Beyond UX Design

This is the story of a talented UX designer so obsessed with perfection that he literally loses himself in his design. Two brave interns decide to unravel this mystery, and what they find is beyond imagination. The post DesignByte: The Tale of the Cursed Prototype appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

This week we share a frightening tale of UX dark patterns. Some evil UX designers will use nasty tricks to get you to do their bidding. Don't fall for their traps. Pay attention to this cautionary tale. The post DesignByte: A Cautionary Tale of Deceptive UX Patterns appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

This week is Halloween. So there's no interview, but I do have a special treat for you. TWO spooky UX stories await you this week. Next week we have another awesome interview with the one and only Tom Greever. The post Quick Episode 54 Update appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

Philip Wallage is an expert in turning freelance offerings into scalable products. This week, We dig into productization, discussing how you can transition from trading time for money to creating value-driven products. The post 53. Unlocking the Product Potential in Freelancing with Philip Wallage appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

In an industry where bootcamps dominate the conversation, the concept of self-learning presents an intriguing alternative. How does one navigate the complex world of UX design without the roadmap that a formal education provides? The post 52. There’s No One-Size-Fits-All Blueprint for UX Education With Kevin Shertz appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

This week, I chat with Chris Nguyen, a designpreneur with an incredible journey. From being a computer science dropout to leading design teams at Fortune 500 companies, Chris has done it all. The post 51. A Designpreneur’s Journey with Chris Nguyen appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

Right now is a rough time to be looking for a UX role. Some people have been looking for work for months or longer. You may have already put a lot of thought into a passion project for your portfolio and stopped at the case study. But what if you kept going? The post 50. Tommy Geoco’s Path to Creating a Product-Based Income appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

Andrew Astleford, Senior Content Designer at Chewy, discusses the importance of content design in UX and shares insights on specialization within UX. He talks about the role of a content designer throughout the product life cycle, challenges they face, tools they use, and tips for breaking into content design. Andrew also shares resources and highlights the transferable skills from UX design to content design.

Professional careers like Architecture, Medicine, and Law are highly skilled technical careers that require a lot of cognitive labor. They have strict rules and regulations around who can practice and how they are taught. The post 48. A Former Architect’s Journey to UX Design with Aneta Kmiecik appeared first on Beyond UX Design.

The podcast explores the balance between authenticity and adaptability in job hunting. They discuss code-switching, the importance of understanding the context of the interview, and presenting oneself authentically in remote interviews. The speakers also touch on the limitations of bootcamps, favorite non-design books, travel experiences, favorite design tools, and job hunting advice.