Unpacked Angles
by Nannearl Brown
Join Nannearl, as they widen the perspective on the user experience (UX) field, self-care, travel and more. In earlier episodes, you'll hear informational content on UX design and UX research, interviews, practical tips, travel adventures and the raw, behind the scenes realness of the UX interview process, much of which still applies in this age of AI. In later episodes, you can expect to hear audio companions of published posts from their Substack publication, Yesterday's Results. Tune in if you're new to UX, a seasoned pro in the field, interested in learning, or just interested in any of the topics mentioned. Subscribe, and enjoy! Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2XrBxqM | Subscribe to Yesterday's Results: https://earlxgrae.substack.com/
Episodes
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5 Years Later | Where I've been & what I've been up to + introducing Yesterday’s Results on Substack
It's been FIVE YEARS since my last post. We hit a year of Unpacked Angels and I disappeared. It turns out, work and life had many other plans for me. Allow me to catch you up on what I've been doing, where those things have taken me, and what I'm up to now (spoiler alert: it partially includes an...
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Raw Angles VLOG: Year in review + update!
It's been a while but we're back! Tune in as Nannearl gives a quick update on what she’s been up to in the UX world, along with a quick review of how the first year of Unpacked Angles has been for her and what you can look forward to in the next year to come. We're 1 year old, y'all! 🎉 W A T C H...
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Let's Unpack That w/ Niesha White | From front-end developer to product designer
Nannearl spoke with Niesha White, Product Design Lead at Ed Farm, about her experience as a front-end developer and what it has been been like transitioning into product design. They also chatted about Niesha’s organization, Birmingham Black Techies, and their upcoming conference (Feb 3-5)! Tune...
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Let's Unpack That w/ Ashley Janelle | A chat on UX, UI, coaching and creating an online UX program
Join in on the conversation with Ashley Janelle, UX/UI designer at Caterpillar and UX Coach, and Nannearl as they explore more of what Ashley does and how she works as a UX/UI Designer and a UX coach. W A T C H Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/d4IHwWkrE3s New Episodes Every Other Wednesday! R E…
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Recruiting in UX Research | Ways to recruit participants for product feedback with a big OR small budget
Conducting UX research doesn't always have to be super extravagant, especially for products that are brand new. UX research can seem expensive (in both money and time) but, in reality, that's not always the case. Getting helpful feedback helps us create useful & successful products, so join...
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Let's Unpack That w/ Christa Simon | A chat on how to break in, start out, and grow in UX research
UX research is a growing field and can often be misunderstood or just plain unknown to others. Join Nannearl as she discusses UX research with Christa, a researcher at Figma, and learn about what UX research is to Christa, how she started out, and the many tips and tricks that have worked for her...
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Raw Angles VLOG: Job update + How I deal with imposter syndrome
Join Nannearl on the living room floor for some more raw, behind-the-scenes talk on imposter syndrome, how she deals with it, and to get the scoop on how things have been since starting my her job. W A T C H Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/i1-x6_mjC8E New Episodes Every Other Wednesday! R E S…
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Q&A #1: Answering Your Questions on UX and More
It's time for some Q&A! Join Nannearl as she answers questions that listeners have about UX-related topics. W A T C H Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B6RsK3ztjLI New Episodes Every Other Wednesday! R E S O U R C E S 🌟 Donate, Educate & Learn About More Ways You Can Help #BLM 🌟 Donate…
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Let's Talk About Burnout | My experience with burnout & how I recovered
⚠️TW: suicidal tendencies ⚠️Burnout is one baaad (shut yo mouth🤫), and is a condition not to be trifled with... and Nannearl learned that a little too late. But you don't have to! Tune in as she explains burnout, why it happens, what it can look like, and how to avoid/get through it. W A T C H...
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3 Essential Skills Needed in UX Research | Learn about UX Research skills we need in the field
In the UX Research, there are many common skills one that get discussed frequently and others that don’t get as much attention. Join Nannearl as she discusses three essential skills that she thinks are a must for UX researchers to have that don’t seem to come up too often. ***Don't forget to send...
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All About Heuristics & UX | Learn about heuristics, heuristic evaluations and how they're used in UX
Let's get into heuristics! Join Nannearl as she discusses what heuristics are and how heuristic evaluations are used in UX. ***Don't forget to send in your questions or topics you’d like to see covered on Unpacked Angles via this form: https://forms.gle/HYdvF5Jf4jL9ZiTJ7 W A T C H Watch on…
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Travel + UX: My Trip to Japan & Korea
The pandemic, unfortunately, is keeping many of us from traveling as we might like. Join Nannearl for a trip down memory lane as she recaps her trip to Japan and Korea, and the interesting UX and design finds she noticed along the way. Also, be sure to send in any questions or topics you’d like…
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How I Manage My Time | The time-management process I use when I'm feeling unfocused & unmotivated
Feeling unfocused, unmotivated or confused about the meaning of time because of Covid/quarantine/civil unrest/all the things of 2020? Yeah...us too. Tune in to learn about some of the time-management practices Nannearl uses to help keep herself on track even when she's feeling (ridiculously)...
