If it hasn’t happened to you yet, an unexpected layoff will hit you at some point. You have to be ready for the inevitable. This week, Kasey Randall offers his advice on how to handle it, what to do, and how to move forward.
What gets you out of bed every morning? Are you excited about making healthcare safer and more secure? Maybe you’re passionate about democratizing investment opportunities for the masses.
Twas the night before UX-mas, when all through the page, Some things were still moving, cuz’ we’re still in the design stage. So next time you have an impromptu review meeting, Have your user research ready or you might take a beating. We wish you the best and a fantastic site,
Merry UX-mas to all, and to all a good night!
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It seems like you’ve got the perfect offer. The mission aligns with your values. The problem space sounds challenging and exciting. The money is right. There’s just one catch. You’ll be on your own. Do you take the job?
This week we have my first guest, Jeff White, a 20 year UX veteran working on products like Alexa at Amazon. Jeff didn’t agree with my thoughts on “UX/UI,” so today we get a second opinion from an agency perspective.
How well do you know the people in your organization? Can you name 5 or 10 people outside of your team? Do you know what they do or why they are assigned to various roles? Do you know how it impacts you?
How do you build a ship? You could draw up some blueprints. You could find people to gather wood, hand out tools. You could bark out orders all day long. Or, you could teach those same people to long for the sea.
Are people interrupting you in meetings? Do they question or dismiss your ideas? Maybe your team ignores you. It might be time to take a look at how you are perceived by your team. You may have a delivery problem.
What’s more important than designing great software? Not winning awards or getting the most dribbble likes. The thing that’s more important than designing great products is delivering great products.
