Episode 61 Show Notes: How much do you actually know about the history of UX? Think about it, UX has been around since before many of us were even in elementary school. 😳 There are many misconceptions around what a career in UX looks like and how it's evolved. User experience has been around for decades, but it has only recently become a popular term. This is because we're now living in a world where technology is a massive part of our lives. This episode focuses on Darren Hood's 25 years of experience as a UXer and the challenges he's faced. There's so much value in this topic, so he'll be back soon for part 2. In that episode, we'll dive into specific misconceptions I've heard in my career that Darren will fact-check. If you have less than 25 years of experience in UX, I highly recommend you take a listen and learn from Darren's story. Tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments. &nbsp; Mentions: &nbsp; Darren Hood Social   (Lookout for the next UX ChitChat Hour)   &nbsp; UXUncensored Social     &nbsp; Books      &nbsp; ------ Today’s sponsor, Google Design, produces original content like articles and videos to show how Google’s products come to life—and to inspire designers everywhere. Head over to goo.gle/UINarrative to get inspired. &nbsp; Podcast Info: &nbsp; Transcripts available on episode web page. &nbsp; Listen on , , , and . &nbsp; RSS feed:  &nbsp; Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.   Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at . &nbsp; Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at . &nbsp; Let’s Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com. &nbsp; Let’s connect! #uinarrative , ,  @uinarrative  @uinarrativeco

The Common Misconceptions About a Career in UX (Part 1) | Darren Hood, 26+yr exp

Episode 62 Show Notes: Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, knowing which ones to use can be tricky with many different fonts available. In this episode, Thomas Girard provides tips on using type properly for digital interfaces. Some of the topics we discuss include: -Typography best practices -How to pair typefaces -How to check for accessibility and inclusivity -How to stand out and make your font choices memorable -The importance of phonetic type -Best fonts to use on your first UI project This episode is excellent for those looking to learn more about typography and improve their skillset. So take a listen and tag @uinarrativeco on Twitter with your questions or comments. &nbsp; Mentions: Connect with Thomas Girard!  - Send him a message  - Emerging Scholar book series      - How to feel at home in the airport &nbsp;    - book  - book  &nbsp; ------ &nbsp; Podcast Info: &nbsp; Transcripts available on episode web page. &nbsp; Listen on , , , and . &nbsp; RSS feed:  &nbsp; Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you like what you hear.   Announcements: Join the UI Narrative Email Club to be the first to hear about weekly blog posts and exclusive podcast recaps. You can sign up at . &nbsp; Want to become a Product Designer? Or need a portfolio review? Learn more at . &nbsp; Let’s Connect: Have a question for me? Email me at hello@uinarrative.com. &nbsp; Let’s connect! #uinarrative , ,  @uinarrative  @uinarrativeco

Typography in Digital Interfaces | Thomas Girard, Assistant Professor of Design

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