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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, Dr. 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!

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  1. 318

    Talkin' Shop with Dr. Nick Fine

    In an episode that was a long-time coming, Darren hosts UX veteran, Dr. Nick Fine — a London-based digital psychologist and user-experience researcher with more than 20 years of experience. In this Talkin' Shop session, the duo covers such topics as the current state of UX, the importance of fundamentals, the strengths and risks of AI, critical thinking and "healthy cynicism," designing agentic experiences, and much more. Check out this exciting and enriching episode.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.theworldofux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  2. 317

    UX Maturity and the "Standing Out" Mindset

    Many UXers, especially those newer to the discipline, are taught that it's important to "stand out" when trying to get a job. It's the reason many go to great lengths to get feedback on their portfolios and put forth efforts to be "seen" on social media. But is "standing out" a viable, reasonable, or even an achievable goal? In this episode, Dr. Darren exposes the many fallacies associated with trying to stand out, shares a better alternative, and highlights the connections to UX maturity. Check out this enlightening episode.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.theworldofux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  3. 316

    UX ≠ UI: Setting the Record Straight (From the Talk Circuit Series)

    This return to the Talk Circuit series highlights Dr. Darren's appearance on the Ready for Work podcast, hosted by Tom-Chris Emewulu (founder of Stars From All Nations), recorded in 2024 as a part of Tom-Chris' Guinness World Record Marathon attempt. In this set, Dr. Darren addresses several basic elements associated with the foundations of UX, including an explanation of the difference between UX and UI, and provided guidelines how how to manage one's maturity in the discipline.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Learn more about Tom-Chris and Stars From All nations at https://www.sfanonline.org/about.Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.theworldofux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  4. 315

    Talkin' Shop with Lou Susi and Debra Michalides

    In this Talkin' Shop session, Dr. Darren hosts Lou Susi and Debra Michalides, fellow UX educators. The trio addresses topics such as advice for visual designers transitioning into UX, lifelong learning, UX culture traits, the state of today's UX community at large, the state of UX education, and first-hand experiences with teaching at bootcamps and taking the Google UX course. Check out this extremely powerful and enlightening episode!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.theworldofux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  5. 314

    UX Maturity and Job Posting Misdirection

    Job postings breed excitement. But is the excitement always warranted or justified? Absolutely not! In this episode Dr. Darren offers some perspectives on how to be more grounded and sober-minded when reviewing UX job postings AND showing how having higher UX maturity can help navigate the wild world of job seeking.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.theworldofux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  6. 313

    UX Maturity and Myth Management

    In the world of UX, myths are a type of misinformation, concepts that masquerade as precepts or solutions, and general misconceptions about UX. One's level of UX maturity will determine the ability to overcome or be victimized. In this episode, Dr. Darren provides an overview of the connection between UX maturity and the ability to manage myths. Check it out!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.theworldofux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  7. 312

    Talkin' Shop with Eric Shumake

    This week's guest is Eric Shumake, a 20+ year UX veteran and the CEO of HXRLabs.com a rising and successful UX education resource, helping people transition into the world of healthcare UX. Check out this episode as Dr. Darren and Eric cover several key topics focusing on the intersection between healthcare and user experience.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Check out Eric's organization and educational program at https://www.hxrlabs.com.Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.theworldofux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  8. 311

    Talkin' Shop w/Dr. Eric Schaffer and Tapan Parikh

    In a return to the Talkin' Shop series, Dr. Darren hosts Dr. Eric Schaffer (CEO of Human Factors International) and Tapan Parikh (Professor at Cornell Tech and CEO of UX4.ai). The guests address topics such as the future of the interface, synthetic users, and the forecast for future UX operation. Check out this exciting, energetic, and informative session.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxYou can read their latest report about synthetic users at https://link.kaizenux.design/sY9Nch.Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  9. 310

    From the Heart: My Artificial Intelligence Journey

    This week, Dr. Darren takes a break from the UX maturity series, sharing info about his AI journey — his initial mindset, the transition, how he began adopting AI personally through various personal initiatives, and eventually transitioning to using AI constructively at work. Check out this episode to hear his story!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like, subscribe, and share!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  10. 309

    UX Maturity and the Social Media Landscape

    🚀 Explore the harsh realities of UX maturity with us in our newest podcast episode! Discover the impact of social media on UX and learn how to discern valuable content. Don’t miss out!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxDon't forget to like and subscribe!Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  11. 308

    UX Maturity and the Reality of Work Processes

    Processes — guardrails, methodologies, guidelines for doing the work — and our mindsets towards them are connected to our level of UX maturity. This week, Dr. Darren explains the purpose of processes and what one's dedication to them says about one's level of UX maturity.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  12. 307

    UX Maturity and the Leadership Void

    In 2009-2010, when UX operations shifted from creative agencies to corporate spaces, hiring people with low UX maturity to run UX teams evolved into becoming normalized — to the extent that UX teams are now predominantly run by people with entry-level skill sets. How is this connected to UX maturity and how does it impact the same? This week, Dr. Darren shares several factoids and provides some recommendations to reverse and counter the fallout from today's "leadership gap."#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  13. 306

    UX Maturity and the Education Gap

    There is no shortage of people teaching others how to do UX work. With all of the available resources, however, a gap exists. In this episode, Dr. Hood shares insights about the institution of education and the benefits of properly structured learning experiences, and explains the aforementioned gap and its impact on UXers at large.#ux#podcasts#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#uxeducation#uxmaturityBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

  14. 305

    UX Maturity and the Landscape of Toxicity

    In one's UX operation, encountering various aspects of toxicity is a reality. How can we recognize toxicity? How can we manage it? Is it manageable? This week, Dr. Darren identifies several aspects of toxic behavior in the form of what are known as the isms and shares tips on how to be the victor when experiencing the same.#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com. Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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    UX Maturity and Under the Radar Conflicts of Interest

    In addition to the fact that UX maturity affects and is comprised of factors beyond organizations, there are some things happening at the personal level (some innocent) that set the discipline back a ways. In this episode, Dr. Darren shares five under-the-radar practices and mindsets that have detrimental impact on UX maturity. Tune in for the deets!#ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com.Visit the UX Uncensored blog at https://uxuncensored.medium.com.Get your specialized UX merchandise at https://www.kaizentees.com.

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The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, Dr. 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!

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