How to boost self-perception through communication, writing, and kinship — Designers who struggle with imposter syndrome believe they are undeserving of their achievements and high esteem. They feel that they are not as competent or intelligent as others might think — and soon enough, those around them will discover the truth that they are a fraud. Many reasons may contribute…

Why designers have ditched the art persona and hijacked the UX industry — Designers have been trying to shake the misconception that design is not art for a long time. Only recently have companies started to recognize that design is an essential component to a successful business approach. And with large companies such as IBM and Fidelity adopting “design thinking” strategies, things are…

How self-admiration and business intuition leads to needless solutions — There are many reasons why companies do not adopt User Experience (UX) practices. Sometimes it is because of cost or timing, or perhaps they lack an understanding of UX value. These are legitimate justifications if we perceive UX as a commodity or a process. However, UX is more than just…

How businesses can seek pride in what they produce through humility and leadership — We engage with bad user experience (UX) every day. I believe the catalyst for most of these encounters is the result of a company’s obliviousness, ineffectualness, or a combination of both regarding their ability to empathize or be attentive to solving user needs. …

A handy instruction manual for businesses, clients, and stakeholders to maximize the service of design professionals. — Are you considering hiring a professional designer? Or are you currently utilizing the services of a designer? If so, congratulations! Employing a designer is an important step toward improving the value and experience of your brands, products, and services. Before learning how to use your designer, it’s important to understand…

A new publication to explore the meaning of user experience — Join Medium through this referral link and support the launch of UX Philosophy. This new publication will explore the knowledge and meaning of human-centered design through a diverse range of content, perspectives, and ideas. Not only will your membership be helping the development and growth of uxphilosophy.com, …

The struggle of keeping up to date with evolving industry standards. — This September 2022, I will be 40 years old. And for the last few years, I have had this lurking fear in the back of my mind about whether or not designers have expiration dates. I have found it more difficult than ever to keep up with the industry —…

Examining an organizations leadership and discovering your beliefs can help shape your career path — Good designers invest a great deal of passion and energy into exploring solutions for better design outcomes. Sometimes we strive to produce designs that inspire people to improve the world. Or perhaps we are interested in making their lives easier. Nonetheless, our ultimate goal is to solve significant problems using…

How employees from different backgrounds bring culture, perspective, and empathy to the table — It would be an understatement to say that the pandemic has changed the world and permanently shaped how we operate as a society. However, there is a silver lining amid recent events. It seems the design industry has quickly adapted to creating various remote job opportunities, ushering in a new…