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]]> episodic no L Ballay laura@uxdesigneducation.com no full Practice Affinity Diagram - User 5 Practice Affinity Diagram - User 5 L Ballay Interview #5 for affinity diagram exercise

]]> <p>Interview #5 for affinity diagram exercise</p> bbf3fbb7-b53a-4b14-b301-8e25c254ab67 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:55:51 +0000 360 no full Practice Affinity Diagram - User 4 Practice Affinity Diagram - User 4 L Ballay Interview #4 for affinity diagram exercise

]]> <p>Interview #4 for affinity diagram exercise</p> 80d7812b-0916-4891-aa2b-723c0e0506b9 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:55:04 +0000 433 no full Practice Affinity Diagram - User 3 Practice Affinity Diagram - User 3 L Ballay Interview #3 for affinity diagram exercise

]]> <p>Interview #3 for affinity diagram exercise</p> 7238b625-87d7-43b2-a945-6a66b9491406 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:54:34 +0000 408 no full Practice Affinity Diagram - User 2 Practice Affinity Diagram - User 2 L Ballay Interview #2 for affinity diagram exercise

]]> <p>Interview #2 for affinity diagram exercise</p> 64eaf06e-7216-4cdb-9116-8d8161746f1b http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:53:21 +0000 276 no full Practice Affinity Diagram - User 1 Practice Affinity Diagram - User 1 L Ballay Interview #1 for affinity diagram exercise

]]> <p>Interview #1 for affinity diagram exercise</p> 9f5b9d59-69eb-4aed-9832-6ccf72f3df5b http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 23:43:58 +0000 418 no full How do you evaluate an early concept How do you evaluate an early concept 1 L Ballay In this module, we talk about prototyping, its purpose and how understanding the intention of the prototype is key to unlocking the form of the artifact as well as the tool that you use.

]]> <p>In this module, we talk about prototyping, its purpose and how understanding the intention of the prototype is key to unlocking the form of the artifact as well as the tool that you use.</p> e9959a46-83b7-457b-a23f-c8ac6a69b4d2 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Thu, 08 Jul 2021 05:40:26 +0000 744 no full How do you begin designing an interaction How do you begin designing an interaction 1 L Ballay This module talks about what stories mean in a UX context, and why they matter.

]]> <p>This module talks about what stories mean in a UX context, and why they matter. </p> 6313a966-2a22-4d49-b2c0-06d85445d0f3 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 06:13:30 +0000 558 no full How do you do user research? How do you do user research? 1 L Ballay In this module, we talk about when you do user research, what are different types of research methods, as well as finding participants for your study

]]> <p>In this module, we talk about when you do user research, what are different types of research methods, as well as finding participants for your study</p> 2e6fdddc-3b5a-45cd-ac1f-2ad4a2d107dd http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Fri, 18 Jun 2021 05:57:07 +0000 919 no full Describe your Perfect Day Describe your Perfect Day L Ballay Example interview

]]> <p>Example interview</p> e56b5029-69a4-48ee-9d43-0dec4d44cf9a http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:49:18 +0000 1511 no full How do you listen? How do you listen? 1 L Ballay This module dives into what research is, and the importance of good questions and good listening techniques.

]]> <p>This module dives into what research is, and the importance of good questions and good listening techniques.</p> 820a6cc2-37bd-41bb-85de-e52506607b1a http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Fri, 11 Jun 2021 06:35:50 +0000 737 no full How do you define the problem? How do you define the problem? L Ballay This module walks you through problem statements, framing, and reframing

]]> <p>This module walks you through problem statements, framing, and reframing</p> cceac1ad-edbf-4b7f-9ed4-57c2fdaa693d http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Wed, 09 Jun 2021 06:17:33 +0000 609 no full How do you get everyone on the same page? How do you get everyone on the same page? L Ballay In this module, we talk about problem statements and reframing.

