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Worth revisiting this article on the importance of Labels in Forms, from an accessibility perspective and overall product experience. https://lnkd.in/eSyAwf48 #design #designthinking #designbuild #designstrategy #product #producctdesign #productmanagement #productstrategy #designprinciples #innovation #designers #digitaltransformation #ux #uxdesign #uiux #uidesign #designinnovation #application #software #softwaredesign #usability #userresearch #research #usercentereddesign #productleadership #uxwriting #designsystems #empathy #interfacedesign #usabilitytesting #userexperience #productdesign #accessibility #ui

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As I refine my hiring process I have question. What would you guys prefer? 1) In person/remote 30min white board session 2) Challenging design assignment done over a week 3) Mock podcast recording where we have a conversation about design.

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Great reminder on looking out for more valuable folks when it comes to UX. There are so many great UX folks that are not just talking but also walking the walk and created more meaningful methods and frameworks. Which UX pros are you following or get inspiration from? https://lnkd.in/ggwcSgrJ

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Worth revisiting this article on the topic of Design Audits. https://lnkd.in/e7t4FUV #design #designthinking #designbuild #designstrategy #product #producctdesign #productmanagement #productstrategy #designprinciples #innovation #designers #digitaltransformation #ux #uxdesign #uiux #uidesign #designinnovation #application #software #softwaredesign #usability #userresearch #research #usercentereddesign #productleadership #uxwriting #designsystems #empathy #interfacedesign #usabilitytesting #userexperience #productdesign #accessibility #ui

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UX Design for Specialized Domains is something we at Boston UX know a lot about. Check out this great article from my co-worker Dorothy Shamonsky!

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In my 20+ year design career, I've never heard a design client say... I'm looking for someone more: • Creative • Strategic • Data-driven • Collaborative • User-centred And yet, if you open 100 design agency websites, you'll see some variation of these 5 descriptors. I noticed this discrepancy a few years ago. So, I started taking notes every time a design client complained about design and design services. The truth is, none of the above ever showed up in my notes. Instead, here are the top 5 concerns: 1. Communication Issues 2. Slow Design Cycles 3. Scope Creep 4. Disagreement on Design Decisions 5. Difficulty Measuring ROI Here's my full summary note: Communication Issues: Founders may feel that designers don't understand the technical limitations of the product or the business needs of the company. This can lead to frustration on both sides, as founders may feel like designers are designing products that can't be built, and designers may feel like founders aren't giving them the freedom they need to be creative. Slow Design Cycles: The design process can be slow, especially for founders who are used to moving quickly. This can be frustrating for founders who need to get products to market quickly. Scope Creep: SaaS products are constantly evolving, and founders may feel like designers are constantly adding new features to the product, rather than focusing on the core features that will drive user adoption. This can lead to products that are bloated and difficult to use. Disagreement on Design Decisions: Founders and designers may not always agree on the best way to design the product. This can lead to disagreements that can slow down the development process. Difficulty Measuring ROI: It can be difficult to measure the return on investment (ROI) of design decisions. This can make it hard for founders to justify the cost of hiring designers. I hope this helps you the next time you pitch your service. #design #ux #productdesign #designservice #copywriting

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Discover three effective strategies for managing visual complexity in applications and websites. Enhance user experience and streamline your design process with these expert tips! https://lnkd.in/gnY9riDR

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Worth revisiting this article on the topic of MVPs. https://lnkd.in/eA2gy5KY #design #designthinking #designbuild #designstrategy #product #producctdesign #productmanagement #productstrategy #designprinciples #innovation #designers #digitaltransformation #ux #uxdesign #uiux #uidesign #designinnovation #application #software #softwaredesign #usability #userresearch #research #usercentereddesign #productleadership #uxwriting #designsystems #empathy #interfacedesign #usabilitytesting #userexperience #productdesign #accessibility #ui

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Last night I attended "You in UX/UI," put on by Out in Tech at Dovetail. Jeremie Gluckman moderated a panel featuring Ricki Munoz, Andrew Tolentino and Nicholas Bochud. A great conversation including points on how design choices that might be less obvious to some (allowing "special characters" in input fields, name length minimums and maximums) can have a big impact on inclusivity. The point was emphasized that this is why actually hiring people from diverse backgrounds and experiences (instead of just showing images of aspirational diversity on the company website) leads to products that better serve a diverse user base. Thanks to Alex Solis and the rest of the Out in Tech organizers. I met many cool folks after the panel. Oh yeah, and I didn't capture this but the Dovetail space is full of cool illustrations. Excited to learn more (and draw more panels!) as I go deeper into exploring UX/UI. 🌈 #ux #ui #graphicrecording #uxdesign #userexperience #userinterface #hci

