The World of UX with Dr Darren Hood

In the earlier days of UX, is was common for people to learn how to create good designs by studying bad ones. This extremely beneficial practice has, unfortunately, gone by the wayside — even in the face of rampant mediocrity in UX circles. In this episode, Darren explains the importance of learning from mediocre designs and provides a few micro-based examples to drive the point home. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #baddesign Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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In this extended episode of The World of UX podcast, Darren's guests help lead the first Ask Me Anything edition of the show. Maigen Thomas (Founder of Level 11 Technology, a UX apprenticeship agency) and Elmarie Woods (Founder of Haptico, LLC) present questions of their choosing to Darren and engage in some very insightful, enlightening, and energetic discussion. Check out this dynamic episode!!! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #askmeanything Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the KaizenUX blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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In this UX Potpourri session, Darren focuses on three topics: 1) Applying critical thinking to overcome misinformation about the UX job market, 2) The steady importance of wireframing, and 3) Applying critical thinking to overcome misinformation from popular content creators. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #uxpotpourri Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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During this UX potpourri session, Darren answers a question from a new person to the field, provides an example of a strawman argument and how it was addressed, speaks to an increasingly common proposal to change how we refer to UX, and speaks to the dangers associated with failing to understand the value of UX. Enjoy! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #uxpotpourri Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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In the conclusion of this Fireside Chat, the trio of Darren Hood, Lou Susi, and Astrid Chow spends time sharing their thoughts about the current state of UX and tips on aging in UX (i.e., how to gracefully advance in the discipline). Tune in for the insights! REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #firesidechat Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. "

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Ever moved around a lot from company to company? Ever had that movement give prospective employers a bad taste in their mouths? Know anyone who has been subjected to "red flag" perceptions because of such movement? This week, Darren, Lou, and Astrid take on the topic of job hopping and shedding some much-needed light for the UX community. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #firesidechat Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. "

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In this segment of the Fireside Chat with guests Lou Susi and Astrid Chow, the trio takes time to address various aspects of UX education. Tune in to hear their hot takes. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #firesidechat Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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In this special series of Fireside Chats, Darren welcomes UX veterans Lou Susi and Astrid Chow. To kick off this set of discussions, the trio spends time sharing hot takes about artificial intelligence as it pertains to the world of user experience. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #artificialintelligence #ai #firesidechat Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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In this potpourri segment, Darren addresses four topics: 1) Clarifying skill needs for those interested in UX freelancing or consulting; 2) an overlooked critical need for those building an in-house UX team; 3) identification and management of strawman discussions and 4) the need to view UX job postings with a critical eye. Enjoy! #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux #uxpotpourri Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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This week, Darren continues coverage of unrealistic expectations that abound in the UX community. Topics of note this week include assumptions about one's Figma skills, the truth about specializations, misdirected networking efforts, the dangers of faux UX thought leaders, and the fallacy of standing out. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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