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UX is not just for designers. UX IRL
The document discusses the importance of user experience (UX) beyond just designers, emphasizing that UX involves understanding users' needs and problems. It covers various aspects such as user research, interaction design, visual design, and feedback, while offering practical advice for real-life applications. Ultimately, it highlights that most problems stem from people issues and stresses the significance of empathy and continuous feedback.
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- 1. User eXperience isnot for Designers OR UX IRL Self.conference May 30, 2015 @MandaLaceyS
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- 7. @MandaLaceyS 7 USER EXPERIENCE Understanding existingor potential users of a product/service Catering how that product is made to fit the needs of said users That will also fit business needs
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- 18. @MandaLaceyS 18 Basically all ourwork problems are people problems.
- 19. CAPTION 19 USER EXPERIENCE User Research InteractionDesign Visual Design Feedback
- 20. CAPTION 20 USER EXPERIENCE INREAL LIFE User Research = Understanding people Interaction Design = Being nice Visual Design = Owning your look Feedback = Asking for help
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- 22. @MandaLaceyS 22 User Research inUX = Ethnography, surveys, shop-alongs, competitive usability tests, etc. etc. etc.
- 23. @MandaLaceyS 23 User Research IRL= Understanding Your Peers
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- 28. @MandaLaceyS 28 Interaction Design inUX = Defining workflows, wireframes, transitions, motions, etc. etc. etc.
- 29. @MandaLaceyS 29 Interaction Design IRL= Don’t be an ass
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- 32. @MandaLaceyS 32 Interaction Design • Whenin doubt, be nice. • I’m serious.
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- 34. @MandaLaceyS 34 Visual Design inUX = Color palettes, logos, font types, layout, etc. etc. etc.
- 35. @MandaLaceyS 35 Visual Design IRL= You’re going to be judged by your cover.
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- 40. @MandaLaceyS 40 Feedback in UX= Iterative usability testing, a/b tests, analytics reviews, support log reviews, etc. etc. etc.
- 41. @MandaLaceyS 41 Feedback IRL =What it sounds like. People give you their opinion.
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- 44. @MandaLaceyS 44 USER EXPERIENCE User Research InteractionDesign Visual Design Feedback
- 45. @MandaLaceyS 45 USER EXPERIENCE Get toknow people Don’t be an ass Pay attention to your message Get constant feedback
- 46. @MandaLaceyS 46 If you takenothing else, remember this.
- 47. @MandaLaceyS 47 If you takenothing else, remember this. Most problems don’t exist without people.
- 48. @MandaLaceyS 48 If you takenothing else, remember this. Most problems don’t exist without people. Understanding people helps you understand and address problems.
- 49. @MandaLaceyS 49 QUESTIONS? Hit me. And ifyou’re shy… @MandaLaceyS astockwell@352inc.com
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