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Beyond UX Design
Beyond UX Design's mission is to give you the tools you need to be a truly effective UX designer by diving into the soft skills they won't be teaching you in school or a boot camp.
126 avsnitt • Längd: 50 min • Veckovis: Tisdag
Om podden
Beyond UX Design’s mission is to give you the tools you need to be a truly effective UX designer by diving into the soft skills they won’t be teaching you in school or a boot camp. These soft skills are critical for your success as a UX professional.
The podcast Beyond UX Design is created by Jeremy Miller. The podcast and the artwork on this page are embedded on this page using the public podcast feed (RSS).
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104. Design Diplomacy: Crafting Better Products Through Strategic Relationships with ÌníOlúwa Abíódún
22 november 2024 |
79 min
How can UX designers transform their roles from creative executors to strategic partners?
In this episode, I sit down with ÌníOlúwa Abíódún, a principal product designer working in growth at Gen Digital. With a fascinating background that includes law, fashion design, and UX, Ini brings a unique perspective to the conversation about how designers can become more business-savvy and influential within their organizations.
We dig into the concept of “learning the business” and what that really means for UX designers. Ini shares insights on developing business empathy, understanding company goals, and building strong relationships with stakeholders across different departments. We explore the power of 1:1s, the importance of getting over our egos as designers, and strategies for influencing without authority.
Whether you’re a junior designer looking to make your mark or an industry veteran aiming to increase your impact, this episode is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking ideas. Don’t miss out!
Helpful Links:
• Connect with ÌníOlúwa on LinkedIn
• Subscribe to the Growth Design Podcast
ÌníOlúwa Abíódún
Principal Product Designer @ Gen | Host, Growth Design Podcast
Principal Product Designer @ Gen | Host, Growth Design Podcast
About Neil
ÌníOlúwa, a lawyer turned designer from Nigeria, is a Principal Product Designer, working in Growth at Gen Digital, a leading global cybersecurity company. There, she crafts delightful product experiences to turn users into loyal, paying customers. Before that, she led growth design at a fintech. She has collaborated with startups, scale-ups, and corporations across various sectors, including e-commerce, HR tech, and B2B SaaS.
She is dedicated to mentoring designers through platforms like For Creative Girls and ADPList. She shares her knowledge globally as a guest teacher at Azari Women in Tech 2023, a TEDx speaker in Nigeria, and a guest lecturer at the STADIO School of Design in South Africa. Outside of her day-to-day, she co-hosts the Growth Design podcast, interviewing design leaders from Adobe, Miro, Zoe, and ClearLeft, among others.
A 2024 Coho Fellow in Design Leadership and a Mandela Washington Fellow, ÌníOlúwa lives in London with her husband and their daughter.
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103. Unlocking LinkedIn's Hidden Value: Meaningful Relationships Over Useless Likes with Ronnie Battista
13 november 2024 |
49 min
What if the key to LinkedIn success isn’t about how many posts you make but how you engage with others?
This week, I’m joined by Ronnie Battista, a seasoned UX leader in the experience design community with over two decades of expertise. Ronnie, who recently joined Chubb to lead their experience lab, brings valuable insights from his extensive consulting background and 15 years of teaching UX at Rutgers.
We explore the often-overlooked negative aspects of LinkedIn, focusing on how to use the platform effectively for genuine networking and professional growth. We discuss the evolution of LinkedIn from a straightforward networking site to a content-driven platform and how to navigate this change while maintaining authenticity.
Ronnie shares personal experiences and practical advice on building meaningful connections, the true value of engagement, and how to avoid the common pitfalls of chasing likes and followers. We dig into some strategies for using LinkedIn with purpose, including the power of thoughtful comments, the importance of having clear goals, and how to curate your feed for a more positive experience.
This episode is packed with actionable tips for professionals at all stages of their careers. Whether you’re job hunting, looking to expand your network, or simply want to make better use of LinkedIn, you’ll find valuable insights on how to leverage the platform effectively while staying true to your professional goals and mental well-being.
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Ronnie on LinkedIn
• ronniebattista.com
Ronnie Battista
Leader, Experience Lab @ Chubb
Leader, Experience Lab @ Chubb
About Ronnie
Ronnie has been a leader in the XD community for over 20 years. He spent the bulk of his career in consulting but has recently joined Chubb, leading the Experience Lab. He’s been teaching UX for the Masters Program at Rutgers for the last 15. He’s provided XD strategy, research, and design services to over 250 clients worldwide.
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102. Thinking Outside the UX Box: A Designer's Guide to Career Reinvention with Ricardo Brito
7 november 2024 |
52 min
What if your UX design skills are the key to unlocking career opportunities you’ve never imagined?
This week, I sit down with Ricardo Brito, a former UX designer who reinvented himself as a career and life coach. Ricardo shares his journey from burnout in the tech world to discovering a new sense of purpose beyond his design title. We dig into why designers often struggle to see themselves outside of their current roles and how this limitation can hinder career growth and personal fulfillment.
Ricardo introduces his unique “Path Method” for helping professionals navigate career transitions, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and self-reflection. We explore the concept of our “gilded prison” in the tech industry and discuss strategies for preparing for career shifts, even while still employed.
Whether you’re considering a move within tech or dreaming of a complete career overhaul, this episode offers valuable insights on leveraging your design skills in unexpected ways. Don’t miss this chance to reframe your career story and explore the vast possibilities beyond your current job title.
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Ricardo on LinkedIn
• ricardobrito.me
• Career Storytelling Toolkit
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Ricardo Brito
Work & Career Coach | Solopreneurship Mentor
Work & Career Coach | Solopreneurship Mentor
About Ricardo
Ricardo Brito is a career and life coach with a unique approach: helping people pave their way to personal and professional fulfilling balance through what he calls the PATH Method. Ricardo’s journey began back in 2021, when deeply entrenched in the corporate tech world as a UX design lead, he found himself battling burnout, disillusionment, and defeat. After seeking medical help, Ricardo embarked on a path of self-discovery through therapy and coaching. This led him to find a renewed sense of purpose, prompting him to step back from his corporate role. This decision brought him a profound revelation – that his self-worth was not tied to his title or status but rather in the impact he made and the quality of his work… and more than products or businesses, it was always about the people and their growth. Through his own journey, Ricardo developed a unique approach to help others navigate professional transitions and transformations, culminating in the creation of the PATH Method.
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Jeff’s toolkit offers actionable insights on storytelling for UX designers. Jeff walks you through how to present work to clients and stakeholders, how to craft compelling case studies, and how to improve portfolio presentations for job interviews. Jeff’s approach goes beyond your basic once upon a time kind of stuff.
And because I know this course will help you out so much, I’ve partnered with Jeff to get everyone listening to a 10% discount if you use the code BEYONDUX when you check out. So head on over to beyonduxdesign.com/storytelling to get 10% off today!
