Beyond UX Design: Master Your Craft Beyond Pixels and Prototypes
Beyond UX Design: Master Your Craft Beyond Pixels and Prototypes
Beyond UX Design: Master Your Craft Beyond Pixels and Prototypes
Description
Description
They don't teach this stuff in school!
Become a successful designer by uncovering everything they left off the syllabus.
Lots of UX Designers think all they need to know is how to use Figma. Unfortunately, there is a lot more to being a solid UX designer than mastering whatever the tool du jour is and cranking out beautiful wireframes.
Does this sound familiar?
Even seasoned pros hit career plateaus due to a critical blind spot in traditional education. This gap leaves you struggling to navigate the complex world of working software teams, ultimately stunting your overall impact and career growth. Countless UX designers fall into the trap of believing their design will speak for itself. The harsh reality? Your design won't speak for itself.
- Relationship Roadblocks: Weak relationship-building skills can leave you isolated, missing out on game-changing connections, mentorship, context, and opportunities.
- Team Troubles: Without the ability to seamlessly tap into and connect diverse teams, you'll struggle to make your mark and drive meaningful change.
- Real-world Reality Check: A lack of practical, real-world knowledge can leave you floundering when faced with the messy realities of actual projects.
If this sounds like you, Beyond UX Design can help.
A Must-Read for Designers Ready to Skyrocket Their Careers
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just stepping into the professional world, Beyond UX Design is your secret weapon for unprecedented success.
- For Career Veterans: Even the most experienced designers grapple with amplifying their voice and influence. Discover powerful strategies to break free from the limiting focus on hard skills alone.
- For New Designers: Starting in UX can be daunting with its myriad of technical skills and tools. Uncover the critical soft skills and unwritten rules that can make or break your career trajectory.
- Learning Beyond the Basics: Dive deep into the true essence of UX design. Master the art of grasping the bigger picture, deliver great work with low design maturity, and navigate real-world UX challenges
- A Guide to Real-World UX: Beyond UX Design bridges the gap between academic theory and real-world UX practice, offering practical insights and advice from an experienced professional.
What's inside?
Beyond UX Design is not just another UX book. It's your blueprint for mastering the essential soft skills that schools and boot camps overlook.
Discover eight chapters full of the unspoken side of UX Design
- 01 Understanding our role and its impact
- 02 The right context makes our jobs easier
- 03 Building great software with great relationships
- 04 Simplify your work with internal networking
- 05 Survive and thrive in a VUCA world
- 06 The art of stakeholder management
- 07 Dealing with the challenges of low design maturity
- 08 The value of courageous followership
Don't wait. Get your copy today!
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Finally, someone's talking about the hidden truths of UX! What UXers have to face to thrive in their careers (and keep their sanity)!"
- Adam Fard // Founder UX Pilot
"A solid primer into the unseen work that often goes unnoticed behind pretty pixels."
- Taylor Palmer // Head of Design @ Productable Co-Founder UX Tools
"This book is an absolute game changer from the way it's written to the practical analogies it uses. I love that it's not the ordinary things that you hear people talk about, but actually, what happens in large or small teams."
- Denis Jeliazkov // Founder UI Learn
"This book will be my career companion for many years to come... it covers it all! It dives into the things I wish I would have known as a Junior Designer but also a great refresher on navigating the industry as a Senior."
- Christopher Nguyen // Founder UX Playbook
"Beyond UX Design is an extraordinary book that goes further than just teaching us the basics of UX or building a design portfolio. The book clearly shows Jeremy's experience as an experienced UX practitioner, and reading it almost feels like shadowing him for weeks in his job. He's teaching us everything he knows in an enjoyable conversational style that we have grown to love from his podcast. I believe this book offers help to anyone wanting a real-life view into the world of UX."
- Lennart Nacke, PhD // Professor of UX Design & Research
"Jeremy's book is an epic compass for any design professional: it is about ʻbeing more than designersʼ. There are politics, storytelling, content creation, facilitation and so many other skills you need to master. I can't recommend this book enough. It'll help you navigate the complexity of our design profession."
- Krisztina Szerovay // Product designer & consultant Mentor @10X Designers
"Beyond UX Design is a great book for anyone interested in design. Like the title suggests, it goes beyond screens and Figma, and talks about how these principles falls into users mind. Easy to understand and full of useful ideas, it's a must-read for designers."
- Balint Bogdan // Author The Psychology Behind Design
"Jeremy cuts through all the fluff and gets straight to the reality of what it takes to be a successful UX Designer in today's environment. I couldn't recommend this book enough."
- Mitchell Clements // Sr. Product Design Manager
"Years of experience in UX compressed in a well-written, actionable book you'll find handy whether you are a junior or senior designer. Jeremy did an excellent job capturing all the knowledge he gained over the years and now offers you the opportunity to advance your career in lightspeed."
- Filip Gres // Creator of GriddyIcons
"Having an overview of what UX is about is great for starters. Jeremy goes above and beyond giving this insight. The book gives an idea of the entire space including practical ideas I'll be using myself, especially on taking ownership."
- Thijs Kraan // Design Content Consultant at Value Positioner
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