?? Words of wisdom from 2021
In these waning days of 2021, we look back, and look ahead.?
WHAT’S INSIDE
Issue #164 (4.1.21)?
ARTICLES ??
56 bullet points organized into nine subjects, brought to you by one PM. From the dangers of simplicity, having better arguments, to making time for yourself and more, these words of wisdom are a great way to reflect on 2021 while holding a steady gaze on 2022.
Meta’s VP of content design answers questions on how the metaverse will influence the field and the challenges that lie ahead.
Leaked documents from Amazon show that engagement via voice interface is lackluster. Is the future of voice interface limited to setting timers and playing “Baby Shark,” or is this only the beginning??
MICROCOPY BITE ??
Sometimes the micro-ist of microcopy is the most effective. VPN Windscribe tells me exactly how much I have left to download and, on hover, the reset date.?
TRENDING IN UX ??
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UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS & MORE ??
UX Salon WORDS:
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Sign up early and save with a 10% discount code: UXWritingHub10. This three-day online event will bring the best minds in UX writing and content design together in one place.?
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Free event:
Creating effective online surveys is easier said than done. Join User Experience Specialist Alita Joyce of the Norman Nielsen Group for expert tips on getting the most out of your surveys.
How to Create Effective Online Surveys (Free, Jan 13th)
JOBS ??
It’s the end of the year, and jobs are being slashed! (But not how you think.)
UX Writer/Content Designer @ Spaceship in Sydney
Senior Content Designer / UX Writer @ Wix in Tel Aviv
UX Writer/Content Designer @ Kforce Inc in San Francisco
Content Designer (UX Writer) @ Cisco in Austin
UX Writer/Content Designer @ Dice in San Francisco
GAME TIME ???
What’s up with all those slashes in the job titles? Test your job-title knowledge in this fun quiz: Name that Job Title!
PORTFOLIO ??
Andrew Schmidt is a UX writer at Figma, where he gives software a human touch. His portfolio has some insightful reads and showcases his work.?
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— Written and curated by Yuval Keshtcher, Aaron Raizen, and the UX Writing Hub team —