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Standard Beagle Co-Founder and Creative Director Cindy Brummer is among the authors chosen for “97 Things Every UX Designer Should Know” from O’Reilly Media.
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Standard Beagle Co-Founder and Creative Director Cindy Brummer is among the authors chosen for “97 Things Every UX Designer Should Know” from O’Reilly Media.
Many new UX designers want to learn more about the research career path That’s why the Austin-based meetup group, UX in ATX, hosted a paneled discussion in July 2020 with UX Research experts to talk about the research career path.
Fierce Females is a new series of interviews with women in design. This series is intended to spotlight women in the design community and spark inspiration for anyone interested in design.
Why designers and developers should talk more The design to development handoff can make or break a product sprint. When design and engineering teams work in silos, even the most beautiful UI can fall apart in implementation. But when handoff is intentional, collaborative, and clear? You can ship faster, with fewer bugs and happier teams….
Many UX designers worry about the future That is why the Austin based meetup group, UX in ATX, hosted a paneled discussion in June 2020 with experts from the local design community to talk about UX careers. The topic was, “Keeping Your UX Career Future Forward.” Watch the UX in ATX career meetup recording Panelists…
Why we chose Figma to streamline UX and development It is important for companies to frequently reassess how they do things. One of the drawbacks of investing in new tools is the resources it takes to try out new software. Sometimes, a team may agree to try a new tool, but don’t necessarily take the…
Genesis framework site provides turnkey design and development services Welcome to Fetch + Field Recently I was given the opportunity to create my first website for a sub-brand Standard Beagle, called Fetch + Field. Fetch + Field was created out of the sudden and unexpected need for small, local businesses to shift from brick and…
How usable is your product? I have a love-hate relationship with some digital products, and it’s because of their usability. Well, mostly hate in some cases. And not because I don’t love the idea. But using the software is frustrating and drives me crazy. Take Jira, for example, a cloud-based project management software from Atlassian….
How can you get to the next step in your UX career? In April of 2020, the Austin based meetup group, UX in ATX hosted a paneled discussion with experts from the local design community. The topic was, ‘How to Get Your First, Second, or Third Job in UX.’ Check out the meetup recording below…
There are multiple benefits of usability testing. Usability testing allows product teams to find problems before the end user. The earlier bugs are identified, the less expensive it is for the client to fix. Detecting issues early on encourages a smoother launch or feature release.
They may look similar, but these personas serve different purposes There’s a moment on almost every cross-functional product team when the wires get crossed. Marketing has “SaaS Sarah” and “Decision-Maker Dave” mapped out in vivid detail, right down to their favorite podcast. Meanwhile, the product team is trying to design features for “Power User Priya”…
User-centeredness relies on connecting to users via empathy Empathy is one of the most important soft skills you can have, especially as a UX designer. Connecting with humans by understanding their feelings and unique view of the world allows for better understanding. Once we have a deeper understanding of the people for whom we are…
UPDATE: March 16, 2020 – All employees are required to work from home. Important update to clients and partners regarding our response to COVID-19 As the global health situation continues to evolve regarding COVID-19, I want to let you know the steps Standard Beagle is taking as an agency that may affect you. At Standard…
Companies that invest in UX design navigate economic downturns by understanding users When budgets tighten and uncertainty rises, product teams face tough decisions. But companies that lean into a strong UX strategy in economic uncertainty often emerge more resilient — and closer to their customers. Rather than guessing what users want, UX research reveals real…
Beyond the lawsuits: Why accessibility is a product strategy, not a checklist Imagine launching a new feature you’re proud of and then getting served with a lawsuit because a customer couldn’t use it. That’s not a distant edge case. It’s a growing reality for companies that overlook ADA website compliance requirements. Accessibility lawsuits are on…
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