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Portfolio tip for design leaders: Unless your values/leadership style/‘how I lead’ slides are unique or clearly showing why they make you a good fit for this specific role, skip all that in your portfolio presentation. It’s a waste of time and if it sounds like what all the other candidates are also doing(which is true 90% of the time), it will make you blend in. Not good: Generic words like empathy, team building, servant leadership etc Good: Super specific values that apply to this role Better: Super specific values that are actually then evidenced in the work you will shortly present

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The same holds true for these UX thought leaders with their conference presentations and books on how to 'conduct proper research' and 'run a successful project or develop a killer feature from start to finish'. Most of them haven't spent a single minute in a real corporate environment in decades, not to mention attending any stakeholder meetings. There are few things more harmful to young designers than listening to them and taking what they hear for granted. Often, their first thought after hearing these presentations—which usually are success stories about how they perfectly completed a project—is, 'Well, the problem might be with me. I work in a corporate environment, and this looks nothing like what's happening within my company whenever I try to conduct perfect research or manage a project.' None of these people discuss the trade-offs and tough decisions, the balancing acts that pave the road to a successful outcome.

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If we're not talking about design maturity, agile process, or craft, then us designers are probably talking about ✨quality.✨ I certainly see my interviewer's eyes light up when I mention this magical word. "Design is the one that has to hold the quality bar," I tell them. But what if that didn't have to be true? For a truly high-quality product, I don't think it should be design holding the line. It has to be something baked into the organization - everyone holds the quality bar. Even though "quality" is a slippery thing to define, if we can define it and hold ourselves to it, we can reduce the tension in the org and start to think less about the mere baseline quality for the product and more about raising that bar - delighting the user. I very much enjoyed Luke Anthony Firth's take on how they folded quality into their product building process. Have a read! https://lnkd.in/g4SenmYZ #designleadership #productprocess #productdesign #productquality #designquality #opentowork

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Interesting integrations of AI into Adobe's InDesign product. https://lnkd.in/e3h-5uq4 #design #designthinking #designbuild #designstrategy #product #producctdesign #productmanagement #productstrategy #designprinciples #innovation #designers #digitaltransformation #ux #uxdesign #uiux #uidesign #designinnovation #application #software #softwaredesign #usability #userresearch #research #usercentereddesign #productleadership #uxwriting #designsystems #empathy #interfacedesign #usabilitytesting #userexperience #productdesign #accessibility #ui

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Always worth revisiting this topic on how to lead remote teams. https://lnkd.in/eFdfivP6 #design #designthinking #designbuild #designstrategy #product #producctdesign #productmanagement #productstrategy #designprinciples #innovation #designers #digitaltransformation #ux #uxdesign #uiux #uidesign #designinnovation #application #software #softwaredesign #usability #userresearch #research #usercentereddesign #productleadership #uxwriting #designsystems #empathy #interfacedesign #usabilitytesting #userexperience #productdesign #accessibility #ui

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Do you use experience principles in your product work? Experience principles are an unsung hero for user-centric product development. They can create instant clarity when product decisions feel murky. We use them to help us: - Keep the user in focus and high on the priority list - Spark innovative ideas rooted in the product goals - Evaluate concepts so they prioritize the team's shared goals I'd love to hear how you use them - and if you've never created experience principles, it's an awesome exercise to do with your team! Helen King wrote a fantastic article on creating sticky experience principles - this is a great place to start: https://lnkd.in/eiTtanHy What are your thoughts on experience principles? Love to hear your insights in the comments below! 👇 #ExperiencePrinciples #ProductDevelopment #UserExperience #UX #ProductDesign #Innovation #TeamCollaboration #ProductGoals #UserCentric

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Wondering why startups should invest in UX design and why the current UX hiring market sucks? Wonder no more: https://lnkd.in/eeJzmrNH Genuinely let me know what you think, I'm trying to improve my writing constantly, as well as my understanding of why UX matters :)

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Lindsay Reynolds shines a light on the pervasive influence of cognitive biases in UX design. "Making snap decisions or trusting your gut may sometimes seem right, but it can lead to errors in user experience design," she notes. By recognizing and counteracting these biases, designers can create more objective and user-centric digital environments. 🎯 Common Biases in UX: Cognitive biases like confirmation bias, recency bias, and the framing effect can distort the design process, leading to less effective user interfaces. 🛠️ Strategies for Objective Design: Implementing structured and diverse user testing, gathering broad feedback, and embracing iterative design processes can help designers avoid the pitfalls of cognitive bias. 🔄 Positive Use of Cognitive Biases: Interestingly, when understood and applied deliberately, cognitive biases can be used to improve user engagement and satisfaction. For example, leveraging the framing effect can help present choices in a way that resonates more effectively with users. Explore Lindsay's comprehensive analysis on using cognitive biases to your advantage in UX design, ensuring that products not only appeal to users but also foster an intuitive and engaging user experience. #UserExperience #UXDesign #CognitivePsychology #DigitalInnovation

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