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How to Write UX Case Studies | A guide to writing case studies (well) for your UX portfolio
We're finally talking UX portfolio things this episode! Your case studies are arguably the most important part of your portfolio, so it's important that they're structured well and contain helpful information for the reader. Join Nannearl as she breaks down how to write case studies for your...
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5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Jumping into UX
This episode, Nannearl's going in on what she wishes she knew about UX before getting into the field. She's definitely done A LOT of things that weren't necessary while making her way to where she is now, so she figured why not share the wealth and make it a little easier for the next person? So,...
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Mindful UX: How I Practice Being Mindful and Staying Grounded While Working in UX
Staying mentally healthy is so important, especially for those who work in the UX field. It's incredibly easy to become distracted and get thrown off balance these days (we're in the middle of a pandemic, who can blame you!?). In this episode, Nannearl shares how she's been striving to maintain…
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Raw Angles VLOG: My UX Job Search & Interviewing Update (Part 2: During COVID-19)
We're going into part TWO of Nannearl's job search update, where she reveals how it has been interviewing and looking for jobs DURING the effects of COVID-19...& it has been everything but easy! Tune in to hear how the remote interview process has been like for her in addition to the search, plus...
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Raw Angles VLOG: My UX Job Search & Interviewing Update (Part 1: Pre-COVID-19)
Tune in as Nannearl shares another update on her experience looking for a UX position. In part 1, she goes into detail about having the "job search blues" right before the COVID-19 pandemic. It's a tough time for so many of us; millions of people are out of work. Whether you've been searching for…
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Raw Angles VLOG: ORIGIN STORY | How & Why I Started Unpacked Angles
In this VLOG entry (circa March 2020), Nannearl goes into the origin story and talks about how Unpacked Angles came out of a time of personal struggle. Tune in to hear the whole story and how she went about starting the channel with ZERO knowledge on being a YouTube creator. W A T C H Watch on...
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9 Tips for Designing an EFFECTIVE Screener
Creating good screeners to recruit the participants we need in UX to do research and testing studies is so important, especially now with COVID-19 keeping everyone remote. There is an art to it but it definitely doesn't have to be rocket science. In this episode, Nannearl goes into screeners and…
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The Laws of UX (Part 2)
We're getting into the second set of UX rules of thumb that all UX designers and UX researchers should know. This time, in part 2, Nannearl goes over 10 UX laws that are more closely aligned to the UI side of design...and she had her Sharpie and sketch paper ready! W A T C H Watch on YouTube:...
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The Laws of UX (Part 1)
Knowing about our users includes knowing how they think and why they do the things they do, and what better way to understand that than by studying the mind (aka, psychology!) In UX, there are a few rules of thumb that all UX designers and UX researchers should know, many of which are based in...
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Common UX Terms (Part 2)
We're back again with more UX terms! In this episode, Nannearl goes over 10 major terms in UX that are more focused on the common techniques and deliverables that are required from UXers at different parts of the design process. Would you like to see more of these? Let us know - there are TONS of...
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Raw Angles VLOG: Portfolio, Job Hunt & Interviewing
Join Nannearl as she shares some behind the scenes raw updates on creating her UX portfolio, how her job search is starting off, and what she’s experienced so far with interviewing for UX positions. Giving you a glimpse of how she prepares for UX interviews -- let us know if you're interested in...
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Common UX Terms (Part 1)
To stay on the same page UX, it's important to understand the language used so that (especially when if we're trying to break into UX). In this episode, Nannearl goes over 12 terms that are more foundational that are important to know and understand in the field. Would you like to see more of...
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9 Biases and Fallacies in UX to Watch Out For
In UX design and UX research, it can be easy to fall victim to bias and fallacy. In this episode, Nannearl goes over 9 biases and fallacies that she thinks are important to be aware of while working on a team and building products. W A T C H Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9zJ_igCu4qY New...
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3 Tips for Breaking into UX
Being a recent grad or making a career switch to the UX field can be very challenging. In this episode, I provide 3 tips on how to break into UX. Let me know if you'd like me to go into more details about anything! W A T C H Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/-4DHYyLbfdM New Episodes Every Other...
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Intro to Unpacked Angles | UX, Self-care, and More!
Now introducing: Unpacked Angles! We're all about widening the perspective on UX, self-care, travel and more. You can expect to hear informational content on UX design & UX research, interviews, practical tips, travel adventures and the raw, behind the scenes realness of the UX interview process...
About this show
Join Nannearl, as they widen the perspective on the user experience (UX) field, self-care, travel and more. In earlier episodes, you'll hear informational content on UX design and UX research, interviews, practical tips, travel adventures and the raw, behind the scenes realness of the UX interview process, much of which still applies in this age of AI. In later episodes, you can expect to hear audio companions of published posts from their Substack publication, Yesterday's Results. Tune in if you're new to UX, a seasoned pro in the field, interested in learning, or just interested in any of the topics mentioned. Subscribe, and enjoy! Subscribe on YouTube: http://bit.ly/2XrBxqM | Subscribe to Yesterday's Results: https://earlxgrae.substack.com/
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