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To Learn a New UX Skill, Read an Old Book

While an older UX book may seem less appealing, it can contain overlooked or forgotten nuggets of wisdom.

Jun 14, 2021

A pile of 17 assorted UX books from my collection.

Jun 14, 2021

How to Get Great Feedback On Your UX Portfolio

When you seek the right feedback from the right people, you’re on your way to making your portfolio a fantastic product.

May 19, 2020

Two people sitting with laptops and sketching ideas in a notebook.

May 19, 2020

A Time to Focus on Your UX Career

Despite the uncertainty around us, one thing is clear: It’s always a good time to invest some energy into your next UX job search.

Mar 24, 2020

A Time to Focus on Your UX Career

Mar 24, 2020

To Be a Better UX Designer, Grow Your Self-Learning Skills

When you become a skilled self-learner who can learn on the job quickly, you become a stronger and more hirable UX designer.

Oct 31, 2019

Photo of a person sketching in a notebook next to a cup of coffee.

Oct 31, 2019

Learning to Code Gives You Advantages as a UX Designer

If you know how to write HTML and CSS, and if you know UX design, that’s a powerful combination.

Sep 11, 2019

Learning to Code Gives You Advantages as a UX Designer

Sep 11, 2019

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If You’re a Junior Designer, Join an Established UX Team

If you’re looking for your first UX job, look for a job with an established UX team and a UX process.

Jun 18, 2019

If You’re a Junior Designer, Join an Established UX Team

Jun 18, 2019

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My Favorite Resources for Learning Inclusive Design and Accessibility

Some of my favorite resources for learning inclusive design and accessible design.

May 21, 2019

Wall graffiti that says “For All.”

May 21, 2019

Your UX Career: A Road Trip with Drives and Destinations

Your UX career is similar to a road trip. Many jobs in your career are drives, not destinations.

May 7, 2019

Your UX Career: A Road Trip with Drives and Destinations

May 7, 2019

As a UX Manager, Know When to Let Your Design Team Do the Work

Over time, I’ve learned when to offer my students help on projects and when to step back and let them do the work.

Apr 16, 2019

As a UX Manager, Know When to Let Your Design Team Do the Work

Apr 16, 2019

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How to Ask an Experienced UX Designer, “Can I Pick Your Brain?”

Be considerate and strategic when asking for help. The more thought you put into your request, the more likely you are to get a response.

Apr 2, 2019

How to Ask an Experienced UX Designer, “Can I Pick Your Brain?”

Apr 2, 2019

Jessica Ivins

Jessica Ivins

Lead UX Researcher, Strategist & Facilitator with 10+ years of research experience. I coach and mentor team members to improve their UX skills.

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