About UI Narrative: UX, UI, IxD, Design and Research
Have you ever wondered how the user interface (UI) design was created for a game, website, or app you love? What about the time you were using a website or app and thought, "this could be a better experience, but I wouldn't even know where to start"?
UI Narrative shares the stories of black/people of color interface designers and researchers and their contributions towards creating user-centered experiences.
We also discuss Tolu Garcia's experience as a Senior Product Designer and how she continues to level up as a black woman in the tech space. Join Tolu bi-weekly to get constructive advice, tools, and insight to help you create successful products.
How To Facilitate a User Research Study Part 2 | Eniola Abioye, Meta
Episode 63 Show Notes:
How To Facilitate a User Research Study Part 2 is finally here! 📝👩🏾💻
Once you've started your research study, there are many steps to consider to ensure your research has valuable data.
Some topics covered in this episode are:
➡️ How to properly prepare for your user interview vs. a usability test?
➡️ Best practices for facilitating user interviews
➡️ How to organize your collected data during and after your sessions
➡️ How to present your findings to the team
Take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
UX Research Help
Eniola’s Instagram - @uxoutloud
https://www.instagram.com/uxoutloud/ (https://www.instagram.com/uxoutloud/)
Eniola’s Website
https://eniolaabioye.com (https://eniolaabioye.com/)
Articulating design decisions book
https://bookshop.org/a/13365/9781492079224
How might we example
https://www.nngroup.com/articles/how-might-we-questions/
Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/uinarrative), Stitcher, and Spotify.
RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com OR message me on any of my social platforms.
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/uinarrative/), LinkedIn @uinarrative
Twitter (https://twitter.com/uinarrativeco) @uinarrativeco
#uinarrative
4 Apr 2022
Typography in Digital Interfaces | Thomas Girard, Assistant Professor of Design
Episode 62 Show Notes:
Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, knowing which ones to use can be tricky with many different fonts available. In this episode, Thomas Girard provides tips on using type properly for digital interfaces.
Some of the topics we discuss include:
-Typography best practices
-How to pair typefaces
-How to check for accessibility and inclusivity
-How to stand out and make your font choices memorable
-The importance of phonetic type
-Best fonts to use on your first UI project
This episode is excellent for those looking to learn more about typography and improve their skillset. So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Connect with Thomas Girard!
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/onthomas/) - Send him a message
His books (https://thomaskgirard.com/books/) - Emerging Scholar book series
Website (https://thomaskgirard.com/)
Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/onthomas_/)
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/thomasgirardbdes)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/onthomas_tweet)
TEDx Talk - How to feel at home in the airport
New Directions in the Humanities Conference (https://thehumanities.com/)
Common Ground Conference (https://cgnetworks.org/)
Design When Everyone Designs - book
The Design of Everyday Things - book
Google Fonts (https://fonts.google.com/)
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Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/uinarrative), Stitcher, and Spotify.
RSS feed: https://uinarrative.libsyn.com/rss
Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Let’s connect! #uinarrative
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/uinarrativeco) @uinarrativeco
17 Mar 2022
The Common Misconceptions About a Career in UX (Part 1) | Darren Hood, 26+yr exp
Episode 61 Show Notes:
How much do you actually know about the history of UX? Think about it, UX has been around since before many of us were even in elementary school. 😳 There are many misconceptions around what a career in UX looks like and how it's evolved.
User experience has been around for decades, but it has only recently become a popular term. This is because we're now living in a world where technology is a massive part of our lives.
This episode focuses on Darren Hood's 25 years of experience as a UXer and the challenges he's faced. There's so much value in this topic, so he'll be back soon for part 2. In that episode, we'll dive into specific misconceptions I've heard in my career that Darren will fact-check.
If you have less than 25 years of experience in UX, I highly recommend you take a listen and learn from Darren's story. Tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments.
Mentions:
Darren Hood Social
World of UX podcast (https://www.worldoux.com/)
LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/dwhood/) (Lookout for the next UX ChitChat Hour)
Website (https://www.dhoodux.com/)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/darrenhood)
UXUncensored Social
YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/UXUncensored)
Twitter (https://twitter.com/uxuncensored)
Medium (https://uxuncensored.medium.com/)
Instagram
Books
Information Architecture: For the Web and Beyond
Information Architecture: An Emerging 21st Century Profession
Knock 'em Dead Job Interview: How to Turn Job Interviews Into Job Offers
Knock 'em Dead Resumes: A Killer Resume Gets More Job Interviews!
60 Seconds and You're Hired!: Revised Edition
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Podcast Info:
Transcripts available on episode web page.
Listen on Apple Podcasts, Soundcloud (https://soundcloud.com/uinarrative), Stitcher, and Spotify.
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Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.
Announcements:
Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at uinarrative.com/emailclub.
Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at uinarrative.com/workwithme.
Let’s Connect:
Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com.
Let’s connect! #uinarrative
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Twitter (https://twitter.com/uinarrativeco) @uinarrativeco
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