This week is about Continuous Discovery! We explore how it differs from project-based discovery as well as some of the best practices about when and how to implement it in your team.   We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday morning.

This week is about Continuous Discovery! We explore how it differs from project-based discovery as well as some of the best practices about when and how to implement it in your team. We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday morning.

045: Continuous Discovery

This week we are tackling the big mighty theme of Discovery. Starting with a first topic on how to design the right thing VS designing the thing right. We talk about how we frame problems, when we feel that it’s time to move forward within the design process and how solution phase also involves discovery. We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

This week we are tackling the big mighty theme of Discovery. Starting with a first topic on how to design the right thing VS designing the thing right. We talk about how we frame problems, when we feel that it’s time to move forward within the design process and how solution phase also involves discovery. We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

044: Designing the Right Thing VS Designing the Thing Right 

For our last episode in our trilogy on how to not lose your soul, we talk about knowing our value as designers: when do we think we’re being undervalued as designers? What can we do to help the rest of the organisation understand what value we bring? To what extent does where design sit in the org chart speak to our value? We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

For our last episode in our trilogy on how to not lose your soul, we talk about knowing our value as designers: when do we think we’re being undervalued as designers? What can we do to help the rest of the organisation understand what value we bring? To what extent does where design sit in the org chart speak to our value? We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

043: Knowing Your Value

We continue our topic on how to not lose your soul by deep-diving into the challenges of staying creative as a designer. What is creativity in UX and design, and why can it sometimes be so hard to stay creative? What are some ways we can overcome our creativity blocks? We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

We continue our topic on how to not lose your soul by deep-diving into the challenges of staying creative as a designer. What is creativity in UX and design, and why can it sometimes be so hard to stay creative? What are some ways we can overcome our creativity blocks? We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

042: Staying Creative

Sarah Doody

Sarah Doody joins us this week to talk about UX career and job search. She tells us about how we can benefit from treating our career like a product and gives many valuable advice to designers in search for their next role. Sarah is the founder and CEO of the Career Strategy Lab™. Articles and videos mentioned in the episode can be found right here: how to write a case study, how to create a UX resume and how to optimise your LinkedIn profile We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

<a href="https://twitter.com/sarahdoody" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Sarah Doody</a> joins us this week to talk about UX career and job search. She tells us about how we can benefit from treating our career like a product and gives many valuable advice to designers in search for their next role. Sarah is the founder and CEO of the <a href="https://www.uxportfolioformula.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Career Strategy Lab™</a>. Articles and videos mentioned in the episode can be found right here: <a href="https://www.uxportfolioformula.com/how-to-write-a-ux-case-study/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to write a case study</a>, <a href="https://www.uxportfolioformula.com/how-to-create-a-ux-resume/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to create a UX resume</a> and <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cjpd24d2IuQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">how to optimise your LinkedIn profile</a> We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. New episode every Friday.

041: Sarah Doody on Treating Your UX Career Like a Product and Finding Your Next Role

We explore a new theme: how to not lose your soul. How do we keep our soul as product designers? How do we stick to our user-centred values and principles while meeting business needs? How do we escape the feature factory? Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity or buy us a coffee to support us.

We explore a new theme: how to not lose your soul. How do we keep our soul as product designers? How do we stick to our user-centred values and principles while meeting business needs? How do we escape the feature factory? Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> or <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/uxmaturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">buy us a coffee</a> to support us.

040: Being a Product Designer

This week, we dive into our last empathy topic and talk about the importance of building empathy with ourselves. We discuss how self-empathy impacts us both positively or negatively at work and what practices we’ve tried to build self compassion.  We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates.

This week, we dive into our last empathy topic and talk about the importance of building empathy with ourselves. We discuss how self-empathy impacts us both positively or negatively at work and what practices we’ve tried to build self compassion.  We are <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates.

039: Empathy With Ourselves

We continue our empathy theme and talk about why it’s important to build empathy with stakeholders. We also share thoughts on how we might be better at being empathetic to our stakeholders and building a compassionate culture. We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates.

We continue our empathy theme and talk about why it’s important to build empathy with stakeholders. We also share thoughts on how we might be better at being empathetic to our stakeholders and building a compassionate culture. We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates.

038: Empathy With Stakeholders

Our first theme for the season is empathy: we define empathy, talk about the importance of building empathy with our users, and share ways we can be more empathetic with users throughout our design process. We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates.

Our first theme for the season is empathy: we define empathy, talk about the importance of building empathy with our users, and share ways we can be more empathetic with users throughout our design process. We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates.

037: Empathy With Users

We're back! Here's an overview of who we are and what to expect from UX Maturity season 3.  We are @UX_Maturity on Twitter and UX Maturity on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates. 

We're back! Here's an overview of who we are and what to expect from UX Maturity season 3.  We are <a href="https://twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> on Twitter and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-maturity/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">UX Maturity</a> on LinkedIn — follow us there for the latest updates.

UX Maturity — Trailer

Welcome to UX Maturity, a podcast for all things UX hosted by Susan Zhuang and Sandrine Duval, and founded by Leonardo Mattei. We want to help designers identify the maturity within their teams, and provide methods that help them adapt and optimise their processes to achieve success in their roles.For new designers who are just starting their journey in UX, we also have a plethora of "dos and don'ts" to help you secure a role, or set you up for success in your existing role. New episodes every week!

In our last episode of season 2, we share our thoughts and opinions on what’s valuable to consider when switching careers into UX. See you in season 3! Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website: uxmaturitypodcast.com.

In our last episode of season 2, we share our thoughts and opinions on what’s valuable to consider when switching careers into UX. See you in season 3! Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website: <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

036: Switching Careers Into UX + End of Season Reflections

We talk about active listening: what it is, why it’s important, and tools and techniques to improve how we actively listen to our users, stakeholders, and colleagues — so that we can be better designers. Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website: uxmaturitypodcast.com.

We talk about active listening: what it is, why it’s important, and tools and techniques to improve how we actively listen to our users, stakeholders, and colleagues — so that we can be better designers. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website: <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

035: Active Listening

Joshua Mauldin

Joshua Mauldin talks to us about conflict resolution: what is a healthy conflict and what is an unhealthy conflict? How do we create safe spaces that nurture healthy conflict resolution? How do we use empathy in ourselves and others when faced with conflict? Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website: uxmaturitypodcast.com.

<a href="https://twitter.com/joshuamauldin" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Joshua Mauldin</a> talks to us about conflict resolution: what is a healthy conflict and what is an unhealthy conflict? How do we create safe spaces that nurture healthy conflict resolution? How do we use empathy in ourselves and others when faced with conflict? Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website: <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

034: Conflict Resolution With Joshua Mauldin

We talk about the importance of fun and whimsy at work, and how it fosters creativity, interpersonal relationships, and a redefinition of work itself. Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website: uxmaturitypodcast.com.

We talk about the importance of fun and whimsy at work, and how it fosters creativity, interpersonal relationships, and a redefinition of work itself. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website: <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

033: Fun and Whimsy at Work

We talk about comfort zones: what are they, how do we get out of them, and why should we get out of them? We touch on growth mindsets, being comfortable with uncertainty, and the consequences of having teams that are too comfortable. Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website uxmaturitypodcast.com.

We talk about comfort zones: what are they, how do we get out of them, and why should we get out of them? We touch on growth mindsets, being comfortable with uncertainty, and the consequences of having teams that are too comfortable. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

032: Comfort Zones and How to Get Out of Them

Kay McMahon

Kay McMahon talks to us about content strategy: what it is, why it’s important, and what skills are involved to ensure the right content is delivered to the right people at the right time.  The content strategy tools Kay mentions: http://guidetouxr.com — Guide to User Research (UXR): A curated collection of 250+ resources &amp; tools dedicated to user research, that will help you incorporate it into your design practice  https://answerthepublic.com — Answer The Public: uses search insight to generate questions around a topic (for idea generation, phrasing, terminology) https://www.googlefight.co.uk — Google Fight: pit two words against each other for search volume (by country or worldwide)  Good sites and people to follow  https://builtformars.com/ — Built for Mars: for onboarding teardowns https://workingincontent.com/resources — Working in Content: for people looking to break into CS roles (US focussed but some good articles) https://twitter.com/halvorson - Kristina Halvorson https://twitter.com/hilarymarsh - Hilary Marsh  Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website uxmaturitypodcast.com.

