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If you create things, you’re a Designer
If you create things, you’re a Designer
Whether your output is a new mobile app, a new banking service or a PDF report for key stakeholders, you’re a Designer.
Phil Smithson
Oct 20, 2016
Our assumptions get in the way of communicating
Our assumptions get in the way of communicating
Whether you’re a key executive at a bank, a team member in a startup or a product creator in an agency, the number one cause of problems is…
Phil Smithson
Sep 30, 2016
The birth of the Shiteration
The birth of the Shiteration
A startup I was going to be mentoring for arrives at their first session with me. The team of three enters the room one by one and I sense…
Phil Smithson
Sep 29, 2016
One Incredible Customer Experience Success Story from the Philippines
One Incredible Customer Experience Success Story from the Philippines
Across the world, it’s not very often you meet a company who just “gets it” when it comes to Customer Experience.
Phil Smithson
Mar 1, 2016
I find your lack of Customer Experience disturbing
I find your lack of Customer Experience disturbing
We begin with three stories:
Phil Smithson
Dec 3, 2015
How we‘re bringing Service Design to a Fortune 500 company in the Philippines
How we‘re bringing Service Design to a Fortune 500 company in the Philippines
It’s a very exciting time to be working in the Philippines, especially in Service Design.
Phil Smithson
Oct 11, 2015
The 3 best things about speaking Tagalog
The 3 best things about speaking Tagalog
I did an interview last night and one thing I was asked was “Why do you speak Tagalog?”. The implication was “Why did you even bother…
Phil Smithson
Sep 1, 2015
Why I’m teaching foreigners Tagalog
Why I’m teaching foreigners Tagalog
I love the Philippines. I love Filipinos. It’s an amazing country and an awesome mix of culture & attitudes.
Phil Smithson
Aug 27, 2015
Why we’re spending 3 months travelling the Philippines teaching kids about UX and Design Thinking
Why we’re spending 3 months travelling the Philippines teaching kids about UX and Design Thinking
3 months ago we were approached by Smart Communications who had seen my co-founder (Russ Morgan) and I presenting a passionate…
Phil Smithson
Jul 23, 2015
How a usability test helped us win a client
How a usability test helped us win a client
In 2014 when UXMNL still offered SEO services, we were called to pitch to a client who, in client speak, “needed help on SEO to increase…
Phil Smithson
Jul 21, 2015
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