ºÝºÝߣshows by User: malinirao / http://www.slideshare.net/images/logo.gif ºÝºÝߣshows by User: malinirao / Thu, 25 May 2017 12:40:59 GMT ºÝºÝߣShare feed for ºÝºÝߣshows by User: malinirao The Pragmatic designer's 'OCD' approach to UX design Practice /slideshow/the-pragmatic-designers-ocd-approach-to-ux-design-practice/76337176 pragmaticocdapproachtodesign-slideshare-170525124059
It’s a strange time for user experience. On the one hand, we have come a long way and are amongst the most ‘in-demand’ professions. Yet, many of us feel like second hand citizens in our own teams and organizations and we are still just trying to be heard. Many of us are feeling burnt out after fighting futile battles for user advocacy in our organizations. But can we avoid this burnout and be part of UX teams that find success in their organization cultures? YES, we can. Just as a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for our design solutions, a single gold standard for the goals of UX in any organization and how we practice it is also not practical. So, we need to let go of our obsessive compulsions on how design should be practiced and instead employ an ‘organization-centered-design’ (OCD) approach for a more successful and fulfilling design practice. Based on lessons learned from nearly 2 decades of working in various organization cultures, this talk will suggest some simple and practical UX team engagement strategies that can be put to immediate use in 3 types of organizations – Organizations where UX plays an optional/ advisory role; organizations with an established UX program and organizations that utilize design to influence business strategy.]]>
It’s a strange time for user experience. On the one hand, we have come a long way and are amongst the most ‘in-demand’ professions. Yet, many of us feel like second hand citizens in our own teams and organizations and we are still just trying to be heard. Many of us are feeling burnt out after fighting futile battles for user advocacy in our organizations. But can we avoid this burnout and be part of UX teams that find success in their organization cultures? YES, we can. Just as a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for our design solutions, a single gold standard for the goals of UX in any organization and how we practice it is also not practical. So, we need to let go of our obsessive compulsions on how design should be practiced and instead employ an ‘organization-centered-design’ (OCD) approach for a more successful and fulfilling design practice. Based on lessons learned from nearly 2 decades of working in various organization cultures, this talk will suggest some simple and practical UX team engagement strategies that can be put to immediate use in 3 types of organizations – Organizations where UX plays an optional/ advisory role; organizations with an established UX program and organizations that utilize design to influence business strategy.]]> Thu, 25 May 2017 12:40:59 GMT /slideshow/the-pragmatic-designers-ocd-approach-to-ux-design-practice/76337176 malinirao@slideshare.net(malinirao) The Pragmatic designer's 'OCD' approach to UX design Practice malinirao It’s a strange time for user experience. On the one hand, we have come a long way and are amongst the most ‘in-demand’ professions. Yet, many of us feel like second hand citizens in our own teams and organizations and we are still just trying to be heard. Many of us are feeling burnt out after fighting futile battles for user advocacy in our organizations. But can we avoid this burnout and be part of UX teams that find success in their organization cultures? YES, we can. Just as a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for our design solutions, a single gold standard for the goals of UX in any organization and how we practice it is also not practical. So, we need to let go of our obsessive compulsions on how design should be practiced and instead employ an ‘organization-centered-design’ (OCD) approach for a more successful and fulfilling design practice. Based on lessons learned from nearly 2 decades of working in various organization cultures, this talk will suggest some simple and practical UX team engagement strategies that can be put to immediate use in 3 types of organizations – Organizations where UX plays an optional/ advisory role; organizations with an established UX program and organizations that utilize design to influence business strategy. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/pragmaticocdapproachtodesign-slideshare-170525124059-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> It’s a strange time for user experience. On the one hand, we have come a long way and are amongst the most ‘in-demand’ professions. Yet, many of us feel like second hand citizens in our own teams and organizations and we are still just trying to be heard. Many of us are feeling burnt out after fighting futile battles for user advocacy in our organizations. But can we avoid this burnout and be part of UX teams that find success in their organization cultures? YES, we can. Just as a one-size-fits-all approach does not work for our design solutions, a single gold standard for the goals of UX in any organization and how we practice it is also not practical. So, we need to let go of our obsessive compulsions on how design should be practiced and instead employ an ‘organization-centered-design’ (OCD) approach for a more successful and fulfilling design practice. Based on lessons learned from nearly 2 decades of working in various organization cultures, this talk will suggest some simple and practical UX team engagement strategies that can be put to immediate use in 3 types of organizations – Organizations where UX plays an optional/ advisory role; organizations with an established UX program and organizations that utilize design to influence business strategy.
