🏦 Data from our ongoing salary survey is showing us that
fintech is one of the largest fields for UX writers. UXWA alumna and DBS bank assistant vice president Naomi Goh shares her insights on voice & tone at Asia’s largest bank.
How can we make sure that our designs truly serve impatient users online? Renowned author and web visionary Gerry McGovern will share his proven method for cutting through the clutter and serving our customers and users.
Have you ever thought about what it’s like to actually work as a UX writer or content designer? Do you want to break into this booming field but aren’t sure where to start?
This week’s portfolio is, well, special. A tongue-in-cheek "honest" version of a UX portfolio. Check out projects like "Some sort of [Finance] thing" for the Boring Corporate client.
An OpenSea of cold wallets, diamond hands, and seed phrases.
Config 2022 event recording
ARTICLES 📰
📖 Stories are more than mere entertainment; they lie at the heart of the human experience. As such, storytelling can be a valuable tool in creating human-centric user experiences. Learn about the story triangle and the story-mountain in:
👩💼 Melissa Geissinger went from zero to full-time UX writer in six months. From day 1’s enroll in a course to day 92’s build your portfolio and all the way to being hired, here’s how she did it.
🕸️ Cryptocurrencies, NFTs, blockchains, and the Metaverse. Most people have at least a vague idea of what these mean. But dig a bit deeper, and you’ll uncover a cavern of Web3.0 jargon.
GPS app Waze usually has great copy and solid UX. But this error message is sending mixed signals.
PILLARS OF COMMUNITY 🏛
Whether you're new to the field, an old pro, or somewhere in between, there’s something for everyone here. Join the conversations below and learn from your peers.
UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS & MORE 📚
Event recording:
Missed Config 2022? No worries! Here’s a recording of a great talk on design systems for writers.
UX writing isn’t just an extrovert’s game. This event will cover some of the advantages of having, or being, an introvert on the team. Still waters run deep.
Apalon builds digital products that people love, including apps like Clime, Weather Live, Blossom, Pixomatic, and more. Join them as a UX writer in London, NY, or remote.
Boris Hartl’s portfolio includes work as a screenwriter, journalist, and UX writer for Footlocker and other brands. Nice ideas here for structuring a wide-ranging portfolio.
About three years ago, we kicked off the Writers in Tech podcast with an interview with Oz Chen, then of Disney. Now, 70 episodes later, we’re still bringing you a range of unique voices from industry leaders.
