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Melanie Polkosky, PhD

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Does UX have an imposter problem?

8 reasons it might be them, not you.

Feb 23, 2022

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Feb 23, 2022

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When less is more: Minimalist personas in UX

Why fewer details in personas improve outcomes like clarity and alignment

Aug 27, 2020

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Aug 27, 2020

6 Reasons Breast Cancer Was the Best Thing that Ever Happened to Me

Today I celebrate my fifth anniversary as a breast cancer survivor. On this day in 2010, after several tear-filled weeks of painful…

Oct 8, 2015

Oct 8, 2015

Melanie Polkosky, PhD

Melanie Polkosky, PhD

I’m a social-cognitive psychologist, UX researcher, certified coach, and writer. I’m happiest with a good book or spreadsheet of data to analyze.

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