Is there a credibility problem within the design industry?
How to design for credibility
The UX industry prides itself on sharing information. If you’re uncertain about a certain methodology, a quick Google will reveal a number of results — some of which might even lead you to this very website, Medium. There is no doubt about it — reading Medium articles over the past 5 years has absolutely supplemented my design knowledge. It has served me well throughout my career, and introduced me to insightful topics that have contributed to my professional growth.
You might have noticed that I use the word supplemented, however. As with most things on the Internet, you should always check your sources and articles on Medium are no exception. Imagine you read an excellent piece on Medium, discussing the benefits of using the hamburger button. Afterwards, you should absolutely supplement this article with something similar, for example, from the Nielsen Norman Group.
Doing this is of course at your own discretion, as well as how much you know about the subject already. The more experienced you become at this, the easier it will be to determine legitimacy, which ultimately, makes you a better designer with stronger deliverables.
Why go to this effort, you ask? I believe people (mainly stakeholders) within the industry…