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Design Byte: The Tale of the Stakeholder From Hell
31 oktober 2024 |
12 min
What happens when your stakeholder is actually a demon from the darkest depths of UX hell?
Can good design principles exorcise even the most diabolical of bad user experiences?
In our special Halloween episode, listen for a wild ride through Silicon Valley’s dark side. We’re trading our usual insights for incantations as we follow the misadventures of Sarah, Mike, and Emily, a UX team at the unicorn startup TechNova. Their world is turned upside down when they meet Mr. Deville, a new stakeholder who brings new meaning to the phrase “design from hell.”
Our intrepid team faces challenges that would make even the most seasoned UX professional weep: interfaces that change on their own, product roadmaps possessed by demons, and stakeholder requests that defy the laws of physics (and good design). As they realize the true nature of their predicament, they must use every UX trick in the book – and perhaps invent a few new ones – to save their product and their souls.
This episode is a tongue-in-cheek look at the sometimes hellish world of UX design, startup culture, and stakeholder management. It’s packed with laughs, gasps, and maybe even a few valuable lessons about staying true to good design principles, no matter how devilish the circumstances. Don’t miss this hilarious and horrifying journey into the dark side of UX!
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THROWBACK. The Yin to Leadership's Yang: Unpacking the Unsung Role of Followership with Dr. David Leitner
30 oktober 2024 |
84 min
Before we can talk about leadership, we have to talk about followership.
If you’re anything like me, when you heard the term “followership” for the first time, you thought it was a made-up word. Almost like it’s a joke… Who wants to be a follower when you can be a leader?
Lots of people.
A lot of folks have no desire to lead teams or become senior executives. Lots of people are perfectly happy being individual contributors, keeping their heads down, and doing great work.
But being a follower isn’t about blindly doing as you’re told. It’s not about being “a sheep” or “a robot.” Followership is about finding and maximizing the relationship with the leader and your teammates.
In fact, even if your goal is to be a great leader, you have to learn to be a great follower first. Learning to be a great follower will help those emergent leaders pick up opportunities to practice their leadership skills.
The reality is that being a great follower is an important skill for everyone on the team to learn.
If the concept of followership is new to you, you’ll learn quite a bit from Dr. David Leitner in this week’s episode.
Topics:
• 04:41 – What is followership?
• 10:00 – We’re exposed to followership at a very early age
• 11:02 – Followership vs managing up
• 16:46 – We shouldn’t aim to grow leaders, we should aim to grow followers
• 18:03 – Not everyone wants to be a leader, but most want to be great followers
• 22:57 – Great ICs don’t always make great managers
• 25:24 – How do we nurture followership skills?
• 28:28 – It’s OK to disagree but we should eventually commit
• 35:19 – Followership is not blindly following
• 39:31 – The West has become a leadership-centric culture
• 41:25 – Before we can talk leadership we need to start with followership
• 50:50 – Applying followership to cross-functional team relationships
• 58:47 – How does a good follower deal with a bad leader or a bad follower?
• 1:04:00 – Dealing with bad teammates is harder
• 1:05:54 – Emotional intelligence is critical for good followers
• 1:10:00 – Resources to learn more about followership
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Dr. D on LinkedIn
• Watch Dr. D on youtube
• drdleitner.com
This Week’s Audio Book
Check out The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders by Ira Chaleff.
The Courageous Follower explores the vital role of followers in any leadership dynamic, emphasizing the importance of active engagement, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility for followers. The book offers practical advice on how to support and challenge leaders effectively. The book encourages followers to become more courageous, independent thinkers, and advocates for a healthy balance of power between leaders and their followers for successful and ethical leadership. It’s a great read.
Dr. David Leitner, PhD
Followership, Leadership, and Strategy Educator | Public Speaker | Disabled Veteran {CRPS} | On a mission to inspire you to always aim high!
Followership, Leadership, and Strategy Educator | Public Speaker | Disabled Veteran {CRPS} | On a mission to inspire you to always aim high!
About Dr. D
Dr. David Leitner is an educator specializing in Followership, Leadership, and Strategy. He’s spent the last 10 years helping people become effective followers to better support leadership and improve execution. Dr. D is also a disabled IDF veteran with a severe chronic pain disorder. He shares his experiences to teach leadership, followership, teamwork, grit, and determination. Through one-on-one work, lectures, and group workshops he covers topics like choosing followership, sacrifice, leadership understanding politics, and strategic thinking. Along the way, he’s had the opportunity to significantly impact the lives of an amazingly diverse group of people and give them a basis for their future success. And that’s what it’s all about to him – helping people succeed.
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101. Life After Tech: Redefine Yourself and Discover New Work Opportunities With Debbie Levitt
24 oktober 2024 |
70 min
What if you won’t always have a job in tech?
What if you’re done with tech? What if tech is done with you?
This week, I welcome back UX strategist and author Debbie Levitt to discuss her latest book, “Life After Tech: Redefine Yourself and Discover New Work Opportunities.” Debbie shares her insights on the changing tech landscape and why tech professionals should start thinking about career options beyond traditional tech roles.
We explore Debbie’s motivations behind her book, including her personal experiences with job insecurity and the widespread layoffs in the tech industry. Debbie emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and planning for alternative career paths, even for those currently employed in tech. We discuss the challenges of transitioning out of tech, including salary expectations and the stigma associated with career changes.
Debbie’s book offers practical advice on diversifying income streams, reassessing personal values, and preparing for a potential life after tech. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on your career and discover how to thrive in an ever-changing job market.
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Debbie on LinkedIn
• LifeAfterTech.info
• DeltaCX.com
• CanettiPerfetti.com
Debbie Levitt
Author of “Life After Tech”
Author of “Life After Tech”
About Debbie
Debbie is a Customer Experience (CX) and User Experience (UX) strategist and change agent specializing in setting houses in order in record time. Clients call her “Mary Poppins” because she flies in, improves everything she can, sings a few songs, and then flies away to her next adventure. Debbie is an experienced leader with a track record of building and leading diverse research and design teams, shaping product vision, influencing strategies, and driving initiatives. She also coaches tech workers, leaders, and career changers. Her new book, Life After Tech, is available in digital, print, and audiobook formats. Debbie isn’t sure when she’ll leave tech, but she loves finding and solving problems. It’s one of her Core Personal Qualities.
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100. The Entry Level Paradox: Breaking Into UX with Mitch Clements
15 oktober 2024 |
75 min
It seems like every job requires experience, but you can’t get experience without a job.
If that’s the case, how do you break into the UX industry?
In this episode, I sit down with Mitch Clements, a senior product design manager at nCino, to unravel the paradox many aspiring UX designers face: needing experience to get a job but needing a job to get experience. Mitch, who has grown his design team from 2 to 30 members, shares what types of applicants grab his attention.
