Nov 30, 2020Unmoderated vs. ModeratedModerated vs Unmoderated Research It seems to be the neverending question and also quite possibly one of the most time consuming from my experience. And of course the more people on the team, the more opinions. Let’s get to the basics and breakdown of what each is: Unmoderated: The test…3 min read3 min read
Nov 23, 2020My Day at the FairI don’t know whether I have mentioned it yet or not, but I have decided to take the User Experience Researcher path rather than the design side. Last week, I attended my first virtual job fair for UXR careers. The job fair was by invite only :-), which made me…4 min read4 min read
Nov 8, 2020Why Design Shouldn’t be ComplicatedSome designers find it very difficult to begin the design. Why is that so? I mean, the steps are lined out directly for UX Design — so why would one find it difficult? Design=Simplicity. From my experience, I believe the best way to keep it simple is to not overthink…2 min read2 min read
Nov 2, 2020“Bad UX”So, I opened a new bank account last Friday. I went in the branch, filled out my paperwork, did the deposit, bingo bango — no problems. The nice lady explains to me all I need to do to complete my online registration. She shows me what the page will look…4 min read4 min read
Oct 25, 2020UX Research and Me — V2I’ve been in job search mode since mid-August with tomorrow beginning my 11th week. During this time I have applied for any and every combination of user experience related titles under the sun with the addition of Entry-Level, Junior, Remote — UX Designer, Product Designer, UX/UI Designer, User Researcher, etc…3 min read3 min read
Oct 19, 2020Working on the BonesThis week I went back to square one to start a complete overhaul of my portfolio — one job I applied for said that I wasn’t on the level that she was looking for. No problem — it motivated me. I studied other portfolios that were strong, being a lot…1 min read1 min read
Oct 12, 2020LossSaturday night, there was a loss in my family that seems like a tragic nightmare I can’t wake up from. My husband’s cousin's ex-girlfriend, who he had two children by, took her own life. …Mental Health Awareness2 min readMental Health Awareness2 min read
Oct 5, 2020A single piece of paperI am a UX Designer/Product Designer. I know my worth, but to convey it on a one-page résumé to get the first interview is nearly impossible for me (and others I am sure). …4 min read4 min read
Sep 22, 2020The DanceSo I received a rejection email today, nothing new to anyone. It was with a really great company that cared about many things I care about. …3 min read3 min read
Sep 21, 2020A girl and her dreamsThere was once a little girl that had BIG dreams. There was once a teenage girl that had BIG dreams. There was once a young adult girl that had BIG dreams. In all of these stages, she was supported, loved and encouraged by her mother and father and had made…3 min read3 min read