The Pragmatic designer's 'OCD' approach to UX design Practice from Malini Rao
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The UX field is exploding with an ever increasing demand and there is also a plethora of UX talent. But not all talent is equal. Hiring in the hot UX market today is analogous to committing to a long-term relationship based off of a meeting in a speed-dating event. In both cases, the result is often hit or miss. This talk will encourage managers to be strategic in the rat race that UX talent hiring has become. It will propose the use of design thinking and methods to differentiate themselves to the discerning candidates and also equip their team with top-notch UX talent. Design and research thinking can be applied to not just evaluate and compare UX talent but also come up with ways of involving the internal product and UX teams to collaboratively but objectively point towards a decision. Contrary to what most people start with, the first ‘design artifact’ in the ‘hiring design project’ is not the job description. Instead the hiring manager goes through a requirements gathering phase spanning unmet product needs; existing skill set gaps of the team; balancing personality traits and also taking personal preference into account. These requirements then translate into a ‘proto-persona’ of the ideal candidate. A targeted job description can now be written to attract this type of candidate. Several practical tips will be shared in the talk to cover the various aspects of the hiring process - for e.g, tips about establishing the all important relationship of the hiring manager and the recruiting staff; the definition of a design exercise etc. The talk will also propose the use of objective research measurement techniques to evaluate and compare candidates. The presenter will share an example of a comparative rating scale that can serve to objectively aggregate the ratings of all the people involved in the interview process. Ultimately, the hiring manager still uses their judgment to make the final call but this considered approach allows for clear thinking and rationalizes the decision and allows it to be shared to the extent necessary. ]]>
The UX field is exploding with an ever increasing demand and there is also a plethora of UX talent. But not all talent is equal. Hiring in the hot UX market today is analogous to committing to a long-term relationship based off of a meeting in a speed-dating event. In both cases, the result is often hit or miss. This talk will encourage managers to be strategic in the rat race that UX talent hiring has become. It will propose the use of design thinking and methods to differentiate themselves to the discerning candidates and also equip their team with top-notch UX talent. Design and research thinking can be applied to not just evaluate and compare UX talent but also come up with ways of involving the internal product and UX teams to collaboratively but objectively point towards a decision. Contrary to what most people start with, the first ‘design artifact’ in the ‘hiring design project’ is not the job description. Instead the hiring manager goes through a requirements gathering phase spanning unmet product needs; existing skill set gaps of the team; balancing personality traits and also taking personal preference into account. These requirements then translate into a ‘proto-persona’ of the ideal candidate. A targeted job description can now be written to attract this type of candidate. Several practical tips will be shared in the talk to cover the various aspects of the hiring process - for e.g, tips about establishing the all important relationship of the hiring manager and the recruiting staff; the definition of a design exercise etc. The talk will also propose the use of objective research measurement techniques to evaluate and compare candidates. The presenter will share an example of a comparative rating scale that can serve to objectively aggregate the ratings of all the people involved in the interview process. Ultimately, the hiring manager still uses their judgment to make the final call but this considered approach allows for clear thinking and rationalizes the decision and allows it to be shared to the extent necessary. ]]> Sat, 30 Apr 2016 15:51:17 GMT /slideshow/ace-ux-hiring-with-applied-design-thinking/61533610 malinirao@slideshare.net(malinirao) Ace ux hiring with applied design thinking malinirao The UX field is exploding with an ever increasing demand and there is also a plethora of UX talent. But not all talent is equal. Hiring in the hot UX market today is analogous to committing to a long-term relationship based off of a meeting in a speed-dating event. In both cases, the result is often hit or miss. This talk will encourage managers to be strategic in the rat race that UX talent hiring has become. It will propose the use of design thinking and methods to differentiate themselves to the discerning candidates and also equip their team with top-notch UX talent. Design and research thinking can be applied to not just evaluate and compare UX talent but also come up with ways of involving the internal product and UX teams to collaboratively but objectively point towards a decision. Contrary to what most people start with, the first ‘design artifact’ in the ‘hiring design project’ is not the job description. Instead the hiring manager goes through a requirements gathering phase spanning unmet product needs; existing skill set gaps of the team; balancing personality traits and also taking personal preference into account. These requirements then translate into a ‘proto-persona’ of the ideal candidate. A targeted job description can now be written to attract this type of candidate. Several practical tips will be shared in the talk to cover the various aspects of the hiring process - for e.g, tips about establishing the all important relationship of the hiring manager and the recruiting staff; the definition of a design exercise etc. The talk will also propose the use of objective research measurement techniques to evaluate and compare candidates. The presenter will share an example of a comparative