UX MASTERY avgust 2016

This month our theme is Make Meaningful Work, inspired by Dan Szuc, who we were lucky enough to host in our Ask the UXperts Slack channel. If you missed that session, make sure you grab a coffee and read through the transcript.

For Dan, making meaningful work is all about using skills and techniques to encourage healthier collaboration and cooperation around purposeful project work. What does it mean for you?

How UX adventures can help your career

UX is an exciting profession – frequently allowing for a steady flow of intriguing work activities. But work activities aren’t everything. UX careers expert Cory Lebson has the word on why stepping out of your routine is a good idea for your career.

The difference between good and great designers

Design is meant to show the intent that exists behind an action or an object in a clear way. Great design strips away all possible interpretations of intent, leaving only one. That is to say – it must be unambiguous.

Silence equals agreement: Negotiating scope and strategy with stakeholders

Keeping stakeholders happy (and getting along) can make or break your project. In this second exclusive excerpt from his new book ‘Think First’, Joe Natoli explains shows how to ask your stakeholders the right questions to make sure your project doesn’t get derailed.

My boss told me to be less emotional as a designer

Ryan's boss told him to use less emotional language when presenting concepts, which made passion feel like a weakness. We talk about emotion and how to harness it.

Does this job even exist?

Chris agonises over the transition from UX training to finding that first job. It's something that comes up a lot in our community, and in this topic we brainstorm some approaches.

Remote working/working from home

Working remotely is becoming more common, so in this topic we evaluate the pros and cons of working from home, and share tips for creating healthy home work environments.