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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. www.everydayux.net

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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 30/07/2025
A 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. www.everydayux.net/three-ways-d...
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Three ways designers can be independently strategic at work
The most effective designers shape their work strategically. By generating ideas, building strong partnerships, and owning a problem space, you can amplify your impact—without waiting for permission. ...
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Great 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. www.everydayux.net/being-great-...
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The real traits that make people want to work with you, and set you up for long-term success
Being great to work with often matters more than raw talent. Follow-through, clear communication, and positive energy build trust, make collaboration easier, and turn you into someone others rely on,…
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 28/07/2025
Kindergarten 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. www.everydayux.net/kindergarten...
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Why every designer needs a bit of kindergarten thinking
Creativity thrives in curiosity, not conformity. Inspired by kindergarten thinking, this article explores how play, passion, and shared exploration can help designers unlock better ideas and enjoy…
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Your 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. www.everydayux.net/why-unfinish...
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Why unfinished creative work might be keeping you up at night
Struggling to fall asleep? The problem might not be what you’re doing before bed—it could be what you’re not doing during the day. Research shows that unfinished creative work lingers in the mind,…
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Prototypes 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.
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Prototypes and product requirements work better together
Prototypes show, while Product Requirement Documents (PRDs) tell. When used in tandem, these tools enhance understanding, expedite decision-making, and create clarity. This article explores the…
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 23/07/2025
Great 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. www.everydayux.net/30-storytell...
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30 storytelling techniques you can use in your presentations (with examples)
Captivating presentations rely on powerful storytelling. This article presents 30 techniques—from crafting relatable protagonists to building suspense—with examples illustrating each one. Use these…
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Tesler’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. www.everydayux.net/teslers-law-...
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Tesler’s law in design: Why managing complexity matters more than ever
Tesler’s law reminds us that complexity doesn’t vanish—it just shifts. Learn how to design intuitive, user-friendly products by managing complexity instead of offloading it to users.
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Building 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/mIIMfmJ
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 20/11/2024
Thrilled 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. 🙌 www.everydayux.net/the-two-epip...
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The two epiphanies that shape how leaders understand and engage with their teams
Evan LaPointe shares insights on leadership, highlighting two epiphanies that reshape how leaders understand and empower teams. Drawing from his journey building businesses, he emphasizes mindset over...
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 13/11/2024
The 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. www.everydayux.net/designers-wh...
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Toxic 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. www.everydayux.net/in-just-two-...
In just two minutes, Simon Sinek reveals why trust beats performance in leadership

Companies have countless metrics to measure performance, but trust rarely gets the same attention. This imbalance may lead to the rise of toxic leaders who deliver short-term gains but leave a wake of long-term damage. It’s easy to spot toxic leaders. If you ask a team, “Who’s the one causing problems?” they’ll usually all point to the same person. Conversely, the person they trust the most—the one who’s reliable and always has their back—isn’t necessarily the highest performer but is often the best team player.

Many businesses inadvertently promote toxic leaders by prioritizing performance over trust. High performers often attract attention for meeting targets or driving results, but what happens when these individuals lack trust? The Navy SEALs learned that trust is just as important—if not more—than performance. When selecting members for elite teams, they found that high performers with low trust are toxic to the team. These individuals may produce remarkable results, but their harmful behavior can significantly harm team dynamics and morale.
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everyday ux @everyday-ux.bsky.social · 10/11/2024
Excited 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
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Concise posts, actionable insights, practical tips, and ready-to-use resources for your everyday UX/product design work. Access all content with free and paid memberships.
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