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Finding Connections: A Simple Comparison Framework for Problem Solving! 🛠️ In the fast-paced world of UX/UI and product design, new challenges pop up every day. But what if we could tackle these issues by looking at similar situations from the past? A comparison framework can help us do just that! Here’s how to create one that works: • Outline Key Factors: Start by identifying the critical elements in both your current problem and past situations. What are the main goals? Who are the users? What tools or methods were used? • Use Visual Aids: Create charts or tables to clearly highlight the similarities and differences. Visuals make it easier to spot patterns and connections that might not be obvious at first glance. • Engage the Team: Collaboration is key! Involve your team in this process to gather diverse perspectives. Everyone brings unique experiences that can lead to innovative solutions. By connecting the dots between past and present, we can uncover potential solutions that have worked before. This not only saves time but also boosts creativity in our design process. Let’s embrace this simple yet effective framework to enhance our problem-solving skills and create better user experiences! #UXDesign #ProductDesign #ProblemSolving #Collaboration #Innovation #Life #Mobileapplications #Design #Technology #Strategy #Learnings

At ZeroDegrees, we like to start the design process by getting all the ideas out on a really big table. So we’ve created this Miro template to help you tap into the collective wisdom of your team—to spark discussions, reveal insights, and generate more focused and relevant ideas. Design Studios are structured to give every voice in the room—loud or soft—a chance to be heard. Through a collaborative Design Thinking workshop you will set a challenge, and then facilitate exercises to ideate and align around solutions. You can use breakout rooms to solve multiple problems at once, or get multiple angles on one. They’re intense. They’re fun. They’re enlightening. They work. Ready to Workshop? Get your free Design Studio template now at https://lnkd.in/e_Qgj-QF. And let us know what you think. If it works for you, we’d love to hear about it. If you have ideas on how we can make it better, we’ll do just that. #miro #miroverse #workshops #designstudio #designthinking –– ZeroDegrees, Inc. is a user experience (UX) research, strategy, and design studio that helps organizations put human insights at the heart of their digital experiences. We’ve created a series of UX research workshop templates to identify strategic goals and priorities, gather insights, gain consensus, and generate breakthrough ideas to drive better user experiences. Because when the user wins, we all win.  

Hello Design Enthusiasts! Are you tired of building products that miss the mark? At Narangy Design, we believe in the power of user research to create truly exceptional digital experiences. Our team of passionate and experienced designers is committed to understanding your users' needs, behaviors, and pain points. Our Agile Approach to User Research: Rapid Iterations: We deliver actionable insights quickly, enabling you to make informed decisions. Collaborative Partnerships: We work closely with your team to align research goals with business objectives. Data-Driven Decisions: We use data to inform design decisions and measure the impact of our work. Let's work together to create products that users love. #userresearch #uxdesign #uxresearch #usercentereddesign #designthinking #agile #innovation #digitaldesign UX Collective User Research User Stories

"But David already has so many tasks on his plate! Can’t we simplify this workflow a bit?" "Would David find this interface simple and intuitive? Remember, he's not a tech geek!" "But David..." My design leader used to make such statements in meetings (early in my career). Who's David, you ask? I had the same question. It took me a while to grasp that David wasn’t a new team member, but the user persona we had crafted after doing an exhaustive user research! This narrative completely changed my view on personas. Our design leader had this thing of bringing David to life, seating him at the table for every product chat and looping him in on each decision, stressing on aligning with his needs. More than just a card pinned on a board, David was the silent contributor in the room. Yes, we invest heavily in research to sketch out such detailed personas. But is that just a check box ticked during the discovery phase? Or is there more? As designers, we must advocate our users’ behaviors, challenges, ambitions, and give their perspectives a voice across the board. Personas are not just meant for the UX squad; they should resonate across departments. What's the benefit, you might ask? In my experience, decisions in meetings stay on course, and when they veer off-path, personas act as our compass to realign the conversation. Not to mention, some debates can be quickly settled with solid data and research. So, I leave you with this thought – where does David truly belong? #userpersona #research #designthinking #productdesign #ux #designer

Yesterday I hosted a masterclass with Million Labs - a no-code agency I’ve been doing design with for over a year (time is flying..)! I spoke about tackling common UX mistakes, using data to drive decisions, design systems (and that it’s okay and good to use them!) & finally, how to prioritise your roadmap as a product owner - reactive vs proactive design!!! UX is either oversimplified or made to be mysterious. One thing for sure is that it is so much more than design. UX is the culmination of all your business needs in your product & hiring the right person to understand this and communicate effectively is key! What do you think? Are you astounded by UX? Do you have it covered in your product journey? Where are your knowledge gaps? — Hi 👋 I’m Victoria and I help founders build products. I’ll sort out all the complicated tech bits while you focus on the business bits. Let’s work together! 🤓 #productdesign #uxmasterclass #uxwebinars #freewebinars #freelanceuxdesigner #uxdesign #uxui #startupjourney #solopreneur

Learn from History: Unlocking the Secrets of Past Projects! 📚 In the fast-paced world of UX/UI and product design, it’s easy to get caught up in the latest trends and technologies. However, one of the most powerful tools at our fingertips is the wisdom of our past experiences. By looking back at similar projects, we can uncover valuable insights that help us tackle today’s challenges more effectively. Here are some practical steps to make use of the lessons from our history: • Document Past Projects: Keep a detailed record of your previous work, including successes and failures. This documentation serves as a reference point for future tasks. • Review Team Insights: Hold regular meetings with your team. Discuss what worked well and what didn’t, creating an open environment for sharing ideas and feedback. • Identify Patterns: Look for repeating themes in your past projects. Recognizing these patterns can help you find solutions that are likely to succeed in current situations. By embracing the knowledge of the past, we can make more informed decisions, avoid repeating mistakes, and drive our projects toward success. Remember, history is not just about what has happened; it’s a goldmine of insights waiting to be discovered! Let’s learn from our experiences and pave the way for innovative designs and solutions! #LearningFromThePast #UXUI #ProductDesign #KnowledgeIsPower #Life #Mobileapplications #Design #Technology #Strategy #Learnings

