Ui Breakfast: Ui/ux Design And Product Strategy

How can we do better at designing websites and applications, so that they cater for people with special needs? Our guest today is Cat Noone, CEO of Stark. You’ll hear about Cat’s mission-driven SaaS, examples of inclusive design, her tool recommendations, as well as her expert tips on accessible design.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesStark — Cat’s companyHanlon’s razor — a rule of thumb that states “never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity”Figma, AdobeXD, Sketch — popular UI design softwareStark raises $1.5M for a toolkit that helps developers and others create more inclusive design — a TechCrunch announcement of Stark’s recent fundingApple’s Human Interface GuidelinesStark’s blogUnderstanding Conformance — a W3 article on WCAG 2.0 conformance levels (AA/AAA regulations)Apple, Microsoft, Fable, Barclays — companies that do great at inclusive designMi

How can analytics direct us to the right path for our product? And how can we lay the best foundations for measuring website engagement? Our guest today is Helena Ronis, founder and CEO of AllFactors. You’ll hear Helena’s recommendations on analytics, content marketing, driving traffic, SEO, engagement, readership, and much more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesAllFactors — Helena’s product, a marketing analytics toolVoxSnap — Helena’s previous productGDPR, CCPA — key privacy actsAdobe Analytics, Google 360 — enterprise web analytics toolsMIT Sloan — MIT’s world-renowned business schoolAllFactor’s Marketing Insights Blog — their blog where you can follow Helena’s SaaS Marketing seriesHow Copysmith is Utilizing The GPT-3 AI to Automate Copywriting for Marketing — Helena’s interview with Copysmith founder Jasmine WangSurvival to Thrival — a two-book series for startups by Bob Tinker an

Today we invite you to listen to another one of our Better Done Than Perfect episodes. Our guest is Alli Blum, SaaS consultant extraordinaire and onboarding strategist. You’ll learn about Alli’s professional journey, her definition of ideal onboarding, customer success milestones, and her bulletproof advice on conducting customer interviews.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesalliblum.com — Alli’s websiteUI Breakfast Episode 112: Optimizing SaaS Trials with Alli BlumConducting Switch Interviews — an article by ThoughtbotJTBD for User Onboarding with Ramli JohnStop Aiming at Happiness: Unconventional Wisdom for Customer Success — Anna Jacobsen’s Microconf talkWhat is a North Star metric? — a Mixpanel articleHow Long Should Your Pages Be? — an article on stages of awareness by Copy HackersThe JTBD methodology by Bob Moesta and Chris Spiek, one of Alli’s recommended resourcesForget the Funnel by Claire Suellentrop and Gia Laudi — one of Alli’s recommended resou

Today we celebrate episode #200 with Dennis Field, who was our first guest when the podcast started in 2014. Dennis is the brand specialist at InVision, and the founder of Happy Patron. We talk about branding — the buzzword of the century. How do we define it, and how do we apply this knowledge to UI/UX design? What is the user’s role in your brand’s story? You’ll hear Dennis talk about his work process, brand amplification, storytelling, finding your “why”, employee branding, and the various facets of brand love.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesEpisode 1: Dennis FieldEpisode 50: Becoming a Brand Evangelist with Dennis FieldInVision — one of the most popular product design platforms, where Dennis worksHappy Patron — Dennis’s productFundamental UI Design — Jane’s InVision courseWhat is Employee Branding? Why Does Your Company Need It? — an article by Migs BassigStart With Why — a popu

Thought-based technologies might often be a cause for fear, but they are nothing new under the sun. By learning more about these technologies and dismantling negative beliefs, designers may be able to stay ahead of the game by catching glimpses into the future. Our guest today is Afshin Mehin, designer and founder of Woke Studio. We dive into the world of thought-based interfaces where you’ll learn about neurotechnology, robotics design, user psychology, and the fascinating potentials for UX design.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesWoke — Afshin’s product design studioIdeo — Afshin’s previous place of workNeuralink — a company founded by Elon Musk (Woke designed enclosures for their R1 surgical robot)Neuroplasticity — a Wikipedia articleKinesthesia — a Wikipedia articleInfluence: the Psychology of Persuasion — a book by Robert B. CialdiniEpisode 173: Voice UX with Sina KahenSeeing Aro

