In this episode of Sinister coverage, Darren covers items 53 through 61 from the list of traits at work in today's world of UX. He also revisits two of the topics covered in previous episodes. Enjoy! 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 

In this episode of Sinister coverage, Darren focuses solely on factors associated with UX education — both formal and informal. Tune in for the deets! 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#uxeducation

In this return to the Sinister series, Darren resumes coverage focusing on such topics as UX contests, obscure personal UX status symbols, the 'give people a chance' mentality, overlooked realities of blocking, self-imposed pity parties, the responsibility of being an ambassador, and the ridiculous nature of viral UX social media posts. Ready for some major truth bombs? Check out this episode. Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

This week, Darren talks shop with Tushar Deshmukh, the founder and CEO of UXExpert, UXUITrainingLab Pvt. Ltd., UXTalks and InnovaateU. In addition to the standard Talkin' Shop intro and the guest's background, the duo discusses hot topics in the world of UX such as the high volumes of misinformation today, confusion about UX/UI, and Tushar's UX education resources. Check out the energetic and informative discourse. Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the...

In this episode, Darren talks shop with Steve Portigal, a noted UX consultant and the author of Interviewing Users: How to Uncover Compelling Insights and Doorbells, Danger, and Dead Batteries: User Research War Stories.  During the session, Steve also provided a discount code for his book when purchased through Rosenfeld Media. Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com....

In this lightning round segment of the series, Darren talks about eight different sinister traits at work in today's UX circles highlighted by the overvaluing of design systems and hidden agendas behind some design reviews. Check out the episode for the deets.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

In this segment of the "Sinister" series, Darren focuses on traits associated with how UX work is being done today, focusing solely on:- The mindsets and expectations of stakeholders and clients. - The challenges we have to help manage the same. 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

Darren returns to covering the "Sinister" series once again this week, focusing solely on three topics: 1) The epidemic of unqualified critics in UX circles2) The dangers of and some traits associated with making faux connections on social media3) Under-the-radar displacement activities of senior UXers. Enjoy! Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

Today's episode is another combo session. This time, Darren addresses some sinister elements associated with UX portfolios, but from a potpourri-oriented perspective. Ready for some truth bombs about portfolios? Tune in to hear Darren's take! 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#uxportfolio#portfolios

Today's episode is a combination of the current series on the sinister activities at work in UX today and the standard potpourri segments. In this session, Darren talk about the sinister nature of LinkedIn's Top Voices award, the power of secondary research, the backlash to his recent design thinking post, and the large volumes of people in UX circles on social media who defy and contradict social expertness. Tune in for the deets! Check out the new World of UX website at...

Piggybacking on last week's episode, Darren takes time to provide a list of tips (to address the most common things he's seen when reviewing portfolios). Tune in to review Darren's baker's dozen and compare them to what you've deployed in your own portfolio! 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#uxportfolio#portfolios

Darren returns to covering the "Sinister" series this week, focusing solely on the popular mindset that says portfolios are the greatest currency of UX professionals. Check out this episode to get his take 😉 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

This week, Darren presents another UX potpourri segment. In this session, he responds to questions from the UX community, covering such topics as the evolution of UX, something he refers to as the "mobile also" approach to design, and his take on some of the recently published articles by Jakob Nielsen. Enjoy! Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com....

We're taking another break from the "Sinister" series today, as Darren takes time to talk about some observations about his return to the ranks of full-time employment, including some interviewing stories, evaluating companies, and evaluating leadership. He also takes time to issue a challenge to demonstrate more critical thinking regarding misinformation spreading in UX via social media. Tune in for the deets! Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX...

Many feel the UX/UI combo acronym is innocent and the norm in UX circles, though it's anything but. This episode of the Sinister series is dedicated to exposing several dangers and traits associated with the popularity of saying, embracing, and spreading the use of this dreaded expression and the challenges associated with putting it to an end. Want to learn more? Up for the challenge? Check out this episode!!! Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX...

In this episode, Darren continues the coverage of sinister traits at work in today's UX community. He focuses on who and who should not be allowed to participate in the candidate interviewing process, the indirect sanctioning of attacks on true UX seniors, the spreading and embracing of the UX bogeyman mindset, and the overwhelming presence of coddlers and their impact. Tune in for the deets! Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

In the return to the sinister UX culture exposé, Darren sheds much needed light on such topics as today's UXers being gaslit about the state of the discipline, misguided hiring expectations, misappropriation of skill levels, interview sabotage, premature promotions, downplaying the importance of fundamentals, and several more. Tune in for a weekly dose of much-needed truth. Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

In the conclusion of this Talkin' Shop session with Manisha Bhalekar, we covered a broad range of topics including mentoring, UX and brand equity, Manisha's transition into UX leadership, upgrading one's UX skills, having a healthy AI mindset, today's UX job market, UX appropriation, and the use of the UX/UI combo acronym and the associated dangers. Tune in for the insights! Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

In the first of a two-part Talkin' Shop session, Darren speaks with Manisha Bhalekar, the Executive Leader of UX Design and Research at Turvo. In addition to learning about Manisha's start and personal journey in UX, the two also talk about the importance of building relationships, understanding and properly defining empathy, the importance of leaders hiring people who are smarter than themselves, championing UX in one's organization, and key aspects associated with mentoring. Check out the...

In this special edition of Talkin' Shop, Darren has a conversation with Dr. Ari Zelmanow, where the duo address several hot topics associated with today's UX climate, including but not limited to the value of UX and the future of UX research. Dr. Ari also shares information about his educational program, "The Influential Researcher." Tune in for this enlightening and enriching segment. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips#theinfluentialresearcher Check out the...

In this week's sinister UX culture exposé, Darren focuses on several insidious and unethical things that are all related to job seeking, interviewing, and employment. Check out this week's episodes to learn more! #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

This week's expose on the sinister culture at work in today's UX circles focuses on confusion surrounding the use of the UX/UI combo acronym, false certification mindsets, being overrun with Dunning-Kruger, the fallacy of putting one's self out there, and the false senior debacle. Tune in for the breakdown. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at...

This week's expose on the sinister culture at work in today's UX circles focuses on one thing -- the "Kool-aid" mentality (e.g., the tendency to believe anything, the rampant adherence to bandwagon bias rules, and the dictates of certain classes of practitioners in UX. Tune in for the deets! #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.  Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. 

This week, Darren continues the series exposing the sinister nature of today's UX culture by identifying several additional traits, many of which are going under the radar of most. The focus for this episode includes the increased volume and broadening techniques used in trolling, blind social media connections, continued confusion about UX/UI, rampant sexism, and the overvaluing of portfolios. Tune in for the deets. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out...

One cannot overcome a problem without acknowledging its existence. Once the acknowledgment has occurred, it's time to load up on full awareness AND courage in order to overcome. This week, Darren continues the series by exposing the sinister nature of today's UX culture by identifying several additional traits, many of which are going under the radar of most. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#UXtips Check out the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com....