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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.…

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Podcasts ·

The Interface: Do content designers need portfolios?

In this episode, the UX Content Collective crew discusses content design portfolios and if they are a necessity or a nice-to-have. Listen in or read the transcript!

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Podcasts ·

The Interface: Will the wave of layoffs hit UX writers?

In this episode, the UX Content Collective crew discusses the current wave of tech layoffs and what this means for product and design teams.

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Learning ·

Webinar recap: Accessibility for UX

In this webinar, UXCC course authors discuss designing usable experiences for all and how content designers can play a role in better, more accessible products.

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Inclusion ·

Five tips for successful gender-inclusive translations

Truly gender-inclusive content requires support from UX writers, designers, and localization experts. Laetitia Gathion shares how to make this important collaboration work!

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Leadership ·

How to measure content operations maturity

How “mature” is your organization? Rob Mills shows how to use content maturity models as a guide, not a prescriptive framework.

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Leadership ·

UXCC Instructor Spotlight: Meet Rob Mills

UXCC course instructors share their unique backgrounds, insights, and advice for fellow UX content people. This time, we chat with Rob Mills.

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Career ·

Grow your content design career with a coach

In this panel, Patrick Stafford chats with UXCC coaches from Microsoft, Spotify, and ServiceNow.

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Career ·

Five tips for success as a solo UX writer

Setting up a UX writing practice as a team of one is no small feat. Megan O'Neill shares how she got started building processes and best practices at Codecademy.

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Inclusion ·

Introducing the Gender-Inclusive Language Project

Content designers from around the globe explore how we can adopt gender-inclusive language in our everyday lives and content design work.

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Techniques ·

Figma techniques for better content design

Figma is where the content design magic happens. Jason Fox shares quick tricks and tips to make the most of the tool.

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Leadership ·

UXCC Instructor Spotlight: Meet Daree Allen Nieves

UXCC course instructors share their unique backgrounds, insights, and advice for fellow UX content people. This time, we chat with Daree Allen Nieves.

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Inspiration ·

Error messages as poetry from Condé Nast & Zendesk

UX writing is rarely considered the most emotional expression of the written word—until two UX writing teams transformed error messages into poems.

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The top 50 UX content resources of 2022

The Interface: Will AI eat UX writing? We test ChatGPT!

20 content designers share their daily routines

All! The! Things! Clare Scott’s Button 2022 recap

The Interface: Button 2022 recap

Big tech layoffs: A survival guide for content designers

UX writing in the FinTech industry

The Interface: Is this the end of Figma?

Law to UX: My magical career transition

Punk in UX: 6 counterculture principles for content designers

Everything you need to know about UX writing certification

The Interface: Do content designers need portfolios?

The Interface: Will the wave of layoffs hit UX writers?

Webinar recap: Accessibility for UX

Five tips for successful gender-inclusive translations

How to measure content operations maturity

UXCC Instructor Spotlight: Meet Rob Mills

Grow your content design career with a coach

Five tips for success as a solo UX writer

Introducing the Gender-Inclusive Language Project

Figma techniques for better content design

UXCC Instructor Spotlight: Meet Daree Allen Nieves

The Dash: Share the UX writing love

Error messages as poetry from Condé Nast & Zendesk

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