The one design skill to unlock them all

Self-awareness will help you hire and nurture a design team that’s curious, flexible, and authentic Continue reading on UX Collective »

Tips on designing for mobile, written by a smartphone

Hi, yes you read that title right. I am a smartphone with a mind of my own, writing an article for Medium. I mean, I have to occupy my… Continue reading on UX Collective »

Getting the job done: Working with designers

Those that have managed designers or who have hired one for a freelance project know that not every project goes smoothly. This often isn’t a lack of skills or experience on the designer’s part, but a lack of properly managing the designer’s role in the project. A designer’s involvement should be mo..

Thoughts of interactive prototyping

Three elements to think to approach interactive prototyping Continue reading on UX Collective »

Can gaming save itself from its content moderation problems?

Twitch rolled out several new content moderation changes in December. Not everyone was happy. Continue reading on UX Collective »

Good and bad questions for a Design Sprint

Design Sprint is a fantastic tool in the innovation toolbox. But just as real tools, it works well for specific tasks and bad for others. What criteria should a good sprint question meet?This post is a modification of the original post published on Frankwatching.nl (in Dutch). Design thinking is sim..

Tips for starting off as a new b2b product manager

Lessons from a PM manager Continue reading on UX Collective »

Using research to showcase the value of design

Moving design beyond aesthetics and towards business strategy Continue reading on UX Collective »

I’ve just inherited a huge product backlog!

How I’ve employed product management best practices to wrap my head around prioritizing thousands of backlogged tickets.At every company I’ve joined as a Product Manager, the role inherits a giant backlog. In one company, the backlog literally consisted of over 2900 items — some of which were logged..

What to consider when deciding on a UX education

How to find a course that works best for your priorities. Continue reading on UX Collective »