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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!

- Patrick Stafford·
- August 18, 2022·

- 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.

- Patrick Stafford·
- July 14, 2022·

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.

- Katie Szymanski·
- June 17, 2022·

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!

- Laetitia Gathion·
- May 20, 2022·

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.

- Rob Mills·
- May 6, 2022·

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.

- Katie Szymanski·
- April 26, 2022·

- Career ·
Grow your content design career with a coach
In this panel, Patrick Stafford chats with UXCC coaches from Microsoft, Spotify, and ServiceNow.

- Katie Szymanski·
- April 13, 2022·

- 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…

- Megan O'Neill·
- April 11, 2022·

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.

- Katie Szymanski·
- March 30, 2022·

- Figma ·
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.

- Jason Fox·
- March 21, 2022·

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.

- Daree Allen Nieves·
- March 1, 2022·

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.

- Sammie Spector·
- February 14, 2022·

- Process ·
How to give impactful content design feedback
Giving feedback is one of the most important tools in your content designer belt. Taylor Rohwedder shares how to use it well.

- Taylor Rohwedder·
- February 1, 2022·

The top 50 UX writing resources of 2021
Our field evolved a ton in 2021. We've collected the top 50 UX writing and content design resources for you to enjoy!

- Katie Szymanski·
- December 20, 2021·

How to give your product a voice
Adina Cretu gives an in-depth guide on how to bring a product's voice to life by giving it personality. It all begins with asking the right questions.

- Adina Cretu·
- December 5, 2021·

- Spanish ·
Interview with Kinneret Yifrah
In this interview, the author of the popular book "Microcopy, The Complete Guide" talks about her beginnings in UX writing, her projects, and the future of content design.

- Malko Gallegos·
- November 28, 2021·

- Career ·
Introducing the UX Content Collective
Welcome to the new and improved UX Writers Collective — now UX Content Collective.

- Bobbie Wood·
- November 14, 2021·

Accessible content design for emojis
Emojis are fun, but they're not always accessible. Jason Fox shares guidelines and considerations for content designers.

- Jason Fox·
- November 1, 2021·

14 days of the Daily Conversation Design Challenge
Curious about convo design? Up for a challenge? See how Joel Ramey completed each daily prompt and put your skills to the test!

- Joel Ramey·
- October 12, 2021·

Compassion in UX: A hospital case study
A UX writer’s analysis of the user journey through the world of medicine.

- Sammie Spector·
- September 28, 2021·

Why we need better blockchain content design
When it comes to the multi-billion dollar blockchain industry, how can we prove the value of better content design?

- Hunter Gebron·
- September 20, 2021·