Because UX Engineering is a relatively new role and the responsibilities can widely shift depending on the company, it can be challenging to explain to folks what we actually do for a living. What’s a UX Engineer? Generally speaking, a UXE (User Experience Engineer) is someone who uses design thinking and user behavioral data…

A proposal for a public restrooms ratings system — You’re out and about with friends, keeping responsibly hydrated, when suddenly… nature calls. Not to worry, you’ll just pop into the nearest restroom and relieve yourself. Your friends say you’re better off waiting til you get to your next destination. “Trust us. ” Oh come on, how bad could it…

Learnings from my first year at Intuit — “Intuit thrives by constantly disrupting itself.” It’s been a whole year since I first heard that phrase. Since my first day of orientation, I’ve learned a ton and wanted to share out my journey. Embracing fear I’ve observed a common three-word response when anyone wanted to improve how we do things: “What’s stopping you?” And that made me…

An Intro to Email Design Systems When creating an email campaign, using a component-based system is crucial for delivering a quality experience to your audience as quickly and efficiently as possible. Unfortunately, designing and developing for email can be challenging due to the limitations of email clients and inconsistencies across…

When it comes to designing products, it’s not always about dollars and cents. — Managing money is hard. Approving budgets is hard. Making sure every financial decision is the right one can be the difference between someone keeping their job or hiring someone new. That’s why justifying the cost for certain initiatives can sometimes be a struggle since the inherent value doesn’t always equate…

Explaining a few JavaScript tips and tricks for beginners. Brief Intro This article is for people who never really had someone explain how JavaScript works and explains it in simple, applicable terms. Why is this important? I used to think learning JavaScript was pointless. I already knew jQuery, so what was the point? After all, it…

Tips and tricks learned by an awkward, self-doubting introvert. Picking your topic Don’t be hasty. This decision will influence how many people want to attend your session. Pick something too esoteric and you’ll lose out on attendees that are more junior in their field. …

Some information I wish I had when I first started learning ReactJS. Brief Intro This article is mainly for people who are struggling with the current React documentation and need a little bit more explanation as to what is going on. Basic Jargon JSX: It looks like HTML in your JS file. The most…

and why you should hire a design manager. Why should I hire a design manager? Design teams without a manager usually suffer from the following: Not having a buffer between incoming requests A mismatch of skills and responsibilities Poor user/client feedback A disconnect between product, sales, and development Not having a buffer Having a manager means having someone who can process…