Problem to Prototype in Five Days (Book Review)
Whether you work in a small startup or a large corporation, teams can work on a solution for months to years only to produce products or services that fail to meet customers’ needs. Sprint: How to Solve Big Problems and Test New Ideas in Just Five Days provides a blueprint for how to solve for […] [Read More]
The Ultimate Introduction to Scrum (Book Review)
For many years, “scrum” and “agile” were the biggest buzzwords of the startup scene, growing to prominence as some of the biggest teams in the world adapted the processes for daily work. What was initially a solution for IT teams was quickly incorporated by designers, who sought an effective way to coordinate their work with […] [Read More]
How to Use UX Research to Guide an Agile Process
In this case study, the author discusses how she worked with her team to integrate research into an Agile development process. The resulting changes helped the team better respond to user needs by incorporating research throughout the sprint cycle. [Read More]
As Machine Learning and AI Perform Magic, How Can UX Professionals Help?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a collection of technologies that enables machines to perform tasks that previously would require human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, solving problems, and adjusting to new input. The technology can augment and even replace human activities. Recent research on the impact of AI, described in the Accenture Technology Vision (2017), reveals that AI could double annual economic growth rates in 2035 by changing the nature of work and creating a new relationship between man and machine. [Read More]
Evidence-Based Story Mapping
Considering multiple possibilities for your product direction? Evidence-based story mapping can be a powerful tool for understanding stakeholder opinions and informing prioritization decisions. [Read More]
Design Thinking and SAFe® Agile: HCD at USAA
USAA is infusing its traditionally IT-driven Agile methodology with Design Thinking principles to provide better digital experiences for its members. [Read More]
Agile UX: It’s Not as Bad As You Think
Learn how a team of UXers and architects adapted the Agile approach to improve their product, team performance, and job satisfaction. [Read More]
Organization Hacking: Leveraging Other Disciplines to Get to Great UX
In this article, the author shares some lessons the UX field can learn from disciplines such as product management and engineering to help us gain executive buy-in for user-centered design practices. [Read More]
Boozeability: The Rise of Drunk User Testing
Conducting user research in a party atmosphere setting is growing in popularity but comes with ethical risks and methodology concerns. [Read More]
Agile and Remote Work: Inspiration for UX Professionals
While some believe that Agile, UX practices, and remote work are an impossible combination, they may be compatible, if managed thoughtfully. [Read More]
Lean User Research: Lessons from the Agile Trenches
Seasoned user researchers share tips on starting, iterating, and scaling lean research methods to adapt user experience research to a fast-moving Agile development process. [Read More]
Rubes Cartoon: Showoff
Showoff! – A goat in a cliff staring at another goat that is upside down in another cliff Find more of Leigh Rubin’s cartoon humor and and even book Leigh as a speaker at your next event at rubescartoons.com/events.html (c) 2017, Leigh Rubin, Syndicated Cartoonist [Read More]
