To communicate the UX value proposition you have to understand a few things about the business world. Since businesses are focused on hard data you will need to be able to provide cases of measurable positive value provided by UX inputs. This can be in the form of past work or through sourcing real-life examples […]
What sort of skill test should a UX Designer expect during a job interview?
Some common design challenges that a potential UX Designer could face during a job interview are: The design critique. Here you will be asked to evaluate an app, website, service in varying level of detail. This is an exercise to showcase your understanding of design, target users, how the execution is connected to the actual […]
How to measure an individuals performance in a UX team on a monthly basis and track week on week?
Yes and no, depending on which camp you reside. There are two big teams the quantifiers and the intuitive (I just made those terms but they do reflect the general attitude). Quantifiers are firm supporters of the tracking and measurement of any metric that can be tracked and collected. Intuitives are a more mixed crowd […]
What are the roles and responsibilities of UX architect?
In recent years the field of design has been compartmentalized into various different subsections with seemingly unique job titles but in reality, a lot of overlapping areas of expertise. To identify the role and desired skillsets of a UX architect it is best to inspect what is provided by the current job market. An inspection […]
According to your experience, how much value is placed on design & UX strategy methods in companies?
Throughout my career, I had the pleasure to work primarily inside design agencies. Design ethos was at the core and could be experienced in the culture, direction, and value offering to the clients. In such an environment you do not have to fight to prove the value of design as it is well understood and […]
How much of a UX designer’s job responsibilities apply to product management?
UX Designers and Product Managers are usually working side by side throughout the life cycle of a project. They have distinct roles and responsibilities and their skills are applicable to different parts of the product development. There is, however, a small overlap between the two professions as well as areas of mutual alignment. In broad […]
What are the important elements to look for when conducting a UX review for a website?
A UX review or audit is the starting point when embarking on a redesign or potential improvement of a website. There are many factors to consider but an overarching theme is that you need to deliver actionable insights. This is not a theoretical method but a very practical process that gives specific pointers for improvement. […]
In the mobile design process, what is onboarding and why is it important?
Onboarding is the guided process of familiarizing users to your application and making sure they can fulfil their intended use (e.g. signing up, opening an account, operating a service etc.). A good onboarding experience makes sure your potential user never feels lost or confused throughout the process and increases the likelihood of retention. In practical […]
What are the different ways to conduct usability tests for digital products?
Usability tests are an invaluable tool in the process of creating engaging and desirable products. There are various methods you can employ depending on your time, resources and goals. Online surveys are an easy way of gathering a lot of quantitative data in a short amount of time. You need to create a set of […]
What is the difference between information design and interaction design?
Information design is the discipline tasked with the presentation and visualization of information in a comprehensible and attractive manner. It can simplify complex data making it both easier to understand and reducing comprehension time. Information design often employs visual elements in the form of rich infographics that manage to communicate huge chunks of otherwise dry […]