Nicola RushtoninBootcampOn compromise between design and engineeringThis is what I send (and talk through) with any new engineering teams I’m working with. My goal is to make it clear that designs are a…4 min read·Nov 2, 2022----
Nicola RushtonNotes on taking notes (in user interviews)Being a note-taker in a user interview is an important role — perhaps more than you might initially think. Being asked to take notes in a…3 min read·Jul 11, 2022----
Nicola RushtonWhen is sorry the wrong thing to say?Mindful sorries, checkout chicks, apology brownies — and believing the best in people.8 min read·Mar 31, 2019----
Nicola RushtonHow to write a conversation guideFor a smooth and focused user interview9 min read·Feb 21, 2018----
Nicola RushtoninThe StartupNobody is going to steal your startup idea.Why sharing with other people helps ideas grow.5 min read·Dec 3, 2017--12--12
Nicola RushtoninBuilt to AdaptHow to Run a Really Good RetrospectiveEveryone should do retrospectives — not just agile software teams.5 min read·Nov 6, 2017--2--2
Nicola RushtoninPrototyprHere’s why the warm-up questions in a user interview are so important.A few years ago I was walking down Glebe Point Road after a pleasant morning at the markets. Suddenly, a guy with a big microphone came up…4 min read·Oct 1, 2017--2--2
Nicola RushtoninUX CollectiveStop doing user interviews. Start having conversations.The case for relaxing in user research6 min read·Sep 28, 2017--33--33
Nicola RushtoninProduct LabsHow designers and developers can pair together to create better productsCross-functional collaboration, for empathy and results6 min read·Jun 22, 2017--8--8
Nicola RushtonTypespotting in George Town, PenangInsanely photogenic places, man.2 min read·May 28, 2017----