UXer Musings
Jay’s blog on all things UX Design
Volunteering Design Skills with Catchafire
April is National Volunteer Month. I recently completed a web usability audit for a nonprofit through Catchafire.org. For those not familiar with Catchafire (and I only recently discovered them), they match volunteers with nonprofits for remote...
UX Redesign of Website or App
I've designed, and redesigned, many websites over the years. No matter how good an original design, there comes a time when a website needs a redesign. This can run from a simple refreshing of the look to a complete redesign. Either way, there is a...
Understanding How Users Experience a Web App
In my UX Immersion course I am delving more deeply into understanding how a user experiences the Ahoy! responsive web app I will be designing. Understanding how a user experiences a web app is about crafting accurate user personas, developing...
User Surveys and Interviews
There are a number of both qualitative and quantitative research methods to learn about user needs. User interviews, surveys, and contextual inquiries are three of the most common for UX design research. Spoiler alert: I focused on user interviews...
User Stories
If you read my article on user personas, you may recall that User stories allow a UX designer to focus on important functions and solutions from a specific persona’s perspective. Gaining the perspective of our users is essential to designing a user...
Business Requirements for UX Design
While it is not the typical task of a UX designer to develop a Business Requirements Document (BRD), it is important to be cognizant of the business requirements as part of the process of thinking about the user experience. By understanding the...
Lean and Agile UX
I'd read about lean and agile development methods in software development. It was interesting when I first encountered the concept of Lean and Agile UX. It makes complete sense as UX design is prominent in the tech sector. The methodology combines...
Competitive and UX Analysis
Competitive Analysis A competitive analysis allows a UX designer to assess how competitors to the proposed app or website have done the design for their users. Getting to know the key competitors helps designers get an idea of what users...
Defining the Problem
A solution can’t exist without a problem. This is why it’s important for UX designers to define the problem before attempting to create a solution. The Double Diamond design model was developed in 2005 by the British Design Council, and guides the...
Design Thinking
Design Thinking aims to match a user's needs with well-designed, technologically feasible solutions. It is a process where design is put at the forefront of the entire development process. A product or service is first designed for the user. The...