Weekly roundup of UX nuggets to stay up to date in the design industry. Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. Do you believe me? [Tuesday UX Trainer: Designing for trust] “Trust” is a word you often see and hear in business because the new generation of consumers demands more transparency and authenticity…

Weekly roundup of UX nuggets to stay up to date in the design industry. Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. Are UX Certifications Worth It? [Link to New Guide] There’s a plethora of training options when a career changer enters the UX field, and UX certifications are no exception. In this post,…

Weekly roundup of UX nuggets to stay up to date in the design industry. Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. UX wronging, UX writing [Beginner’s Guide to Content Strategy] In our “Staying 20/20 in 2020” newsletter, we found that UX writing would be the newest rising niche in 2020. Formerly known as…

You’re reading the UX Career Newsletter, a weekly roundup of useful design nuggets to keep you update to date in our industry. You can sign up for the UX newsletter here. Picking favorites [What’s the “best” UX Design Tool?] For a while, Sketch has been the de facto UX design tool but as we enter…

Feedback is your friend. [How to handle a design review] As a UX Designer, you will get all sorts of feedback in every phase of your career. There are many key stakeholders in designing a product and their feedback is valuable.  If you’re not used critiques, this process can be a bit intimidating. Kristine Yuen gives sage…

You’re reading the UX Career Newsletter, a weekly roundup of useful design nuggets to keep you update to date in our industry. You can sign up for the UX newsletter here. Plan your next trip! [The Best UX and Design Events in 2020] Many seasoned UX designers suggest that attending events and networking with professionals…

Hear ye, Hear ye [Why Spotify’s “Wrapped” Feature is the Growth Hack of this Decade] Spotify topped our holiday season with a cherry-on-top by releasing a personalized ‘Your Decade Wrapped’ that has been trending on all social media platforms. It’s no surprise that Spotify’s got their users hooked – they’re on-top of their usability integrations.…

UX NUGGETS WORTH READING Stay relevant! [5 Trends UX Designers Should Know for 2020] With 2020 being just around the corner for designers, this is a solid time to keep your eyes peeled for ways to keep your UX game 20/20 in the new year. Emerson Schroeter shares in an article collaboration with InVision research…

In ‘Merica, Thanksgiving is around the corner. Reading Pew Research’s collection of 100 responses to the question: “where do you find meaning in life?” has been a gratitude blast. For most Americans, the 4 areas of life that contributed most to life satisfaction are friends, career, romantic partner and health. Now, my personal UX edition.…

The 45th edition of the UX Training newsletter looks at a lot of trends in the field of design and technology. I start with the most important article I’ve read about the state of technology in quite a long time. It worries me. Followed by an analysis of Apple Design Winners, an even more comprehensive…