JAY LAWLOR

UX Design Leader

UXer Musings

Jay’s blog on all things UX Design

Lean and Agile UX

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...

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Competitive and UX Analysis

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...

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Defining the Problem

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...

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Design Thinking

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...

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User-Centered Design

User-Centered Design

User-centered Design (UCD) is a framework which places the user at the center of the design and development process. The focus is on who will use the product or service and the environments they will use it in. UCD is the whole user experience and...

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Human Needs and Motivations

Human Needs and Motivations

The UX Designer needs to borrow from several fields of thought, which is part of what makes it so fascinating. Remember that UX stands for user experience. Therefore, by design (no pun intended), the user experience must be user-centered. If it is...

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