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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!

The World of UX with Darren Hood

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The World of UX, Episode 260: Long Live IA (from the Talk Circuit Series)

43.23 min May 6, 2025

Among the current trends in UX design, one of the most critical and foundational elements is being overlooked — information architecture (IA). Serving as the key to findability and task execution, in the midst of UX’s rise in the professional world, IA maintains its relevance and importance....

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The World of UX, Episode 259: UX Strategy Masterclass (from the Talk Circuit Series)

66.55 min May 9, 2025

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 bus...

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The World of UX, Episode 258: Microexperience Awareness (from the Talk Circuit Series)

30.57 min May 9, 2025

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 ...

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The World of UX, Episode 257: Square Pegs in Round Holes (from the Talk Circuit Series)

31.56 min May 9, 2025

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 c...

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The World of UX, Episode 256: Navigating the Whirlpool (from the Talk Circuit Series)

43.51 min Apr 8, 2025

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 ...

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The World of UX, Episode 255: Ask Me Anything with Maigen Thomas & Yaddy Arroyo

67.61 min Apr 1, 2025

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 im...

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The World of UX, Episode 254: Talkin' Shop w/Dr Noah Schaffer

89.2 min May 9, 2025

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...

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The World of UX, Episode 253: UX Domain Knowledge

37.29 min May 9, 2025

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 t...

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The World of UX, Episode 252: Design Processes Are Overrated (The Talk Circuit Series)

35.45 min Mar 11, 2025

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 t...

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The World of UX, Episode 251: The Four Pillars of UX

59.39 min Mar 4, 2025

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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