Unrealistic expectations abound in today's UX landscape. In this episode, Darren covers a few of the more commonly occurring, such as the need for level-headedness among entry-level UXers, being ghosted after applying for a job, thinking every job posting actually reflects an "opportunity," and more. Ready to have your bubbles burst? Check out this session!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX...

In this week's episode, we share the conclusion of Darren's Talkin' Shop session with UX veteran, Elizabeth Rosenzweig, the founder of World Usability Day. Tune in to hear more of Elizabeth's takes on today's world of user experience.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. 

This week, Darren engages with UX veteran and founder of World Usabilty Day, Elizabeth Rosenzweig. Elizabeth shares info about her journey in UX and her takes on the state of the discipline today. Tune in for part one of this wonderfully insightful session. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at...

Ever heard someone talk about gatekeeping in UX? How familiar are you with gatekeeping? Can you define it? Properly? With all the bad press gatekeeping gets in UX circles, do you realize society wouldn't be where it is without gatekeeping? Have you ever considered that gatekeeping is needful to help ensure the progress of UX as a discipline? In its proper form, gatekeeping is a good thing! In this episode, Darren provides critical insights about gatekeeping and its importance to the...

In this week's episode, we share the conclusion of Darren's Talkin' Shop session with UX veteran Strat Parrott. Tune in to check out the great insights shared during this discussion.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. Check out Strat's site at https://stratparrott.com.

This week's Talkin' Shop session features UX veteran Strat Parrott. Strat is the Vice President and Design Director of CX and UX for First Horizon Bank. Tune in to learn Strat's backstory and hear his take on the world of user experience today.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at...

Today's episode presents the conclusion of Darren's Talkin' Shop discussion with UX veteran, Lou Susi! Check out this enlightening and transparent conversation.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com."

This week, we continue the Talkin' Shop session with Lou Susi, where he shares more about his journey into UX and his thoughts on the state of UX today. A big takeaway? One cannot "play designer." Enjoy!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com. 

In this Talkin' Shop session, Darren speaks with Lou Susi! Lou is a UCD veteran, fellow educator, and stand-up comedian. Check out part one of their session as they discuss such topics as Lou's venture into the discipline, challenges, and mindsets required to achieve success in UX today.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your...

This week's episode is another UX Potpourri session. In addition to revisiting the potential employer red flag scenario from last week, Darren covers the following topics: 1) Additional examples of companies with poor UX hiring and the poor experiences they're deploying; 2) Examples of interview-related discrimination; 3) Interview nightmare examples; 4) Entitlement in today's UX job seeking landscape and 5) The reality of portfolio theft. This one's a rebel...

In this UX potpourri session, Darren focuses on the following topics: 1) The importance of domain knowledge (and the consequences of exalting general knowledge); 2) The rise and fall of UX; 3) Tell-tale markers (of job seeking) and 4) Of AI and empathy. Check out this extended UX potpourri session to hear Darren's elaboration on the topics-at-hand.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX...

This week, we share the conclusion of the Talkin' Shop session with Harry Max, the author of “Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions.” Harry has worked with such organizations as Apple, Adobe, PDI/Dreamworks, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Informatica, ITHAKA, Microsoft, PayPal, and more. He was a co-founder for VirtualVineyards(.com) and Wine.com and also served as an early pioneer for e-commerce on the World Wide Web. Check out the conclusion of this convo!Here...

In this Talkin' Shop episode, Darren speaks with Harry Max! He's the author of “Managing Priorities: How to Create Better Plans and Make Smarter Decisions.” Harry has worked with such organizations as Apple, Adobe, PDI/Dreamworks, Google, Hewlett-Packard, Informatica, ITHAKA, Microsoft, PayPal, and more. He was a co-founder for VirtualVineyards.com and Wine.com and also served as an early pioneer for e-commerce on the World Wide Web. Check out part one of this awesome convo! Here is a 20%...

In this UX potpourri episode, Darren addresses such topics as the oversaturation of today's UX landscape, the fallacy of and indirect harm arising from premature UX promotions, his engagement with companies that have represent themselves poorly in the UX job market, and an under-the-radar benefit of pure UX. Enjoy!!!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

Have you ever been confused about the plethora of UX job titles? This week, Darren addresses and puts this topic to perspective speaking to a newly popular meme showing 7 different (supposed) job titles for UX professionals. Tune in for the breakdown!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at...

This week, Darren shares the conclusion of his interview with long-time UXer and the Founder and Director of the American Board of Design and Research (AMBOD). The duo continues discussing the pulse of UX today and the vision for the American Board of Design and Research. Enjoy!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#ambodCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized...

This week's guest is Jonathan Bowman, long-time UXer and the Founder and Director of the American Board of Design and Research (AMBOD). Darren and Jonathan spend time talking about the guest's journey into UX, the pulse of UX today, and the vision for AMBOD. Tune in for this insightful session.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxCheck out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your...

This week, Darren concludes the conversation with UX and AI expert Yan Vishnepolsky, as they talk about such topics as Yan's most interesting discovery about AI, crazy interview stories, the state of UX today, and similarities between today's state of UX and the dot com bust. Check out this immersive session! #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio #cxofm #realuxtalk #worldofux #worldoux Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.  Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

This week, Darren hosts AI expert Yan Vishnepolsky. Yan tells his story about entering the worlds of UX and AI. He also shares several tips and insights about AI and how UXers can engage properly with the current wave of UX's evolution. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux  Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at...

In today's UX circles, newcomers to the discipline are encouraged to send cold requests to experienced people for assistance and/or jobs. This is done without sensitivity and empathy towards those receiving the requests and people think it's normal. It's time for this type of behavior to end. In this episode, Darren takes time to explain one such interaction, the social inappropriateness associated with such requests, AND what should be done instead. Tune in for the exposé and to understand...

This week, Darren revisits the UX hiring landscape topic, itemizing and analyzing the dysfunction, inequitably, and incivility reflected in many of today job rejection notices. Tune in for a revealing breakdown of an actual rejection email and the messages people aren't supposed to gauge. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your UX...

A commitment to lifelong learning is one of the most important contributing factors to excelling in UX. Understanding the science of education can help us to excel and optimize our success in UX, no matter our current level of seniority and expertise. In this episode, Darren shares some science-related factoids about learning and how we can get the most out of practically any learning scenario to which we're...

This week, Darren revisits the topic of UX Kool-aid, exposing five additional points of interest: Design systems, artificial intelligence, faux educational resources, the Ph.D. to UX movement, and blind embracing of imposter syndrome. You can't judge a book by its cover. Up for the challenge of facing some truth bombs? Tune in for the details. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#koolaid Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX...

Many know that today's UX hiring landscape is broken, but few can explain it. This week, Darren talks about several normalized aspects of today's UX hiring practices that are all dysfunctional, inquitable, and incivil. Tune in for the breakdown.  #ux #podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux