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Jessica Ivins

Jessica Ivins

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Jun 14, 2021

To Learn a New UX Skill, Read an Old Book

While an older UX book may seem less appealing, it can contain overlooked or forgotten nuggets of wisdom.

A pile of 17 assorted UX books from my collection.

Jessica Ivins

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May 19, 2020

How to Get Great Feedback On Your UX Portfolio

When you seek the right feedback from the right people, you’re on your way to making your portfolio a fantastic product.

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Jessica Ivins

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Mar 24, 2020

A Time to Focus on Your UX Career

Despite the uncertainty around us, one thing is clear: It’s always a good time to invest some energy into your next UX job search.

A Time to Focus on Your UX Career

Jessica Ivins

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Oct 31, 2019

To Be a Better UX Designer, Grow Your Self-Learning Skills

When you become a skilled self-learner who can learn on the job quickly, you become a stronger and more hirable UX designer.

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Jessica Ivins

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Sep 11, 2019

Learning to Code Gives You Advantages as a UX Designer

If you know how to write HTML and CSS, and if you know UX design, that’s a powerful combination.

Learning to Code Gives You Advantages as a UX Designer

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Jessica Ivins

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Jun 18, 2019

If You’re a Junior Designer, Join an Established UX Team

If you’re looking for your first UX job, look for a job with an established UX team and a UX process.

If You’re a Junior Designer, Join an Established UX Team

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The Startup

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Jessica Ivins

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May 21, 2019

My Favorite Resources for Learning Inclusive Design and Accessibility

Some of my favorite resources for learning inclusive design and accessible design.

Wall graffiti that says “For All.”

Jessica Ivins

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May 7, 2019

Your UX Career: A Road Trip with Drives and Destinations

Your UX career is similar to a road trip. Many jobs in your career are drives, not destinations.

Your UX Career: A Road Trip with Drives and Destinations

Jessica Ivins

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Apr 16, 2019

As a UX Manager, Know When to Let Your Design Team Do the Work

Over time, I’ve learned when to offer my students help on projects and when to step back and let them do the work.

As a UX Manager, Know When to Let Your Design Team Do the Work

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Jessica Ivins

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Apr 2, 2019

How to Ask an Experienced UX Designer, “Can I Pick Your Brain?”

Be considerate and strategic when asking for help. The more thought you put into your request, the more likely you are to get a response.

How to Ask an Experienced UX Designer, “Can I Pick Your Brain?”

Jessica Ivins

Jessica Ivins

Lead UX Researcher, Strategist & Facilitator with 10+ years of research experience. I coach and mentor team members to improve their UX skills.

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