The World of UX with Dr Darren Hood

In this week's sinister UX culture exposé, Darren focuses on several insidious and unethical things that are all related to job seeking, interviewing, and employment. Check out this week's episodes to learn more! #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxunc...

This week's expose on the sinister culture at work in today's UX circles focuses on confusion surrounding the use of the UX/UI combo acronym, false certification mindsets, being overrun with Dunning-Kruger, the fallacy of putting one's self out there, and the false senior debacle. Tune in for the breakdown. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out th...

This week's expose on the sinister culture at work in today's UX circles focuses on one thing -- the "Kool-aid" mentality (e.g., the tendency to believe anything, the rampant adherence to bandwagon bias rules, and the dictates of certain classes of practitioners in UX. Tune in for the deets! #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World...

This week, Darren continues the series exposing the sinister nature of today's UX culture by identifying several additional traits, many of which are going under the radar of most. The focus for this episode includes the increased volume and broadening techniques used in trolling, blind social media connections, continued confusion about UX/UI, rampant sexism, and the overvaluing of portfolios...

One cannot overcome a problem without acknowledging its existence. Once the acknowledgment has occurred, it's time to load up on full awareness AND courage in order to overcome. This week, Darren continues the series by exposing the sinister nature of today's UX culture by identifying several additional traits, many of which are going under the radar of most. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#...

One cannot overcome a problem without acknowledging its existence. Once the acknowledgment has occurred, it's time to load up on full awareness AND courage in order to overcome. This week, Darren begins a series exposing the sinister nature of today's UX culture by sharing the history that led to the problems being addressed and covering the first two traits. Enjoy! #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio...

Darren concludes this round of UX Potpourri covering topics such as the viability of AI, exposing the sinister culture in today's UX community, and some concluding words of encouragement and instruction about the things covered. Enjoy! #ux#podcasts#uxpotpourri#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX U...

Darren resumes this round of UX potpourri by sharing more perspectives on today's sanctioning of unauthorized voices in UX, recognizing and overcoming bandwagon effect bias, and explaining why UX isn't popular with the average stakeholder (and what to do about it). Tune in for the deets. #ux#podcasts#uxpotpourri#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World...

For this UX potpourri session, Darren presents a plea to the UX community-at-large regarding the need to come together regarding our representation of the discipline, the ethics needed to succeed, and our need to come against the many contradictory things happening in today's world of UX that are being embraced and sanctioned. Tune in for this extremely passionate set! #ux#podcasts#uxpotpourri...

For this UX potpourri session, Darren focuses on the following topics and questions: 1) Is UX dying?; 2) What one can truly to do "stand out" in the world of UX and 3) The dangers of sanctioning non-authoritative voices in UX and the long-term impact. Ready for your weekly does of raw truth? Tune in for the deets!!! #ux#podcasts#uxpotpourri#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UX...

This week, Darren concludes the New UXer Symposium with Group 3 — Clarissa Gardner, Dhanashree Dama, Elizabeth Riddle, and Ray Butler. Tune in for the conclusion of this lively session. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXersymposium Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Adve...

This week, Darren resumes the New UXer Symposium, spending time with Clarissa Gardner, Dhanashree Dama, Elizabeth Riddle, and Ray Butler. Tune in for Part 1 of this lively session. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXersymposium Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Advertisi...

In this Talkin' Shop session, continues the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of the podcast via a discussion with UX professional, Maigen Thomas. Tune in to this lively discussion as they share their insights about several topics and the discipline-at-large. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX U...

Darren continues the the 3rd Anniversary Celebration with Week 2 of the New UXer Symposium. This show features Aman Hasan, Anne Cantera, Isaac Donkoh, and Zack Stewart. Tune in to hear their perspectives about the discipline and their "private" Q & A session.  #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXersymposium Check out the new World of UX website at https://...

Darren kicks off the 3rd Anniversary Celebration of The World of UX podcast by sharing the first of what we're calling the New UXer Symposium. This series includes several episodes featuring new and aspiring UX professionals. This show features Adi Chawla, Tammy Knox, Elena Palombini, and Kellie Porter. Tune in to hear their perspectives about the discipline and their "private" Q &...

In this Talkin' Shop session, Darren engages with noted UX researcher Dr. Ari Zelmanow. In addition to the standard Talkin' Shop topics, Darren and Dr. Ari also spend time discussing topics such as today's landscape of UX research, democratization, Dunning-Kruger impact on the world of UX today, UX celebritism, and the difference between market research and UX research. Tune in for som...

UX professionals are often subjected to scenarios where we are expected to deliver under severely adverse conditions. This brings to mind the hold saying — When life brings you lemons, make lemonade. UXers would do well to keep that in mind. To help, Darren spends this episode sharing insights about how to turn lemons into lemonade when facing our daily UX-related challenges. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofm...

Borrowing from a UX Uncensored blog post by a similar title, Darren addresses a short list of counterproductive and prevalent factors at work among today's UXers. Think you know what those factors might be? Tune in to hear the list and evaluate your status and mindset. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXer#newtoUX Check out the new World of UX website at https://...

When it comes to leveling up in UX, most people think about tools, methods, and methodologies. Great leaps in the discipline, however, are afforded to those who embrace principles that provide value to our personal UX practices and teams. Listen to Episode 154 to learn about 8 key principles that often go overlooked in the discipline, especially among new UXers. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#re...

As Darren always states, UX is about much more than the work. While many put emphasis on learning how to use particular tools or learning particular skills, they're overlooking something far more important. This UX potpourri segment focuses on key personality traits that are critical for the successful UX professional. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXer#newtoU...

In this episode, Darren takes time to expound upon a recently shared social media post where he provided some under-the-radar tips for new UX professionals. New to UX? Want to REALLY know key things to help you along on your UX journey? Tune in for the deets! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#UXtips#newUXer#newtoUX Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.c...

This week, in response to an inquiry about how Darren's UX career was establish, he takes time to retell the story, but sharing a ton of details that were left out previously and providing insights to help people parallel their story with his. Tune in for a wonderful trip down memory lane. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux Check out the new World of UX website at https://ww...

In this week's "meddlesome" episode, Darren focuses on the rise of product designer roles, focusing on several misconceptions about differences between UX and product design and conducting analysis on a blog post presuming to provide clarity on the matter. Enjoy (and overcome the Kool-aid)! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#productdesign Check out the new World of U...

Darren continues the "meddlesome" topic by addressing the differences between UX research and marketing research, along with explaining the importance of our co-existence and sharing an example of success he experienced during his UX career. Tune in for this short but sweet episode! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#marketingandUX Check out the new World of UX website a...

This week, Darren begins unmasking and providing clarity about old concepts and practices being sold to the UX community as new. The first topic up for discussion is design thinking. Darren shares how discovering, defining, ideating, prototyping, and testing, were being done long before someone introduced it to the world of UX. Tune in for your weekly dose of raw truth. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#...