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. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Tips for user testing with kids

Photo by McKaela Taylor on UnsplashBuilding digital products for kids isn’t like any other design job. You have to throw out your assumptions, forget about your own mental models, and redefine your ideas of usability. Just as designing for them is a special skill, so too is user testing with them. D..

Common interview questions for UX design roles

You’ve spent weeks perfecting your resume & applying for positions. Now you need to make sure you’re prepared to answer these common interview questions.Illustration by Prabhat Mahapatra.You’ve polished your portfolio and resume. You’ve had lots of coffee chats and sent out too many applications to ..

Challenging power dynamics and individual responsibility

Episode three. The world we live in is a complex phenomenon, where we can play different significant roles, but not determining. In other… Continue reading on UX Collective »