Podcast
The World of UX with Darren Hood
Hosted by Darren Hood, Ph.D · EN
The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, Dr. Darren Hood, is dedicated to presenting topics covering and addressing all things UX. We'll cover every UX-related method, discipline trend, career advancement and challenges, education recommendations, UX maturity levels, and maturity level management, and much much more. If you'd like to stay informed about UX, The World of UX is for you!
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Episodes
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Heart to Heart: My 10 Biggest Mistakes
Apr 2800:46:27Tap to summarizeEveryone makes mistakes. The difference from one person to another is how we respond, adapt, and overcome. In this episode, Darren shares the top 10 mistakes he's made during his 30-year career and what he learned from each instance.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →UX Maturity and the Landscape of Perception
Apr 2100:39:42Tap to summarizeNo matter the level of UX maturity, perception takes many forms and is influenced by several factors. Individual and collective UX maturity levels will drive perceptions and they will vary accordingly. In this episode, Dr. Hood shares his thoughts on how UX maturity is connected to and influences perceptions of the discipline, how those perceptions inform our engagement with others, and what affordances are provided by optimized UX maturity. Check it out!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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UX Maturity and the Fear of AI
Apr 1400:37:03Tap to summarizeArtificial intelligence. We've evolved from hype to fear. And in all of this, many don't consider the connection between AI and UX maturity. Truth be told, the higher the UX maturity, the better positioned we'll be to manage its use and benefits in our careers and offset the fears and anxiety troubling many of our peers today. This week, Dr. Hood seeks to illustrate the connection between UX maturity and AI and demystify the associated fears.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtal#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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UX Maturity and the Illusion of Speed, Part 2
Apr 700:32:43Tap to summarizeThis week, Dr. Hood concludes the segment on UX maturity and the perception and management of speed, focusing on the associated cons and challenges, and shares some closing tips. Check it out!#ux#podcasts#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#uxeducation#uxmaturityBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →UX Maturity and the Illusion of Speed, Part 1
Mar 3100:30:23Tap to summarizeFor the past several years, UXers have been challenged to "move faster" when performing their duties. Speed, however, is subjective. How we manage speed and the levels of success we operate in concerning speed are also dependent upon our level of UX maturity. This week, Dr. Hood explains the oft-overlooked connection between UX maturity and speed. Tune in for the breakdown.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtal#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Transcribe →UX Maturity and the Rise of Specializations
Mar 2400:41:32Tap to summarizePrior to 2011, specializations in UX were practically non-existent. Today, they are the norm in most UX teams. How is this change connected to discipline-wide and practititioner UX maturity? This week, Darren addresses the connection between the two and what's in store across the landscape of UX.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtal#worldofux#worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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UX Potpourri (on UX Maturity)
Mar 1700:40:33Tap to summarizeAs part of a segue into the current series, Darren shares thoughts on his personal journey and development, offers insights into the development and perceptions of early-career UXers, and shares news about CareerFoundry, all as they pertain to UX maturity.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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UX Maturity and User State Awareness
Mar 1000:21:55Tap to summarizeEver heard someone claim to know their users? When you get into the weeds, you always find out that they don't. More critical, however, is how well UX professionals understand the various states and mental models that represent their customers. Today, Darren discusses the importance of understanding these factors and how they relate to overall UX maturity.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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UX Maturity & The 3 Wise Monkeys
Mar 300:31:12Tap to summarizeEver heard of the three wise monkeys? This week, Darren builds on last week's connection between UX maturity and heuristics and usability, explaining further how they help optimize UX efforts. He also uses the idiom reflective of Mizaru, Kikazaru, and Iwazaru to show what happens when heuristics and usability aren't active parts of UX efforts. Tune in for the explanation and an announcement about the show.Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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UX Maturity & The Heuristic & Usability Dynamic
Feb 2500:37:16Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Darren begins a journey through what he refers to as the four pillars of UX by explaining the connection between UX maturity and heuristics and the expectations we should have based on a practitioner's UX maturity level. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux #podcasts #cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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