How socially-conscious organizations are harnessing the power of UX

Using Design Thinking and a User-Centered Mindset to Increase Impact Continue reading on UX Collective »

How do I scale a UX team?

Building blocks for a solid foundation to grow a successful UX research team Continue reading on UX Collective »

The best design conversations won’t be televised.

When a designer shares their career trajectory publicly, it’s been curated. When they speak about “what it’s like to work at Google”, that story has been vetted by Google’s PR team. When they post something on Linkedin, they focus only on what will make them look good. When there’s an audience, ther..

Creativity is not imagination. It’s realisation.

What determines creativity in humans? Gain perspective and increased self-awareness through a historical and value-based analysis. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Can urban acupuncture really heal cities?

Urban Acupuncture consists of pinpricks of urban change. In this article, I look at Jaime Lerner’s book on this topic and discuss the… Continue reading on UX Collective »

4 inspiring ways to use prototype embeds

Did you know that once you’ve created a prototype in Marvel, you can embed it on any HTML web page or blog including Wordpress, Medium, Wix, Squarespace and even Behance? Since we launched prototype embeds, we’ve seen them pop up everywhere, in almost every use-case from product marketing and sales..

Hey designers, it’s time you learned how the rest of the sausage is made

We are a part of something bigger than ourselves.Effective immediately, all designers are going to be forced to write code. All of us. No exceptions. We were turned into unicorns as we slept last night.Just kidding, but there is an essential lesson here. The more you know about the people, process, ..

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 »