We dig into strategies for gaining experience outside of traditional employment, the power of networking, and how to craft a portfolio that catches a hiring manager’s eye. Mitch emphasizes the importance of curiosity, problem-solving, and entrepreneurial thinking in creating opportunities.
Whether you’re a career shifter or fresh out of a boot camp, this episode offers actionable advice on standing out in a sea of applicants and landing your first UX role. Don’t miss Mitch’s insider tips on what hiring managers really look for and how to avoid common pitfalls in your job search.
Topics:
• 08:00 – Mitch’s origin story
• 11:58 – Ignore the title for a minute and think about skills to learn
• 14:42 – How do you get experience without a job?
• 20:00 – Career shifters have a big advantage here
• 29:17 – Networking is invaluable
• 33:50 – Find Slack channels or Discord servers
• 38:58 – Referrals are powerful for hiring teams
• 41:55 – How Mitch decides who to interview after 100s of applicants
• 44:41 – Mitch’s red flags
• 52:59 – You may need to create your opportunities
• 56:59 – Avoid the fanciful, unrealistic solutions
• 58:19 – Take an entrepreneurial mindset
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Mitch on LinkedIn
• Don’t miss our LIVE Q&A on Friday Oct 25 @ 11 Eastern
Mitch Clements
Sr Product Design Manager @ nCino
Sr Product Design Manager @ nCino
About Mitch
Mitch is a Senior Product Design Manager at nCino where he’s built a design team from two to 30 designers and has helped the mortgage business unit grow from a startup to a 1.2 billion dollar industry leader. With a diverse career background as a developer, product manager and designer, Mitch brings a unique perspective and leadership to product vision, strategy, storytelling, and building design teams. Mitch is deeply passionate about fostering the design community and regularly makes appearances as a speaker at design conferences and shares his thoughts regularly on LinkedIn. Mitch enjoys speaking on a variety of topics, including helping designers level up in their careers, design leadership, and demonstrating the business value of design.
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99. Beyond UX Unfiltered: A Candid Conversation about Mental Health in UX Design With Hang Xu
9 oktober 2024 |
118 min
How can understanding our mental health make us better UX designers and more empathetic human beings?
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Hang Xu, a brilliant UX designer and familiar face online. He’s been refreshingly open about his mental health journey. Today, we’re peeling back the layers on a topic close to both our hearts: the mental health of our fellow UX Designers.
We explore the pressures of the tech industry, recent layoffs, and social media activity and how they can exacerbate mental health issues. We also discuss how these challenges have pushed us to be more open without issues and advocate for others to do the same.
This isn’t your typical design talk—it’s unfiltered, it’s real, and there aren’t any key takeaways. It’s just an open conversation among friends and colleagues who want everyone else to know that they’re not alone. Tune in for a dose of honesty, humor, and hope as we navigate mental health and design.
Hang 🤙 Xu
Product Designer Turned Talent Agent @ Collective Supply
Product Designer Turned Talent Agent @ Collective Supply
About Hang
Hang Xu is the founder and lead recruiter for Collective Supply, a talent-centric design recruiting agency based in NYC. Before that, Hang was a senior Staff UX Designer at Boston Dynamics and designed the user interface, and workflow for their first warehouse robot. His experience in both doing hands-on design work and recruiting for design roles gives him a unique perspective on the state of UX and design hiring in the US. You can read his writing on design strategy, activism in tech, and salary negotiation techniques on his LinkedIn. Aside from his work in UX design, Hang has a keen interest in film photography and enjoys tinkering with instant film cameras. And if you’ve ever wondered if there’s a fully manual Instax/Polaroid rangefinder camera, he’d love to chat.
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98. Designers Without Borders: The Importance of Cultural Context in Product Design with Ruby Pryor
2 oktober 2024 |
66 min
How can designers create products that feel native to users across the globe?
In this episode, I get to chat with Ruby Pryor, whose career has taken her from the bustling streets of Melbourne to the vibrant cities of Southeast Asia. Ruby’s unique perspective, shaped by her experiences at Boston Consulting Group, Grab, and her own consulting firm, Rex, offers valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities of designing for a global audience.
We dig into the subtle yet profound ways culture influences our experience. Ruby shared fascinating anecdotes about how seemingly minor details like work schedules and currency symbols can significantly affect the users’s experience across different countries and cultures.
Whether you’re a seasoned pro working on global products or a designer just beginning to consider international audiences, this episode provides insights and actionable strategies for creating user experiences that truly resonate across boundaries.
Topics:
• 04:54 – Ruby’s origin story
• 06:35 – You may not realize how your culture affects your perspective until you move
• 14:13 – How do remote teams understand the target cultures
• 15:10 – Low context vs high context cultures
• 18:30 – When we’re taught research, culture is chronically under-discussed
• 24:20 – Where do we start if we’re designing for a global market?
• 30:32 – The role of service design in global products
• 32:29 – Finding international research participants
• 40:01 – How do we measure whether we’ve accounted for culture in our metrics
• 42:00 – How do you promote this within your team to push for this idea?
• 44:20 – Being globally inclusive doesn’t mean building something new every time
• 52:47 – Reading fiction is a great way to build empathy
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Ruby on LinkedIn
• rexhq.io
Ruby Pryor
Founder @ Rex
Founder @ Rex
About Ruby
Ruby Pryor is the founder of Rex, a UX research and strategic design consulting firm. Ruby has worked in Design and Customer Experience for a decade across Australia and Asia. Her experience includes working for Boston Consulting Group, Grab and Nous Group. She has spoken at UX conferences in 5 countries, appeared on multiple podcasts and been interviewed on Channel News Asia.
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97. Debugging Your Brain: A Software Engineer's Framework for Design Career Success with Dagna Bieda
24 september 2024 |
65 min
What if you could refactor your brain like software to unlock your full potential?
I sit down with Dagna Bieda, a software engineer turned career coach and author of “Brain Refactor: Optimize Your Internal Code to Thrive in Tech & Engineering.” Dagna shares her journey from experiencing burnout to discovering the power of “brain refactoring” – a concept that applies software engineering principles to personal growth and career development.
We dig into the four main obstacles tech professionals face: imposter syndrome, burnout, interpersonal challenges, and self-marketing struggles. Dagna offers insights on debugging our mental “code,” emphasizing the importance of psychological distancing, openness to feedback, and developing strong interpersonal skills. We also discuss the often-overlooked value of soft skills in tech careers and how bootcamp graduates often progress faster due to their balanced skill set.
Whether you’re a UX designer, software engineer, or tech professional, you’ll find actionable advice on optimizing your mindset for success. Don’t miss this conversation that goes beyond technical skills to explore the human side of thriving in the tech industry.
Topics:
• 05:08 – Where did Brain Refactoring come from?
• 08:40 – About the book
• 12:06 – How do we debug our brain?
