I am humbled by the opportunity to speak at this year’s Human Factors International (HFI) Annual Conference. Below is a summary of my concept on the "UX Secret Agent" mindset. I was excited to discuss how we can better bridge the gap between human experience and business objectives. The engagement from the audience was inspiring, […]
Another standout presentation from last week’s UXDX Conference explored how AI has dramatically transformed research, product design, and personalization, but maintained a focus on human-centered principles. According to Larkin Brown, Senior Director of Product Research at Pinterest, her application is developing beyond simple search into systems that use visual exploration and behavioral patterns to comprehend intent, taste, and personal identity. She talked […]
At the UXDX conference, Sneha Narahalli, Head of Product & UX at Sephora, discussed how commerce has evolved over the past decade. In the past, businesses focused on an “omnichannel commerce” by connecting experiences across stores, websites, apps, and digital platforms. She explained that the industry is now entering a new phase where digital experiences […]
As a community leader for UXDX Community NEO (Northeast Ohio), I had the opportunity to attend the event in New York City. The event was packed with insights, and I’m looking forward to sharing more takeaways here soon. One of the biggest themes throughout the conference was how artificial intelligence is continuing to blur the […]
Are you looking to gather feedback from people before a design? Use a sketch (co-design) session as a generative user research method to design with your users before development. Below is a quick "how-to" guide that explains how to run a sketch session. Before Select a product, system, process, or environment to improve Determine user […]
For daily motivation, here is mantra to repeat. I know who I am. I know what I can do. I know I can make a difference.
Join us for our next event on April 29, 2026 at Progressive Insurance. Meet one-on-one with experienced UX professionals for practical career advice, portfolio feedback, and honest insight into the industry. In these timed mentoring sessions, attendees will rotate between tables every 15 minutes to hear different perspectives on hiring, case studies, career direction, and […]
I had the opportunity to teach Introduction to Inclusive Design to students at the Cuyahoga Valley Career Center (CVCC). The first goal of the class was to help future designers, developers, quality assurance professionals, managers, and analysts understand the importance of including a spectrum of end users early in the design process, before development begins. […]
UX Pathways began as a podcast to share insights, resources, and conversations with user experience (UX) professionals to help them learn, grow, and navigate careers in UX. It focuses on education, real-world experiences, and practical guidance that highlights methods and mindsets in UX through interviews and training resources. Now, a site has been launched that contains […]
Hello, Northeast Ohio! A new local meetup group has been established to bridge the gap between Product, user experience (UX), Design, and Dev to build better products, faster together. Events will be held quarterly to network and share knowledge. Join us for our first event. Register for the event Transcription: Hello, I'm Marc Majers. And […]