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Typography in Digital Interfaces | Thomas Girard, Assistant Professor of Design
Épisode 62
lundi 4 avril 2022 • Durée 53:46
Episode 62 Show Notes:
Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, knowing which ones to use can be tricky with many different fonts available. In this episode, Thomas Girard provides tips on using type properly for digital interfaces.
Some of the topics we discuss include:
-Typography best practices
-How to pair typefaces
-How to check for accessibility and inclusivity
-How to stand out and make your font choices memorable
-The importance of phonetic type
-Best fonts to use on your first UI project
This episode is excellent for those looking to learn more about typography and improve their skillset. So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
The Common Misconceptions About a Career in UX (Part 1) | Darren Hood, 26+yr exp
Épisode 61
jeudi 17 mars 2022 • Durée 01:26:34
Episode 61 Show Notes:
How much do you actually know about the history of UX? Think about it, UX has been around since before many of us were even in elementary school. 😳 There are many misconceptions around what a career in UX looks like and how it's evolved.
User experience has been around for decades, but it has only recently become a popular term. This is because we're now living in a world where technology is a massive part of our lives.
This episode focuses on Darren Hood's 25 years of experience as a UXer and the challenges he's faced. There's so much value in this topic, so he'll be back soon for part 2. In that episode, we'll dive into specific misconceptions I've heard in my career that Darren will fact-check.
If you have less than 25 years of experience in UX, I highly recommend you take a listen and learn from Darren's story. Tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
What Does a Content Designer Do? | Aladrian Goods, Intuit
Épisode 60
jeudi 24 février 2022 • Durée 01:05:42
Episode 60 Show Notes:
There are so many paths to take to get into UX, but have you considered Content Design? I know it's another term in the sea of UX terminology, but this could be the career you've been searching for, mainly if you've found that being a visual designer or researcher isn't your thing.
In this episode, Aladrian and I discuss her unconventional path to becoming a Content Design Manager at Intuit. We talk about the skill sets you need to become a content designer and get started in this career. She also even gives some tips for how to improve your copywriting skills! So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
How To Facilitate a User Research Study (Part 1) | Eniola Abioye, Meta
Épisode 59
jeudi 10 février 2022 • Durée 49:58
How To UX Audit Like a Pro
Épisode 58
vendredi 28 janvier 2022 • Durée 23:40
Episode 58 Show Notes:
Who should use a UX Audit?
Suppose you have little to no budget for user research and need a quick yet efficient way to help clients understand digital product problems affecting business goals. It also works well if you are the only UX Designer or Researcher on the team.
Those on an in-house team are most likely evaluating the product and tweaking the experience continually. If you're on an in-house team and trying to convince management for a buy-in, you could use this method too.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
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Course: Getting Started in UX: Design and Research
Very limited spots for beta with one-time only discounts
Is anyone overwhelmed with the idea of setting new goals for 2022? 🙋🏾♀️ This episode will help you be intentional about how you're going to progress towards your UX career goals this year, regardless of whether you have 0 years of experience or several years experience.
I discuss UX career tips about:
How to get started in UX
Things you should be thinking about after you've landed your first UX job
How to plan if you want to get a promotion
Steps you need to take to quit your job this year
How to prepare to start freelancing with a full-time job
How to begin mentoring
How to transition from UX designer to UX researcher or any different UX role
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
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Course: Getting Started in UX: Design and Research
Very limited spots for the beta with one-time-only discounts
Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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Life Update as a Senior Product Designer
Épisode 56
jeudi 30 décembre 2021 • Durée 31:43
Episode 56 Show Notes:
It's time to reflect!
I spent this episode reflecting on my UX career and my journey to become a senior product designer.
I'm grateful I didn't become a senior designer earlier because I wouldn't have been truly ready. There are a lot of situations I needed to experience beforehand, and I'm still learning and growing.
I also go over several tips to become a senior designer or researcher.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
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10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Product Designer
Épisode 55
jeudi 16 décembre 2021 • Durée 31:02
Episode 55 Show Notes:
After almost eight years as a designer, I've learned many things about UX, in general, that teachers didn't teach in the university and UX bootcamp I attended. In this episode, I go over the ten things I wish I knew before becoming a Product Designer. Some of these tips are groundbreaking pieces of advice I discovered early in my career. Others are helpful tips I've picked up along the way.
To be prepared for the real world, you have to experience the good and bad things about being a UXer on your own. Hopefully, this will prepare you for what you might expect.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
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Becoming a T-shaped Designer or Researcher | Donald Burlock
Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Designing For Emotion | James Castro-Griffiths, Elvie
Épisode 54
jeudi 2 décembre 2021 • Durée 55:54
Episode 54 Show Notes:
A sense of delight, a satisfying experience, a sense of belonging, predictability, and a sense of hope are all feelings that people experience in their daily life. Emotion is a part of being human which can be natural or manufactured. At times, it's a challenging experience to design for, but with practice and knowledge, you can make products that make people's lives easier and better.
In this episode, James Castro-Griffiths talks about his experience designing for emotion. We dissect the psychological aspects that play a massive role in human decision-making. We also share our personal stories about various products that have affected us positively and negatively.
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
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Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
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Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Today's sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google's products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired.
Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let's Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
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