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The World of UX with Darren Hood

The World of UX podcast, hosted by UX and experience design veteran, educator, and conference speaker, Darren Hood, is dedicated to presenting topics covering and addressing all things UX. We"ll cover every UX-related method, discipline trend, career advancement and challenges, education recommendations, UX maturity levels, and maturity level management, and much much more. If you"d like to stay informed about UX, The World of UX is for you!

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36:23

The World of UX, Episode 274: Overcoming the...

The World of UX with Darren Hood ·

2025/08/12

The landscape of UX today is quite active. Given that information is crucial for personal growth and development, one would expect all the resources provided to be beneficial; however, this is far from the case. Many of the resources presented today are chock full of obstacles in the form of misinformation that are adding to the seemingly ambiguous space we know as UX. In this talk from a UX Akron event in 2021, Darren provides issues and examples associated with misinformation and ways to help us

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29:34

The World of UX, Episode 273: UX & The Age of...

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2025/08/06

When engaging in a task, project, or journey, focusing on the right things serves as the foundation of one's success. As people enter the world of UX and launch their careers, they unfortunately get subjected to a high volume of misdirection. In this episode, Darren will highlight three key aspects of misdirection that dominate UX circles: UX hiring, education, and the UX/UI combo acronyms. Check out the episode for more info.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources

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23:39

The World of UX, Episode 272: The Vanity and Fallacy...

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2025/07/29

When getting started in UX, many ask what they need to do in order to "stand out" and usually spend the next few years in a cycle that's destructive and counterproductive to themselves and the discipline of UX as a whole. In this episode, Darren provides insights about what standing out really means and offers an alternative path for those truly seeking to succeed in pure UX. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources

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46:31

The World of UX, Episode 271: Talkin' Shop and Ask Me...

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2025/07/22

In the conclusion of the AMA and Talkin’ Shop session with Darren, Lou Susi, and Yaddy Arroyo, the trio talked about such topics as the product designer title, challenges of workplace dynamics, overlooked factoids associated with UX mentoring, the vanity of UX celebritism, nightmares experienced as a senior practitioner, quality teachers and their impact on up-and-coming UX professionals, managing tough environments, and the importance of EQ and diplomacy.REMINDER: Video is available for this

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50:13

The World of UX, Episode 270: Talkin' Shop and Ask Me...

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2025/07/15

In the second part of this Talkin' Shop and Ask Me Anything combo session, the following topics are addressed: the value proposition of UX; the pitfalls and consequences of poor UX hiring; the importance of good UX leadership; the necessity of critical thinking; psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism in UX circles; encountering and managing different types of human behavior; people who labor to benefit the disciipline vs. looking out solely for themselves; the importance of not taking oneself

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62:02

The World of UX, Episode 269: Talkin' Shop and Ask Me...

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2025/07/08

In Part One of this Talkin' Shop and Ask Me Anything combo session, the group discusses the following subjects: Artificial intelligence, design systems, UX writing, high-level book recommendations, recognizing Frankenstein design requests, achieving contentment as a UX professional, and the importance of UX strategy.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux Bookmark the new World of UX website at

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51:48

The World of UX, Episode 268: The Aligned Podcast —...

The World of UX with Darren Hood ·

2025/07/01

In this segment from the Talk Circuit series, check out Darren's interview on the Aligned Podcast show with Naresh Shan. In this episode, Darren addresses such topics as specializations and the importance of fundamentals, the role of wireframes in UX design, the rush to learn UX and the detrimental effects, the need for a scientific approach to UX, and much more. Check out this very energetic show!REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources

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23:02

The World of UX, Episode 267: UX Pathways Interview...

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2025/06/23

This week's sharing from the Talk Circuit series includes Darren's appearance on the UX Pathways show (with Marc Majers), where the two delved into Darren's journey into UX and various lightbulb moments experienced along the way. Enjoy!REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#ux career tips Bookmark the new World of UX website at https://www.worldoux.com. Visit the UX Uncensored blog at

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51:29

The World of UX, Episode 266: Deep Dive Into UX, Part...

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2025/06/16

This week features the conclusion of Darren's interview with Dexignaire (India) where he provided a very broad and detailed look at the discipline of UX. Topics include an intro to UX, a UX design roadmap, UX basic principles, the importance of UX in various industries, the role of a UX designer, and a career scope. Enjoy!REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#impostersyndrome#ux career tips Bookmark the

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49:18

The World of UX, Episode 265: Deep Dive Into UX, Part...

The World of UX with Darren Hood ·

2025/06/10

This week's segment from the Talk Circuit series revisits part one of Darren's interview with Dexignaire (India) where he provided a very broad and detailed look at the discipline of UX. Topics include an intro to UX, a UX design roadmap, UX basic principles, the importance of UX in various industries, the role of a UX designer, and a career scope. Enjoy!REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldoux#ux career

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78:31

The World of UX, Episode 264: 2022 Brave UX Interview...

