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- Podcasts ·
The Interface: The UX content jobs market with Shannon Leahy
Shannon Leahy joins Patrick for a live podcast recording to discuss the current job market and tips for content designers on the search.
- Learning ·
How to use AI in the UX writing process
Professionals with a nuanced understanding of language—UX writers and content designers—have a natural advantage when using AI to do our work.
- Process ·
How tiny UX copy tweaks make a big impact
Tiny copy tweaks can lead to major performance wins. Lily shares a few case studies with positive business outcomes to help make the case for content testing.
- Career ·
The state of UX writing and content design jobs in 2023
Layoffs have made the UX job market tighter, but there are great opportunities for UX writers and content designers of all skill levels who are prepared to put in the work.
- Process ·
The Daily UX Writing Challenge, then and now
Incremental improvements, revisions, and iterations are a part of the UX writing process. Alexandra takes a look back at a few of the Daily UX Writing Challenges to make optimizations.
- Career ·
Webinar recap: The 2023 content design & salary survey report
The results of our 2023 survey are in! Sneak a peek at the biggest takeaways and get your own custom report to guide your career.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: Content leadership with Connie Wu
What does it mean to be a content leader? Connie Wu, former Head of Content Design at TikTok, joins Patrick for a live podcast recording to share lessons learned on the leadership path.
- Process ·
10 heuristic evaluations for better content design
There's no single path to UX success. In this post, Rachel Wood shares heuristic evaluations to guide your content and make continuous improvements.
- Process ·
Should we use ChatGPT in the UX writing process?
Is ChatGPT the way to go, or should UX writers avoid it? We asked two content designers to share their differing views on AI in the design process.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: The best content design jobs on the market
In this episode, Patrick Stafford and Gordon MacRae look at some of the best content design jobs on the market and discuss what the "market" even is for content design roles. Subscribe now!
- Localization ·
What is localization for UX?
Take a look at the first two lessons of our Product Localization for UX course. Learn how to successfully launch your next global product!
- Voice & chatbot design ·
Introducing Conversation Design for Chatbots
Check out the improvements we've made to our chatbot writing course, now called Conversation Design for Chatbots. Get started on your convo design journey!
- Industry ·
UX content conferences to attend in 2023
Looking to network with fellow content designers? Ready to take the stage as a speaker? Kyra Lee rounds up 20 UX content events you won't want to miss.
- Inspiration ·
The top 50 UX content resources of 2022
Which articles, podcasts, and blogs stood out in 2022? We’ve rounded up the top 50 UX writing and content design resources just for you.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: Will AI eat UX writing? We test ChatGPT!
What does ChatGPT mean for UX writers and content designers? In this episode of the podcast, we put AI to the test and discuss the implications for our field.
- Inspiration ·
20 content designers share their daily routines
20 content designers share what a typical day in their role looks like, including tools, processes, and structure. How does your experience compare?
- Inspiration ·
All! The! Things! Clare Scott’s Button 2022 recap
What books, articles, and podcasts help content designers improve their craft? Get ready to bookmark these resources from Button 2022.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: Button 2022 recap
Missed out on Button 2022? In this episode, we talk about the standout sessions and speak on what we hope to see more of next year.
- Career ·
Big tech layoffs: A survival guide for content designers
I graduated university in 2008, roughly the same time the entire world economy collapsed. As many millennials would know from…
- Techniques ·
UX writing in the FinTech industry
Poor UX can be costly for businesses—especially in the banking and financial sector. Cara Lam highlights the crucial role UX writing can play.
- Podcasts ·
The Interface: Is this the end of Figma?
What does the future hold for content design in Figma? The UXCC crew chat with guests Scott Kubie and Carol Valdez on the latest acquisition news.
- Career ·
Law to UX: My magical career transition
UXCC graduate Connor Malone shares how an early career in law prepared him for the magical world of UX.
- Career ·
Punk in UX: 6 counterculture principles for content designers
The ethics, inclusion, and divergent thinking of a punk mindset are characteristics that unite UXers—from Expedia to Walmart.
- Career ·
Everything you need to know about UX writing certification
First thing’s first: UX Content Collective offers certifications in several disciplines, including UX writing, chatbot writing, content testing, and more.…