20. (Part 2) Twenty realities of working in UX (6-10)

We’re marking 20 episodes by cramming 20 'realities of working in UX' into the next 4 shows.In Part 2 we discuss various aspects of UX design, including the challenges of working with internal tools versus customer-facing products, the importance of analytics, and the relevance of the double diamond framework. We also touch on personal experiences, meal deal mishaps, and the significance of collaboration with product managers and engineers. Plus a discussion emphasises the need for designers to take charge of their careers and build relationships within their teams.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Technical Difficulties07:39 6. Does anyone actually use the Double Diamond?15:06 7. Interpreting analytics shouldn’t be hard, but it is24:01 8. Having your main user as the end customer is so different to having your main user as a colleague 30:09 9. Your best friends will be the product manager and the engineering lead 33:22 10. No one will take charge of your career for you