Concise posts, actionable insights/tips, and ready-to-use resources for your everyday UX work. Craft, mindset and process. Access all content with free and paid memberships. https://www.everydayux.net/https://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lv7n5yqhzc2hA prototype is more valuable than a static mockup. A static mockup is more useful than a written idea. A written idea is more valuable than one that never leaves your head. https://www.everydayux.net/three-ways-designers-can-be-independently-strategic-at-work/30 Jul 2025 22:09 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv7n5yqhzc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lv3z4rx4e42vGreat collaborators make work easier for everyone. They share and explain their work, document decisions, and consider both upstream and downstream needs. With proactive communication, clear context, and early alignment, they help others do their best work. https://www.everydayux.net/being-great-to-work-with/29 Jul 2025 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lv3z4rx4e42vhttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3luyymljjo22qKindergarten thinking isn’t about taking work less seriously; it’s about approaching it with more openness. When you bring curiosity, imagination, and play into your process, you don’t just create better things; you also stay more creative, resilient, and engaged. https://www.everydayux.net/kindergarten-thinking-for-designers/28 Jul 2025 06:46 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3luyymljjo22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3luvrxrr6bv2vYour brain clings to unfinished creative work; that’s the Zeigarnik effect. Unlike tasks with clear endpoints, open-ended projects linger. The fix? Create closure: note where you left off and what’s next. It helps you let go and sleep better. https://www.everydayux.net/why-unfinished-creative-work-might-be-keeping-you-up-at-night/27 Jul 2025 00:09 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3luvrxrr6bv2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lutcfhou6o2vPrototypes show the experience. PRDs structure the thinking—goals, constraints, trade-offs. Built in tandem, they offer a clear picture and shared reference point, helping teams move faster by aligning on both the what and the why. https://www.everydayux.net/prototypes-vs-prds-why-you-need-both/26 Jul 2025 00:25 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lutcfhou6o2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lumr7d6zwa2aGreat storytellers choose one to three techniques and practice them relentlessly. A powerful hook builds instant connection. Strategic pauses let insights sink in. Even small changes in how you frame your message create noticeable shifts in audience engagement. https://www.everydayux.net/30-storytelling-techniques-you-can-use-in-your-presentations-with-examples/23 Jul 2025 10:01 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lumr7d6zwa2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lukfuqym7y2tTesler’s law states that complexity in any system doesn’t vanish; it must go somewhere. The question isn’t whether your product will have complexity, but who deals with it: your users or your system. Great design absorbs complexity so users don’t have to. https://www.everydayux.net/teslers-law-managing-complexity/22 Jul 2025 11:33 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lukfuqym7y2thttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3luhfeiqzb22cBuilding software is mostly about communication. Critical product decisions occur in informal settings, such as Slack, and can get lost without proper documentation. The best documentation lives where the work happens. See how to put context and rationale directly in Figma. buff.ly/mIIMfmJ21 Jul 2025 06:46 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3luhfeiqzb22chttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lbekbjav2k2xThrilled to share a Q&A with Evan LaPointe, exploring two leadership epiphanies: understanding human tendencies and recognizing individual strengths. Packed with insights for leaders, managers, and ICs; with advice on adaptability and thriving under any manager. 🙌 https://www.everydayux.net/the-two-epiphanies-that-shape-how-leaders-understand-and-engage-with-their-teams/20 Nov 2024 08:37 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lbekbjav2k2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3las6ecrhl22eThe best designers don’t cling to a single idea or approach when new information or changing circumstances call for a shift. Rather than resisting, they embrace flexibility and adaptability as core strengths in their work. https://www.everydayux.net/designers-who-do-excellent-work-are-fast-on-their-feet/13 Nov 2024 01:16 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3las6ecrhl22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lakrtpyhjc2pToxic leaders aren’t worth the cost to team health and retention, no matter how well they perform. Prioritizing trust, in addition to performance, helps build a culture that promotes collaboration, growth, retention, and long-term success. https://www.everydayux.net/in-just-two-minutes-simon-sinek-reveals-why-trust-beats-performance-in-leadership/10 Nov 2024 02:43 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lakrtpyhjc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/everyday-ux.bsky.social/post/3lakrqop2mc2pExcited to start fresh on a new platform and connect with designers passionate about growth! Everyday UX is dedicated to empowering designers with educational insights, fresh ideas, and practical tips you can apply immediately. www.everydayux.net https://www.everydayux.net/10 Nov 2024 02:41 +0000at://did:plc:fo2eb2u5ykfrua5jcrxc3fbs/app.bsky.feed.post/3lakrqop2mc2p