Can you judge a book by its creative director?
Like a duet or dance, it’s about making your creative partner succeedThe co-authors of Two Beats Ahead, Panos A. Panay and R. Michael Hendrix; photo: Kimberly Panay, 2018In 2016 I was approached to write a book. I turned it down, only to find myself working on it a year later. The reason was that al..
21 tips for winning the 2021 Worst Site Award
There are 1.8 billion websites worldwide and you still haver a chance to design the worst site ever.
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Is what you’re expecting realistic? When and how to involve others in UX research
Researchers — set non-researchers up for success by determining when & how to effectively involve them in UX research activities.
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Are demographics good criteria to screen research participants?
Lead with behavioral screeners, supplement with demographicsIllustration by Freepik StorysetI once had a chat with a fellow designer about screening participants for e-commerce research. Consider the following scenario:
Imagine if you are a researcher in a fashion e-commerce, and you want to intervi..
Winning at performance reviews
One of the most stressful and time-intensive periods of my Facebook tenure was the performance review cycles that happened every 6 months…
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Do you need a Chief of Feedback?
Feedback is the spark of improvement and renewal.
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How socially-conscious organizations are harnessing the power of UX
Using Design Thinking and a User-Centered Mindset to Increase Impact
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How do I scale a UX team?
Building blocks for a solid foundation to grow a successful UX research team
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