Things I found on the web this week (6th October)

Jenny Brown
UX Qatar
Published in
2 min readOct 6, 2016

This week: marketing advice for startups; how to prepare for a design sprint (and why they are awesome); entrepreneurs are everywhere radio show; learn how Trello uses Trello; what exactly IS the difference between UX and UI design?

Here are the things I found interesting on the web this week.

Happy reading!

// ENTREPRENEURIAL THINGS

5 Books for the Entrepreneurial Soul
Reading books is a cheap and effective way to become a better entrepreneur. Here are some titles you may want to check out.

Entrepreneurs are Everywhere Radio Show
“Hosted by Steve Blank, entrepreneur-turned-educator and creator of the Lean Startup movement, the show features founders of companies from across the United States sharing their experience of what it takes to build a startup.”

// DESIGN THINGS

The Difference Between UX and UI Design-A Layman’s Guide
Confused about the differences between UX and UI design? You’re not alone. This article gets to the bottom of the differences and the complexities of both.

Preparing for your first design sprint
In case you didn’t know I am a big fan of design sprints. They get you from idea to prototype VERY fast. Which means you can validate your ideas in super quick time. Here’s how they work.

// MARKETING THINGS

5 Things to Think About Before Creating a Marketing Plan
Some great, simple advice for Startups who are thinking about how to start marketing their product.

// TRELLO THINGS

How Trello Uses Trello to Collaborate, Plan, and Communicate as a Team
Learning number 1: Use your own product if you want to learn how to make it better; Learning number 2: Trello is awesome for just about EVERYTHING; Learning number 3: Did I mention how much I love Trello?

// TECHNOLOGY THINGS

Eleven Reasons To Be Excited About The Future of Technology
How we can expect technology to improve our lives in the future. Nothing new here but oh so exciting to think about what’s coming next.

Compiled with ❤️ in Qatar

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Jenny Brown
UX Qatar

Director of Digital Experience and Digital Transformation at Qatar Museums