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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. But if you’ve landed a role where you’re the only one, here are some ways to navigate life as a solo designer in order to stay…

Product Design

7 min read

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

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. This framework leverages user…

Agile Development

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

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

13 min read

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)

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

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User Testing Without Users
User Testing Without Users

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. In order to have a chance to make the user experience design of your idea strong enough to get out there and evolve, make sure to…

Ux Strategy

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Why are we doing this?
Why are we doing this?

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

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. My hope is to encourage others not to settle for the wrong fit, but…

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

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

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

Jan 27, 2016

Not Just Tech: The Vast Landscape of Untapped Markets in Need of UX

User Experience has been gaining ground, carving out its place at companies through the creation of new job titles and entirely new departments. This rise to the top has been long awaited by many. UX is the key ingredient for a business to sustainable and evolving success. So why is…

Ux Trends

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Not Just Tech: The Vast Landscape of Untapped Markets in Need of UX
Not Just Tech: The Vast Landscape of Untapped Markets in Need of UX

Jan 14, 2016

Addressing the Physical Impact of Interaction Design

Consider the physical environment beyond the screen — The amount of physical issues related to device use has been making headline news since the dawn of texting. The term “blackberry thumb” gave way to other, freakier, terms such as “iPhoneitis” and “text claw”. Most of us have experienced the negative effects of smartphone use extending from the thumb…

Interaction Design

3 min read

Addressing the Physical Impact of Interaction Design
Addressing the Physical Impact of Interaction Design
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