The World of UX with Darren Hood

This week, Darren continues coverage of unrealistic expectations that abound in the UX community. Topics of note this week include assumptions about one's Figma skills, the truth about specializations, misdirected networking efforts, the dangers of faux UX thought leaders, and the fallacy of standing out. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

Unrealistic expectations abound in today's UX landscape. In this episode, Darren covers a few of the more commonly occurring, such as the need for level-headedness among entry-level UXers, being ghosted after applying for a job, thinking every job posting actually reflects an "opportunity," and more. Ready to have your bubbles burst? Check out this session! #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.  Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.  Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. 

In this week's episode, we share the conclusion of Darren's Talkin' Shop session with UX veteran, Elizabeth Rosenzweig, the founder of World Usability Day. Tune in to hear more of Elizabeth's takes on today's world of user experience.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. 

This week, Darren engages with UX veteran and founder of World Usabilty Day, Elizabeth Rosenzweig. Elizabeth shares info about her journey in UX and her takes on the state of the discipline today. Tune in for part one of this wonderfully insightful session. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. 

Ever heard someone talk about gatekeeping in UX? How familiar are you with gatekeeping? Can you define it? Properly? With all the bad press gatekeeping gets in UX circles, do you realize society wouldn't be where it is without gatekeeping? Have you ever considered that gatekeeping is needful to help ensure the progress of UX as a discipline? In its proper form, gatekeeping is a good thing! In this episode, Darren provides critical insights about gatekeeping and its importance to the discipline. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. 

In this week's episode, we share the conclusion of Darren's Talkin' Shop session with UX veteran Strat Parrott. Tune in to check out the great insights shared during this discussion.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. Check out Strat's site at https://stratparrott.com.

This week's Talkin' Shop session features UX veteran Strat Parrott. Strat is the Vice President and Design Director of CX and UX for First Horizon Bank. Tune in to learn Strat's backstory and hear his take on the world of user experience today.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. Check out Strat's site at https://stratparrott.com/ 

Today's episode presents the conclusion of Darren's Talkin' Shop discussion with UX veteran, Lou Susi! Check out this enlightening and transparent conversation.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com."

This week, we continue the Talkin' Shop session with Lou Susi, where he shares more about his journey into UX and his thoughts on the state of UX today. A big takeaway? One cannot "play designer." Enjoy!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. 

In this Talkin' Shop session, Darren speaks with Lou Susi! Lou is a UCD veteran, fellow educator, and stand-up comedian. Check out part one of their session as they discuss such topics as Lou's venture into the discipline, challenges, and mindsets required to achieve success in UX today.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.