Job hunting is brutal. Looking for a UX job is no exception. Let me know if you’ve ever felt like… An impostor designer who doesn’t belong No company is giving you a chance, or worse… Companies show interest in initially, then ghost you Comparing yourself to those amazing designers on Dribbble or Medium Job descriptions seem unreasonable, even for entry … Read More
Minimum Viable UX Portfolio
Ah, the portfolio…the magic key to the UX universe. In terms of hiring anyway.Nowadays a UX portfolio is required for many good reasons: it highlights your work and shows your process as a UX Designer. Job listings nowadays often say “link to portfolio” required or “no submission without a portfolio will be considered.” This is also to separate the number of … Read More
TUT 46: Content Strategy from a UX Perspective, Black Friday Sale and UX is Booming in Dallas
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 top 3 things I’m … Read More
TUT 45: Designed in China, Assembled in California
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 analysis of the design practices … Read More
TUT 44: UX Writing Definitions & Examples, Landing Page Birthday and Design in China
WHAT IS UX WRITING? Chances are you’re already doing UX writing to some extent if you’re creating the copy for your interfaces. I wrote a new Medium article covering definitions and visual examples of this emerging practice. If you’re a Medium user, I’d appreciate a “like!” Just hit the clap icon and hold down – each person can clap a … Read More
What the Heck is Business Design, A New UX Podcast and Digital Experiences to Improve Mental Health
WHAT THE HECK IS A BUSINESS DESIGNER? You could be the best UX designer and still work on a product that fails. That’s because a business fails to find product-market fit and lacks thoughtful business design. This article explains the need for business design as a skill and its follow up expands on required skillsets. Sounds like a great career … Read More
TUT #42: New UX Salaries Data, Rethinking “Useless” Products and UX ROI Case Studies
NEW UX SALARIES DATA (2018) MeasuringU put out an in-depth study of UX salaries in America. The top 3 factors that affect salaries are where you live (Silicon Valley still pays the most), experience level and company size/type. Highlight: “The median (U.S.) Salary is $95,000. Each year since 2005, the inflation adjusted median salary hasn’t changed much as it’s fluctuated … Read More
TUT #41: The Design of Numeric Keypads, Avoiding Multi Column Layouts and The Trouble with NPS Scores
YUP, UX COURSES ARE ON SALE THIS WEEK Use code TAKEFIFTY for $50 off UX Fundamentals, UX Portfolio Course 2.0 and Master the UX Interview. Use code TAKE500 for $500 the entire UX School Bundle. Codes expire this Friday 9/21! HOW DID THE NUMERIC KEYPAD COME TO BE? The numeric keypad is perhaps one of the longest used UI conventions. … Read More
TUT #40: Difficult Data, Designing with Code and WeChat’s “Mini Programs”
TUT is a UXBeginner publication, curating the best UX news & training worth reading. DESIGNING WITH DIFFICULT DATA This article is another great reminder to NOT use lorem ipsum and avoid what most designers do: picking data that “fit” your designs. Writing with real data helps account for edge cases, and create more flexible designs: Highlight: “When it comes to design … Read More
TUT #39: Landing Pages Trends in 2018, Quantitative Research, and the Senior Designer Checklist
Small announcement: I’m redesigning the UXBeginner.com homepage. Try clicking that big button :) It leads to 5 new resources I’ve created to career transitioners. THE STATE OF LANDING PAGE DESIGN (2018) This cheeky-yet-insightful article covers new trends in landing page design, notably the use of abstract illustrations. I happen to be a huge fan of this style – it’s also a … Read More