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Maybe you’re perfect right now (as a UX designer)

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When I think about one of the recent projects I worked on, a question comes to...
When I think about one of the recent projects I worked on, a question comes to mind: If I wasn’t getting paid for it, would I still take on this project? Would I dedicate the same level of effort and attention to detail? Is this something I love doing, or am I just good at it?For all of us in the world of UX...

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“No” doesn’t mean “never” (even when it comes to UX)

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Many colleagues are hesitant to apply for the position they actually want. It sounds like a...
Many colleagues are hesitant to apply for the position they actually want. It sounds like a paradox, but it’s not. People close doors on themselves — “They probably won’t hire me,” “They are on a much higher level than me there,” “I won’t manage,” “I’ll embarrass myself.”Give companies a chance to evaluate.Show them...

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Good morning, UX! And in case I don’t see ya, good afternoon, good evening, and good night!

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Do you know that feeling? When everything seems fine — you have the job you supposedly...
Do you know that feeling? When everything seems fine — you have the job you supposedly wanted, people praise you, projects go through… but somewhere inside you feel like you’re “playing a part”. Like any moment someone will expose you and say: “Aha! You’re actually not that good!” 😨Welcome to the world of… Imposter ...

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Unlocking Growth Through UX Research

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The true power of integrating UX Research with the growth funnel lies in applying specific and...
The true power of integrating UX Research with the growth funnel lies in applying specific and appropriate research methodologies for each stage.Each phase of the AARRR funnel presents unique challenges that require distinct research approaches to generate actionable insights.2.1 Acquisition: Discovery and Attractio...

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UX and User Assistance: There’s been a slight misuse!

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When we create a product, the first interaction with the client is not only critical but...
When we create a product, the first interaction with the client is not only critical but also extremely important. When customers receive their order, they don’t just unbox the physical product — they unbox their experience as well. This is where technical documentation comes into play, playing a key role in this pr...

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You can’t handle the (UX) truth!

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Have you done in-depth user research? Have you talked directly with people who use or would...
Have you done in-depth user research? Have you talked directly with people who use or would use the product you’re working on? Have you watched them trying to complete a task, hitting roadblocks, getting confused, frustrated…? 😓Often the results of this research aren’t “pretty”. They don’t show that our product is p...

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UX and inclusive design: Help me understand!

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Inclusive design isn’t just a process or a methodology — it’s a way of thinking that...
Inclusive design isn’t just a process or a methodology — it’s a way of thinking that drives us to create with empathy and understanding. It begins with becoming aware of the barriers we might unconsciously create and recognizing the biases and limitations that appear in our daily lives. Every day we make assumptions...

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Beyond Blue Links: ChatGPT Search

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This segment is focused on turning raw web data into a polished brief/draft. They rely on...
This segment is focused on turning raw web data into a polished brief/draft. They rely on verifying every claim with sources.For these users, interaction depth matters more than speed. They are not seeking quick link outs but rather a list of citations to refer to.This segment is already highly willing to pay since ...

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The Rollback Effect in Design: When Praise Turns Into Panic

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How to navigate emotional whiplash and manage stakeholder expectations like a pro.Continue reading on UX Planet...

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I hate remote work as a UX designer, here’s why

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Don’t get me wrong, there are pros to working from home — flexibility, saving commute time,...
Don’t get me wrong, there are pros to working from home — flexibility, saving commute time, comfort… but for me, there are things I just don’t like.I miss the team energy — When you’re in the office, you feel the dynamic, you hear colleagues’ ideas, and you can exchange thoughts on the spot. It’s not the same on Zoo...

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Every great (UX) magic has three acts…

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If you’ve seen “The Prestige,” Christopher Nolan’s 2006 film about two rival magicians, Robert (played by...
If you’ve seen “The Prestige,” Christopher Nolan’s 2006 film about two rival magicians, Robert (played by Hugh Jackman) and Alfred (played by Christian Bale), you know it reveals the true essence of every great illusion. It’s not just about what you see on stage, but about the entire process behind the scenes. It is...

