The World of UX with Dr Darren Hood

In Part 5, Darren takes time to address proper mindsets for job seekers and expands by taking a look at the critical thinking required to evaluate job postings. Tune in for the insights. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Advertising Inquirie...

In Part 4, Darren speaks with noted UX Researcher and Designer, Stéphanie Walter. The main points of focus this week include experiences with recruiters and educating recruiters about how to optimize their hiring and candidate engagement efforts. Tune in for the deets! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxjobs Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Vi...

In the third segment of the series on the UX job landscape, Darren converses with UX veteran Spencer Ivery. The duo focuses on topics such as interviewing and vetting candidates, the "art" of interviewing, the importance of empathizing with hiring managers and recruiters, tips on buidling a sound UX team, how to best present yourself as a candidate, and key tips and highlights associated w...

In this installment of the series covering the UX job landscape, Darren hosts a conversation with UX veteran Michelle Pakron, where they discuss such topics as candidate resumes, the importance of following instructions (for candidates), the Ph. D. to UX Research phenomenon, and key factors associated with UX team building and maturation. Tune in to this check out this enlightening dialogue. #ux#e...

Whether job hunting, preparing for new job, interviewing, creating a portfolio, hiring, running a UX team, or anything of the sort, for many much of what happens in the UX job world is an enigma. This week we set out to lay a foundation of clarity. The topic begins with Darren and his first guest, Marc Majers (author of "Make Your Customers Dance") discussing several aspects of the UX job...

This is the finale of the 3-part series, with Darren discussing several key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of long-time UX veteran Spencer Ivery and his daughter, Ayana. Tune in to hear their stories and partake of special insights to help empower and enrich your UX journey. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#uxpotpourri Check out the new World of UX web...

This is part 2 of a 3-part series, discussing several key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of Spencer and Ayana Ivery. Spencer began his design journey working at Apple in the late 80s, while his daughter (the Senior Communications Manager for Hack the Hood) decided to follow in her father's footsteps and enter the world of UX consulting. Tune in to hear their stories an...

In this special education of Talkin' Shop, Darren presents the first of a three-part series, discussing severa key aspects of user experience with the father-daughter duo of Spencer and Ayana Ivery. Spencer began his design journey working at Apple in the late 80s, while his daughter (the Senior Communications Manager for Hack the Hood) decided to follow in her father's footsteps and enter...

As Darren always says, working in UX is about much more than the actual work itself. In this episode, Darren is joined by UX professional Justin Ranton in a discussion covering several critical topics that all provide insights about many of the unseen and overlooked elements associated with the discipline. Tune in for an energetic and enlightening dialogue. #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #re...

This week, Darren spends time evaluating selected social media posts and replies for the express purpose of exposing a dangerous mentality that's running rampant in UX circles — concepts that give life to non-existent problems and concepts and personas that don't exist. It's time to stop circulating stories of UX boogeymen and time to stop crying wolf. Check out and share this special...

For this week's UX potpourri session, Darren answers questions and addresses topics presented to him via social media: 1) The best ways for newcomers to learn about UX; 2) Developing a filter (to help overcome the barrage of misinformation circulating in UX today and 3) The best way to approach and learn about the 4 Pillars of UX. Tune in for the deets! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxt...

This week, Darren concludes the brief series on UX mentoring by recapping some of the key points mentioned in the previous episodes, as well as sharing a few unexpected bubble busters to help people along on their respective journeys. Tune in for the gold! #ux #eq #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #mentoring #uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldo...

Whether a person seeks to become or wants to connect with a mentor, understanding the qualities of a good mentor is critical. In Part 4 of the current series, Darren provides insights on the associated qualities and traits of good mentors. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Unce...

Many seek to engage in mentoring, but oversimplify it to everyone's detriment. In this week's episode, Darren expands on the demystifying mentoring by sharing required personal characteristics of those seeking to become mentees. Tune in for the deets. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.co...

The series on mentoring has already expanded. This week, after a brief recap, Darren tackles two more dynamics associated with mentoring: 1) The marks of good mentoring and 2) The pitfalls and challenges of mentoring and being mentored. Listen to the episode for more details. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#mentoring#uxmentoring Check out the new World of UX website at https:...

Mentoring is a hot topic in UX these days. Though it's a hot topic and though many are advised to secure a mentor, many are without knowledge of what mentoring truly is and are in dire needs of insights on the topic. This week, Darren concludes the 2-year anniversary celebration with a new series that addresses this very topic. In this introductory session, he covers a basic definition of ment...

The World of UX 2-year celebration continues with a Talkin' Shop session featuring UX professional, Karen Lin. Tune in as we talk about several factors at work in today's UX landscape, most notably discussing UX leadership and organizational UX maturity. Enjoy! #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the...

As part of the World of UX 2-year anniversary celebration, Darren engages in an extremely enriching, energetic, and enlightening dialogue with UX veterans D. Ben Woods (CEO of Covalent and COO of Onedrus) and Michelle Pakron (Head of UX at ChaiOne). Topics covered during these set include the UX job market, portfolios, churn, and the importance of UX professional empowerment. Check out this extend...

Darren has mentioned the concepts and personas of poseurs, retrofits, and upstarts from time-to-time, but has never dedicated time to explain what each means, provide examples, or explain the fallout associated with each. That changes with this episode. Tune in to understand why it's critical to be well-versed about these factors and the threats they pose and how to overcome them from individu...

This week, we begin The World of UX's 2-year Anniversary by flipping the format of the show. For this special episode, Darren is interviewed by the host of the UI Narrative podcast, Tolu Garcia. Tune in for this lively and candid conversation where we talk about all things UX. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.co...

This week's episode serves up another set of UX Potpourri, where Darren addresses the following topics: 1) How to accurately identify design problems; 2) Renouncing the endearment mindset; 3) The best way to structure a UX portfolio and 4) Are all or most opportunities really for senior UXers? Tune in for the details on these topics. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux Check...

Ever heard the phrase "Everybody's a designer?" Did it sit well with you? Did you question it? Was there something about it that concerned you, but you weren't quite sure how to articulate your thoughts? In this episode, Darren addresses the "everybody's a designer" mindset, presenting some of the associated problems and challenges with the mindset. #ux#eq#podcasts#cxof...

Many in the UX world are familiar with the likes of Don Norman, Jakob Nielsen, Peter Morville, Lou Rosenfeld, and Richard Saul Wurman, but are you familiar with others who helped pave the way for the discipline? For the 100th episode of The World of UX, Darren takes time to pay homage to several pioneers of the discipline, especially many who have been tremendously impactful, but overlooked by the...

For this session of UX Potpourri, Darren tackles the following subjects and questions from listeners, all of which happen to be extremely critical to the well-being of the global UX community: • The problem of UX trolling on social media (it must cease!!!).• Does it matter where a person learns?• What is placebo learning and why does it matter?• What's wrong with the "But they do some good...

This week, Darren provides a brief UX history lesson, focusing specifically on shifts in the discipline from 2011 forward which includes the deemphasis of information architecture and content strategy, leading to the "rise" of UX writing. Darren provides key insights about the practice of UX writing, what companies expect from UX writers, and shares his proposals for righting the ship conc...