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Published in UX Collective

·Updated 5 days ago

User flow evaluations: why heuristic evaluations are old news

I’m saying RIP to heuristic evaluations. — UX has progressed to the point where usability heuristics are widely ingrained into our collective practice. Nowadays, we factor these principles into our solutions with much less conscious effort. The traditional heuristic evaluation often no longer leads to the same level of dramatic, business-changing insights. As UX practitioners, we have…

Growth Design

9 min read

User flow evaluations: why heuristic evaluations are old news
User flow evaluations: why heuristic evaluations are old news
Growth Design

9 min read


Published in Bootcamp

·Jan 30

Demystifying “0–1” product design: A case study

A concrete example of designing from discovery through GA launch — within a framework you can apply to your next new project. Context Atrium was founded with a vision to be “a tech-enabled law firm”. But this value proposition wasn’t making Atrium standout strong enough against Big Law. The technical efficiencies that could make our legal team and clients happier and more productive weren’t making a critical enough impact for the business.

UX Design

8 min read

Demystifying “0–1” product design: A case study
Demystifying “0–1” product design: A case study
UX Design

8 min read


Published in UX Collective

·Apr 20, 2020

Surviving and thriving as a solo product designer

Being the only product designer is a unique situation. Ideally, design teams of one should be temporary, never the end state for an organization. …

Product Design

7 min read

Surviving and thriving as a solo Product Designer
Surviving and thriving as a solo Product Designer
Product Design

7 min read


Published in UX Planet

·Apr 30, 2018

A Framework for User-Centered Agile Development

Yes, iterative design is possible. Here’s how to get your engineers and product managers on board. — This is a framework I recommend to any UX designer seeking to impart a dedicated user experience focus to the members of their agile development team. I have used it to build and launch new features within quick timelines when co-developing new products for enterprise clients. …

Agile Development

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A Framework for User-Centered Agile Development
A Framework for User-Centered Agile Development
Agile Development

8 min read


Published in UX Collective

·Apr 8, 2017

The FAQs that got me more UX interviews (and ultimately my dream job)

Last November, I decided to transition out of freelance user experience design. During my job hunt, I found myself needing to answer the same questions again and again. I collected my favorite questions and wrote thoughtful and exhaustive answers, creating a list of frequently asked questions. They served me in…

UX Design

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The FAQs that got me more UX interviews (and ultimately my dream job)
The FAQs that got me more UX interviews (and ultimately my dream job)
UX Design

13 min read


Published in UX Collective

·Oct 25, 2016

User Testing Without Users

4 ways to jump right into collecting All The Insights. — User testing and usability studies are as important on day one as they are when you have millions of users. When your internal resources are virtually non-existent, you still have a few great ways to understand your target audience and start testing how they’ll relate to your young idea.

UX

6 min read

User Testing Without Users
User Testing Without Users
UX

6 min read


Oct 3, 2016

Why are we doing this?

Using UX to evaluate whether a new project is founded on a good idea. — Tons of ideas (of varying quality!) find a home in today’s tech landscape. Everyone wants their’s to succeed, but most pursue development quite blindly. …

Ux Strategy

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Why are we doing this?
Why are we doing this?
Ux Strategy

2 min read


Jul 11, 2016

9 Components of a Thoughtful UX Design Process

A simple list of what to include for every project. —

Design Process

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9 Components of a Thoughtful UX Design Process
9 Components of a Thoughtful UX Design Process
Design Process

2 min read


Jun 3, 2016

Proud to be Self Taught: How I Pivoted to UX

This is the story of how I redirected my career path. Having lived through it, I can say this (often uncomfortable) series of transitions has led me to the most gratifying stage of my professional life. …

UX

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Proud to be Self Taught: How I Pivoted to UX
Proud to be Self Taught: How I Pivoted to UX
UX

4 min read


Feb 21, 2016

3 Tips for a Breezy Mobile Onboarding Experience

Mobile-specific guidelines to ensure a successful first time user experience and to secure adoption — The most important moment in a user’s lifecycle is their first-time user experience. To ensure new users have a great FTUE, UX designers most important focus is onboarding. Until your app becomes a household name, and even after, onboarding is the most crucial component of amazing user retention.

Mobile App Onboarding

5 min read

3 Tips for a Breezy Mobile Onboarding Experience
3 Tips for a Breezy Mobile Onboarding Experience
Mobile App Onboarding

5 min read

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