How to get into design, UX, user research? What books, courses, methods and techniques should one apply? What uncommon tips can you give for one to progress quickest? – In this section, I’ll try to cover these and other questions junior designers tend to raise.
In this latest episode, I’ll explore the future of UX design and research as a craft. I’ll share a few major factors I’ve been considering in the field ranging from a career in design, inevitable automation, emerging tech and other bits that can help any growth-minded designer plan their...
The emerging tech world is by definition driven by experimental new tech development in isolation. If the solution in question is viable, it usually comes down to how receptive the market is and if the customers are willing to engage with and adopt it. Arguably this could be attributed...
In this video, I’ll share some thoughts on my ongoing comments on UI/UX design and why that can be a risky career trajectory to follow. More specifically, I’ll highlight some UX job market loopholes, and what focusing ongoing UI/UX could mean in the long run for any developing UX...
What should you do if all your UX work is under a non-disclosure agreement that prevents sharing it with the outside world? A very common question and something every single product design, UX researcher and any other UXer will face at some point in their lives. In fact, if...
In this short highlight video from the recent UX live stream, I’ll share some thoughts on what junior UX and entry-level designers should focus on. While an approach might seem like an unpopular opinion, delayed gratification and focus on everything but the monetary reward is the way to ensure...
This video will be one of the most sombre ones I’ve ever produced on this channel. In the past I’ve created several pieces that covered UX failures, businesses failing to do user research and otherwise putting the humans at the centre of their decisions. In this video, however, I’ll...
Time for another Livestream – In this eighth UX project challenge instalment, I’ll review 4! strong case study submissions from the viewers. It’s time for another UX design, user research, UI and prototyping challenge. The key aim in this challenge is for every designer who is currently struggling to...
The other day I was backing up my design files and by complete accident discovered an old academic report on one of the first UX case studies I’ve ever worked on. Not surprisingly and even if the actual product went live and was published on Apple AppStore it’s far...
I’ve received so many requests to show what a good UX portfolio looks like instead of reviewing a portfolio that could benefit from improving. I heard you and in this video, I’ll share what a perfect UX portfolio looks like. More importantly, I’ll also share the key decision-making factors...
In this video, I’ll revisit the topic of UX bootcamps and other guided and often intensive learning courses. If you remember from my previous few videos, no bootcamp or course can make you a UX design pro, however, it might be worth the time and money investment in terms...
As a UX design manager and design mentor, I frequently have to revisit this topic with UX researchers and product designers who face the dilemma of giving up or keeping on. In this video, I won’t just share my personal experience or give you anecdotes – there’s already plenty...
It’s not often that you read a book and it contradicts almost every other common notion on work. Sometime back I finished reading the 9 lies about work book which consists of heavily researched topics on the work-life balance, teamwork, organizational and personal aspects of career development. These principles...
It’s time for another UX design, user research, UI, and prototyping challenge. The key aim in this challenge is for every designer who is currently struggling to come up with a good UX project challenge and produce a case study for their portfolios. This brief should spark some great...
In this quick follow-up on the previous few episodes on UX job interviews, I’ll unpack a simple 4 category framework to help candidates in UX research, product design, or any other UX specialty prepare. Too often candidates struggle to come up with relevant and deep questions in the UX...
In this video, I’ll cover one of the key personal, professional, and experience design as craft pet peeves today: UX and product designers focusing on app design like it’s the only way to deliver good user experiences. Chances are your UX portfolio is also filled with apps as an...
Have you ever wondered if your UX portfolio and that UX case study are good enough to get the foot in the door? In this video, I’ll unpack a few principles that user experience, product and service design team managers like myself consider. The decision models when it comes...