UX Coffee break with UX Anudeep

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UX Coffee break with UX Anudeep

Taking a coffee break? Then plug in your earphones and let this episode play! By the time you have finished your coffee, you will have learned something new about UX Design. This is UX Anudeep! I am UX Designer and a mentor who has helped more than 12,000 students kickstart their journey into UX Design. Welcome to my podcast, UX Coffee break, A not so bookish UX Podcast. In this podcast, I share the very same things that have helped a lot of my mentorship students get their first UX job. So enjoy your coffee and start your learning!

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    You can't test wireframes with users! Do this instead!!

    Have you tried testing your wireframes with users? That might not be a great idea. Usability tests with medium fidelity wireframes often lead to confusion, as users struggle to understand the elements and interactions without context. High fidelity prototypes are typically more effective since they resemble real-world applications and interface they are familiar with. However, this doesn't mean medium fidelity wireframes are useless - they can still provide valuable insights when shared with peers and stakeholders who understand the design principles. Engaging with stakeholders and fellow designers can be extremely beneficial at this stage. They can offer constructive feedback and alternative viewpoints on your designs, providing you with new perspectives on how to improve the user flow. This collaborative approach can be more productive and time-efficient, allowing you to refine the design iteratively before moving on to higher fidelity prototypes. Discussing these designs with peers can yield quick and actionable feedback that helps shape the next iteration of your work. In conclusion, while thorough user research and validation are crucial, it's important to know when and what to test. Not every design decision needs to be validated with end-users, especially not at the medium fidelity wireframe stage. Using common sense and designer intuition, combined with targeted, high-impact user research, will help you navigate the design process more effectively. Cultivating the skill to make informed compromises and relying on your design expertise are essential for producing practical and user-friendly interfaces.

    8 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Following a Standard UX process is not UX maturity

    If you think following a rigid design process is what makes a company design mature, you’re wrong! 🚫 You might be looking for a company that has a well-defined UX process, thinking that companies without one are design immature. But that’s a major misconception! Design maturity isn’t about rigidly following steps or treating UX like a factory assembly line manufacturing processes! It’s about how well a team adapts to ambiguity, makes decisions under changing priorities, and delivers outcomes that balance user needs and business goals. Mature teams don’t need a rigid playbook—they know when to break the process and when to prioritize experimentation and action over structure. Take companies like Swiggy and Zomato. Their visually stunning products didn’t come from strictly following design processes—it came from years of experimentation, iteration, and strategic investments in scalable design systems. Their maturity shows in their ability to adapt to constantly shifting business requirements while still delivering impactful designs. Great visuals in products like theirs aren’t a sign of rigid process adherence—they’re a result of design maturity, where teams know when to take shortcuts, when to invest, and when to prioritize delivery over perfection. If you’re judging design maturity based on how closely a company sticks to a standard UX process, you’re missing the point. A truly mature team understands that no single process works for every situation. Instead, they thrive in ambiguity, make smart compromises, and know when to adapt the process to get things done. Design maturity isn’t about following rules—it’s about knowing when to break them and still create products that work.

    5 min

  3. JAN 31

    Should my UX case study have everything I did?

    It’s tempting to showcase every detail of the projects you’ve poured your heart into, but remember most recruiters spend just a few seconds on each portfolio—often around 30 seconds. Your goal isn’t to overwhelm them with every wireframe and iteration, but to highlight critical design decisions and showcase a clear journey from problem to solution that anyone can easily understand. Focus on your most relevant, high-impact work that tells a concise story. Summarize the challenge, emphasize the key decisions you made, and illustrate how they solved real problems. If you need to dive deeper, link to a separate case study—keep the main portfolio simple and skimmable. When dealing with NDAs or confidential projects, adapt the information you present or secure permission to share specific parts. If certain details are off-limits, you can still communicate the essence of your approach and how your decisions led to positive outcomes. Ultimately, your portfolio is a snapshot of your growth, creativity, and problem-solving mindset. It’s not about revealing everything you’ve ever done; it’s about showing the value you bring and how you think as a designer.

    8 min

  4. JAN 31

    Always track your work as a UX Designer

    In this video, UX Anudeep shares a crucial lesson learned from personal experience: the importance of tracking your work and accomplishments. Ever panicked before an interview because you forgot your accomplishments? Learn how maintaining a daily/weekly log can help you showcase your skills, boost your career growth, and nail your performance reviews. Watch to avoid losing opportunities and start tracking your success!

    3 min

  5. JAN 25

    Crack UX Design job interviews by thinking like a Recruiter

    In this video, UX Anudeep shares a game-changing approach to acing UX job interviews by flipping the script and thinking like a recruiter. Instead of just focusing on the standard interview process, UX Anudeep reveals that recruiters are looking for candidates who understand their needs, align with the team's goals, and can clearly communicate their design decisions. By putting yourself in the recruiter's shoes and empathizing with their journey, you can stand out from the crowd and increase your chances of landing your dream UX job. UX Anudeep's insights will help you shift your perspective and prepare for interviews in a way that gets you noticed.

    13 min

  6. JAN 23

    6 tips for UX research interviews in portfolio projects

    Let’s not overthink UX research interviews—especially for portfolio work. They’re not about perfection; they’re about exploration. Each conversation is like adding another layer to your understanding, helping you shape better outcomes. What matters most is being curious and flexible. Not everything will go as planned, and that’s fine—it’s in those moments that you really learn. Mistakes are proof that you’re trying, adapting, and improving. Take it one step at a time. Stay real, keep questioning, and focus on growth. Your work will reflect the effort and honesty you bring to it.

    6 min

  7. JAN 21

    Banner is not the 'only' UX for feature discovery

    Placing banners wherever you would want users to focus and start a journey is not the most optimal UX solve for feature discovery. While banners may seem like an effective tool, they often fall victim to "banner blindness," where users instinctively overlook them, assuming they’re ads. This highlights the importance of rethinking how we design feature discovery, moving beyond surface-level solutions. The real power of UX lies in creating organic touchpoints within the user journey. By embedding actionable content naturally—like suggesting related routines or asking personalized questions—you can guide users in a way that feels intuitive and engaging. It’s about reducing decision fatigue and making discovery effortless, not intrusive.

    9 min

  8. JAN 14

    How to quickly test your UX in very less time

    In this video, UX Anudeep introduces a faster and more efficient approach to testing your UX designs: comprehension-based usability testing. This method focuses on understanding how well users comprehend the information presented on the screen, rather than solely on their ability to interact with a fully functional prototype. By engaging real users and asking open-ended questions about your design, you can quickly identify areas of confusion and address any underlying assumptions you might have made as a designer. This lean approach emphasizes qualitative feedback from unbiased users, allowing you to identify potential communication breakdowns without the need for extensive and time-consuming testing. Watch the video to learn more about how to implement this effective method and ensure your designs effectively communicate with your target users.

    5 min
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Taking a coffee break? Then plug in your earphones and let this episode play! By the time you have finished your coffee, you will have learned something new about UX Design. This is UX Anudeep! I am UX Designer and a mentor who has helped more than 12,000 students kickstart their journey into UX Design. Welcome to my podcast, UX Coffee break, A not so bookish UX Podcast. In this podcast, I share the very same things that have helped a lot of my mentorship students get their first UX job. So enjoy your coffee and start your learning!

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