Aurelius Podcast
Episode 63: UX Maturity with Darren Hood
Dec 19, 2023
UX professional Darren Hood discusses the concept of UX maturity at the organizational and individual level. He explores the impact of UX maturity on planning, effectiveness, leadership, and the hiring process. He also shares tips for assessing and improving your own UX maturity. The podcast dives into the challenges and state of UX maturity as an industry in 2023.
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Quick takeaways
- UX maturity impacts how UX work is perceived and valued within organizations, as well as how it is approached and practiced by individuals and teams.
- Understanding and evaluating UX maturity in different areas, such as stakeholder, academic, personal, and discipline, is crucial for improving the overall practice and impact of UX.
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The Importance of UX Maturity
This podcast episode discusses the concept of UX maturity and its significance in the field of design and research. UX maturity is defined as the level of understanding and expertise in the discipline of UX. The speaker emphasizes the need to properly define the discipline and embrace its foundational tenets, which include usability and heuristics, information architecture, UX research, and user interface design. It is highlighted that UX maturity impacts how UX work is perceived and valued within organizations, as well as how it is approached and practiced by individuals and teams. The podcast also delves into the challenges of UX hiring and the importance of being patient in cultivating and advancing UX maturity.
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