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How this tool can help you breathe new life into your UX docs. Continue reading on UX Collective » How to confidently find yourself in the new research method. I was talking to a former colleague about AI moderation for research sessions — where an AI moderator conducts qualitative research with a human respondent. Her reaction was equal […]

How to confidently find yourself in the new research method. I was talking to a former colleague about AI moderation for research sessions — where an AI moderator conducts qualitative research with a human respondent. Her reaction was equal parts disgusted and demoralized: “Uggggggh, crap.” I recognize that reaction — it’s the unsettling feeling of AI threatening to take away […]

The power of empty states — how Slack drives user activation Onboarding, delightful copy and the element of surprise Do you know the dinosaur? The ‘Lonely T-Rex’ of Chrome. Or perhaps you’ve seen the ‘Blue screen of death’ on windows. Image source Or maybe Apple’s ‘Spinning wheel of death’ ☠️ Pre-auto save these signalled the end of the world. Lost files. […]

Breaking down the UX of a 2023 Tesla Model 3 — My first-time driver’s experience and identifying improvement opportunities. I was merging onto the 405 North. I’ve driven this freeway ramp time and time again for 12 years, but this time felt different. Anticipating California’s quick ending lane merges and aggressive drivers, I gripped the wheel tightly. […]

UX is like diet and exercise — essential, yet easily ignored In our quest for success, we chase quick fixes — whether through drugs or technology — gaining convenience but risking consequences. Image created using Adobe Firefly Everyone knows that diet and exercise are fundamental for good health. People understand that eating well and staying active lead to a longer, healthier life. Yet, […]

In honor of the magazine’s 100th anniversary, here’s how I got in. Continue reading on UX Collective » Designers as facilitators, protectors, and collaborators Every time I visit my mom, she asks me the same question: “WHAT exactly are you designing? I tried to explain it to a friend, but they didn’t quite understand.” Many […]

In honor of the magazine’s 100th anniversary, here’s how I got in. Continue reading on UX Collective » Designers as facilitators, protectors, and collaborators Every time I visit my mom, she asks me the same question: “WHAT exactly are you designing? I tried to explain it to a friend, but they didn’t quite understand.” Many […]

A tale of UX and power. Continue reading on UX Collective » Designers as facilitators, protectors, and collaborators Every time I visit my mom, she asks me the same question: “WHAT exactly are you designing? I tried to explain it to a friend, but they didn’t quite understand.” Many people (not just my mom) still […]

An animated comic illustration of a Fortnite character looking up and to the right, while a city burns in the background. Credit: Me. Fortnite wasn’t a hit when it started. It was a totally different game back then. No battle royale, no millions of dollars in prize money, no Mariah Carey frozen in an ice block […]

The best designs don’t just happen — they’re strategically championed A while ago, someone asked me a question I hear often: “How do I avoid office politics?” It’s a great question, but here’s the reality — escaping office politics isn’t an option. It’s always there, whether you acknowledge it or not. As designers, we’re often told to focus on the pixels, […]