What are the main differences between running desktop apps versus web apps? And which of the two comes with less hassle and problems down the line? Our guest today is Steve McLeod, the founder of Feature Upvote and acquirer of Saber Feedback. You’ll hear Steve’s opinion on switching from desktop to web-based apps, the various maintenance and support issues that may arise, the “boring” aspects of running complex software, and how to prevent the stress that often comes with SaaS.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesFeature Upvote,Saber Feedback — Steve’s SaaS productsPatrick McKenzie — Steve’s inspirationWhy I sold my startup for £100,000 — the story of Saber Feedback acquisition by its original founder Matt BearmanBootstrapped.fm — Steve’s podcast for bootstrapped SaaS foundersEpisode 135: Multi-Product Portfolio Model for SaaS with JD GraffamUserlist — Jane’s SaaS productUlysses — a writ

Today we invite you to listen to one of our latest episodes from Better Done Than Perfect, a new show for SaaS founders. Enjoy this interview with Christopher Gimmer, co-founder of Snappa, where we explore the fascinating topic of templates and onboarding videos. You’ll learn all about these powerful onboarding tools and how to use them effectively in your SaaS company. You’ll also hear Christopher’s take on repurposed content, conversions, the friction of confirmation emails, and much more.Please head over to the episode page for the detailed recap and key takeaways.Show notesSnappa — Christopher’s SaaS product together with Marc ChouinardProduct-Led Institute by Wes BushChecklist — a productivity appInspire, Not Instruct: How We Do User Onboarding at UserlistFollow Christopher on TwitterThanks for listening! If you found the episode useful, please spread the word about this new show on Twitter mentioning @userlist, or leave us a review on iTunes.SponsorThis show is brought to you by Userlist — the best tool

Classic product recommendation is to focus on something, but “all-in-one” products can also get wildly successful. How are they made? Do their multiple features cause chaos and anxiety, or is there a secret sauce to creating harmony? Our guest today is developer, advertizer, and Bento founder Jesse Hanley. You’ll hear how Jesse has been expanding his product over the years, and how he masterfully juggles multiple features, a large user base, support tickets, and much more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesBento — Jesse’s all-in-one SaaS product, email marketing automationUserlist — Jane’s SaaS productDrip, Klaviyo, Intercom — other popular marketing automation platformsBasecamp — a popular project management and team communication toolReact Native — a tool for building mobile appsSlack — a popular team communication appLoom — a video messaging toolElasticsearch, Honeybadger — tools Je

How can we measure the success of our UX work as consultants? How do we even start this conversation with clients, if such metrics involve additional research work?? Our guest today is Mark Baldino, co-founder of Fuzzy Math. You’ll learn all about Mark’s consultancy and his answers to these pressing ROI questions, as well as his view on measuring user satisfaction, creating effective surveys, and more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesFuzzy Math — Mark’s UX design consultancyEpisode 164: Enterprise Product Design with Rakesh PatwariNPS (Net Promoter Score) — a popular research method (Wikipedia article)SUPR-Q — an 8 item questionnaire for measuring the quality of user experience (you can use the method for free, or buy a license to access industry benchmarks)What Are XLAs? Experience Level Agreements Explained — an article by Joseph MathengeUserlist — Jane’s SaaS productFollow Fuzzy M

Minimalism may be considered merely an aesthetic choice, but it also determines many other decisions we make in product design and life in general. How can designers implement and stand by their minimalist principles in web and product design? Our guest today is minimalist designer Brian Gardner, founder and CEO of Agent Engine. You’ll learn about Brian’s journey into minimalism, his design philosophy, and his recommendations on staying true to your values.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesAgent Engine — Brian’s companyStudioPress, Copyblogger — Brian’s previous projectsNo Sidebar — Brian’s famous minimalist projectTony Clark, Jason Schuller — Brian’s Agent Engine partnersCompass, Century 21 — examples of well-designed real estate websitesJoshua Becker — the founder of Becoming MinimalistRafal Tomal — Brian’s previous partner at StudioPressYoga with Adriene — a popular YouTuber’s webs

