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Lessons in UX: How Teaching Prepared Me for the Design World
The jump from education to UX design isn’t as big as it might seem. At their core, both fields revolve around understanding people, designing experiences, and fostering meaningful interactions. As a teacher-turned-UX designer, I’ve come to realize that teaching prepared me for this shift in ways I never expected.
Let’s break down the surprising ways teaching and UX overlap.
Evaluating AI Systems: Applying Nielsen's Usability Heuristics for Better User Experience
How do we ensure AI-driven products are actually usable? Enter Jakob Nielsen’s usability heuristics. By applying usability heuristics, we bridge the gap between AI’s intelligence and human intuition.
Let’s break down how to apply Nielsen’s heuristics to AI products, ensuring that they’re not only powerful but also human-friendly.
User-Centered Design: The Business Strategy You Can’t Afford to Ignore
In this post, we’ll explore why user-centered design isn’t just a “nice-to-have” but a critical business strategy. From improving customer satisfaction to boosting profitability, UCD has the potential to transform your bottom line. And let’s face it, who doesn’t want that?
So, whether you’re a hiring manager seeking UX design talent or someone curious about how design choices can impact business success, you’ll want to read on.
Master Empathy: 8 Powerful Tips for Deeper Connections
When empathy leads the way, everything we create—whether products, communities, or connections—becomes more meaningful.
In this post, we’ll explore why empathy matters and how you can actively cultivate it in your own life.
Balancing User Needs & Business Priorities
When done right, great UX design doesn’t just make users happy—it drives measurable business success. Let's break down how we, as UX designers, can navigate this balance, advocate for both users and businesses, and ultimately create products that serve everyone’s needs.
15 Questions to Ask When Designing for AI: Your Ultimate Guide to Creating Impactful Products & Experiences
How do we make sure AI enhances experiences rather than complicating them? By asking the right questions. This post breaks down 15 essential questions that will help you design AI-driven products that prioritize user needs, minimize harm, and deliver real value.
Life Isn’t Linear: My Journey to UX Design
While my path to UX design certainly hasn’t been linear, every experience along the winding, creativity-filled way has given me skills that make me a stronger designer today.
Teachers Make the Best UX Designers (Here’s Why!)
Thinking about making the leap from teaching to UX Design? Here’s the good news: you already have a powerhouse skillset that translates seamlessly into the field. Teaching and UX may seem like different worlds, but at their core, both are about understanding people, guiding them toward success, and adapting to their needs.