Real Empathy: 𝐁𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐝 🌳🔍 When we say "𝐩𝐮𝐭 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐟 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐞𝐬," it's not just a catchy phrase. 👞👟 It means 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 before designing solutions. Genuine empathy in product design is about the 𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬. 🧠❤️ While empathy has become a buzzword in product and UX design, its true meaning is often misunderstood. 🤔 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. It requires 𝐝𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬' 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬. 🌍👥 Let me share two eye-opening 👀 experiences that transformed my perspective:💡 1. UX Lead Interview at Lollypop Design Studio: 🎨 During my final interview with design leader Anil Reddy, he asked a powerful question: "Can you travel to remote areas, stay in potentially basic accommodations, and frequently move between locations?" 🚗🏠 This question revealed his commitment to 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 for a rural-focused project. It wasn't just about skills; it was about stepping into the user's world. 🏘️🚗 That reflected the org culture of deep user empathy. This commitment to user-centric design has propelled Lollypop Design Studio to worldwide recognition, proving that 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐞 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥 𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧. 🏆🌐 2. Shravan Tickoo's Journey Beyond Comfort Zones 🚛: During our latest conversation, he shared an interesting experience. While working on an app for transport, he faced a perplexing challenge: truck drivers were rejecting a new app despite a 30% pay increase offer. 🚛💰 Baffled, he did something radical. He spent two weeks living the trucker life. Bumpy roads, roadside Dhabas, and all. 🛣️☀️ 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭? Living with the drivers for half a month led to insights that no 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝. 🛣️ This firsthand experience helped him identify real challenges and propose solutions that led to skyrocketing growth for the fleet venture. 📈 Have you had experiences that changed your perspective on user understanding? Share your stories below! 👇 #ProductDesign #UserEmpathy #UXResearch #FieldStudies #HumanCenteredDesign #DesignThinking #ProductManagement #CustomerExperience #LeadershipInsights

Lately,I've realized that... If the foundation of your UX is not strong and well detailed, you will have lots of challenge as a designer. Iterations are normal...but if this is not properly fixed by you or "Oga"...there will be so much back and forth. I was having a chat with my teamates today on a group call and I remembered telling everyone the need to revisit our UX.... something seems to be off! That was the basis for the almost two hours of call three of us had today Khafilat Akinpelu Progress Orishade and myself... Funnily,before the end of the call...we realized some things we neglected due to time constraints...we discovered how pivotal they are to our design process and we are iterating accordingly(still ongoing) Now,this is my concern...I'm aware that most startups want to jump "the gun" and rush to the design part without a detailed UX process (due to funds or possibly time factor). But it got me thinking on how we churn out products without detailed UX...the one we jokingly call "Oga centered design"! I know we want to make money and all...but, ain't we leaving out fundamentals from our products?... I was working on a card sort and other UX processes today, and at the same time wondering how many products go through this thorough research methods... Or perhaps it's just an overthinking and nothing deep...do you think it is deep? 📸 Snapshot of an ongoing UX research work. #randommusings #uxdesigner #Womenintech #uxresearch.

Last year, our team faced a daunting challenge: developing a new product feature under a tight deadline. At first, the task seemed overwhelming, and progress was slow. However, we decided to hold a series of brainstorming sessions where everyone, regardless of their role, could contribute ideas. During one of these sessions, a junior developer suggested an unconventional approach to solving the problem. Initially, it seemed too risky, but as we discussed it further, we realized its potential. Our marketing lead added insights on customer needs, while our UX designer proposed enhancements to make the feature more user-friendly. By the end of the week, we had a clear plan. Everyone had a part to play, and their contributions were invaluable. The result? We not only met our deadline but also exceeded our initial expectations. The feature became a standout success, receiving praise from both customers and industry experts. This experience reinforced the power of collaboration. When diverse perspectives come together, magic happens. 🪄 #Teamwork #Innovation #Collaboration

"Why I Stopped Designing for Myself and Started Designing for Real Impact 🚀" 💬 “If you’re not designing for users, you’re just designing for yourself." When I first started in UX/UI, my focus was on making things look polished and visually impressive. But over time, I realized design isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s about problem-solving. It’s about creating something that truly makes users’ lives easier, more enjoyable, and productive. Here’s what I’ve learned that transformed my approach: 1️⃣ Listen More, Assume Less: User feedback isn’t just data; it’s insight into real people’s lives. Every time I think I know the answer, I remind myself to listen instead. 2️⃣ Design for Tomorrow: Every interaction, button, and flow isn’t just for today’s users but for tomorrow’s expectations. This means balancing usability with forward-thinking. 3️⃣ Measure impact, not just aesthetics: Metrics like increased engagement, higher completion rates, and lower churn—those are the real measures of success. The true test is if the design stands the test of time and keeps users coming back. 👉 Let’s chat: What’s one lesson you’ve learned in your field that changed your approach completely? Or, if you’re a fellow designer, how do you balance creativity with user needs? #UXDesign #ProductDesign #DesignWithImpact #UserExperience #DigitalTransformation #DesignThinking #Innovation #DesignForTomorrow #CreativeLeadership #ProblemSolving #FutureOfWork #OpenToWork #DesignProcess #CareerGrowth #LinkedInCommunity