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There was a day when you were hard-pressed to find a "talented and experienced UX designer" to be equally skilled at visual design. Today, people who excelled at visual design have PUSHED themselves into the world of UX WITHOUT actually possessing high levels of UX acumen, let alone business smarts. While Google will find "someone" for this role, they'll most likely lack when it comes to true UX acumen, but it will be years before anyone recognizes and does something about it. Today, the discipline is highly tainted and pure UX is not respected as it should. #ux #realuxtalk

The one element that separates a good user experience designer from a bad one is ego. This is the one lesson I had to learn hard way coming from an arts background. It doesn’t matter what I like or find aesthetically pleasing. The only thing that matters is how the user responds. Not all experiences are the same. Because we are all different. What you consider “delightful” can be the difference between someone with epilepsy having a seizure…. …or a senior citizen who can’t figure out how to get in touch with her doctor… …or the death of a 5yr old child because the nurse couldn’t figure out the UI in time (real story, documented). So if you’re a UX designer who wants to walk the middle ground, you won’t find me in your camp. Real user experience design is rooted in objectivity, not subjective opinions. And to keep that spirit alive we must take a hard line approach and be proud of it. #uxdesign #userexperience #ux

UX designers must understand the concepts of hard skills and soft skills. This knowledge will greatly help improve the quality of user experience. Absolutely! Having a good grasp of both hard skills (technical abilities like coding or prototyping) and soft skills (communication, empathy, etc.) is essential for UX designers to create user-friendly and effective designs. It definitely plays a big role in enhancing the overall user experience. If you have any specific questions or need more insights on this topic, feel free to ask! #ux #uxdesign #uxmastery #uiuxdesign #userexperience

The term ‘UX’ is everywhere. We hear people talking about good UX, bad UX, lean UX… and the list goes on. But what does UX stand for and what does it actually mean?⁠ ⁠ Check out this 🔗: https://lnkd.in/efEWcJ3G to watch one of our latest YouTube videos 📽️⁠ ⁠ Looking to get into UX design in 2024? Check out our Professional Diploma in UX Design 💻️ You will learn the skills and confidence you need to start your UX journey. Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/eHG3XJM4 ⁠ #ux #uxdesign #WhatIsUX #design #webdesign

🤔 Is simplicity always the best solution in UX design? So, I've just wrapped up this masterclass on balancing Complexity and Simplicity in UX design. It didn't have all the answers I was looking for (which I didn't really expect from a short masterclass), but it got me thinking and questioning my approaches. I've even got a bunch of new questions to explore on my own. Here are some of the most intriguing ideas: 👩🏻💻 We might think that "make it simple" answers to all problems. However, oversimplification can lead to other issues, especially when designing for expert professional users who might see your app as a "black box." It could lead to a loss of interest and trust. 👩🏻🔬 There are two crucial areas to consider: Interface Expertise (how familiar the user is with your application or a similar application) and Professional Expertise (how experienced the user is in the professional area related to your app) 💡 The ideal is to constantly balance simplicity and complexity to match your end users' expertise in these two areas so you are not making an oversimplified or overcomplicated tool. 🧠 It is important to understand your users' mental models and expectations and, through user research and user testing, adapt the experience. What do you think about this topic? Have you ever encountered a product or app that felt too simple or complex for your needs? #UX #UED #productdesign #UI

The term ‘UX’ is everywhere. We hear people talking about good UX, bad UX, lean UX… and the list goes on. But what does UX stand for and what does it actually mean?⁠ ⁠ Check out this 🔗: https://lnkd.in/efEWcJ3G to watch one of our latest YouTube videos 📽️⁠ ⁠ Looking to get into UX design in 2024? Check out our Professional Diploma in UX Design 💻️ You will learn the skills and confidence you need to start your UX journey. Click here for more info: https://lnkd.in/eHG3XJM4 ⁠ #ux #uxdesign #WhatIsUX #design #webdesign

How do you convey what your company does in just a handful of words? It can be difficult, right? Especially when you're in a fairly complex service-based industry and you do lots of, albeit niche, things! I've recently had some feedback on our website (something as a UX researcher I'm all for!) and it's got me thinking about that first impression people get when they land on our homepage. Do they know what we do? The feedback suggests not always! So I'm seeking (more!) feedback. If I tell you... We, at Web Usability, are user experience (UX) specialists. We deliver inclusive research and testing to help you create enjoyable, accessible digital experiences. What would you expect to get from us?! Image description: Screenshot of the Web Usability homepage with the words 'We are user experience (UX) specialists. We deliver inclusive research and testing to help you create enjoyable, accessible digital experiences.' in large black text next to an icon of two people looking at a screen inside an orange W.

UX for Cats #3 “User-Centered Design” Business users may struggle to fully understand the importance of user-centered design due to short-term thinking, reliance on assumptions, and resistance to change. When they don’t understand the process, there can be unnecessary friction on a project. “Why are we doing this?” But once they see the benefit of asking questions and integrating user feedback over several iterations and how their ideas are unexpectedly coming to life in ways they had not imagined, they’ll bee 100% on board with the process. What does the cat say? "User-Centered Design refers to a design philosophy and process that places the needs, wants, desires, and even limitations of end users of a product at the forefront during each stage of the design process. This approach involves testing and refining the product over many cycles based on user feedback. The goal of User-Centered Design is to ensure that the final product is tailor-made to suit user needs." #ux #uxdesign #userexperience (NOTE: Looking for an experienced Principal UX Designer with strong technical skills? DM me!)

🕵️♂️ The best UX designers are detectives. They investigate the whys and hows. 🧠💡 As a UX Designer, you're not just a problem-solver, you're a problem-finder. Your technical design skills might land you the job, but you won't keep it if you can't ask intelligent questions. Clients will come to you with problems they may not even fully understand yet. 🤔 If you only solve the issue they present, but don't dig deeper, you'll end up with more work than you bargained for. The secret? Ask. Questions. 💬❓ You're not just a problem-solver, you're a problem-finder. Why is this happening? What other systems interact with this problem? What's the larger picture here? A designer who can't do this will miss the forest for the trees. Technical skill only gets you so far. Questions and understanding get you the rest of the way. And remember: Technical skills can be taught, but detective skills are inborn. 🔎🚀 #UXDesign #UXTips #DesignThinking #UX #UI

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