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Would you like to revolutionize your UX career and develop your own products? Calvin Robertson, the founder of Jubileague, will be providing an inspiring session titled "Designing Your Future: Empowering UX Professionals to Craft Their Own Products." We invite you to attend. Currently, UX professionals are in an exceptional position to develop and establish their own businesses in the ever-changing industry. Calvin Robertson, a seasoned innovator with more than two decades of experience in technological, design, and leadership, will recount his extraordinary transformation from a corporate UX leader to a game design entrepreneur. Calvin's perspectives provide practical strategies and inspiration for personally shaping and controlling one's future in the face of a difficult employment market. What is the Point of Attendance? Learn how to capitalize on your UX expertise to develop and introduce commercially viable products. A leader who has a vision for innovation and expansion in a variety of sectors will provide you with practical insights. Discover the strategies and personal experiences of Calvin that have enabled him to surmount industry obstacles. Do not ignore this chance to acquire valuable knowledge from a pioneer in product design and UX! 📅Mark your calendar for the upcoming STRAT USA this September 9-11, 2024! 🔗Register here: https://lnkd.in/eJBTawNr #STRAT2024 #ProductDesign #DigitalProductDesign #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalStrategyLeadership #FeaturedSpeaker

You know that feeling when your pixel-perfect designs don't quite hit the mark with leadership? I've been there too. Over the years, I've found a few approaches that really help bridge that gap: - Thinking at different altitudes (from 30,000 ft views to ground-level details) - Using the IMPACT model to connect intent to execution - Applying the SCOPE spectrum in your daily decisions I break these down in the latest UX Mentor Diaries issue. Along with stories from designers who've made the leap. Give it a read if you're curious and want to expand business impact of your UX work (link to the full article in the comments). We're all in this together 🙏 #uxgrowth #strategicvstacticalUX --- ✍️ What's your take? ♻️ Share if it's helpful. 👋 Follow Marina Krutchinsky for more content like this

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐰𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝. 𝐍𝐨 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬. If you don't avoid these 𝐌𝐕𝐏 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐬👇 MVP means 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐦 𝐕𝐢𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭. It's not your final product. It’s a 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐜 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 to test your idea. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐠𝐨𝐚𝐥?  Prove there’s demand before scaling up. But… Here’s where many go wrong👇 ❌ 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡   Assume you know what users want? Big mistake! 🛑 Research first, build second. ❌ 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝   Adding too many features? It kills focus and delays the launch.  So, only stick to essentials.📝 ❌ 𝐈𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 Your first users are gold. Listen to them.  They’ll guide your direction.🧭 ❌ 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫-𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠  Don’t waste time perfecting every detail. Get it out there and learn fast!⏳ Also, try these tricks for a successful MVP: Keep your MVP simple.✨ Focus on one core solution. 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐞. 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐰. 🚀 Ready to build an MVP that works?  Let’s sit for a UX consultation. It's free. Find the link in the first comment. #MVPDesign #ProductLaunch #UXMistakes #StartupTips #LeanProduct

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.

🚀 Exciting News! 🚀 I am offering 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 for founders and product/design teams. Isn't it crazy? People charge 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬 for this while I am giving it 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄. Yes, you heard it right. This is a fantastic opportunity to receive expert guidance on: 1. 𝐔𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐔𝐗 𝐅𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤: Review and improve user flows and overall usability. 2. 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐲𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: Get advice on setting up and maintaining a design system. 3. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: Prioritize features and refine your value proposition. 4. 𝐔𝐬𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐒𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: Learn the fundamentals of user research and how to maximize insights. 5. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐬: Identify and overcome potential roadblocks to PMF. 6. 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠: Receive mentoring and training for your design team. Whether you're fine-tuning your UX, planning your MVP, or diving into user research, I'm here to help! Let's connect and make your product shine. Book your 𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 session now and let's take your project to the next level! Comment "𝐅𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍" and you will get my DM to schedule a session, or you can DM me as well. #UIUX #ProductDesign #UserResearch #StartupSupport #FreeConsultation

Want to scale a product faster? 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥. The secret is a 𝐰𝐞𝐥𝐥-𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐕𝐏!💡 A good MVP focuses on 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 only.  It skips unnecessary extras. ❌ This lets you test quickly with real users. Here’s why a well-designed 𝐌𝐕𝐏 helps: 1️⃣ Launch early  to get feedback right away. 2️⃣ Learn fast  what users actually need. 3️⃣ Validate your idea  without building too much. 4️⃣ Avoid wasting time  on features nobody wants. 5️⃣ Make data-driven improvements  based on real use. 6️⃣ Iterate quickly and respond  to user feedback. 7️⃣ Save resources  while growing your product smartly. With a simple MVP, you can 𝐬𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫.   You reduce risks and stay flexible. This lets you grow based on what users love.  It becomes a solid base for future expansion.  Start small, scale smart! 💡 Ready to build your MVP?  Let's make it happen! 🚀 Get your free UX consultation now. DM us👇 #MVP #UXDesign #ProductScaling #StartupGrowth #LeanStartup #ProductDesign