Kay McMahon talks to us about content strategy: what it is, why it’s important, and what skills are involved to ensure the right content is delivered to the right people at the right time. The content strategy tools Kay mentions: <a href="http://guidetouxr.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://guidetouxr.com</a> — Guide to User Research (UXR): A curated collection of 250+ resources &amp; tools dedicated to user research, that will help you incorporate it into your design practice <a href="https://answerthepublic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://answerthepublic.com</a> — Answer The Public: uses search insight to generate questions around a topic (for idea generation, phrasing, terminology) <a href="https://www.googlefight.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.googlefight.co.uk</a> — Google Fight: pit two words against each other for search volume (by country or worldwide) Good sites and people to follow <a href="https://builtformars.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://builtformars.com/</a> — Built for Mars: for onboarding teardowns <a href="https://workingincontent.com/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://workingincontent.com/resources</a> — Working in Content: for people looking to break into CS roles (US focussed but some good articles) <a href="https://twitter.com/halvorson" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/halvorson</a> - Kristina Halvorson <a href="https://twitter.com/hilarymarsh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/hilarymarsh</a> - Hilary Marsh Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

031: Content Strategy With Kay McMahon

Tom Kerwin talks to us about how we can do discovery and delivery at the same time: Pivot Triggers is a lightweight scaffolding framework he’s developed to enable teams to identify and gather signals to decide whether or not we should keep investing in an initiative. Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website uxmaturitypodcast.com.

<a href="https://www.tomkerwin.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Tom Kerwin</a> talks to us about how we can do discovery and delivery at the same time: <a href="https://pivot-triggers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pivot Triggers</a> is a lightweight scaffolding framework he’s developed to enable teams to identify and gather signals to decide whether or not we should keep investing in an initiative. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

030: Discovering While Delivering With Tom Kerwin

We talk about the importance of falling in love with the problem rather than getting attached to solutions, the value of continuously learning and identifying opportunities, how to approach “MVP”s, and why we’re never really “done” with design. Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website uxmaturitypodcast.com.

We talk about the importance of falling in love with the problem rather than getting attached to solutions, the value of continuously learning and identifying opportunities, how to approach “MVP”s, and why we’re never really “done” with design. Follow us on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/UX_Maturity" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website <a href="https://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

029: Loving the Problem, Not the Solution

Is everyone a designer? We talk about what role we have in helping people in other disciplines understand the impact their decisions have on end user experiences. We talk about the unique skills and perspectives designers do bring to the table, while also democratising design to others to increase UX maturity. Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website uxmaturitypodcast.com.

Is everyone a designer? We talk about what role we have in helping people in other disciplines understand the impact their decisions have on end user experiences. We talk about the unique skills and perspectives designers do bring to the table, while also democratising design to others to increase UX maturity. Follow us on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website <a href="http://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

028: Is Everyone a Designer?

We talk about what impostor syndrome is, why we might have it, and how we can manage it better. The more psychological safety we create at work to talk about topics such as impostor syndrome, the better practitioners, team members, and leaders we become. Follow us on Twitter @UX_Maturity and check out our website uxmaturitypodcast.com.

We talk about what impostor syndrome is, why we might have it, and how we can manage it better. The more psychological safety we create at work to talk about topics such as impostor syndrome, the better practitioners, team members, and leaders we become. Follow us on Twitter <a href="http://www.twitter.com/ux_maturity" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@UX_Maturity</a> and check out our website <a href="http://www.uxmaturitypodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">uxmaturitypodcast.com</a>.

027: Impostor Syndrome

Welcome to UX Maturity, a podcast for all things UX hosted by Susan Zhuang and Sandrine Duval, and founded by Leonardo Mattei. We want to help designers identify the maturity within their teams, and provide methods that help them adapt and optimise their processes to achieve success in their roles. For new designers who are just starting their journey in UX, we also have a plethora of "dos and don'ts" to help you secure a role, or set you up for success in your existing role. New episodes every week!

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