Explore the full Cognition Catalog! Sunk Cost Fallacy We tend to continue investing time, money, or effort into a project or decision simply because we've already invested resources, even when it's no longer rational. This bias often leads to irrational decision-making and significantly impacts project management, product development, and user behavior. But first, let's hear from this week's sponsor... SPONSOR With Wix Studio, you can quickly adapt designs for every device, reuse assets, my...
6 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 7 min read
Check out the latest episode! In this unfiltered episode, I chat with my good buddy and fellow UX designer Hang Xu about our shared experiences with mental health. We explore how our struggles have shaped how we cope. How can understanding our mental health make us better UX designers and more empathetic human beings? This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week here in the US, so I wanted to do something a little different for episode 99. The current state of the industry and the job market is...
8 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 5 min read
Explore the full Cognition Catalog! Loss Aversion We tend to feel the pain of losing something more than the pleasure of gaining something of equal value. This bias shapes our decision-making processes in ways that often prioritize safety and conservation over risk and potential gain. But first, let's hear from this week's sponsor... SPONSOR With Wix Studio, you can quickly adapt designs for every device, reuse assets, my favorite, export from Figm, and much more. Start creating today! Now...
13 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 7 min read
Check out the latest episode! Discover how cultural nuances shape the experience for a user and learn some simple strategies for creating products that resonate across a diverse international audience. How can designers create products that feel native to users across the globe? Are your design decisions alienating cultures on the other side of the world? Unless your product is hyper-localized, anyone in the world can sign up and use whatever youāre buildingā¦ That is, of course, you scare...
15 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 8 min read
Explore the full Cognition Catalog! Zero-Sum Bias We tend to believe that resources are limited and that any advantage for one party must come at the expense of another. In reality, many situations are non-zero-sum, where mutual benefit is possible. But first, let's hear from this week's sponsor... SPONSOR With Wix Studio, you can quickly adapt designs for every device, reuse assets, my favorite, export from Figm, and much more. Start creating today! Now back to Zero-Sum Bias ā¬ Is it really...
20 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 7 min read
Check out the latest episode! Dagna Bieda discusses her book āBrain Refactorā and how tech professionals can optimize their mindset for success. She explores common career obstacles and strategies for overcoming them. What if you could refactor your brain like software to unlock your full potential? Your body is a lot like a machine. It's an organic machine, but a machine nonetheless. Most machines have a way to control it. Your car is basically a driving computer running on software and...
23 days agoĀ ā¢Ā 9 min read
Check out the latest episode! Discover how to navigate the complex landscape of international job hunting. Joseph Mercieca shares invaluable insights on adapting your application strategy, portfolio, and interview techniques to different cultural contexts across Europe and beyond. How can UX designers effectively navigate cultural norms and expectations when applying abroad? Job hunting within a single country is hard. Just take a look at the US market.š Youāve got people telling you to focus...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 9 min read
Explore the full Cognition Catalog! The Bizarreness Effect We tend to remember unusual, bizarre, or distinctive information more easily than ordinary information. This bias reflects the impact of novelty on our memory retention. But first, let's hear from this week's sponsor... SPONSOR With Wix Studio, you can quickly adapt designs for every device, reuse assets, my favorite, export from Figm, and much more. Start creating today! Now back to The Generation Effect ā¬ The study of the...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 7 min read
Check out the latest episode! Discover how Anais Wittrock-Roske, a former trauma nurse, leveraged personal branding to pivot into UX. Learn strategies for authentically showcasing your unique background and skills to stand out. Can crafting an authentic personal brand transform your design career and open doors you never thought possible? Ick. Cringe. Thirsty. Those are just a few ways some might describe āpersonal brand.ā But is it really so bad? But first, check out this week's sponsor:...
about 1 month agoĀ ā¢Ā 8 min read