UX24/7 Global UXR Newsletter
What's in this Month's issue
Welcome to October’s edition of the UX Crucible! As always, we bring you the best of international User Research, Research Ops and Product-related stories from around the world in the past 30 days.
This month, we’ve released 3 very interesting pieces on our UX24/7 blog, including the topics of product design, unique research methodologies and ways to gain authentic UX research insights.
Our newest article explores the intersection of Product Design in UX, evaluating the concept further by breaking down unique methodologies and goals between Design Thinking in UX and User-centred Design. We also released a blog dedicated to Employing Real Users for Prototyping in UX.
If you’re working on web designs, a new questionnaire launched by MeasuringU might be useful for you?to identify visual overload and streamline interfaces. On the?practical design topic, Hannes Robier’s article on intuitive HMI design blends psychology with UX to reduce cognitive load in human-machine interaction.
With AI's growing role in UX research, I found Nielsen Norman Group’s piece quite interesting, weighing the potential efficiencies AI brings against the risks of losing human-centred insight. On this note,?AI prototyping for autonomous-agent experiences is?a great, practical read too.?
I also found an intriguing article on the three fundamentals of human interaction?discussing desire, data and doubt.
And finally, you can access the events calendar here.
I hope you enjoy this month's selection of articles and if you have written something you think would be interesting to our readers, do get in touch!
Paul
The latest?from UX247
Product Design in UX
This article covers key practices to align design efforts with user needs and business goals for impactful product experiences.
Design Thinking in UX vs User-Centered Design
This piece breaks down the unique methodologies and goals of both concepts, explaining how both frameworks contribute to UX by fostering innovation.
Employing Real Users for Prototyping in UX
Here we discuss the value of involving actual users in the prototyping process to gain authentic feedback and prevent design blind spots.?
10 more great posts from the past 30 days
1. Desire, data, and doubt — the sacred fundamentals of human interaction
This article explores how UX professionals can balance user motivations, analytics, and uncertainties to craft truly engaging experiences using three core principles of human interaction.
2. Accelerating Research with AI
NNGroup explores the pros and cons of using AI in UX research, highlighting how AI can enhance efficiency while cautioning against over-reliance.
3. Breaking into UX Research: Non-Traditional Paths to Success
This LinkedIn post discusses alternative paths to UX research, showing how diverse backgrounds can enrich research capabilities. It encourages those from unconventional fields to leverage their unique skills in the UX space.
4. Strengthening UX Research Amid Uncertainty
The article provides strategies for conducting effective UX research in times of change, highlighting the importance of flexible methodologies to address evolving user needs and market conditions.
5. Why Your Links Need a Hover Effect
UX Movement argues the importance of hover effects on links to improve navigation and accessibility. It discusses how subtle visual cues enhance user experience by clarifying interactive elements on a page.
6. When Traditional User Research Isn’t an Option: Non-Traditional Ways to Collect Insights
This article explores alternative methods for gathering user insights when conventional research isn’t feasible, such as observational studies and social media analysis.
7. The Psychology Behind Intuitive HMI (Human-Machine Interaction)
Hannes Robier explores the psychological principles behind intuitive human-machine interaction, emphasizing ease of use and cognitive load. This article sheds light on how psychology can guide design for seamless, user-friendly HMI.
8. Embracing Bad Surprises from the Field and Learning from It
A candid look at how unexpected challenges in UX research can become valuable learning experiences. The author discusses ways to turn setbacks into growth opportunities and improve research methodologies.
9. Exploratory Development of a Clutter Questionnaire for Websites
MeasuringU introduces a new questionnaire designed to assess clutter on websites, helping designers identify and reduce unnecessary visual elements.
10. AI Prototyping for Autonomous Agent Experiences
UX Matters explores AI-driven prototyping for autonomous agents, emphasizing the need for responsive and adaptive design frameworks when creating user-centric experiences in autonomous systems.
Conferences, Events, Webinars
Click the link below to access our calendar of UX events and conferences. If you would like your conference or event included, please contact me directly.