• 12:22 – Psychological distancing
• 13:20 – Be open to feedback
• 14:48 – Are you trying to DIY everything?
• 21:37 – Internal vs external dependencies
• 25:02 – How do we get feedback from colleagues
• 32:10 – Four obstacles that we generally run into
• 43:51 – When it comes to self-promotion, our mental model may be off
Helpful Links:
• Connect with Dagna on LinkedIn
• themindfuldev.com
• Get your copy of Brain Refactor
Dagna Bieda
Engineer turned Coach for ambitious Tech professionals & Author of Brain Refactor
Engineer turned Coach for ambitious Tech professionals & Author of Brain Refactor
About Dagna
Dagna is an Engineer turned Coach for Engineers and ambitious professionals in tech. With 10+ years of coding experience and coaching since 2019, she’s the tough love, “been in your shoes” kinda Coach. Her clients’ backgrounds include a spectrum ranging from ICs to CTOs, from small startups to FAANG+ companies, from 2 to 20+ years of experience, and from self-taught devs through career-changing Bootcamp grads to college grads and PhDs. She helps her clients reach their potential and exciting career opportunities by refactoring their brains.
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96. Cultural Compass: Steering Your UX Career Across International Borders with Joseph Mercieca
17 september 2024 |
80 min
Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of international job hunting. Joseph Mercieca shares invaluable insights on adapting your application strategy, portfolio, and interview techniques to different cultural contexts across Europe and beyond.
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95. Climbing Cringe Mountain: Embracing Your Authentic Personal Brand with Anaïs Wittrock-Roske
10 september 2024 |
65 min
Discover how Anais Wittrock-Roske, a former intensive care nurse, leveraged personal branding to pivot into UX . Learn strategies for authentically showcasing your unique background and skills to stand out.
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94. The High Fidelity Trap: Why Less Can Be More with Pavel Samsonov
4 september 2024 |
77 min
This week, we discuss the high fidelity trap with Pavel Samsonov. Discover why jumping straight to high fidelity prototypes might not be the best approach and learn actionable strategies to improve your design process.
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93. The Myth of the Career Ladder: Why Great Designers Aren't Always Great Managers with Alison Gretz
27 augusti 2024 |
66 min
I chat with Alison Gretz to discuss transitioning from an IC to a management role. We explore why being a great IC doesn’t mean you'll be a good manager and how to approach your career more holistically.
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92. Broad Strokes Before Fine Lines: The Generalist's Advantage with Scott Christensen
20 augusti 2024 |
58 min
Scott Christensen, lead growth designer at Mercury, shares insights on the importance of gaining broad experience before specializing. He discusses the concept of a "double diamond" for your career and offers valuable advice for junior designers navigating their professional journey.
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91. Designing for the Real World: No User Left Behind with Emily Anderson
12 augusti 2024 |
61 min
Emily Anderson is a product designer who challenges the industry’s focus on “happy paths.” We discuss the importance of considering edge cases, effective research methods, and how to advocate for better experiences.
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90. The Art of Perspective: Mastering the Reframe with Kate Pincott
6 augusti 2024 |
62 min
In this episode, Kate Pincott shares powerful insights on how UX designers can gain more influence through reframing. Learn practical techniques to shift perspectives, build relationships, and communicate effectively.
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89. Punching Holes in Red Tape: The Design Consultant's Advantage with Shahed Syed
30 juli 2024 |
48 min
Shahed Syed shares insights on design consulting. He discusses the unique challenges and opportunities consultants face, strategies for building trust with clients, and how consulting can supercharge a designer’s career.
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88. Into the Unknown: A UX Designer’s Guide to Diving Headfirst Into a New Industry with Casey Bombacie
23 juli 2024 |
74 min
There’s no gaurantee you’ll land a job at your “dream job.” Casey Bombacie hadn’t stepped into a casino before getting a job for a B2B gaming company. Casey offers insights for UX designers switching domains.
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87. From Boardroom to Living Room: Taking OKRs Beyond Business with Jeff Gothelf
16 juli 2024 |
57 min
This week, I chat with Jeff Gothelf about applying Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) to personal goals. We explore the differences between business and personal OKRs, how to measure success, and strategies for avoiding common pitfalls in goal-setting.
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86. From Misconceptions to Career Opportunities in Enterprise Software with Sally Carson
9 juli 2024 |
88 min
Sally Carson and I discuss the unique aspects of working in enterprise orgs. She shares her strategies for navigating corporate dynamics, building a successful career, and leveraging internal opportunities.
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85. Goodbye Meetings. Hello, Design Time! With Caden Damiano
2 juli 2024 |
71 min
This week, I chat with Caden Damiano about the challenge of too many meetings. We explore some strategies for reclaiming time, setting boundaries, and fostering more productive collaboration with partners.
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84. The UX Career Check-In: Are You Where You Want to Be? With Veronica Shelton
25 juni 2024 |
61 min
I chat with Veronica Shelton, co-founder of Oak Theory, about navigating design careers. We explore the importance of diverse perspectives, ego, and embracing new challenges to grow professionally in the field of design.
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THROWBACK: Playing the Game or How To Join a New Team
18 juni 2024 |
20 min
I'm hanging out at the beach this week with my family, so there's no new episode. But enjoy this early throwback episode where we discuss some tips and tricks to help you seamlessly integrate with a new team. We'll be back next week with a new episode!
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83. The Audacity to Ask: Design Your UX Career on Your Terms with Michelle Pakron
11 juni 2024 |
min
In this eye-opening conversation, veteran UX designer Michelle Pakron shares her empowering view on shaping your UX career your own way, embracing uncertainty, and fearlessly asking for what you want.
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82. The Art of Fitting In: A Newbie’s Guide to Corporate Camouflage with Kerry McPhearson
4 juni 2024 |
min
Kerry McPhearson, a product designer at Disney Streaming, joins us to share invaluable advice on understanding hiring managers, building relationships, and making a successful transition into the design industry.
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81. The LinkedIn Revolution: Making Networking Fun Again with Grace Ling
28 maj 2024 |
min
This week, I chat with Grace Ling, founder of Design Buddies, who’s transforming LinkedIn into a vibrant community. Grace shares how she uses creativity and humor to make LinkedIn a fun and engaging platform.
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80. Support Squad: Building Your Career Transition Dream Team with Emilie Mazurek
21 maj 2024 |
72 min
This week, I chat with Emilie Mazurek, who successfully transitioned from biochemistry and hospitality to UX design. Emilie discusses overcoming the confidence gap, the role of mentors, and leveraging soft skills.
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79. UX Lessons from Life's Little Moments with Frankie Kastenbaum
14 maj 2024 |
47 min
Frankie Kastenbaum is a senior UX designer and content creator. We explore how everyday experiences can provide valuable UX insights, the power of analogies, and Frankie’s approach to teaching junior designers.
