UX Writing Weekly #153

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How to stay curious and creative at work
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WHAT’S INSIDE ✍️

Issue #153 (Oct 13th, 2021)

  • Stay curious at work
  • The dark wizard Lorum Ipsum
  • Staying user-centered in trying times
  • The Oxford comma and an ampersand walk into a bar …



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ARTICLES 📰

🤔 Possessing a curious mind is essential for working in a creative field like UX. But does your approach to curiosity need a reboot? This quick read will do just that with some great tips to keep you pondering.

How (and why) to train your brain to be more curious at work

🧙‍♂️ Once upon a time, a group of heroes came together to create a new digital product. Were they able to defeat the dark wizard Lorem Ipsum and live happily ever after? Find out in:

UX Writing: It All Starts With a Story

😷 As creators of modern digital products, most of us are likely convinced of the benefits of user-centered design. But should designing during a global pandemic change our approach?

How to stay user-centered in the midst of a global pandemic




MICROCOPY BITE 💬

Greyhound takes advantage of a loading state on its mobile site to highlight a user benefit. That WiFi better work though — just sayin’.




TRENDING IN UX 🐦



UPSKILL 📚

If you’re interested in exploring the art of conversation design, check out this new 9-part series that covers the basics and beyond.

Designing Conversational Experiences




JOBS 👔


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PORTFOLIO 🎨


Jess Hooper’s portfolio site is, in a word, different. But different can be effective, especially when it gives users interactive fun while showing off some creativity.

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http://smallbuteffective.com




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