The World of UX with Darren Hood
The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, Darren Hood, is dedicated to presenting topics covering and addressing all things UX. We'll cover every UX-related method, discipline trend, career advancement and challenges, education recommendations, UX maturity levels, and maturity level management, and much much more. If you'd like to stay informed about UX, The World of UX is for you!
Episodes
April 28, 2025 • 66 mins
Specially selected to share during the Talk Circuit series, this talk was delivered for UX Joburg (Johannesburg, South Africa) in July 2020. In this talk, Darren extends beyond stereotypical mindsets about UX Strategy to present a more holistic approach that benefits UX practices as a whole, the business's UX maturity level, and individual practitioner engagement. It simply isn't enough to just focus on how to get the job done. Che...
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April 21, 2025 • 30 mins
Analysis of consumer concerns with organizations reveals they are not usually dissatisfied with the entity as a whole, but about very brief segments or elements within the experience. These small parts of the customer experience are known as microexperiences. An organization's sensitivity and ability to manage microexperiences is a critical ingredient for success. This talk will focus on strategies for identifying micro-experiences...
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April 15, 2025 • 31 mins
This talk, presented at the 2016 UX Link Conference for Recruiters, was designed to provide insights to help provide a solid foundation and improve skills related to filling UX openings. Though presented in 2016, the elements addressed in the video still ring true today. Looking to improve your UX candidate evaluation skills? This video is for you.
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April 7, 2025 • 43 mins
The world of UX has become increasingly difficult to navigate for companies and individuals alike.Companies have trouble finding qualified candidates and those seeking employment have trouble finding a good fit. Trying to navigate these spaces is like attempting to steer a boat in a whirlpool. This talk from Darren's conference archives presents insights for both sides of the spectrum, identifying critical factors and providing tip...
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March 31, 2025 • 67 mins
In this new installment of the Ask My Anything series, Darren entertains guests Maigen Thomas and Yaddy Arroyo as they present candid questions for Darren's review. Tune in for this direct, energetic, and enlightening discussion to hear about how to dissect the world of UX mentoring and the importance of self-awareness for UX advancement.
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March 24, 2025 • 89 mins
This week's episode features a "talkin' shop" session with Dr. Noah Schaffer, VP of Advanced UX with Human Factors International. You don't want to miss this extremely insightful conversation where Darren and Dr. Noah spend time addressing key topics associated with the discipline
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March 18, 2025 • 37 mins
You’ve started your UX career. You’re either seeking or landing your first gig. You’re engaged in the day-to-day operations at work, but some big questions still loom. Where do you go from here? Which skills are most important? These are common questions among those getting started in UX. In this talk, Darren will build on a previous talk (The UX Cycle of Excellence), providing more critical info about domain knowledge and how to t...
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March 10, 2025 • 35 mins
One of the most common factors considered when someone applies for a job entails the design process one uses on their projects. It’s sought in portfolios and discussed during the interview. Many companies even use experience with design processes as a differentiator, basing hiring decisions upon the breadth and types used. In truth, however, many such queries are worth as much as asking someone about the air they breathe. During th...
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March 3, 2025 • 59 mins
This week, Darren shares a talk he delivered in 2021 for UXTalks in India, focusing on The Four Pillars of UX: Heuristics and usability, information architecture, UX research, and interaction and interface design. Enjoy!
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February 24, 2025 • 116 mins
In this UX Potpourri session, Darren shares takes time to talk about "time-boxed" presentations, sheds additional light on gatekeeping, and shares some tips on time management.
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February 18, 2025 • 116 mins
In this new and extended installment of the Ask My Anything series, Darren entertains guests Ray Butler and Mary Shamburger as they present candid questions for Darren's review. Tune in for this direct, energetic, and enlightening discussion to hear about key skills for UXers and various types of challenges for UXers
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February 10, 2025 • 31 mins
This week, Darren shares his talk from the 2024 Global CXM 360° Virtual Conference at Michigan State University, focusing on the benefits and potential impact available through leveraging a SWOT analysis for UX efforts.
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February 3, 2025 • 30 mins
In this UX Potpourri session, Darren shares his thoughts about the World Economic Forum's recent jobs report, some Nielsen-Norman Group commentary about artificial intelligence, and a highlighted book recommendation. Check out this condensed episode for the insights!
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January 27, 2025 • 78 mins
In another episode of the Ask My Anything series, Darren entertains guests Jonathan Bowman and Jenessa Oliver as they present candid questions for Darren's review. Tune in for this direct, energetic, and enlightening discussion to hear about key skills for UXers, Darren's most satisfying career experiences, and more.
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January 20, 2025 • 38 mins
In the earlier days of UX, is was common for people to learn how to create good designs by studying bad ones. This extremely beneficial practice has, unfortunately, gone by the wayside — even in the face of rampant mediocrity in UX circles. In this episode, Darren explains the importance of learning from mediocre designs and provides a few micro-based examples to drive the point home.
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January 14, 2025 • 97 mins
In this extended episode of The World of UX podcast, Darren's guests help lead the first Ask Me Anything edition of the show. Maigen Thomas (Founder of Level 11 Technology, a UX apprenticeship agency) and Elmarie Woods (Founder of Haptico, LLC) present questions of their choosing to Darren and engage in some very insightful, enlightening, and energetic discussion. Check out this dynamic episode!!!
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January 6, 2025 • 29 mins
In this UX Potpourri session, Darren focuses on three topics: 1) Applying critical thinking to overcome misinformation about the UX job market, 2) The steady importance of wireframing, and 3) Applying critical thinking to overcome misinformation from popular content creators.
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December 31, 2024 • 43 mins
During this UX potpourri session, Darren answers a question from a new person to the field, provides an example of a strawman argument and how it was addressed, speaks to an increasingly common proposal to change how we refer to UX, and speaks to the dangers associated with failing to understand the value of UX. Enjoy!
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December 23, 2024 • 48 mins
In the conclusion of this Fireside Chat, the trio of Darren Hood, Lou Susi, and Astrid Chow spends time sharing their thoughts about the current state of UX and tips on aging in UX (i.e., how to gracefully advance in the discipline). Tune in for the insights!
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December 17, 2024 • 19 mins
Ever moved around a lot from company to company? Ever had that movement give prospective employers a bad taste in their mouths? Know anyone who has been subjected to "red flag" perceptions because of such movement? This week, Darren, Lou, and Astrid take on the topic of job hopping and shedding some much-needed light for the UX community.
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