Hawk family Christmases are all about the laughter, family and fires – the human experience.
Transcript: Ask the UXperts: Learning from the comic, tragic & astonishing moments in user research — with Steve Portigal

Yesterday we hosted Steve Portigal in our Slack channel for the last Ask the UXperts session for 2016.
It was an informative and entertaining session. Here is the full transcript.
25 lessons from the first 5 years of my UX career

Earlier this year, I passed the five year mark in my UX career. It’s been an incredible ride so far.
This UXmas, I’d like to share some of these lessons from my first few years in the hope one or two may help you in your own UX journey.
Ask the UXperts: Learning from the comic, tragic & astonishing moments in user research — with Steve Portigal

Join user research expert Steve Portigal in our Slack channel to discuss lessons he and other UX professionals have learnt from mishaps in the field.
You’ll also have the opportunity to ask him about the skills needed to survive and succeed in user research.
The Complete Guide to Gift-Giving this UXmas

Ah, the holidays. A time to reflect, connect with friends and family, and agonise over the awkwardness of exchanging gifts with colleagues and clients.
Looking for gift ideas for fellow UXers, clients or colleagues? Read on…
Transcript: Ask the UXperts: Usability Testing — with Cindy McCracken

If you missed our session with Cindy McCracken on Usability Testing, fear not – here is a full transcript plus a bonus list of handy resources.
Wishing you a very merry UXmas!

UXmas is back in 2016 to deliver your daily UX Christmas treat.
We’re more excited than Rudolph the reindeer on Christmas Eve that UXmas 2016 has officially begun. Along with Thirst Studios, we’re bringing you a special a UX treat each day in the lead-up to Christmas.
How to Conduct Usability Testing from Start to Finish

Usability testing is a critical part of the user-centered design process, and comes in many forms. From casual cafeteria studies, to formal lab testing, remote online task-based studies and more. Whether you’re new to this part of UX research, or just need a refresher, Cindy McCracken walks us through the essentials of effective usability tests.
How to build a UX portfolio when you have no experience

It’s common for newcomers to UX to experience a moment of absolute panic when they discover they need a portfolio. “But how can I build a portfolio when I have no experience?” they ask. The usual online advice is to help a local small business, find a friend with a startup, volunteer for a non-profit, or create a hypothetical project. But the details are often lacking. Lynne Davies bridges the gap by sharing her experience of how she built up her portfolio, and what she learnt along the way.
Ask the UXperts: Usability Testing: Digging into the Details — with Cindy McCracken

Cindy McCracken takes to our Slack channel to discuss the nitty gritty details of Usability Testing – like writing effective tasks and questions, observing users, and presenting results.
We’ll dig into recruiting participants effectively, and managing participants when you’re under stress. Join us!