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Why Most ‘AI-Powered’ Products Still Feel Dumb — And How Designers Can Fix That

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AI Characters Are the New Brand Ambassadors — But Most Are Getting It Wrong

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A practical guide to creating brand-aligned, human-feeling virtual personalities — from voice to persona.Continue reading on UX Planet...

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How to write better prompts for AI design & code generators

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Because AI design and code generators quickly take an active part in the design process, it’s...
Because AI design and code generators quickly take an active part in the design process, it’s essential to understand how to make the most of these tools. If you’ve played with Cursor, Bolt, Lovable, or v0, you know the output is only as good as the input.Here’s a structured prompt format I use to steer AI toward pr...

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What I Learned from Designing a Product Used by 4 Million People Daily

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When you’re working on a product used by millions on a daily basis, creativity starts to...
When you’re working on a product used by millions on a daily basis, creativity starts to look a little different. It’s no longer about what’s trendy or what makes your portfolio pop, it’s about reliability, trust, and small decisions that quietly scale. You’re designing for everyone: the 21-year-old who grew up with...

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Future-Proofing E-commerce: Predictive Analysis for UX

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From purchasing dog beds to having our medications hand-delivered to our doorsteps, our shopping habits have...
From purchasing dog beds to having our medications hand-delivered to our doorsteps, our shopping habits have evolved significantly in terms of how, why, and when we shop.The COVID-19 pandemic has revolutionized the way we buy everything, from the smallest needle to fully-furnished houses (yes, you heard that right —...

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UX Moments: It’s not your idea because you know I gave it to you

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Let’s talk about one of the biggest challenges in UX design — persuasion. Many of us...
Let’s talk about one of the biggest challenges in UX design — persuasion. Many of us have been there — in front of the screen, with a design solution that is elegant, functional, and thought out to the last detail. But instead of recognition or support, we get questions, doubts, or even worse, alternative ideas that...

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Why Great Ideas Fail in Finance: It’s Not the Digital Product, It’s the UX

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For decades, banks competed through branch locations, branding and fee structures. Today, in 2025, the real...
For decades, banks competed through branch locations, branding and fee structures. Today, in 2025, the real battleground isn’t on the street — it’s in the palm of your hand. The smartphone app has become the front line of financial competition. Any banking app that feels generic, uninspired or offers little real val...

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There is no secret (UX) Ingredient

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Yes, yes, yes, it’s really tough when we realize “it’s not like we thought it was”....
Yes, yes, yes, it’s really tough when we realize “it’s not like we thought it was”. Through my mentorship sessions, I meet lots of different people. What have I been noticing lately? Nobody tells you the whole truth about where you’re headed.More and more people are jumping into the world of design, attracted by pro...

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I think you like to be told what to do (as a UX designer)

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Babygirl (2024)You know how sometimes you’re at work, doing everything you’re told, and just waiting for...
Babygirl (2024)You know how sometimes you’re at work, doing everything you’re told, and just waiting for a reward or recognition? This happens every day in many companies, no matter what our position is. You’ve certainly been in a situation at least once where you’re doing something because “that’s what they said” o...

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The next level of UX design: A dream to remember

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Fight Club (1999)The topic got me to think about it a lot. So, I will share...
Fight Club (1999)The topic got me to think about it a lot. So, I will share with you a little bit different perspective.Beyond Interfaces: Why UX Needs a Mindset ShiftI am writing this article as an invitation to shift our mindset. In a world obsessed with outputs and deliverables, I want to explore something deeper...

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Product Design Principles borrowed from Pixar

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Lessons from Pixar’s Creative Movie Creation ProcessContinue reading on UX Planet »

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McDonald’s High Chair — A Masterclass in Playful, Subconscious Branding

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Breaking it down psychologically, behaviourally, & emotionallyContinue reading on UX Planet »

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Instrumentation & Recruitment — Setting the Stage for Effective User Interviews

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Part 2 (of 5) of the UX Research Playbook seriesPreviously in Part 1 of The UX...
Part 2 (of 5) of the UX Research Playbook seriesPreviously in Part 1 of The UX Research Playbook series, we explored how to set UX research up for success by crafting well-defined research goals within a structured framework. These goals serve as a compass and scaffolding of any qualitative study, ensuring focus and...

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