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78. UX Design at the Speed of Silicon: FAANG vs Everyone Else
7 maj 2024 |
94 min
Do you dream of landing a UX job at a big tech company? Product Design at FAANG companies is very different from traditional UX roles. Today we talk with Miryam, who has worked at multiple tech giants, about the key distinctions between these two career paths.
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77. Order is Creativity: The UX Process Paradox with Rob Hamblen
30 april 2024 |
81 min
Veteran designer Rob Hamblen shares his perspectives on the often-debated topic of design process. Rob posits that embracing a defined methodology enhances creativity and leads to successful outcomes.
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76. The Art of Saying "No": From Doormat to Advocate with Chris Nguyen
23 april 2024 |
59 min
This week, Chris Nguyen shares his journey from feeling like a doormat to becoming his own best advocate. Chris offers strategies for designers to find their voice, build influence, and drive meaningful change in their orgs.
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75. Frenemy At the Gate: The Great UX/PM Schism, A Product Manager’s Take with Tom Drugan
16 april 2024 |
64 min
As AI and economic pressures upend traditional software roles, how can Product Managers and UX Designers leverage each other's strengths to continue to deliver exceptional user experiences?
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74. To Niche or Not to Niche? That Is the Question with Laura Baker
9 april 2024 |
66 min
Design leader Laura Baker shares her insights on generalist and specialist design roles. We explore how embracing a wide skillset can open up new opportunities and help us future-proof our expertise.
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73. User First, But Not You Last: Prioritizing Your Preservation with Jason Ogle
3 april 2024 |
70 min
This week I chat with Jason Ogle from the User Defenders Podcast about something we don’t talk about enough: self-care for UX designers. We explore how taking care of ourselves is essential to be truly empathetic.
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72. Buckle up and hold on: The UX Job Market Rollercoaster with Amy Santee
26 mars 2024 |
78 min
I chat with Amy Santee to dissect the current UX job market. We dig deep into the reasons behind the current instability and offer some insights about these uncertain times and how you might navigate the mess.
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71. From Data to Decisions: Unleashing the Power of UX Analytics with Jeff Hendrickson
19 mars 2024 |
79 min
This week I talk with analytics expert and author Jeff Hendrickson about his new book “Unleashing the Power of UX Analytics.” Jeff shares proven strategies to uncover deep user insights and drive meaningful change.
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70. Facade of Doubt: The Bias Behind Impostor Syndrome with Danielle Barnes
12 mars 2024 |
65 min
Have you ever felt like an impostor, despite your accomplishments? Danielle Barnes unpacks the insidious nature of systemic biases that can lead to self-doubt, even among the most capable designers.
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69. A Dramatic Shift: From Acting to UX Design with Stephanie Terrero
5 mars 2024 |
59 min
This week, we dig into Stephanie Terrero's shift from an award-winning acting career to UX design. Stephanie discussed how her theatrical skills, especially in empathy and storytelling, uniquely position her as a UX designer in the tech industry.
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Beyond UX Design: Master Your Craft Beyond Pixels and Prototypes is OUT NOW!
28 februari 2024 |
4 min
After months of waiting Beyond UX Design: Master Your Craft Beyond Pixels and Prototypes is finally done and ready to download. If you pre-ordered it you can get it now. If not, get your copy today!
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68. But does it convert? Embracing Progress Over Perfection with Cameron Ridenour
27 februari 2024 |
62 min
Join me as I sit down with Cameron Ridenour, co-founder at CoNote about the importance of moving beyond perfection, the art of making progress, and how to focus on what really converts.
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67. Innovation Off the Clock: Finding Side Hustle Harmony with Tregg Frank
20 februari 2024 |
73 min
This week we explore the world of side projects with Tregg Frank. He shares the thrills and challenges of chasing passion projects alongside a full-time job, offering insights into the balance of creativity and discipline.
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66. The Continuous Evolution of a Designer with Dan Mall
12 februari 2024 |
62 min
This week I sit down with Dan Mall to peel back the layers of what it takes for junior designers to excel in their careers. Dan shares invaluable insights from his own experiences, emphasizing the importance of advocacy, networking, and embracing followership to excel in our careers.
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65. The UX Guild: Modern Apprenticeships in Digital Craftsmanship
5 februari 2024 |
61 min
Join me as I explore the unique apprenticeship program led by Alexey Novik at Coherent Solutions, where the next generation of UX designers are crafted through hands-on experience and mentorship.
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64. The Designer's Dilemma: The Delicate Dance Between Aesthetics and Functionality with Scott Mackie
30 januari 2024 |
70 min
This week, I have a thought-provoking discussion with Scott Mackie, a design and product leader formerly of IDEO and athenahealth. We discuss the delicate balance between aesthetics and functionality.
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63. Auditing for Excellence: Refining UX, One Audit at a Time with Melissa Gallagher
23 januari 2024 |
56 min
“Audit” can be a dirty word, but a UX Audit plays a critical role by enhancing usability and can make your engineering team more efficient too! This week, I dive into the world of UX audits with Melissa Gallagher.
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62. Yes, And: An Improvisors Guide to Mastering UX with Yaddy Arroyo
16 januari 2024 |
86 min
In this episode, we dig into the fascinating intersection of improv and UX design with the talented Yaddy Arroyo. Yaddy shares insights on how the principles of improv can enhance the adaptability of UX designers.
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61. Plotting your pixels: Taking a strategic approach to your UX career with Dan Winer
9 januari 2024 |
73 min
Discover the path from tactical execution to strategic thinking with Dan Winer. In this episode, Dan emphasizes the importance of mastering technical skills early in your career before moving on to strategic work.
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Announcing the Beyond UX Design Book!
8 januari 2024 |
3 min
I've got some exciting news to share. If you follow me on LinkedIn you may have heard the announcement last month, but I'm starting 2024 with a bang. I am finally finishing something that I have been working on for a while now. I am writing a book and I am just about finished.
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60. Thinking Beyond the Product: Service Design in the Age of Product First with Thomas Wilson
2 januari 2024 |
75 min
In this episode, I chat with Thomas Wilson, a veteran service designer, who challenges the conventional product-first approach in software and highlights the importance of broad, strategic thinking in design.
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DesignByte: The State of UX With the UXPerts Podcast Crew
27 december 2023 |
88 min
In this episode, Jeremy joins the UXPerts crew to talk about the yearly State of UX article by UXdesign.cc
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THROWBACK: Surviving and Thriving In a VUCA World
26 december 2023 |
23 min
I'm still hanging out with my family this week, so enjoy a throwback episode from last year on something I think more people need to be aware of: learning to survive and thrive in a VUCA world.
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THROWBACK: ‘Twas the Night Before UX-Mas
21 december 2023 |
4 min
I was planning on releasing a new holiday UX story this year, but life got the better of me. So instead of something new, here's a throwback to last year's holiday episode instead. Enjoy!
