The World of UX with Dr Darren Hood

This is part 2 of a 3-part series, discussing several key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of Spencer and Ayana Ivery. Spencer began his design journey working at Apple in the late 80s, while his daughter (the Senior Communications Manager for Hack the Hood) decided to follow in her father's footsteps and enter the world of UX consulting. Tune in to hear their stories and partake of special insights to help empower and enrich your UX journey. #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In this special education of Talkin' Shop, Darren presents the first of a three-part series, discussing severa key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of Spencer and Ayana Ivery. Spencer began his design journey working at Apple in the late 80s, while his daughter (the Senior Communications Manager for Hack the Hood) decided to follow in her father's footsteps and enter the world of UX consulting. Tune in to hear their stories and partake of special insights to help empower and enrich your UX journey. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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As Darren always says, working in UX is about much more than the actual work itself. In this episode, Darren is joined by UX professional Justin Ranton in a discussion covering several critical topics that all provide insights about many of the unseen and overlooked elements associated with the discipline. Tune in for an energetic and enlightening dialogue. #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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This week, Darren spends time evaluating selected social media posts and replies for the express purpose of exposing a dangerous mentality that's running rampant in UX circles — concepts that give life to non-existent problems and concepts and personas that don't exist. It's time to stop circulating stories of UX boogeymen and time to stop crying wolf. Check out and share this special UX Potpourri episode. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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For this week's UX potpourri session, Darren answers questions and addresses topics presented to him via social media: 1) The best ways for newcomers to learn about UX; 2) Developing a filter (to help overcome the barrage of misinformation circulating in UX today and 3) The best way to approach and learn about the 4 Pillars of UX. Tune in for the deets! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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This week, Darren concludes the brief series on UX mentoring by recapping some of the key points mentioned in the previous episodes, as well as sharing a few unexpected bubble busters to help people along on their respective journeys. Tune in for the gold! #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #mentoring #uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

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Whether a person seeks to become or wants to connect with a mentor, understanding the qualities of a good mentor is critical. In Part 4 of the current series, Darren provides insights on the associated qualities and traits of good mentors. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

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Many seek to engage in mentoring, but oversimplify it to everyone's detriment. In this week's episode, Darren expands on the demystifying mentoring by sharing required personal characteristics of those seeking to become mentees. Tune in for the deets. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

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The series on mentoring has already expanded. This week, after a brief recap, Darren tackles two more dynamics associated with mentoring: 1) The marks of good mentoring and 2) The pitfalls and challenges of mentoring and being mentored. Listen to the episode for more details. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

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Mentoring is a hot topic in UX these days. Though it's a hot topic and though many are advised to secure a mentor, many are without knowledge of what mentoring truly is and are in dire needs of insights on the topic. This week, Darren concludes the 2-year anniversary celebration with a new series that addresses this very topic. In this introductory session, he covers a basic definition of mentoring, provides some examples of mentoring similitudes many are familiar with, and shares insights and caveats associated with the benefits of mentoring. Tune in today for the first of a 2-part series on this critical topic. #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #mentoring #uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

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