Design as a reference discipline — In Memoriam: Dr. Jim Underwood

“Plus c’est la même chose: despite massive changes in hardware, software and the social penetration of IT, the same issues remain…Continue reading on UX Collective »

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The best 2021 podcasts to level up your design game (and your personal life)

(Illustration by Francesca Valentini, yours truly)One of the biggest truths is that good design is not only about applying best practices or following a good thinking framework. Good design comes most of the time from a great understanding of your users, which are, in the end, human beings.Here’s a selection of 10 of the best podcasts of 2021 I found...

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Are users more forgiving of human mistakes than machine errors?

Assessing outcomes vs intention.Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Losing our language

Artificial intelligence preserves endangered languages.Continue reading on UX Collective »

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How the likes of Facebook undermine what makes us human

Untrustworthy digital experiences.Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Reflecting on remote onboarding and my first month at Facebook

Or five tips for a product designer starting a new job remotely.Continue reading on UX Collective »

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A designer’s guide to overcoming imposter syndrome in a new workplace

Unsplash: Tim MossholderYou’ve aced the interview. The feedback is amazing: the panel enjoyed talking to you, learning about your background and the projects you’ve worked on. The recruiter rolls out the offer and you’re all set to join the new organisation. You are excited and a little nervous to meet everyone on your first day. A few days pass, the...

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An ode to oddly satisfying product experiences

You can tap into my neurology any time.Continue reading on UX Collective »

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Three levels of UX Research impact

Evaluating the impact of UX research is hard. Here is a framework that can help.Photo by Patrick Perkins on Unsplash“John did great work on this user study, but the results haven’t led to any product changes yet. How should we talk about the impact of his work in this perf cycle?”“Perf” is a shorthand for “performance review” at Google, and yes, it’s...

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A ‘learn as you do’ accessibility checklist

A good checklist, with a plan, should make itself obsolete.Continue reading on UX Collective »

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