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59. Finding a Meaningful UX Career With Justin Dauer
18 december 2023 |
63 min
I got a chance to talk with Justin Dauer about some core concepts from his new book, "In Fulfillment." We discuss the intersection of personal growth and UX design, and how these aspects influence our professional journey.
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58. Turning evidence into outcomes with Dr. Ari Zelmanow
12 december 2023 |
77 min
This week, I had a fascinating discussion with Dr. Ari Zelmanow, who blends his background as a detective with UX research strategies to turn his evidence into meaningful business outcomes.
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57. The Art of Bringing Your Whole Self to Work with Wendy Nyx
5 december 2023 |
77 min
This week I had a fascinating discussion with Wendy Nyx, where we dig into the role of personal values in shaping a fulfilling career, and how to maintain authenticity and passion while we're at work.
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56. A Recipe for Success: UX Lessons From the Culinary World With Anne Cantera
28 november 2023 |
85 min
This week, we explore the parallels between the restaurant industry and building software with Anne Cantera. We dig into how the high-pressure, fast-paced culinary world can enrich the practice of UX design.
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THROWBACK: Navigating the Inevitable Layoff With Kasey Randall
21 november 2023 |
49 min
If it hasn’t happened to you yet, an unexpected layoff will hit you at some point. You have to be ready for the inevitable. This week, Kasey Randall offers his advice on how to handle it, what to do, and how to move forward.
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Quick Episode 56 Update
21 november 2023 |
1 min
This isn’t a full episode. Just a quick update to let you know there won’t be a new episode this week. Instead, enjoy this oldie but goodie; Episode 13: Navigating the Inevitable Layoffs with Kasey Randall. Enjoy!
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55. Learning the ABCs of UX Education: Academia, Bootcamps, or Choose-Your-Own-Adventure With Julia Debari
14 november 2023 |
79 min
This week I chat with Julia DeBari to discuss the overwhelming world of UX education. We dive into the pros and cons of academia, bootcamps, and self-taught paths to UX Design.
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54. Articulating Flexibility: How UX Designers Can Adapt and Thrive with Tom Greever
7 november 2023 |
65 min
Explore the delicate dance between rigidity and flexibility as Tom Greever shares his expertise on fostering team collaboration and stakeholder engagement for UX professionals.
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DesignByte: The Tale of the Cursed Prototype
30 oktober 2023 |
26 min
This is the story of a talented UX designer so obsessed with perfection that he literally loses himself in his design. Two brave interns decide to unravel this mystery, and what they find is beyond imagination.
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DesignByte: A Cautionary Tale of Deceptive UX Patterns
30 oktober 2023 |
10 min
This week we share a frightening tale of UX dark patterns. Some evil UX designers will use nasty tricks to get you to do their bidding. Don't fall for their traps. Pay attention to this cautionary tale.
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Quick Episode 54 Update
30 oktober 2023 |
2 min
This week is Halloween. So there's no interview, but I do have a special treat for you. TWO spooky UX stories await you this week. Next week we have another awesome interview with the one and only Tom Greever.
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53. Stop Trading Your Time For Money: Unlocking the Product Potential in Freelancing with Philip Wallage
24 oktober 2023 |
67 min
Philip Wallage is an expert in turning freelance offerings into scalable products. This week, We dig into productization, discussing how you can transition from trading time for money to creating value-driven products.
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52. An Autodidact’s Journey: There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Blueprint for UX Education With Kevin Shertz
17 oktober 2023 |
73 min
In an industry where bootcamps dominate the conversation, the concept of self-learning presents an intriguing alternative. How does one navigate the complex world of UX design without the roadmap that a formal education provides?
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51. From Side Hustle to Main Gig: A Designpreneur’s Journey with Chris Nguyen
10 oktober 2023 |
73 min
This week, I chat with Chris Nguyen, a designpreneur with an incredible journey. From being a computer science dropout to leading design teams at Fortune 500 companies, Chris has done it all.
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50. Designing Your Destiny: Tommy Geoco’s Path to Creating a Product-Based Income
3 oktober 2023 |
73 min
Right now is a rough time to be looking for a UX role. Some people have been looking for work for months or longer. You may have already put a lot of thought into a passion project for your portfolio and stopped at the case study. But what if you kept going?
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49. UX Done Write: Unpacking Content Design With Andrew Astleford
26 september 2023 |
74 min
You've probably heard the role of "Content Designer" more and more over the last year or two. It's a relatively new specialization in the UX field. As Bill Gates famously said way back in 1996, "content is king!"
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48. From Skylines to Screens: A Former Architect's Journey to UX Design with Aneta Kmiecik
19 september 2023 |
70 min
Professional careers like Architecture, Medicine, and Law are highly skilled technical careers that require a lot of cognitive labor. They have strict rules and regulations around who can practice and how they are taught.
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47. Authenticity vs. Adaptability: Striking the Balance in Job Hunting With the UX +1 Podcast Crew
12 september 2023 |
70 min
I was recently triggered by a post Corey Nelson shared on LinkedIn comparing job interviews to acting auditions. The thought of pretending to be something you're not really shook me. But what if Corey is right?
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46. Posting with Purpose: Navigating the Hazards of Social Media with Trevor Nielson
5 september 2023 |
65 min
Deciding to "put yourself out there" can be overwhelming enough, but not a lot of people talk about the pitfalls when you actually start. Social media can be a hell scape or it can be a rewarding place for engaging conversation and building meaningful relationships.
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45. The Yin to Leadership's Yang: Unpacking the Unsung Role of Followership with Dr. David Leitner
29 augusti 2023 |
84 min
There’s no shortage of “leadership” advice on the internet. Everyone is talking about growing the next generation of leaders. But if everyone becomes a leader, will there be anyone willing to follow?
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44. When Art Meets Science: Uncovering the Alchemy of UX Design with Anthony Conta
22 augusti 2023 |
53 min
Anthony Conta’s new book, The Art & Science of UX Design spans content across the entire design process, from understanding the right thing to design to designing things right. The book introduces theories, provides examples, and provides exercises to gain experience.
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43. Once Upon a User: A UX Storytelling Adventure with Jeff White
15 augusti 2023 |
75 min
People are constantly telling junior UX designers that they need to master their "storytelling skills." But very few people really explain how to do that. Jeff White's storytelling book and course is different.
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42. Moving to the Dark Side: A UX Designer’s Journey to Product Management With Marnina Herrmann
8 augusti 2023 |
61 min
While Marnina has always loved design, her favorite part has always been what happens before putting pen to paper. She recently abandoned her job as a designer in exchange for a PhD in design and psychology.
