CogLode, lesser-known Figma tricks, Comic Helvetic, Design systems, and more! Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. [ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS] You have imposter syndrome because you’re an imposter “Imposter syndrome means you have more to learn. Don’t run from it. Don’t hide it. Don’t look for mental exercises to assuage it. Embrace it. It’s a roadmap to…

Also, check out an honest UX design portfolio, 5 reasons why I hate being a UX designer, and a case study review! Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. [ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS] Should “cancel” be a button or a link? When I scrolled past this article, I thought it was going to be another one of those…

Also in this newsletter: Cognitive Bias Codex, common portfolio mistakes, quitting your design job, and more! Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. [ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS] We need more Calm Design Calm Technology originated in 1995 at Xerox Palo Alto Research Center by three researchers Mark Weiser, Rich Gold, and John Seeley Brown. The…

This week’s UX roundup also includes UX Database, Influence, and How to Become a UX Designer in 2022. Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. [ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS] Designers, please don’t use Figma to showcase your portfolio This article had me click-baited because I was like, I love Figma — a portfolio there would be so cool! But…

This week’s UX roundup includes Figma tips, 5 things I hate about UX, things to know about switching into UX, and a Krispy Kreme case study review! Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. [ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS] I just reviewed 370 UX applications I, a junior UX designer, am guilty as charged by many of…

As a career-changer, I continue to be astonished by the diversity and possibilities of who works in UX. From librarians to photographers and other roles, everyone seems to have their unique journey entering the world of UX. The possibilities are endless as to how one can bring their expertise together…

What UX bootcamps and certificates don’t teach you, a busy simulator, a day in the life of a UX designer, and more! Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. [ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS] Can Everyone Design? Expectation vs. Reality Short answer: everyone can adopt the design mindset. Can everyone be a UX designer? Becoming a designer…

Why would you use that, pineapple on pizza, reasons to become a UX designer in 2022, Lean UX, and more! Want updates? Sign up for the UX newsletter here. [ARTICLE HIGHLIGHTS] Which UI is better? The importance of contextual design Finally, someone has come out and said it (kinda) but ‘Which UI is better’ posts on LinkedIn are pointless.

How small UX changes in form design lead to big user impact — Question: Should there be character limitations on first and last name input fields in a form? My answer: Absolutely not. Well, let’s walk through this… Last week, I was on the City of Chicago official city website for contesting citations. I had received a parking ticket while parked at a…