]]> <p>In this module, we talk about problem statements and reframing.</p> d6ebab42-4126-40e7-8b43-c6fc7734a149 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Fri, 04 Jun 2021 06:51:27 +0000 1042 no full How do you manage clients? How do you manage clients? 1 L Ballay In this module, we think through ways of getting projects off to a good start, and the conditions that help guide a project toward success.

]]> <p>In this module, we think through ways of getting projects off to a good start, and the conditions that help guide a project toward success.</p> 50a0c240-62f5-4e4a-a42a-80a73982ed00 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Fri, 28 May 2021 06:05:31 +0000 391 no full How do you empathize? How do you empathize? 1 L Ballay In this module, we'll talk about what empathy is (and isn't), the ingredients necessary to truly empathizing (with a few suggestions of things you can do to begin practicing curiosity), and conclude by introducing accessibility and universal design.

]]> <p>In this module, we&#39;ll talk about what empathy is (and isn&#39;t), the ingredients necessary to truly empathizing (with a few suggestions of things you can do to begin practicing curiosity), and conclude by introducing accessibility and universal design.</p> 3ba0fa22-089a-4f84-bda6-87478e70c583 http://uxdesigneducation.com/podcast Thu, 20 May 2021 03:47:23 +0000 502 no full What is Human Centered Design and Design Thinking? What is Human Centered Design and Design Thinking? L Ballay In this module, we learn about human-centered design and the 5 stages of design thinking, as well as goal-directed design, and the iterative design process.

]]> <p>In this module, we learn about human-centered design and the 5 stages of design thinking, as well as goal-directed design, and the iterative design process. </p> 594a5d1f-094f-477b-a431-93d520fdf36b http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Mon, 17 May 2021 04:37:15 +0000 482 no full What is Communication and Collaboration? What is Communication and Collaboration? 1 L Ballay In this module, we think about what collaboration looks like, as well as why design so strongly depends on good communications. We conclude by thinking about other ingredients that are important to effective communication and collaboration.

]]> <p>In this module, we think about what collaboration looks like, as well as why design so strongly depends on good communications. We conclude by thinking about other ingredients that are important to effective communication and collaboration.</p> 1aca6e5d-9951-46df-87f2-fa2113f6ddf7 http://uxdesigneducation.com/podcast Mon, 17 May 2021 02:23:47 +0000 727 no full What is system visibility? What are mental models? What is system visibility? What are mental models? L Ballay In Parts 2 & 3 of the "What are Affordances"? module, we explore what does visibility mean and how does it improve usability. We also touch on what a mental model is, and the importance of understanding user goals.

]]> <p>In Parts 2 &amp; 3 of the &#34;What are Affordances&#34;? module, we explore what does visibility mean and how does it improve usability. We also touch on what a mental model is, and the importance of understanding user goals.</p> b8131632-6656-4f63-88c4-08f2ee372ed6 http://uxdesigneducation.com/ Thu, 13 May 2021 15:40:12 +0000 218 no full What is Design? What is Design? 1 L Ballay In the "What is Design" module, we explore the question of what is design, its many definitions and who is a designer? We also consider the different types of roles and tasks a designer might take on.

]]> <p>In the &#34;What is Design&#34; module, we explore the question of what is design, its many definitions and who is a designer? We also consider the different types of roles and tasks a designer might take on.</p> 0165970c-af85-4b1a-98c0-00b3b03cc501 http://uxdesigneducation.com/podcast Wed, 12 May 2021 20:31:24 +0000 580 no full Good vs. Bad Design Good vs. Bad Design 1 L Ballay In the "Good versus Bad" module, we consider what make a design good or bad?

How do you know if a design is good or not?

What are ways of evaluating design?

What is ethical design?

]]> <p>In the &#34;Good versus Bad&#34; module, we consider what make a design good or bad?</p><p>How do you know if a design is good or not?</p><p>What are ways of evaluating design?</p><p>What is ethical design?</p> c343a3d2-499e-45ad-91de-4493835ff00a http://uxdesigneducation.com/podcast Wed, 12 May 2021 20:14:22 +0000 370 no