy · Invoice Manager

A tool crafted with love for all the freelancers and small businesses that want their bureaucracy to be a little more organized and beautiful.

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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

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

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

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/

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

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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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

The Interface is Content

User interfaces need to be improved — not removed

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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

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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!

Boris Müller@borism.bsky.social · last yr.

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

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

UCLAB • Home

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

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A quick reminder: this Sunday (15 June) is the deadline for applying to our Master programme and my new MA Studio »Speculative Software«! #ux #ui #speculativedesign www.fh-potsdam.de/en/study-fur...

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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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-...

Writing and Walking

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

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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

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...

Master Design Info Day | FH Potsdam

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 22nd of May, you ...

fh-potsdam.de

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!

Boris Müller@borism.bsky.social · last yr.

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...

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...

Study ‘Speculative Software’ in Potsdam!

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

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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...

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...

fh-potsdam.de

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

The art of speculative software | Boris Müller | TEDxPotsdam

YouTube video by TEDx Talks

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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...

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...

Reflect, Interact, Argue: Studying Design May I share a few thoughts about 3 main competences within a design study programme. medium.com/@stefan_woel... #Designeducation #InteractionDesign #Design #Education

Reflect, Interact, Argue: Studying Design

Design is a vast field with numerous areas of action that extend far beyond the 9 fields of competence of our faculty. The trade magazine…

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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...

Choose Your Filter!

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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...

Interfacedesign in 200 Sekunden

YouTube video by Fachhochschule Potsdam

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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.

Boris Müller@borism.bsky.social · 2y ago

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

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

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