rating scale that can serve to objectively aggregate the ratings of all the people involved in the interview process. Ultimately, the hiring manager still uses their judgment to make the final call but this considered approach allows for clear thinking and rationalizes the decision and allows it to be shared to the extent necessary. <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/aceuxhiringslideshare-160430155117-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> The UX field is exploding with an ever increasing demand and there is also a plethora of UX talent. But not all talent is equal. Hiring in the hot UX market today is analogous to committing to a long-term relationship based off of a meeting in a speed-dating event. In both cases, the result is often hit or miss. This talk will encourage managers to be strategic in the rat race that UX talent hiring has become. It will propose the use of design thinking and methods to differentiate themselves to the discerning candidates and also equip their team with top-notch UX talent. Design and research thinking can be applied to not just evaluate and compare UX talent but also come up with ways of involving the internal product and UX teams to collaboratively but objectively point towards a decision. Contrary to what most people start with, the first ‘design artifact’ in the ‘hiring design project’ is not the job description. Instead the hiring manager goes through a requirements gathering phase spanning unmet product needs; existing skill set gaps of the team; balancing personality traits and also taking personal preference into account. These requirements then translate into a ‘proto-persona’ of the ideal candidate. A targeted job description can now be written to attract this type of candidate. Several practical tips will be shared in the talk to cover the various aspects of the hiring process - for e.g, tips about establishing the all important relationship of the hiring manager and the recruiting staff; the definition of a design exercise etc. The talk will also propose the use of objective research measurement techniques to evaluate and compare candidates. The presenter will share an example of a comparative rating scale that can serve to objectively aggregate the ratings of all the people involved in the interview process. Ultimately, the hiring manager still uses their judgment to make the final call but this considered approach allows for clear thinking and rationalizes the decision and allows it to be shared to the extent necessary.
Ace ux hiring with applied design thinking from Malini Rao
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Using a versatile design research technique, this presentation calls designers to give themselves permission to be flexible in their design practice by being the master of their techniques and get creative with the design process as much as they get creative with the experiences they design!]]>
Using a versatile design research technique, this presentation calls designers to give themselves permission to be flexible in their design practice by being the master of their techniques and get creative with the design process as much as they get creative with the experiences they design!]]> Mon, 04 May 2015 14:28:34 GMT /slideshow/reality-mapping-slideshare/47742158 malinirao@slideshare.net(malinirao) Bridging Current Reality & Future Vision with Reality Maps malinirao Using a versatile design research technique, this presentation calls designers to give themselves permission to be flexible in their design practice by being the master of their techniques and get creative with the design process as much as they get creative with the experiences they design! <img style="border:1px solid #C3E6D8;float:right;" alt="" src="https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/realitymapping-slideshare-150504142834-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&amp;height=120&amp;fit=bounds" /><br> Using a versatile design research technique, this presentation calls designers to give themselves permission to be flexible in their design practice by being the master of their techniques and get creative with the design process as much as they get creative with the experiences they design!
Bridging Current Reality & Future Vision with Reality Maps from Malini Rao
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Portfolio from Malini Rao
]]> 577 3 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/portfolio-110202165553-phpapp01-thumbnail.jpg?width=120&height=120&fit=bounds presentation Black http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/post http://activitystrea.ms/schema/1.0/posted 0 https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/profile-photo-malinirao-48x48.jpg?cb=1577832687 A UX veteran of 19 years, Malini has designed product experiences for diverse organizations – giants like Siemens Medical Systems and Oracle; Technology leaders with a cult following like Red Hat and also smaller and nimble organizations like Acquia and Ipswitch. The chief tenet that Malini advocates is ‘creative adaptation’. Malini has adapted her rigorous design training (Masters degrees from the Indian institute of technology, Mumbai and Michigan State University) to suit the needs of the domain, users and organization she served across her career. It is her proposal that out-of-the-box creativity should not be limited to the design of efficient and delightful product interfaces alone... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/pragmaticocdapproachtodesign-slideshare-170525124059-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/the-pragmatic-designers-ocd-approach-to-ux-design-practice/76337176 The Pragmatic designer... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/aceuxhiringslideshare-160430155117-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/ace-ux-hiring-with-applied-design-thinking/61533610 Ace ux hiring with app... https://cdn.slidesharecdn.com/ss_thumbnails/realitymapping-slideshare-150504142834-conversion-gate01-thumbnail.jpg?width=320&height=320&fit=bounds slideshow/reality-mapping-slideshare/47742158 Bridging Current Reali...