Published inUX CollectiveHow volunteering for a crisis hotline makes me a better designerI’m going to tell you something about myself that will make me sound extraordinarily privileged: hearing stories from those contacting our…Dec 25, 2020127Dec 25, 2020127
Why Nestle is one of the most hated companies in the worldWe need to talk about Nestle and water.Jun 20, 202020Jun 20, 202020
Published inUX CollectiveThat awful UI vs. UX ketchup memeAt face value, this meme appears to be a quick and easy tool for educating the general public about what the differences are between UI…May 30, 20201.8K12May 30, 20201.8K12
Published inUX CollectiveTrump’s feud with Twitter — a UX designer’s perspectiveAs a UX Designer, my job is to design user interfaces such as websites and mobile apps and build them in a way that is user friendly. I…May 28, 202062May 28, 202062
Defining UX and UX DesignThis article will cover the definition and scope of UX.May 4, 20203May 4, 20203
Published inUX CollectiveAgile UX: Adapting to ChangeWhen analyzing processes for executing and providing as a User Experience designer, it is important to consider how well the process…May 3, 202044May 3, 202044
Wheel Spin UI ChallengeThis challenge is designed to break you out of your UI design comfort zone and get you to try new (and potentially disastrous) things! I…Apr 30, 202033Apr 30, 202033
Why I’m grateful to be a UX designer during Coronavirus seasonI have never felt more validated in my decision to take this career path than in these past few months as the Coronavirus pandemic has…Mar 30, 2020181Mar 30, 2020181
Not sure who you are? A memoir for those navigating their 20's.I grew up loving to read. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve craved more real-life stories, and I’ve been seeking out more memoirs than fiction. I…Feb 18, 2020Feb 18, 2020
I have 20k Instagram followers, but no one likes me.When I started my Instagram account (www.instagram.com/katfairbanks) a year and a half ago, I did so with the intention of learning how to…Feb 5, 2020841Feb 5, 2020841
Get more followers on Instagram using HighlightsYou want your highlights to be a good representation of you, your business, and the content you create on Instagram. Highlights are an…Jan 14, 20201Jan 14, 20201
How to go from 0–10k Followers on Instagram — FAST!Here’s how I grew my Instagram profile (www.instagram.com/katfairbanks) from 0–10k followers in less than six months!Jan 14, 20201561Jan 14, 20201561
The UX Book — PrefaceI recently had the chance to interview a UX designer I admire that I found through LinkedIn. He works for a large consulting firm and…Oct 9, 201931Oct 9, 201931
Published inUX CollectiveCrafting an efficient and practical user interviewOne of the cheapest and most flexible User Experience research methods, user interviews are used in many phases of the design process to…Sep 18, 201978Sep 18, 201978
Usability Testing in 2019Testing digital products in a world where good user experience is not just expected, but mandatory for success.Jul 22, 20192Jul 22, 20192
Published inUX Collective6 tips for designing better mobile sign up formsIt’s important that the process of signing up for your application is a stress-free one, especially since it’s the first experience users…Jul 18, 201991Jul 18, 201991
Nielsen’s Principles of UI #2: Match between system and the real world.For hiking, walking, or driving, Apple’s Compass app has all features the mechanical compass offers, a suitable replacement for any…Jul 2, 2019Jul 2, 2019
A few bucks for your thoughts? My experience as a user tester for apps and websites.As a UX designer looking to strengthen my skills in user research, I signed up for UserCrowd and User Testing in April 2019. Becoming a…Jul 1, 2019Jul 1, 2019
Published inFairbanksStudiosThe Definitive List of the Top 10 Best Books for UX DesignersOn UX DesignJun 28, 20191962Jun 28, 20191962
Nielsen’s Principles of UI #1: Visibility of System StatusIf you’ve ever opened a Snapple bottle and heard that signature pop, you’ve experienced Nielsen’s visibility of system status principle in…Jun 28, 2019Jun 28, 2019