The year of 2020 has introduced us to the ‘new normal’ — which we’re, admittedly, still struggling to get accustomed to. How does this, along with the current social unrest, affect the way users make purchasing decisions? Our guest today is Claire Suellentrop, SaaS marketing and growth advisor. You’ll hear Claire’s recommendations on post-pandemic marketing, customer research, company culture, and more.P.S. Please take part in our listener survey. This podcast just turned 6 years old and we’re looking for ways to make it better.Download the MP3 audio file: right-click here and choose Save As.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesForget the Funnel — Claire’s project with Georgiana LaudiEpisode 92: Behind the Scenes of Userlist.io Research with Claire SuellentropCalendly — a popular scheduling tool; Claire’s previous place of work as head of marketingProfitWell — SaaS metrics toolReciprocit

How different are tablet interfaces to those of phones and desktops? And what makes a tablet-based app fully functional and worth building? Our guest today is Mark McGranaghan, founding partner at Muse Software and principal investigator at Ink & Switch. You’ll hear Mark’s angle on tablet interface design, industrial research, user onboarding, as well as his advice on building tools for thought.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesMuse — Mark’s productInk & Switch — Mark’s industrial research lab focusing on creativity & productivityProductivity articles by Shawn BlancOnboarding with Jane Portman — a Metamuse podcast episodeMilanote — tool for organizing creative projectsNotion, Roam — modern tools for thoughtProcreate — a digital illustration app for the iPadMicrosoft Research — a great entryway to academic research on tabletsmarkmcgranaghan.com — Mark’s websiteFind Mark on

As product people, we handle vast amounts of data without thinking about the environment. We make copies and backups of everything, and even our devices are powered to the max. Can we do better? Our guest today is Gerry McGovern, the author of World Wide Waste. You’ll learn about the current risks associated with data waste, along with Gerry’s tips on digital sustainability and minimizing your footprint.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesWorld Wide Waste — Gerry’s recent bookEpisode 118: Customer Top Tasks with Gerry McGovernEpisode 140: Sustainable UX with James ChristieWebsite Carbon Calculator — a tool for estimating your website’s carbon footprintUserlist — Jane's SaaS productgerrymcgovern.com — Gerry’s websiteFollow Gerry on TwitterToday’s SponsorThis episode is brought to you by Hover. Register a domain name for your design portfolio and choose from over 300 domain name extension

How can information be best learned, dissected, and communicated across teams, industries, and products? Our guest today is Stephen Anderson, the founder of the Mighty Minds Club and author of Figure It Out. You’ll hear Stephen’s thoughts on the nature of information, cognition and thinking, interaction design, the importance of team dialogue, his virtual club project, and much more.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesFigure It Out — Stephen’s latest book Seductive Interaction Design — Stephen’s first book Mental Notes — Stephen’s card deck productFrom Paths to Sandboxes — Stephen’s MidwestUX talkEpisode 170: The Power of Workshops with Jonathan CourtneyThe Infinite Game — a famous book by Simon SinekExplorable Explanations — Nicky Case’s blogST Math — an online visual math program by MIND Research InstituteDynamicland — an interactive computing platform by Brad VictoryThinkific — a pop

It might seem that new software products randomly appear in a vacuum, but it’s far from true. How can product ideas be generated, validated, and successfully implemented? Our guest today is Kevin Conti, the founder of Software Ideas. You’ll hear Kevin’s thoughts on product development, validation, marketing, niche review sites, bootstrapping, and presales, as well as his advice for new founders.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesSoftwareideas.io — Kevin’s project we’re talking aboutCodernotes.io — Kevin’s previous SaaS productEpisode 175: Product Trends with Dru Riley of Trends.vcEpisode 188: Marketing Ideas and Experiments with Kacper StaniulUserlist — Jane’s SaaS productEpisode 150: Understanding Product-Market Fit with Derrick ReimerCrunchbase — a popular paid databaseG2, Capterra — popular software review sitesThe Inc. 5000 List of America’s Most Inspiring EntrepreneursThe Mom Test

