201 episodes

The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, 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!

The World of UX with Darren Hood CX of M Radio

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    • 4.7 • 29 Ratings

The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, 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!

    Episode 201: UX Potpourri

    Episode 201: UX Potpourri

    In this potpourri session, Darren takes time to address some key current happenings and mindsets in UX today: 1) Faux recommendations from UX leaders; 2) The return of the "which design is better" social media posts; 3) The copycat top UX trends blog posts; 4) A word of encouragement for seasoned UXers currently job hunting.
    Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.
    Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
    #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXpotpourri

    • 36 min
    Episode 200: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 21

    Episode 200: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 21

    In another interlude, Darren spends time sharing a few more stories and observations that illustrate sinister activites, behaviors, and attitudes being normalized in UX circles today, including his revisiting and explaining the corruption associated with UX portfolio reviews. Check it out!
    Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.
    Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
    #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#sinisterUX

    • 42 min
    Episode 199: Sinister Interlude — Homage to UX Pioneers and the Undetected and Unforeseen Fallout of the NN/g Attacks

    Episode 199: Sinister Interlude — Homage to UX Pioneers and the Undetected and Unforeseen Fallout of the NN/g Attacks

    As an interlude to the Sinister series, Darren shares his perspectives on the recent attacks being levied on Don Norman and Jakob Nielsen. He also shares a history of Nielsen and Norman's many contributions to the discipline, provides recommendations on how to process the accusations, and pays homage to several UX pioneers and early practitioners.
    Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.
    Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
    #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#sinisterUX 

    • 37 min
    Episode 198: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 20

    Episode 198: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 20

    In Part 20 of the Sinister series, Darren addresses a trend observed over the years — one that involves a regularly declining support for operations, within and outside of UX teams, what is costs us, and the importance of overturning this trend.
    Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.
    Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
    #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#sinisterUX

    • 49 min
    Episode 197: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 19

    Episode 197: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 19

    In Part 19 of the Sinister series, Darren engages in a few observational and constructive rants about today's UX operation. Topics covered include but are not limited to such things as misdirection with the isms, folks who view accessibility as nothing more than a buzzword, predatory mentoring, people claiming to speak on behalf of the entire design community, and more. Tune in for the latest truth bombs.
    Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.
    Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
    #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#sinisterUX

    • 42 min
    Episode 196: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 18

    Episode 196: Traits of Today's Sinister UX Culture, Part 18

    In the return to the Sinister series, Darren presents an "interlude," where he provides some insights derived from his personal journey in UX, coupled with a high-level view of the discipline's history. Via this look, Darren tracks and discusses the freefall of UX, when it began, and what it means for those dedicated to the proper representation of the discipline.
    Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.
    Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.
    #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#sinisterUX

    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
29 Ratings

29 Ratings

NathanBYLU ,

Great Podcast

Great podcast! A lot of insight on how to be a better UX professional.

Cle83 ,

Great view on UX

A wealth of knowledge, great information UX and the UX journey!

TribeLync ,

UX Guru!!!

Darren has years of experience in UX. Darren brings his knowledge and expertise of UX to deliver immediate value to the world.

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