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Today's episode delves into the seemingly counterintuitive topic of "not testing" with Karl Gilis. Karl shared hilarious and insightful tales from the front lines of user testing, including a memorable mix-up during a test for Microsoft.
Karl passionately critiques common website elements like sliders, advocating for simplicity and user focus over flashy design. We then moved on to the misuse of A/B testing and the importance of understanding why customers choose your brand, emphasizing the need for intentional design and marketing that serves the user's needs over the company's ego.
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