UX Writing Weekly #160

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TIL: “Black Friday” was originally used way back in the 17th century to refer to any Friday on which an exam fell. The more things change …

WHAT’S INSIDE

Issue #160 (Dec 1st, 2021)
  • The state of UX in 2022
  • Getting started with voice interface
  • Getting started with no-code
  • 💩 user stories




ARTICLES 📰

👥 In their annual state-of-UX article, the good folks at the UX Collective look both back to 2021 and ahead to 2022. But they also challenge us to look inward and gauge how we might recalibrate and reimagine the possibilities for UX and product design going forward.


The State of UX in 2022

🤖 So you want to write a voice interface dialog. Cool. But do you start with a script, a spreadsheet, or a flowchart? This article will help you choose which, and show you how to get started with each.

Types of design tools for voice user interfaces and how to use them

👩‍💻 Here at the Hub, we love a good no-code tool. Here are some great tips for getting started, along with perks and limitations. You’ll have your first web app up in no time!

Trying no-code tools as a designer




MICROCOPY BITE 💬

Would you believe this hot mess of a message comes from a telecommunications giant with more than 50 billion in annual revenue? Looks like somebody needs to invest in their UX a bit more.

  

PILLARS OF COMMUNITY 🏛️

Hot topics and trending posts from community members. Join the conversations below!



UPSKILL: LIVE EVENTS 📚

Upcoming free events:


We’re meeting in TLV! But if you can’t make it in person, join us via Zoom for Collaboration is key: UX Writing and Content Design TLV Meetup (Dec 7th)

And don’t miss Elly Searle of CrowdStrike who will guide us in using customer-centric language for better B2B experiences: UX Writing for a Better B2B Experience (Dec 9th)




JOBS 👔

  • Lightricks, a pioneer in creativity tools for creating visual content, is looking for a UX writer in London.


And as always:



PORTFOLIO 🎨

Sometimes the biggest obstacle to creating a portfolio is the platform. But if you're short on time, a simple slide deck might just do the trick.


It worked for Rielya Florianti, who clearly and simply communicates her message. And isn’t that what it’s all about?

Rielya Florianti - Portfolio




KICKS 'N' GIGGLES 😂


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