

UX IRL
Mary Fran Thompson and Michelle Chin
Show notes: https://medium.com/ux-in-real-life
Hello, friends! We're Michelle and Mary Fran – two friends who met through UX and love to geek out about it. UX IRL is a podcast about what UX is like at work and in the world around us. We cover our favorite methods, UX wins/struggles, career, and other UX-y things. Feel free to reach out to us on LinkedIn.
Hello, friends! We're Michelle and Mary Fran – two friends who met through UX and love to geek out about it. UX IRL is a podcast about what UX is like at work and in the world around us. We cover our favorite methods, UX wins/struggles, career, and other UX-y things. Feel free to reach out to us on LinkedIn.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Nov 4, 2021 • 42min
UX Book Toolbox
Discover the must-read UX books that shape design practices, from brainstorming techniques in 'Game Storming' to the narrative approaches in 'UX Team of One'. Explore valuable non-UX literature like the Austin Kleon Trilogy that fosters creativity. The discussion also includes tips for effective communication in UX meetings and strategies for maximizing educational resources. Learn how supporting local bookstores and libraries can enhance your reading experience, making UX literature accessible to all!

Oct 28, 2021 • 34min
Bonus: UX Horror Stories & Halloween Fun
In this episode we reminisce about past Halloweens and attempt to relate our experiences to UX, as well as share some common UX horror stories (spooky). What are some of your favorite Halloween memories? What “scrappy” costumes have y’all made? What are some of your UX horror stories? Comment below or reply on Twitter @uxinreallife or on Instagram @ux.inreallife.

Oct 21, 2021 • 21min
Scrappy Research
In this episode we talk about what user research can really be like - scrappy! We’d love to hear how you’ve accomplished your research goals while being scrappy. Reach out to us on Twitter @uxinreallife or on Instagram @ux.inreallife.

Oct 7, 2021 • 29min
Breaking into UX
Get to know us a little better by hearing our background and paths to UX - because no two paths are the same! If you're UX curious, we hope you find some of our takeaways inspiring. For our more seasoned friends, we'd love to hear about your paths. You can find us on Twitter @uxinreallife and on Instagram @ux.inreallife.