Episode 144: UX Potpourri

In another interlude, Darren spends time sharing a few more stories and observations that illustrate sinister activites, behaviors, and attitudes being normalized in UX circles today, including his revisiting and explaining the corruption associated with UX portfolio reviews. Check it out!

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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As an interlude to the Sinister series, Darren shares his perspectives on the recent attacks being levied on Don Norman and Jakob Nielsen. He also shares a history of Nielsen and Norman's many contributions to the discipline, provides recommendations on how to process the accusations, and pays homage to several UX pioneers and early practitioners.

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In Part 20 of the Sinister series, Darren addresses a trend observed over the years — one that involves a regularly declining support for operations, within and outside of UX teams, what is costs us, and the importance of overturning this trend.

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In Part 19 of the Sinister series, Darren engages in a few observational and constructive rants about today's UX operation. Topics covered include but are not limited to such things as misdirection with the isms, folks who view accessibility as nothing more than a buzzword, predatory mentoring, people claiming to speak on behalf of the entire design community, and more. Tune in for the latest truth bombs.

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In the return to the Sinister series, Darren presents an "interlude," where he provides some insights derived from his personal journey in UX, coupled with a high-level view of the discipline's history. Via this look, Darren tracks and discusses the freefall of UX, when it began, and what it means for those dedicated to the proper representation of the discipline.

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In this special episode, Darren holds an extended conversation with his guest, Justin Ranton — Principal of Blkhōl Design Studio in Seattle, Washington. Justin provides insights about his transition into design freelancing, the keys to running a successful freelance business, how to find clients, and the connection between sales and UX work. Tune in for this extremely insightful session.

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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As a segue from the Sinister series, Darren holds a conversation with three mid-level UX professionals — Prachi Abhyankar, Christanna Hemmingway, and Andy Shaffer. Tune in as the group spends time discussing a few hot topics associated with the discipline.

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In this episode of Sinister coverage, Darren enters the homestretch of this series. This week, he focuses on the deceitfulness of cancel culture in UX, covering several examples, topics, and the impact they're having on the discipline.

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In this episode of Sinister coverage, Darren covers items 53 through 61 from the list of traits at work in today's world of UX.
He also revisits two of the topics covered in previous episodes. Enjoy!

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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In this episode of Sinister coverage, Darren focuses solely on factors associated with UX education — both formal and informal.
Tune in for the deets!

Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.

Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.

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