✍️ R-E-S-P-E-C-T in UX writing
WHAT’S INSIDE
Issue #166 (Jan 12th, 2022)
- Writing with respect
- Six writing rules for (not just) designers
- Dark pattern news
- Your hilarious new title is …
ARTICLES
R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Find out what it means … to approach your users with it. Because, as we always say, users are people and deserve to be treated respectfully. These eight rules and examples will keep you in line. (We admit this newsletter often ignores #8. )
More rules for writing? Yep—it’s that kind of day. Whether you’re a designer who writes, new to the UX writing game, or a veteran writer, these six rules have something for everybody.
The 6 rules for effective writing every designer should know
Facebook, Google: no baguettes for you! France has fined the tech giants, claiming they use dark patterns to push cookies on users. One button to accept all—but not to reject all.
France fines Google and Facebook
MICROCOPY BITE
Signal is a non-profit instant messaging service. This pop-up clearly communicates a valuable feature that gives users more control. Nice one!
PILLARS OF COMMUNITY
Hot topics and trending posts from community members. Join the conversations below!
UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS & MORE
Free event: tomorrow (Jan 13th)
Last chance to sign up! Don't miss User Experience Specialist Alita Joyce.
She'll take your survey game to the next level.
How to Create Effective Online Surveys
UX Salon WORDS:
Don't miss combo deals for UX Salon WORDS 2022 - A Conference for Writers in Tech. (Mar 7th)
Group discounts, early registration discounts, 10% UXWH discounts!! This awesome event is jam packed with great speakers. Check it out!
UXWH 10% discount code: UXWritingHub10.
FUN 'N' GAMES
If you haven’t seen it yet, don’t miss our Writers in Tech Random Title Generator!
Kick-off 2022 with a brand-spankin’ new title, cause "UX writer/content designer" is like, so 2019.
Feeling brave? Add your new title to your profile and tag us on LinkedIn! C'mon. All the cool kids are doin' it!
JOBS
OK, it’s 2022—time to get back to work …
- RudderStack is hiring a Senior UX writer, remote in the USA
- Tailor Brands is adding their first UX writer to the product team in Israel
- And Qonto is looking for a lead UX writer in France, remote-friendly
And, as always:
- Check out the newest positions on the job board
- Upload a position and get exposure
PORTFOLIO
Marina Posniak is a Content Strategist & UX Writer who helped create experiences at Spotify, Facebook, and more. Her portfolio is crisp and clear.
http://www.marinaposniak.com
VOX POPULI
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See you next week!
* Written and curated by Yuval Keshtcher, Aaron Raizen, and the UX Writing Hub team *
I supercharge start-ups with UX UI and Marketing Design • My clients raised over $167M
1yNice one, Yuval!