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The world of UX is vast: from Managers and Researchers to Engineers and Designers, every role is crucial in crafting seamless user experiences. Combining tech skills, empathy, and strategic vision, these professionals drive user satisfaction and business success. Read more in our article: https://lnkd.in/gv7nEEJa #UserExperience #UXDesign #Tech #DesignThinking #TechnicalWriting #InformationTechnology #TechDocs #IT #techcomm #TechWriting

Hey Thank God it's Monday! So, what emotional impact would your products and services deliver to your customers as they contact you this week? This week, we're learning "How to Craft Emotional Connections: where EXPERIENCE Meets DESIGN." Steve Jobs once said, "Design is not just what it looks like and feels like. Design is how it works" and this is germaine to our focus this week. In today's experience-driven economy, products and services are no longer just functional, they're emotional. They evoke feelings, create connections, and leave lasting impressions. All these outcomes, are meant to be designed into your products and services. Effective designs consider the emotional impact of every interaction, touchpoint, and journey. It's about crafting an experience that resonates with users, builds loyalty, and fosters growth. Here are some of the benefits you can get when you intentionally design emotional experiences through your work: - Increase in user engagement and satisfaction - Build brand loyalty and advocacy - Drive innovation and differentiation - Foster meaningful connections with customers Let's invest in emotional connection this week in order to make a lasting impression. It's a great week! #ExperienceDesign #EmotionalImpact #ProductDesign #ServiceDesign #UserExperience #UX #Innovation #BusinessGrowth #BrandLoyalty #CustomerExperience #CX

Reflecting on our time at #UXNordic last week, we were really inspired by the insightful chats and forward-thinking sessions. Here are our main takeaways from the event that we think are crucial for the future of UX: 🎯 UX needs to be strategic, not just tactical. For UX to make a real impact, it needs to go beyond a checklist of deliverables and become a strategic driver of business outcomes. It’s all about understanding the ‘why’ behind every design decision. Shifting this mindset can change how businesses and users interact—shoutout to Jared Spool for this valuable insight. 🌐 Accessibility is non-negotiable. A staggering 96% of websites have accessibility issues—thanks to IMPACT Commerce and Bog & idé for highlighting this. To design and research effectively, we need to prioritise the needs of all users and ensure our products are truly inclusive. 💡 The passionate UX/CX community. The drive for learning, growth, and creating a more inclusive world is clear. The UX and CX communities are dedicated to crafting services and products that genuinely address and meet the needs of everyone. If you’re interested in the session we led at #UXNordic on the missing layer of authenticity in UX research, you can download our Research Effectiveness Report at the link below for a deeper dive into making your research more impactful. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ezy8Si75 #UXResearch #Conference #MarketResearch #UX #CX #ResearchAuthenticity

"What do you do when executives bring personal opinions to a review?" Someone asked Chris this at the DenverUX meetup this week. The creative brief can help.  In it, we capture the assignment, the goals, audiences, key messages, etc.  Stakeholders need to agree on this before ideation begins.  We like to start any review of work by summarizing it to frame how to make decisions.  It's a contract, in a way. Executives are going to have opinions, and should.  It's our job to make sure those opinions align with the brief.  If they don't, you have a document to help you bring it back to the user and the goals. Shout out to Alex Smith and Nate Wearin of Fuego UX for putting on an amazing event for DenverUX! #ux #userexperience #denverux #fuegoux #creativebrief #productdesign #product #cx #customerexperience #primitivespark

Reflecting on my recent experiences in the UX design field, it's clear that our roles are evolving. We're moving past the firefighting phase and transforming into drivers of customer-centric innovation. This shift is not without its challenges, but it's an exciting time to be a UX professional. Our work is no longer confined to the back-end, it's now influencing business decisions and shaping customer experiences. The key to success? Embracing a person-oriented approach. This means understanding not just the user, but the person behind the user. It's about seeing beyond the screen and into the minds of our audience. Let's keep pushing boundaries and remember, our work is not just about creating designs, it's about creating impact. #UXDesign #DigitalMarketing #CustomerCentric #Innovation

As a disciple of Market Research and UX Research, it’s always a joy ride when my day job especially requires to make time to learn from our users, converse with them, dig into the data and look at behaviour within the community. (Beyond your usual community metrics) It is very easy to get siloed by our biases and what we think are great ideas for community engagement. This is the part that ties in what I studied in school and what I do for work, it’s challenging but so exciting. I’ll be sharing a little bit more about my approach and how we can leverage research methods and design principles in community building and management. - The diary of an always learning community builder. #ux #userresearch #communitybuilding #communitymanagement #cx

💡 Should You Be a UX Generalist or Specialist? 💡 In UX, the choice between being a generalist or a specialist really depends on your interests and the value you want to bring. 🔍 Generalists offer a wide range of skills, connecting different aspects of UX, though they might sometimes be seen as a “jack-of-all-trades.” 🎯 Specialists dive deep into one area, gaining specific expertise, but may have less variety in their work. Most UX paths begin broadly and narrow over time. Follow the path that best matches your strengths and team goals. For further insights, check out Kate Kaplan’s video: https://bit.ly/40rXE2G Credits: N/N #UXDesign #CareerGrowth #UXCareers #UserExperience #UXJourney

The Hidden Value of 'Why': The Power of Questions in UX Research. Ever wonder why some products feel like they were made just for you? The secret often lies in the questions asked during the UX research phase. It's not merely about what users do, but digging deeper into the 'why' behind their actions. Asking the right questions can unveil insights that quantitative data alone cannot provide. It's through this exploratory process that truly user-centric solutions are born, transforming average experiences into memorable ones. By focusing on understanding the motivations, frustrations, and aspirations of our users, we create a foundation for innovation and design that genuinely meets their needs. Let´s ask more thoughtful, probing questions. Because when we understand the 'why,' we unlock a world of possibilities for creating experiences that resonate on a deeper level with our users. #UXResearch #UserExperience #Innovation #DesignThinking

🚀 My Journey with Crazy Eight: Embarking on the Crazy Eight journey in UX design has been nothing short of exhilarating! In just eight minutes, I've sketched out eight diverse ideas, each bursting with creative potential. Embracing Crazy Eight has transformed the way I approach UX design. It's not just a technique; it's a mindset.🌟 #UXDesign #CrazyEight #Innovation #Creativity #DesignJourney

Did you know that some of your favorite UX features were designed for accessibility but ended up benefiting everyone? That’s the magic of the Curb-Cut Effect—when you solve a specific problem for one group, you often improve the experience for all users. 🎨 Dark Mode: Designed for light sensitivity, now a favorite for reducing eye strain. ✨ Designing with empathy creates solutions that benefit all users. 👉 What’s a feature you love that started as an accessibility tool? Share your thoughts below! ⬇️ #UXDesign #InclusiveDesign #CurbCutEffect #Accessibility #DesignThinking