🚀 RethinkingUX is delighted to share the launch of #UXPlaycards , comprising 100 pocket-sized cards meticulously crafted to empower professionals across various fields. As a passionate advocates for UX, Mayur Chaudhary and Kishore Kankipati have dedicated themselves to authoring, curating, and crafting these playcards. These indispensable tools have been instrumental in elevating #uxdesign and integrating it into organisational strategy. What's Inside? ★ 16 topics, from idea to post-launch, covering the entire UX journey ★ 100 well-organized cards, making it easy to find the right technique or activity ★ Access to 80 proven and practical UX and product techniques/activities ★ Backpack-friendly, perfect for on-the-go inspiration and collaboration ★ Endless Possibilities. Can be used in design workshops, team building activities, learning, and more 🔥 Grab your copies now: https://lnkd.in/gFRYeZDv Why UX Playcards? These playcards are designed to be versatile, making them a valuable tool for #uxdesigners, #uxresearchers, #productmanagers, #developers, #founders, #entrepreneurs, and #design #students alike. They're perfect for brainstorming sessions, team meetings, or simply as a reference guide to spark new ideas. Let's enjoy this milestone and seize the opportunity to transform your UX journey with UX Playcards. We look forward to seeing how you use these playcards to elevate your UX design skills. More power to #productmakers. Behind every initiative lies a great team. A heartfelt acknowledgement to our incredible executive members: Vidushi Bhardwaj , Sandeep Kapoor, Shivani Bhargava Nitin Gupta, Puneet Arora, Mayur Chaudhary. RethinkingUX #rethinkingux

🚧 Resistance can slow down projects and hinder progress. It’s often seen as a roadblock. But what if we embraced it? Constructive resistance is a powerful catalyst for better solutions and meaningful innovations. It reveals hidden user or business needs, technical constraints, and process gaps sometimes missed in initial plans. An experienced UX partner brings an objective outside perspective to navigate resistance constructively. At Fuzzy Math, we: - **Build strong alignment and secure support**: We act as an unbiased facilitator between stakeholders. By fostering an open dialogue and addressing concerns early on, we mitigate risk and ensure that UX solutions gain support and adoption faster. - **Employ proven methodologies**: Leveraging our expertise, we systematically uncover the root causes behind resistance. Through user research, usability testing, and stakeholder workshops, we transform challenges into opportunities. - **Guide the process of turning resistance into innovation**: Our role extends beyond problem-solving. By encouraging exploration of alternative solutions, we help your team innovate effectively. Don’t shy away from resistance - seek it out with an open mind. #UXDesign #UserExperience #Innovation

Bringing Life to Design with Personas In the world of UX design, personas stand as indispensable tools that shape and elevate the user experience through understanding and empathy. Let's delve into why they are crucial and how to effectively harness their potential. • Complexity Reduction: By distilling the diverse characteristics of real users into archetypes, personas make the design process more manageable and directed, offering a clear outline of who the design is meant to serve. • Empathy Building: Personas allow designers to step into the shoes of their users, fostering a deeper connection and understanding with the target audience, ultimately leading to more intuitive and impactful design solutions. • Guiding Ideation: As a repository of user needs, behaviors, and motivations, personas inform the design team's ideation processes, ensuring that brainstorming sessions and prototypes are deeply rooted in genuine user insights. • Effective Communication: Serving as a shared reference point, personas enhance communication among designers, stakeholders, and clients, ensuring alignment in design decisions and strategies. How have personas influenced your design process or project outcomes? Share your experiences and insights. #UXDesign #UserExperience #PersonaDevelopment

When it comes to creating digital products, it’s easy to assume we have all the answers. But here’s a thought: some of the most innovative solutions come from a simple shift in mindset. As designers, managers, and owners, we often view products through our own lens, shaped by our experiences and contexts, which can differ significantly from our users' perspectives. This is where user feedback becomes essential—it’s a game changer that can elevate design process and lead to remarkable results. But let’s be clear: feedback isn’t just a checkbox to tick off during user testing. It’s a dynamic conversation. Instead of waiting until the end, businesses should integrate feedback and testing at every stage of development. The real magic happens when we transition from “designing for users” to “designing with users.” This collaborative approach not only enhances product but also deepens our understanding of users' needs. In the end, it’s not just about what we create; it’s about how we grow and evolve alongside the people we serve. #UserExperience #DigitalProducts #Innovation #ProductDevelopment #UXDesign #ProductDesign #UserResearch #UXDesigner