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Closed cohort 14 on Adaptability (294 designers) ✔️ When you understand the way we think, you find ease in the process. This video is shrinked and I look super exhausted because it was 2 hours long but I hope you still find value in it. I’ll share the live Q&As after this, so that you know how differently every designer think. If you wanna attend Deep UX Cohorts, sign up early to avoid waiting list. Register here : https://lnkd.in/gJ5GzM2k #uxdesign #seminar #adaptibility #learning #uxdesigner

✨ From Heart to Code: Translating Human Behavior into Digital Success ✨ ❤️ In a world where digital products are increasingly shaping our daily lives, the ability to integrate emotion into the development process is crucial. 💡 In my talk at DevFest Hamburg, I will share concrete methods on how developers and designers can better consider the emotional needs of end users and convince stakeholders through interdisciplinary collaboration. Psychology and design are closely intertwined – with behavioral design and UX heuristics, we can create user interactions that are not only functional but also emotionally engaging. 🙌 Developers and designers often work in separate spheres, yet their collaboration is key to a product's success. This talk shows how psychological principles can bridge this gap and improve how developers integrate emotional experiences into their projects. Who do I see on site? You can get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/dknkyrj2 #DevFestHamburg #UXDesign #EmotionalUX #InterdisciplinaryCollaboration

If everyone needs research, everyone should have access to it, right? In her first piece for the Great Question blog, UX Research & ReOps Leader Dana Silberberg-Sahar makes the case for embracing democratization and shares an effective framework to help ensure you maintain a high quality bar. "This is our opportunity, as UX researchers, to evolve. Rather than gatekeepers, we can become facilitators and educators, guiding our organizations towards more effective, user-centric practices." Read Dana's piece at the link in the comments. 👇 #uxresearch #userresearch #researchops

🚀 Exciting News, Uxcelers! 🚀 We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new course — Information Architecture! Understanding how users interact with and navigate digital products is crucial for creating intuitive experiences. Every click, scroll, and search is influenced by how information is structured and presented. The best UX designers know how to organize content in a way that feels natural and effortless to users. This course will take you through the key components of IA, dive into user psychology, and teach you practical skills for creating user-friendly information structures. By the end, you'll be equipped with the knowledge to design intuitive and efficient user experiences that align with how people naturally seek and navigate information. 🌟 If you've ever wondered how to make your designs more intuitive and easier to navigate, this course is for you! Enhance your skills in content organization, navigation design, and user research techniques like tree testing. 🚀 Ready to level up your UX game? Enroll in our Information Architecture course today and start building your expertise in creating user-centered, well-structured digital experiences: https://bit.ly/3Ycudk0 #uxcel #uxdesign #InformationArchitecture #designthinking #design #designcourse #digitaldesign #userexperience

Ever stopped and asked, "What has a UX'er done for me?" During the event link below, We will challenge the role of design, taking a lively run through tangible contributions UX'ers should make to your project...And if they're not, why aren't they? There will be discussion, case studies, and interactive, actionable insights into the following key areas: · Evidence-based design · 1:10:100 Scaling savings on design and development time · Focusing budgets on the essential 5% · Rapid risk mitigation · Stop bad habits, create results and think like a user · Meaningful friendships, how to make development progress easier Pop in https://lnkd.in/dsYGPVEd

🌟 Day 06: Exploring UX Research Methods! 🌟 Today, we’re diving into Creative Toolkits—a participatory method where users co-create with designers using tailored prompts and materials. 🖍️✨ WHAT ARE CREATIVE TOOLKITS? Pre-designed kits that include cards, stickers, templates, or other creative materials, enabling users to visualize ideas and solve problems collaboratively. 🛠️🎨 PROS: 🔍 Sparks diverse ideas 💡 Easy to use and adaptable CONS: ⏱️ Time-intensive to create 📊 May limit scope of responses Tip: Use open-ended prompts to encourage out-of-the-box thinking! 🧠 #UXResearch #CreativeToolkits #ParticipatoryDesign #DesignThinking #Innovation

Learning by Recreating UX Designs: My Hands-On Approach to Skill Building! Ever feel like theory isn’t enough? 🌱 I’m diving deeper by *recreating* real UX design work from scratch. Copying from existing sources has become my go-to practice method—it’s not about imitation, but immersion. By studying and building from real designs, I’m learning the ‘why’ behind every choice, preparing myself to tackle real projects with confidence. 🚀 Curious to see how this approach is shaping my journey? Follow along as I turn learning into doing, one design at a time! #CopyToLearn #UXDesignPractice #HandsOnLearning #PracticalSkills #BeginnerDesigner #LearningByDoing #SkillBuilding #DesignJourney

🔍 The impact of Continuous Discovery on the role of UX Researchers In our previous post, we dissected Continuous Discovery VS traditional project-based research. Now, let's delve into how the rise of Continuous Discovery, spearheaded by product teams, is reshaping the role of UX researchers. UX researchers now split their time 50/50 between: 1- Facilitating and supporting Discovery: Training teams, Advising on methodologies/tools, Reviewing research plans... 2- Owning larger, strategic initiatives. This shift reflects a dynamic blend of hands-on facilitation and high-level strategic input, positioning UX researchers as pivotal collaborators in driving product innovation. #UserResearch #ProductDiscovery #UXResearch #ContinuousDiscovery

📖 Is your UX research process keeping up with the pace of change? The digital landscape evolves fast, and your research strategies should too. That’s why Maze has created the Evolving Research Playbook, a must-read resource for modern teams navigating today’s challenges. 🚀 Here’s why you need this playbook: Adapt to Change: With emerging trends like AI, remote work, and increasing customer expectations, the playbook helps you stay ahead by adapting your research approach to a rapidly evolving world. 🌐 Empower Teams: From seasoned researchers to product managers, this guide equips everyone on your team with actionable strategies to make research more accessible and impactful. 💡 Faster, Smarter Decisions: Learn how to gather insights more efficiently without sacrificing quality, helping you iterate quickly and confidently. ⚡ Whether you're rethinking how you gather user feedback or looking for ways to scale research across teams, this playbook offers practical advice to supercharge your research game. Ready to future-proof your research strategy? Start making smarter, faster, and more informed product decisions today. #UXResearch #ProductDesign #UserExperience #Maze #ResearchPlaybook

I’m eagerly getting ready for my upcoming webinar about “Building a user research practice from scratch”. On June 11, I’ll explore with my guest Anna Zsófia Csontos (UX researcher at UX studio) how to: 1. Build an MVP and show the value of research 2. Avoid typical pitfalls like focusing on interesting but low impact research 3. Setup your process in small or enterprise company It’s an interactive session, where you can ask anytime and we pick up your questions asap. In the end, we’ll also have a Q&A session when you can pick Anna-Zsofia’s mind. Register for free, link in the first comment 👇