Ever asked yourself how you can make more impact on your projects? Instead of reacting to poor product decisions, being in a position to drive real change? … »
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Radio Johnny: Yu-Hsiu Li Shares Insights about UX in Taiwan
By: Daniel Szuc
on June 28th, 2010
Today on Radio Johnny, Daniel Szuc talks to Usability Manager of one of the top 3 computer companies in Taiwan, Yu-Hsiu Li. Yu-Hsiu shares his experience in putting together events like Ui Gathering; the challenges facing the User Experience designer when attempting to get buy-in from upper management, and describes some of the most innovative and successful brands coming from Taiwan. … »
Radio Johnny: Design In Asia with Autodesk Shanghai
By: Daniel Szuc
on April 21st, 2010
Today on Radio Johnny Daniel Szuc chats with Douglas Wang and Itamar Medeiros who both work at Autodesk Shanghai, China. They talk about topics including design in China today, skills a designer should possess, and challenges and opportunities in working as a designer in Asia. This is the first of a series of interviews with designers in Asia to better understand “Design in Asia”. Enjoy the show!
Discussion: How do you communicate a UX vision?
By: Daniel Szuc
on April 14th, 2010
In a new series from Johnny Holland, we turn the light onto the community to discuss hot topics and issues. Read on and discuss! We begin on communication.
The Value of Asking ‘Why?’
By: Daniel Szuc
on August 6th, 2009
When looking at a product have you ever heard yourself saying “why would anyone buy this?” or “why would people use this?” – I have. Unfortunately, there have been many times when I look at products and experience the “I don’t get it moment”. I mean, I understand the functions being demonstrated but I don’t understand what problem the product team is trying to solve. So we put our doubts aside and start working on the product anyway as you know at some point you can help simplify, redesign and make usability improvements. But something still niggles at you. What is missing? … »
Selling what we do
By: Daniel Szuc
on May 21st, 2009
All businesses (profit and non profit) rely on sales and marketing to survive.
After finishing studies at University in Australia and promptly started my first job, I never really understood the value of selling. There was no class dedicated to teaching how to sell or how important it is. But know this – at some point in your life you will be required to sell – sell yourself, sell for someone else and sell what you do. … »
