Nick Yeh

This is a great post for designers moving into management/leadership roles. The nature of your job changes dramatically and it's important to figure out the most effective ways to help your team and the company. As noted in the article, it's very easy to have your time consumed by managerial tasks (operational work). Being deliberate about how you want to spend your time, focusing on the change you want to bring about and working consistently towards that end are critical skills to learn. #UX #Design #DesignLeadership https://lnkd.in/e_g4TRJx

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As a design leader, you work for your team—not the other way around. Learn how to keep your #UXteam happy, creative, and always on schedule. https://lnkd.in/eksZbUXM #DesignLeadership #TeamManagement #UXDesign #Productivity

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Fact: Diverse design teams are faster, more efficient, and produce more innovative products.  Why?  Because diverse teams (teams that consist of people with different skillsets, educational backgrounds, and lived experiences) are simply smarter and more creative than homogenous teams. The diversity of skills and expertise in a multidisciplinary team encourages trial and error and challenging the status quo. This stimulates new kinds of learning and thinking, potentially resulting in breakthrough design solutions that would not have been possible with a single-discipline team. Ready to delve deeper? Read our full article, “Why Multidisciplinary Teams Create Design Better Products”: https://hubs.la/Q02xKCyt0  ---- Hello. We're Delve, a product innovation firm. We help companies bring bold ideas to market through human-centered expertise—strategy, design, engineering. Learn more about product design and development services at Delve: https://hubs.la/Q02xKt8T0 #DEI #diversityday #productdesign

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Great storytelling in design captivates and engages users. Learn how to create compelling narratives that enhance user experiences in our latest insights post. ↪️ https://lnkd.in/gZHJ5tFd

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AI is the buzzword of the day, but it's simply the next step in our technology evolution. Evolving generative AI interactions are repeating human-computer interaction history. Remember those green screens and books filled with computer prompts, or learning how to use a search engine? Perhaps you do, maybe you don't, but either way AI has modified the way we do this by using natural language! #AI #technologyevolution #naturalanguageprocessing

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How can you reshape your organization for lasting success in the digital age? Rethinking and transforming how designers work and the kinds of products they work on is a great place to start. Consider how product-led teams are being challenged to design for AI-first products. The UX Design Institute unpacks what we know so far about AI-first product design—and what it means for designers. https://hubs.li/Q02Sr7yz0 #StellarElements #UXDesign #ProductManagement #AIFirstProducts

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This d.MBA episode shares a ton of great nuggets on advocating for design functions and how to have more impact as a designer? #UX #ProductDesign https://buff.ly/47VixoZ

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Had to share this thoughtful article about the conflicting feelings we have as designers with new AI tools.... made me consider the threat of too much standardization over innovation, or letting your own creative instincts atrophy. Check it out and lmk your thoughts

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If you're a designer and new to AI, I highly recommend watching this video (only 20 mins long if you watch at 1.5x speed), which provides a great primer for the topic of AI in UX. I find the content very well organized and easy to follow. It touches on the concept of AI at a super high level, various use cases, important considerations when designing with AI, and how Booking.com leverages AI to enhance their user experience.

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Somtimes the content that can up your UX game comes from unlikly sources. This article puts into context some of the best places to start!

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Have you ever wondered what makes independent UX design studios stand out in the competitive digital landscape? Having worked with both Fortune 100 giants and small startups, I've seen firsthand how independent UX design studios can provide efficient, creative solutions tailored to client needs—solutions that truly enhance user experience and foster innovation. In my latest article, I dive deep into why independent studios often outperform larger agencies and in-house teams when it comes to UX design. Here are some of the key highlights: ✅ Flexibility and Agility: Without the layers of bureaucracy, independent studios make swift decisions and adapt quickly to client feedback. Imagine getting changes implemented within 24-48 hours instead of the lengthy wait typical in bigger agencies. ✅ Specialized Expertise: We bring deep, diverse knowledge to every project. Our team members have worked across different industries, which gives us the ability to tackle UX challenges from fresh perspectives—something that in-house teams can sometimes struggle with. ✅ Personalized UX Solutions: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Each client has unique needs, and our personalized approach ensures the end product not only meets functional requirements but also resonates deeply with users. ✅ Freedom to Innovate: Independent UX studios operate without the constraints of corporate hierarchies. This independence allows for a creativity-driven environment where we challenge norms and propose innovative solutions, benefiting our clients with impactful, user-centred experiences. If you’re considering enhancing your digital product or need an agile partner to bring your UX vision to life, this article is for you. Dive in and discover how partnering with an independent UX studio could be your best strategic move. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eWTvXdea #UXDesign #UserExperience #IndependentStudios #Innovation #Agility #DesignThinking #AIinDesign #LeanUX

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Why not all voices should be equal in the design process. If we are serious about social change and equity, we need to start centring the knowledge and decisions of those deeply impacted. #UX #productDesign #designProcess

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Is your UX research driving real business impact? 🚀 In our latest podcast with Arvind Chandrashekar, Director of User Research at Glance shares practical strategies for demonstrating the ROI of UX research. Learn how to: ➡️Turn research insights into actionable business outcomes ➡️Build a compelling case for UX investments ➡️Elevate your role as a UX leader Don't just take our word for it. Watch the full video to discover how to measure, communicate, and maximize the value of your UX research. 🎥 https://lnkd.in/guKkSyti #UXResearch #ROI #UXDesign #UserExperience #ProductManagement #DataDrivenDesign #BusinessStrategy #UXR

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4 ways AI can help designers? • Generate ideas to inspire creativity • Create illustrations for personas and journey maps • Plan out workshop agendas • Create alt text and image captions for better accessibility It's all about the prompts and refining them to work best for your project!

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Great read about the current and future position of Product Design in tech. Could not agree more. "Design workflows at most tech companies follow an incredible number of structured tasks: for each project, designers must create user personas, user stories, journey maps, wireframes, user interviews, and much more. These concepts originated in the service design industry and initially helped facilitate a very human-focused design process – which, of course, is good. However, driven by a desire from businesses to turn design into a process-heavy, measurable function, we’re filling our time with checklists instead of focusing on the very thing that makes designers relevant: our ability to propose new points of view and delight users with meaningful experiences. These core competences that were inherited from graphic design have been replaced with a poor man’s version of an anthropology major where the act of design is mostly based on averaging user opinions." https://lnkd.in/dwJhER7e

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Just like a great movie, UX research follows a three-act structure: setup, conflict, and resolution. So, next time you pitch your research, think of it as a compelling narrative that engages and inspires your stakeholders. #UX #Storytelling #UserResearch https://lnkd.in/eFYHcT-A

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