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41. Flourishing in Different Company Cultures With Sera Tajima
1 augusti 2023 |
69 min
Sera Tajima has done it all. She's worked at startups. She's worked at mid size companies. She's worked at large corporations. And now she runs her own ed tech business teaching students UX design skills for the real world.
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Quick Episode 41 Update
31 juli 2023 |
2 min
I've been lucky enough to have some really incredible guests come on the show for interviews recently. I've got so many in the backlog that if I kept the current schedule you wouldn't hear them for six months!
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40. Plastic to Pixels: An Industrial Designer's Journey Into UX Design with Matthew McPhail
25 juli 2023 |
66 min
Meet Matthew McPhail, a former chef turned Industrial Designer turned UX Designer. Matthew made the jump to UX Design a few years back after working as an industrial designer at places like Dyson and Ford. Today he joins the show to discuss his journey and what he's learned along the way.
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39. Swimming Upstream: Going Against the Current of Low UX Maturity
18 juli 2023 |
27 min
Low UX maturity can be frustrating for many UX professionals. You don't get to do what you think is right. You get pushback from every direction. It feels like you're constantly swimming against a current of bad practices.
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38: Designs to Dollars: The Ultimate User Flow to Bigger Pay with Hang 🤙 Xu
11 juli 2023 |
74 min
Most designers are not very good at negotiating salaries. Negotiating your next salary can seem like a daunting task, but Salary negotiation is a skill just like any other. If you don't learn this skill, the effects can linger.
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THROWBACK: Delivering Better Products Through Better Relationships
4 juli 2023 |
17 min
What’s more important than designing great software? Not winning awards or getting the most dribbble likes. The thing that’s more important than designing great products is delivering great products.
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Quick Episode 38 Update
4 juli 2023 |
1 min
This isn't a full episode. Just a quick update to let you know there won't be a new episode this week. Instead, enjoy this oldie but goodie; Episode 06: Building Better Products Through Better Relationships. Enjoy!
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37. Balancing Act: Managing Stakeholder Influence on Low-Maturity Software Teams
27 juni 2023 |
40 min
Some teams do a great job of collaborating with stakeholders. Some don't. The way your team deals with stakeholders has a level of maturity all on its own. Unfortunately, this is often overlooked except by some of the smoothest-running software teams.
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36. Thinking Caps On: Critical Thinking with Debbie Levitt
20 juni 2023 |
82 min
You hear a lot of people talk about the importance of critical thinking, and how it’s an important thing for UX professionals to master. But what exactly does that mean? How can we practice? How do we do it correctly?
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35. Building Bridges: Thriving with Low Maturity Engineering Teams
13 juni 2023 |
37 min
Are you and your engineers constantly at each other’s throats? Always blaming each other for delays? Always fighting over why the final production UI doesn’t look anything like your wires? Are they constantly adding in features at the last minute but never involving the design team?
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34. Surviving the UX Wilderness: A Journey from Backcountry to UX Research with Jon Clancy
6 juni 2023 |
79 min
Before getting into the UX field, Jon Clancy had one hell of a life. He spent his time in the great outdoors, guiding would-be adventurers down river on rafts, and teaching therapeutic yoga. So how did he end up as a senior UX Researcher? Stick around and you'll hear all about it.
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33. Navigating the Maze: Finding Your Way with a Low Maturity Product Team
1 juni 2023 |
37 min
Not long ago, cave paintings were found depicting a fierce battle between product managers and UX designers. True story. It seems everywhere you go, no matter the industry, the size of the team, the product they sell, there is a constant battle between product managers and the UX team.
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Introducing: From Chaos to Clarity or A UX Designer's Guide to Thriving on a Low Maturity Team
30 maj 2023 |
4 min
This week I'm kicking off "From Chaos to Clarity or The UX Designer's Guide to Thriving in a Low Maturity Team." I know there are a lot of folks out there struggling to get to do work they can be proud of.
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32. Beyond the Platform: Exploring Alternate Avenues for Mentorship With Steven Steiner
23 maj 2023 |
53 min
If you’re just starting out it can be overwhelming. Help can come from all over the place. However, recently mentor platforms have started to pop up everywhere. But is this “speed dating” form of mentorship helpful?
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31. The Missing Pieces of the UX Education Puzzle
16 maj 2023 |
29 min
Last week's episode was somewhat polarizing. You either got on board with the boot camp hating or you were disappointed there wasn't more actionable advice. I like to give helpful advice, so I'm fixing that this week.
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30. The UX Boot Camp Gold Rush With Andrew Macdonald
9 maj 2023 |
66 min
UX boot camps seem to be getting a lot of flak as of late. Are they teaching the necessary skills? What are the necessary skills anyway? This week Andrew Macdonald joins us to give his perspective.
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Get a FREE Audiobook and Support the Show!
3 maj 2023 |
3 min
How do you feel about audiobooks? How do you feel about supporting the show? How do you feel about getting a free audiobook AND supporting the show, all at the same time? Well, you can do it, and I’ll show you how!
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29. Apology 101: The Dos and Don’ts of Saying Sorry
2 maj 2023 |
18 min
I’m not going to lie. I screw up. A lot. Screwing up sucks. It sucks for you. It sucks for the other people affected by your screw up. You can own up to it. You can apologize. But it’s not nearly as simple as you might think.
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28. Deploying Design: A Marine’s Mission To Build Creative Teams With Andrew Rice
27 april 2023 |
70 min
A former marine might not be the first thing you think of when you think of a CXO at a fast growing tech company. But you haven't met Andrew Rice. Andrew joins the show to talk about his transition from the military to
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Quick Episode 28 Update
25 april 2023 |
2 min
Here's a quick update on Episode 28. I wasn't able to get it out in time. But stay tuned! My recent interview with Andrew Rice is on the way!
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27. The Bad Boss Survival Kit: Tips for Dealing With a Bad Manager
18 april 2023 |
29 min
We’ve all had a manager that rubbed us the wrong way. Maybe they were always looking over our shoulders or changed their mind a lot. Is it a clash of personalities? Is it really them? Is it actually us?
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26. How To Fail at Networking or Just Use Your Damn Noggin With Maigen Thomas
11 april 2023 |
63 min
A couple weeks back, Maigen Thomas received a message from a recent boot camp grad. The message was an opportunity for Maigen to share some tips on how not to use LinkedIn to network when looking for a job.
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25. Be the MVP in the Infinite Game of Life
3 april 2023 |
17 min
Life is a game. But it’s not a game like you might think. There are no real winners or losers, and you’re not really playing to beat anyone else or make anyone lose. Life isn’t a finite game. Life is an infinite game.
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24. Behind the Scenes: An Actor’s Journey to UX With Bobby Johnson
28 mars 2023 |
53 min
Meet Bobby Johnson. A former actor, director, choreographer, hospitality professional, gig worker, and home baker. Bobby found his calling during COVID and transitioned to his new career into UX Design in early 2022.
