10 things I’ve learnt moving from being a design practitioner to design manager
18 months ago I transitioned from being a design practitioner to a design manager. Find out some of the important lessons I’ve learnt along the way.
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Unlocking complex problems by working with domain experts
Working with domain experts is an important part of product design, yet it’s rarely covered by design courses where the focus tends to be on working with users. Find out when you should be working with domain experts, how to go about doing this and some hints and tips to ensure that you get the most out of their expertise.
The cost of waiting for users to complain
Some teams will wait for users to complain about something before doing something about it. Find out why this can be costly approach and what you should be doing instead.
Stop using Agile as a design process
Many teams use Agile to not only deliver their product, but to design it as well. Find out why using Agile as a design process is a bad idea and what you should be doing instead.
The harsh reality of being a designer (and how to deal with it)
Being a designer can suck when the harsh realities of the real world repeatedly crush your design dreams. Get some tips for minimising the chances of this happening and for dealing with it if it does.
How to maintain quality with a UX checklist
A UX checklist can help to ensure that the desired quality for a user’s experience is maintained. Find out what a UX checklist is, how to create one and how to use it to maintain quality.
Sorry, but we are not all designers
“We are all designers” has become a rallying cry for some in the design industry. But is this true? Is this the right message to be sending out into the world? I’m not so sure.
The importance of asking awkward questions
Find out what can happen when awkward question don’t get asked and why asking awkward questions is an important part of being a UXer.
This MVP madness must stop!
First seen in 2011, a new, potentially dangerous form of collective madness has been infecting development and product teams around the globe: MVP madness. Find out what MVP madness is, why it can be so damaging and how to stop it infecting you, and your team.
Mastering Agile UX – Part 2: Cross-team collaboration
Good design requires collaboration, but whilst Agile is great for collaborating within teams, it’s not so great for collaborating outside of teams. In the second of a two part Agile UX series get some hints and tips for better cross-team collaboration.