Darren Hood (Kent)

Seasoned UX professional, adjunct professor at Kent State University, and seminar leader/speaker. Opinions are my own.

[Darren Hood (Kent) @dhoodkent]

Do you love smoothies? So do I. This post uses smoothies as a metaphor to help make somewhat of a fun and interesting point to describe each UX professional.

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RT @uxuncensored: Join me and a host of fantastic speakers for the Concentric Online Conference -- January 24, 2020 from 8a-5p, PST. https://t.co/KMMAhp0pnG #ux #deltacx #onlineconference @darrenhood

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RT @MeasuringU: Three Branches of UX Questionnaires: MIS and User Satisfaction, Assessing System Usability, and Pragmatic (Classical) and Hedonic (Emotional) Usability. https://t.co/WOoZFNiHYD

[Darren Hood (Kent) @dhoodkent]

Don't solve the problem given to you: solve the true underlying problem. ~ Don Norman

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RT @IATV: "Timeline for Sketch Is Now Available!" https://t.co/Yuv2Nf3NWP (https://t.co/z1ez3IIeXQ)

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18 Cognitive Biases You Can Use for Conversion Optimization| https://t.co/BSIh8PUkVP

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For the record, design thinking is not new | https://t.co/WTHmIAr5iZ #ux

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Great resource/class for learning how to create a solidi UX portfolio | Build a Powerful UX Portfolio | Learn to build the kind of competitive, effective, impactful UX portfolio recruiters, employers and prospective clients want to see! | https://t.co/vwqjEK8AAD #ux #portfolio

[Darren Hood (Kent) @dhoodkent]

The “mobile first” discussion has always been interesting.... because it usually indicates the design is not user-centered. ~ @darrenhood

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Google brings Lens to all Google Photos users on Android | https://t.co/5MdXNmFW2Y

[Darren Hood (Kent) @dhoodkent]

The world of UX is an infinite science, requiring engagement in continued education. Those who don't learn, will fail. @darrenhood

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The Principle of Commitment and Behavioral Consistency | https://t.co/EPM1hC9f5D #ux #nng

[Darren Hood (Kent) @dhoodkent]

Maturity overcomes bias.... and selective hearing is an enemy of emotional intelligence. ~ @darrenhood

[Darren Hood (Kent) @dhoodkent]

A must read for true UX professionals | How to Stand Out in the Expanding Field of User Experience | https://t.co/J9mA0aRK1V

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RT @ReutersTech: 'Jackpotting' hackers steal over $1 million from ATMs across U.S.: Secret Service https://t.co/hNMCo75jng via @dnvolz

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Great read. Personas are not a magic bullet | Why Personas Fail | https://t.co/5q3hF0KFJR

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UserTesting success story: Walmart Canada | UserTesting Blog https://t.co/qL3rHBq0si

[Darren Hood (Kent) @dhoodkent]

Show me a "UX professional that's a troll.... and I'll show you someone who lacks the necessary people skills to foster optimal designs.

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Found: New Android malware with never-before-seen spying capabilities https://t.co/U9B3EjGqqV

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RT @TechCrunch: Time spent in apps grew just 6% last year, down from 11% in 2016 https://t.co/aRgdo1phIn (Data via @FlurryMobile)