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23. Mastering the Art of Managing Up
21 mars 2023 |
19 min
What happens when you’re on a team and you have a bad leader? They’re a terrible manager. Maybe even incompetent. You could quit, sure. Usually, the best course of action is to make it work. You need to manage up.
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22. Stop Saying “User” and What to Say Instead with Radu Vucea
14 mars 2023 |
55 min
Does your team really understand who is using the tools you are designing? Do your team members throw around "user" without any solid understanding of what those people are trying to achieve?
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21. Surviving and Thriving In a VUCA World
6 mars 2023 |
23 min
Do you find that things on your team are constantly changing? Maybe you aren't sure what to tackle next. Maybe you’re having a hard time digesting it all. Perhaps you understand part of the system well, but you’re having a hard time with the bigger picture.
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20. Your UX Boot Camp Might Not Prepare You for Real Life
27 februari 2023 |
30 min
Were you sold some utopian dream about UX design? About how everyone, everywhere understands the value of good UX design? Did you expect everyone to trust your opinion because you're the UX designer?
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19. UX Education for a Post-Boot Camp World With Kickass UX
20 februari 2023 |
75 min
The goal of Kickass UX is to reinvent UX education and provide a more personalized, honest, and accessible learning experience for aspiring UX designers. They believe that traditional UX education doesn’t provide practical skills for students to succeed in the industry.
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18. Stop Saying “User Test” and What To Say Instead
13 februari 2023 |
14 min
How do you feel about tests? If you’re anything like me, your heart starts racing and your palms get sweaty. Regardless of their GPA, it’s safe to assume most people don’t like tests.
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17. From Outputs to Outcomes with Neil Pleasants
8 februari 2023 |
57 min
Is your team focused on outcomes? Or are you just cranking out feature after feature? This week, Neil Pleasants joins me to talk about how he’s moving his company, Mindful Chef, to focus on outcomes over outputs.
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16. Playing the Game or How To Join a New Team
30 januari 2023 |
20 min
You landed the job. You have a sweet title. You’re making a ton of money. You start tomorrow morning. What do you do? Joining a new team can be a stressful situation. But joining a team doesn’t have to be stressful.
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15. Neurodivergence and Team Diversity with Amanda Howard
23 januari 2023 |
64 min
The terms neurodivergent, neurotypical or neurodiverse might be new to you. But we’ve been working with a neurodiverse group our entire careers. Introverts, extroverts, thinkers, feelers, etc. We hear talk of "the spectrum" often, but are these problems to be fixed, or might these folks have valuable insights that us “normies” would have never considered?
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14. Do Your Homework Before You Accept the Offer
17 januari 2023 |
22 min
You’re obsessing over how much you’re impressing the recruiters. But are you so worried about impressing the company that you’ve missed the fact that they should also be working to impress you?
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13. Navigating the Inevitable Layoff With Kasey Randall
9 januari 2023 |
49 min
If it hasn’t happened to you yet, an unexpected layoff will hit you at some point. You have to be ready for the inevitable. This week, Kasey Randall offers his advice on how to handle it, what to do, and how to move forward.
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12. Have You Considered Enterprise UX Design?
2 januari 2023 |
20 min
What gets you out of bed every morning? Are you excited about making healthcare safer and more secure? Maybe you’re passionate about democratizing investment opportunities for the masses.
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‘Twas the Night Before UX-Mas
21 december 2022 |
4 min
Twas the night before UX-mas, when all through the page, Some things were still moving, cuz’ we’re still in the design stage. So next time you have an impromptu review meeting, Have your user research ready or you might take a beating. We wish you the best and a fantastic site,
Merry UX-mas to all, and to all a good night!
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Help Keep the Show Independent and Ad-Free
15 december 2022 |
9 min
Do you love Behind UX Design? I mean really love Beyond UX Design? Do you want to help keep the show ad free and and independent? Do you have an extra $3 laying around? You can become a patron!
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11. Is a Solo Design Role Right for You?
12 december 2022 |
27 min
It seems like you’ve got the perfect offer. The mission aligns with your values. The problem space sounds challenging and exciting. The money is right. There’s just one catch. You’ll be on your own. Do you take the job?
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10. UX? UI? UX/UI? with Jeff White
5 december 2022 |
48 min
This week we have my first guest, Jeff White, a 20 year UX veteran working on products like Alexa at Amazon. Jeff didn't agree with my thoughts on "UX/UI," so today we get a second opinion from an agency perspective.
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09. Don’t Stop Networking After You Land the Job
28 november 2022 |
24 min
How well do you know the people in your organization? Can you name 5 or 10 people outside of your team? Do you know what they do or why they are assigned to various roles? Do you know how it impacts you?
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08. Inspire With More Compelling Stories
21 november 2022 |
25 min
How do you build a ship? You could draw up some blueprints. You could find people to gather wood, hand out tools. You could bark out orders all day long. Or, you could teach those same people to long for the sea.
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07. Speak With Confidence. Make Your Voice Heard.
14 november 2022 |
30 min
Are people interrupting you in meetings? Do they question or dismiss your ideas? Maybe your team ignores you. It might be time to take a look at how you are perceived by your team. You may have a delivery problem.
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06. Delivering Better Products Through Better Relationships
8 november 2022 |
17 min
What’s more important than designing great software? Not winning awards or getting the most dribbble likes. The thing that’s more important than designing great products is delivering great products.
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05. On Leadership
1 november 2022 |
30 min
You hear influencers talk about “leadership” all the time. You might say "Hey I just want to do great work!" Given low UX maturity today, you can’t do great work without the skills that make a great leader.
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04. How Do You Define UX? Does It Matter?
24 oktober 2022 |
16 min
When you hear someone say “UX/UI” do your eyes roll into the back of your head? When I hear people say this it tells me one thing: They don’t understand the real value a UX Designer can bring to a team.
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03. Why Are You Chasing a UX Career?
18 oktober 2022 |
23 min
UX design can be an incredibly rewarding career, but it’s not for everyone. This career is often challenging, especially if you’re in an organization with low UX maturity. It’s not always sunshine here in UX land.
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02. Stop Applying. Start Connecting.
11 oktober 2022 |
19 min
How many resumes have you sent out without receiving any responses? Does it feel like you’re sending your resume into an HR black hole? It's time to change your strategy. It's time to stop applying and start connecting.
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01. Welcome to Beyond UX Design!
10 oktober 2022 |
7 min
Are you a recent design grad? On the hunt for the latest design trends, best practices, or tips on whatever the tool du jour is. I don’t have those things, but I do have something that will be just as valuable in your UX journey.
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This Is Beyond UX Design
9 oktober 2022 |
3 min
We believe you're more than a designer, because there's more to UX than design. Beyond UX Design will fill in all gaps from school and teach you the soft skills you need to be a successful and effective UX designer.
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