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UX Outcomes: Bridging the Gap Between User Needs and Business Objectives
Aligning UX Outcomes with Business Outcomes, helps us to create value for the customer in a way that captures value for the business. By involving our stakeholders in the process, we get the added bonus of SHOWING them the value of Design, rather than TELLING them. In this article, we’ll go through a simple process…
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UX Strategy Fundamentals: A Blueprint for Exceptional User Experience
A UX Strategy describes the decisions that have been made about how a user experience should be designed. It gives crystal clear direction and aligns everyone around a shared vision for the user experience. In this article, I’ll share some practical tips for how to improve your own UX Strategy, whether you’re an experienced designer,…
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UX Research 101: Learn the Basics of UX Research
You have no way of knowing what will resonate with your audience if you don’t conduct user research. Proper user research can decrease the risk of wasting time, money, and resources. It’s also the surest way to design products and services that people love. In this article, we’ll give an overview of UX Research basics…
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7 Examples Of Mental Models For Better Design Leadership
Mental models aren’t just for helping us make design decisions. We can use them to supercharge our productivity, increase our effectiveness, and help us navigate tricky leadership situations. In this article, I’ll share 7 mental models, and 3 specific examples for each so you can take them and put them into action right away. #1…
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6 Powerful KPIs for UX Design Teams to Prove Their Worth
Without solid UX KPIs, it’s difficult to prove the value of UX Design. And If you can’t prove the value of UX Design to a stakeholder, can you honestly say that you’re creating any value at all? With the right focus and context, UX KPIs can turn your most difficult stakeholders into raving fans. This…
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3 Simple Steps To Better UX Metrics With Google HEART
Without concrete goals, UX Metrics are impossibly difficult to define. Not only that, but when they aren’t identified, defined, and monitored with the support of our demanding stakeholders, we inevitably revert to tracking business KPIs that give us nothing actionable and tell us very little about what impact we’re having on the lives of our…
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3 Simple Steps To Better UX Metrics With Google HEART
Without concrete goals, UX Metrics are impossibly difficult to define. Not only that, but when they aren’t identified, defined, and monitored with the support of our demanding stakeholders, we inevitably revert to tracking business KPIs that give us nothing actionable and tell us very little about what impact we’re having on the lives of our…
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Really, It’s OK Not to Be a Mixed Methods Researcher
Breaking into UXR can be hard– really hard. As the industry continues to grow both in size and demand for skills, researchers are trying to figure out how to stand out from the crowd. Some vocal leaders and bootcamps claim that successful entry and advancement in UXR comes easiest (or exclusively) with a mixed methods…
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The Quick Guide To Heuristic Evaluation: A Step-by-Step Checklist
A heuristic evaluation helps us to identify obvious usability issues before we spend time and money on usability testing. In this article, we share a detailed heuristic evaluation checklist, along with a step-by-step guide on how to conduct and report on an effective evaluation. But first, here’s your free Heuristic Usability Evaluation Checklist: Download Your…
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The Quick UX Accessibility Checklist
Accessibility isn’t just about making sure people with disabilities can use your product. It benefits everyone, including users without disabilities. It helps us to use apps better when we’re on the move, navigating one-handed, in low-light areas or when we can’t have sound turned on. In fact, subtitled Youtube videos increase view time by more…