The Importance of Detailed JIRA Tickets for Agile Development Product managers should structure their JIRA tickets with sufficient detail to ensure that the development team is aware of the task at hand. This will enable them to work efficiently. A well-written project plan helps prevent misunderstandings and delays and ensures…

Navigating the Design Process: The Responsibilities of a Lead UX Designer With the rapid evolution of the digital landscape, and the number of Senior Product Designers growing, a select few will go further into the role of Lead Product Designer, combining individual contributor and managerial skills. A product designer in…

Designing for Different Minds: Making Math User-Friendly for All Unlike dyslexia, which affects reading, dyscalculia is a learning disorder that affects an individual’s ability to perform mathematical calculations and understand mathematical concepts. It is considered a specific learning disability and is similar to dyslexia in that it affects reading. …

Understanding Frustrations in Web User Experiences Post (1/2) This is the first post in a two-part series where I go over Vitaly Friedman’s The State Of Usability In 2023 article which showcases a list of user delights and frustrations. …

Understanding User Delights in Web User Experiences This is Post (2/2) Post (1/2) — The Duality of Web User Experience: Addressing Frustrations This is the second post in a two-part series where I go over Vitaly Friedman’s The State Of Usability In 2023 article which showcases a list of user…

How business allowance keeps the system moving forward at a speed The fast-paced world of today requires businesses to constantly look for ways to distinguish themselves and attract top talent. To achieve this, food delivery giant foodpanda has offered a weekly allowance to all of its employees to make them…

Collaboration in Action: The Benefits of Designer-Product Manager Partnerships A product manager is responsible for a product's overall vision, strategy, and success, whereas a designer is responsible for the visual and user experience aspects. A product manager will understand the market, identify customer needs, and decide what features and functionality…

The Tools and Technology Driving Carbon Emissions Reduction In an ideal product-led environment, companies would actively work to reduce and decarbonize their operations and supply chains to address climate change. A credible path to net zero would require tools and technology to measure and manage carbon emissions accurately. Companies would…

The Role of Cognitive Mapping in Problem-Solving During UX research, cognitive mapping is a method of understanding how users consider and interact with a product or an interface based on the way they think about it. This is based on the way they use it. The technique consists of creating…