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The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, Darren Hood, is dedicated to presenting topics covering and addressing all things UX. We'll cover every UX-related method, discipline trend, career advancement and challenges, education recommendations, UX maturity levels, and maturity level management, and much much more. If you'd like to stay informed about UX, The World of UX is for you!
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In this Talkin' Shop session, continues the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of the podcast via a discussion with UX professional, Maigen Thomas. Tune in to this lively discussion as they share their insights about several topics and the discipline-at-large.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtipsCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Darren continues the the 3rd Anniversary Celebration with Week 2 of the New UXer Symposium. This show features Aman Hasan, Anne Cantera, Isaac Donkoh, and Zack Stewart. Tune in to hear their perspectives about the discipline and their "private" Q & A session. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXersymposiumCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Darren kicks off the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of The World of UX podcast by sharing the first of what we're calling the New UXer Symposium. This series includes several episodes featuring new and aspiring UX professionals. This show features Adi Chawla, Tammy Knox, Elena Palombini, and Kellie Porter. Tune in to hear their perspectives about the discipline and their "private" Q & A session. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXersymposiumCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
In this Talkin' Shop session, Darren engages with noted UX researcher Dr. Ari Zelmanow. In addition to the standard Talkin' Shop topics, Darren and Dr. Ari also spend time discussing topics such as today's landscape of UX research, democratization, Dunning-Kruger impact on the world of UX today, UX celebritism, and the difference between market research and UX research. Tune in for some tremendous insights and to learn about Dr. Ari's new UX research education vehicle "The Influential Researcher."#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#UXlemonadeCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
UX professionals are often subjected to scenarios where we are expected to deliver under severely adverse conditions. This brings to mind the hold saying — When life brings you lemons, make lemonade. UXers would do well to keep that in mind. To help, Darren spends this episode sharing insights about how to turn lemons into lemonade when facing our daily UX-related challenges.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#UXlemonadeCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Borrowing from a UX Uncensored blog post by a similar title, Darren addresses a short list of counterproductive and prevalent factors at work among today's UXers. Think you know what those factors might be? Tune in to hear the list and evaluate your status and mindset.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXer#newtoUXCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
When it comes to leveling up in UX, most people think about tools, methods, and methodologies. Great leaps in the discipline, however, are afforded to those who embrace principles that provide value to our personal UX practices and teams. Listen to Episode 154 to learn about 8 key principles that often go overlooked in the discipline, especially among new UXers.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXer#newtoUXCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
As Darren always states, UX is about much more than the work. While many put emphasis on learning how to use particular tools or learning particular skills, they're overlooking something far more important. This UX potpourri segment focuses on key personality traits that are critical for the successful UX professional.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXer#newtoUXCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
In this episode, Darren takes time to expound upon a recently shared social media post where he provided some under-the-radar tips for new UX professionals. New to UX? Want to REALLY know key things to help you along on your UX journey? Tune in for the deets!#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXer#newtoUXCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
This week, in response to an inquiry about how Darren's UX career was establish, he takes time to retell the story, but sharing a ton of details that were left out previously and providing insights to help people parallel their story with his. Tune in for a wonderful trip down memory lane.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofuxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
In this week's "meddlesome" episode, Darren focuses on the rise of product designer roles, focusing on several misconceptions about differences between UX and product design and conducting analysis on a blog post presuming to provide clarity on the matter. Enjoy (and overcome the Kool-aid)!#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#productdesignCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Darren continues the "meddlesome" topic by addressing the differences between UX research and marketing research, along with explaining the importance of our co-existence and sharing an example of success he experienced during his UX career. Tune in for this short but sweet episode!#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#marketingandUXCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
This week, Darren begins unmasking and providing clarity about old concepts and practices being sold to the UX community as new. The first topic up for discussion is design thinking. Darren shares how discovering, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing, were being done long before someone introduced it to the world of UX. Tune in for your weekly dose of raw truth.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#designthinkingCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
In this Talkin' Shop episode, Darren is joined by Michelle Pakron, the Head of UX at ChaiOne. They spend time addressing the topic of toxic positivity, explaining what it is, its threats to optimal UX operation, and how to overcome it in today's professional landscape.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#toxicpositivity#emotionalintelligenceCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
This Talkin' Shop segment features the only person Darren accepts the use of "UX/UI" from — 20+ year veteran UX professional and former adjunct professor, Dennis Stone. Check out this lively conversation with Darren and Dennis to find out why as they travel down memory lane in Dennis' career, discussion challenges everyone's facing in UX today, and provide insights for up-and-coming UXer.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofuxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
Darren's presenting more UX potpourri this week. In this episode, he reviews a recent LinkedIn post from a critical thinking perspective, provides tips on getting started on the path of UX maturity level management, and provides insights about the importance of peer review and its inevitability.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofuxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
This week's episode is another UX potpourri session, where Darren takes time to address the following three topics:1) The challenge of relearning2) A junior UX litmus factor3) Being a UX ambassadorWhat's being addressed might not be clear, so you'll need to tune in to see what's being addressed. ;-) All, however, are critical for individual growth AND critical for the well-being of the discipline-at-large.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofuxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
In this Talkin' Shop session, Darren engages with UX veteran Roshan Ravi. Roshan shares experiences gained throughout his career, including how he developed his acumen, his greatest challenges, light bulb moments, tips for up-and-coming UXers, and more.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofuxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
In this episode, Darren takes time to address some of his critics, providing itemized responses through the lens of critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and plain old facts. Tune in for a dose of reality.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofuxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
In this Talkin' Shop segment, Darren interviews celebrated author, UX/CX consultant, and thought leader, Debbie Levitt. In this episode Debbie talks about how she first got into UX, how she developed her acumen, and shares several thoughts and concepts from her new book, "Customers Know You Suck." Tune in for this very energetic and informative session.#ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#debbitlevittCheck out Debbie's resources:• The DeltaCX YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@DeltaCX• The new Customer-Centricity.com site• Buy "Customers Know You Suck" on Amazon.com.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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