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Published in UX Collective

·Updated Oct 16, 2021

From systems thinking to systems doing

A primer to apply Systems Thinking in Product Design — A product team is struggling to improve the engagement metrics of their mobile app. Last year, they released an onboarding UX to educate users on how to perform essential tasks within the app, but they’re dealing now with low engagement on both the onboarding and core features. Besides, they now…

Systems Thinking

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From systems thinking to systems doing
From systems thinking to systems doing
Systems Thinking

6 min read


May 14, 2021

One productivity system to rule them all

How I consolidated my own productivity system by trial and error — I always considered myself a productivity geek. I had a blast reading books such as Getting Things Done, Atomic Habits, and The Bullet Journal Method. However, I never wanted to be more productive for the sake of capitalism, but rather to feel free–making time for doing things that really mattered. …

Productivity

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One productivity system to rule them all
One productivity system to rule them all
Productivity

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Published in UX Collective

·Updated Feb 18, 2021

A 30–60–90 day plan for product designers

I got the job. Now what? — A few months ago, I transitioned from UX in the consulting industry to a Product Design position. After working for almost 5 years with clients it was time to challenge myself as an in-house designer. Of course, I was anxious and nervous before the first day. How am I going…

Product Design

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A 30–60–90 day plan for product designers
A 30–60–90 day plan for product designers
Product Design

8 min read


Jan 19, 2021

Design Principles and Tactics: Why You Need Both

Making the case of the best companion for principles — In the late 70’s, industrial designer Dieter Rams took the world by storm when he presented his 10 design principles as an answer to the question: what does good design mean?

Principles

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Design Principles and Tactics: Why You Need Both
Design Principles and Tactics: Why You Need Both
Principles

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Dec 7, 2020

Should Designers Hire Jobs to be Done? Yes (and How)

A no-nonsense guide for UX Designers and product teams to mix JTBD with other design methods. Cassie is a freelancer illustrator who struggles to organize herself during working hours, especially when tackling multiple projects. She knows there is a better version of herself. A better version that allows her to…

Jobs To Be Done

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Should Designers Hire Jobs to be Done? Yes (and How)
Should Designers Hire Jobs to be Done? Yes (and How)
Jobs To Be Done

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Nov 2, 2020

Good Product Designers, Great Product Designers

What makes designers stand out and become role models? — Whether a different way to name UX or a whole new role, Product Design is becoming more pervasive in startups and technology organizations, given the need companies have to hire designers who are fluent not only in design thinking and human-centered design, but in product thinking as well. Inspired by…

Product Design

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Good Product Designers, Great Product Designers
Good Product Designers, Great Product Designers
Product Design

4 min read


Oct 18, 2020

A list of Design and UX videos to binge-watch

Maintaining social distance while learning about design It’s been more than 6 months since the World Health Organization declared a global outbreak due to COVID-19, leading to people remaining safe at home. During this time, chances are you nurtured a habit, which is great. Or maybe you spent a lot…

Design

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A list of Design and UX videos to binge-watch
A list of Design and UX videos to binge-watch
Design

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Published in UX Collective

·Aug 10, 2020

5 heuristics for UX writing

Rules of thumb to improve the value and usability of your products through better writing — Imagine you are buying a gift for a friend, but instead of starting with choosing the gift, you first select the container and wrapping paper, then the actual present. Unless your friend is obsessed with patterns and packaging design, chances are the gift will not be as exciting. For many…

Writing

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5 heuristics for UX writing
5 heuristics for UX writing
Writing

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Apr 20, 2020

What we don’t talk about when we talk about design systems

Moving the conversation beyond how-to’s — Ever since the conception of atomic design by Brad Frost in 2013, design systems have become a first-class citizen in the design community, given the considerable advantages these resources provide for teams to ship better products faster. However, the vast majority of articles and stories underscoring design systems revolve around…

Design Systems

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What we don’t talk about when we talk about design systems
What we don’t talk about when we talk about design systems
Design Systems

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Published in UX Collective

·Apr 13, 2020

What does it mean to be an industry-ready designer?

A baseline for UXers to add value to their teams from day 1. — Becoming a doctor, one of the riskiest yet most rewarding professions, is anything but a trivial endeavor, as a licensed physician requires at least 10 years of education, passing several medical exams, and a deep knowledge in areas such as anatomy, chemistry, physiology, and biology in order to be ready…

User Experience

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What does it mean to be an industry-ready designer?
What does it mean to be an industry-ready designer?
User Experience

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Arturo Ríos

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Product Designerd @zenput. Mochaholic. Stoic. Everything we design is designing us in return. arturorios.me

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