When developing a SaaS product, founders and product managers always have to deal with limited resources. Is there a formula for making the best feature decisions? Our guest today is Corinn Pope, founder of Speckled and prioritization expert. You’ll hear Corinn’s recommendations on roadmaps, decision-making formulas,  prioritization processes, and management tips for all kinds of products.Download the MP3 audio file: right-click here and choose Save As.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesSpeckled — Corinn’s product, a prioritization and decision-making toolRICE (research, impact, confidence, effort) — a prioritization framework by IntercomEpisode 125: Defining & Building New Features with Emily TateEpisode 132: Feature Audit with Brian RheaShape Up — a productivity method by Basecamp (also a book)Userlist — Jane’s SaaS productObviously Awesome — a book by April DunfordHow We Used Ap

How do you keep track of numerous marketing ideas, and decide which ones to implement? Our guest today is Kacper Staniul, growth marketer and maker of Scrapbook. You’ll hear the story behind Kacper’s collection of growth tactics, his lead generation tips, competitor analysis hacks, and a plethora of tool recommendations.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesScrapbook — Kacper’s project, a database of SaaS growth ideas Airtable — a popular no-code (low-code) platformDave McClure’s Pirate Metrics: The AARRR Funnel In A Nutshell — an article by Gennaro CuofanoPredict Leads, Bombora — intelligence tools for intent dataBuiltWith — a tool for web technology profilingUserlist — Jane’s SaaS productProfitWell, Baremetrics, Churn Buster — popular tools that allow failed payment recoveryICE Scoring — a popular prioritization modelNotion — an all-in-one workspace toolPageflows — a collection of user

Real behavior change is fueled by emotion. How can designers leverage this universal truth to enhance their products and impact user journeys? Our guest today is Adi Mazor Kario, a design strategist and innovation expert. You’ll learn about emotion-based innovation, empathizing with users, trust-based onboarding, and applying emotional design in a variety of industries.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesWizard, Invincible Innovation, ExStrategy — Adi’s companies and projectsEpisode 119: Emotional Targeting with Talia WolfEpisode 173: Voice UX with Sina Kahen8 Things UX/UI Designers Can Learn From Steve Jobs — an article by Julia ZellEpisode 131: Design Sprint with Jonathan CourtneyInspire, Not Instruct: How We Do User Onboarding at Userlist — Jane’s articleHarnessing the Wind of Change — Adi’s upcoming bookChinese ‘Wind of Change’ proverbInvincible Innovation — Adi’s websiteConnect wit

Dribbble has been the inspiration destination for designers for over a decade. How is it evolving to meet modern standards and designer needs? Our guest today is Michael Sacca, VP Product at Dribbble. You’ll hear from Michael about Dribbble’s product vision, designer communities, other popular design platforms, hiring designers, and much more. Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesCrew.co, Unsplash — Michael’s previous businessesTiny— the company that bought DribbbleBehance, Mobbin, Really Good Emails — other platforms for design inspirationEpisode 178: Your Personal Design Style with Meg LewisCreative Market — a popular design marketplace recently acquired by DribbbleDribbble’s Blog and NewsletterDribbble’s Designer Search — a visual search tool for hiring designersRocketship.fm — Michael’s weekly podcastFollow Michael on Twitter @michaelsaccaMichael’s Dribbble pageToday’s SponsorThis ep

These days, design roles are becoming more multidisciplinary, while designers are rapidly evolving into leaders. Shouldn’t design education also shift gears, and cater to more inclusive skillsets? Our guest today is Ekaterina Solomeina, creative director, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of Future London Academy. You’ll hear Ekaterina’s insights on design learning, self-improvement techniques, and the misconceptions and current trends in education.Podcast feed: subscribe to https://feeds.simplecast.com/4MvgQ73R in your favorite podcast app, and follow us on iTunes, Stitcher, or Google Play Music.Show NotesFuture London Academy — Ekaterina’s company providing education for design leadersSkin in the Game: Hidden Asymmetries of Daily Life — a book by Nassim TalebEpisode 34: Key Principles of Instructional Design with Stacey Howe-LottMichael Wolff on the Three Muscles of Creativity — an article by Michael Wolff, Ekaterina’s role modelMindset: The New Psychology of Success — a book by Carol DweckPeak: Secrets from the