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2025/06/03

This week, enjoy a 2022 interview with Darren by Brendan Jarvis of Brave UX. During this session, following a little personal banter, Darren addresses several topics, including how UX bootcamps and courses impacting the field, why it's important to know the history of UX, what's driving people to declare imposter syndrome, the impact of popularization on today's design practices, and what the field of UX needs to do to become more effective.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select

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37:49

The World of UX, Episode 263: Design-to-Dev Zeplin...

The World of UX with Darren Hood ·

2025/05/27

In this 2024 interview from the Talk Circuit series, the folks at Zeplin take time to speak with Darren about where he draws his inspiration, his thoughts about the most in-demand skills for UXers, what he thinks the future of design-to-dev looks like, and his thoughts about artificial intelligence. Check out this very candid convo.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources. #ux#podcasts#cxofmradio#cxofm#realuxtalk#worldofux#worldouxBookmark the new World of UX website at

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23:52

The World of UX, Episode 262: UX & The Good Doctor...

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2025/05/20

UX isn’t about aesthetics—it’s about responsibility. In this episode from the Talk Circuit series and the Human Factors International 2025 UX Conference, Darren talks about the deep ethical responsibilities that come with being a UX professional—through the lens of the Hippocratic Oath. From influencing business outcomes to life-and-death decisions, UX has far-reaching consequences. Check it out!REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select resources

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64:03

The World of UX, Episode 261: Overcoming the Mirage...

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2025/05/13

Originally delivered for UX South Africa in 2021)UX has been in the mainstream for 20+ years. One would think its understanding would be more widespread, but several factors have limited mass UX maturity. To complicate matters further, many people feel UX is a void of standards and unity among top-level practitioners. Is UX undefined? Is UX an enigma? Is the discipline in a tailspin? This talk will provide some much-needed clarity. REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select

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43:13

The World of UX, Episode 260: Long Live IA (from the...

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2025/05/06

Among the current trends in UX design, one of the most critical and foundational elements is being overlooked — information architecture (IA). Serving as the key to findability and task execution, in the midst of UX's rise in the professional world, IA maintains its relevance and importance. This talk will review the evolution of UX, revisiting the core factors associated with IA and rediscovering the values and benefits driven by its application and its focus in our career tracks.REMINDER: Video

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66:33

The World of UX, Episode 259: UX Strategy Masterclass...

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2025/04/28

Specially selected to share during the Talk Circuit series, this talk was delivered for UX Joburg (Johannesburg, South Africa) in July 2020. In this talk, Darren extends beyond stereotypical mindsets about UX Strategy to present a more holistic approach that benefits UX practices as a whole, the business's UX maturity level, and individual practitioner engagement. It simply isn't enough to just focus on how to get the job done. Check out Darren's most popular talk of all time!!!REMINDER: Video is

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30:34

The World of UX, Episode 258: Microexperience...

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2025/04/22

Analysis of consumer concerns with organizations reveals they are not usually dissatisfied with the entity as a whole, but about very brief segments or elements within the experience. These small parts of the customer experience are known as microexperiences. An organization's sensitivity and ability to manage microexperiences is a critical ingredient for success. This talk will focus on strategies for identifying micro-experiences and optimizing them to delight customers.Check out this talk from

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31:33

The World of UX, Episode 257: Square Pegs in Round...

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2025/04/15

This talk, presented at the 2016 UX Link Conference for Recruiters, was designed to provide insights to help provide a solid foundation and improve skills related to filling UX openings. Though presented in 2016, the elements addressed in the video still ring true today. Looking to improve your UX candidate evaluation skills? This video is for you.https://link.kaizenux.design/woux257 REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select

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43:30

The World of UX, Episode 256: Navigating the...

The World of UX with Darren Hood ·

2025/04/08

The world of UX has become increasingly difficult to navigate for companies and individuals alike.Companies have trouble finding qualified candidates and those seeking employment have trouble finding a good fit. Trying to navigate these spaces is like attempting to steer a boat in a whirlpool. This talk from Darren's conference archives presents insights for both sides of the spectrum, identifying critical factors and providing tips to help optimize navigation of the challenging dynamics.REMINDER:

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67:36

The World of UX, Episode 255: Ask Me Anything with...

The World of UX with Darren Hood ·

2025/04/01

In this new installment of the Ask My Anything series, Darren entertains guests Maigen Thomas and Yaddy Arroyo as they present candid questions for Darren's review. Tune in for this direct, energetic, and enlightening discussion to hear about how to dissect the world of UX mentoring and the importance of self-awareness for UX advancement.REMINDER: Video is available for this episode via select

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