Sultan’s Thoughts
UX Research Methods Across Product Development Stages
UX research is pivotal in product development, divided into qualitative methods (ideal for exploring 'why' or 'how to fix' questions) and quantitative methods (best for 'how many' and 'how much' queries). Here’s a brief guide on which UX research methods to employ during the key phases of product development: 1️⃣ Strategize * Research Goal: Identify directions and opportunities. * Methods: Generative research methods. * Examples: * Field Studies: Observing participants in their natural environments (home or work) to see how they interact with the product [...]
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UX Chapter
Strong leadership comes from the top, and bottom. Chapter. So, where does the term UX Chapter come from? The term originates from Spotify's process model, an Agile framework designed to make teams scalable. The term Chapter can also be applied to any other group that has similar competencies or works in the same field, such as Mobile Chapter, Frontend Chapter, Data Chapter, etc. However, the model extends beyond Chapters to include Squads, Tribes, and Guilds. I won't delve into the full explanation of the model [...]
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Design Leadership
Design leadership: What does that mean? A short story… I am the Design Director (Head of UX and Design) of a 🦄 billion-dollar digital bank in Saudi Arabia. I am the team lead of 15+ UX/UI design, UX writer, UX researcher and visual designers, people spread over a variety of offices and disciplines. As a leader I love helping designers produce their best work. I really enjoyed being involved in the conceptual discussions, helping integrate design-thinking across the business, embedding human-centered design practices in engineering [...]
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Product & UX Chat with Sultan
A casual chat with Sohaib Thiab - Senior Product Owner at Booking.com, who an expert in product management to discuss product management and user experience topics.
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Old is Gold
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One of my Apple watch apps design got featured on The Ultralinx
15 Latest App Concepts for Apple Watch - Sep 11, 2014 Since Apple’s announcement of the Apple Watch there is now a new a new medium for designers and developers to work on. Designers are already at it creating concepts for apps for the Apple Watch even though it’s still months away from release. Sellf App Concept GateMe App Concept Yahoo Weather App Concept Nike Running App… Source: https://theultralinx.com/2014/09/15-latest-app-concepts-apple-watch/
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Designer Resources
You have to be self-sufficient. You have to be hungry to learn. That's why this website exists. This is a list of everything I've found useful in my journey of learning design, and an ongoing list of things I think you should read. This is for budding UX, UI, Interaction, or whatever other title designers. The Basics You have to start from the beginning. You have to understand the basics. Learn to love type, learn to navigate the pen tool, figure out colors, learn from [...]
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SultanGFX Design Process
You might be thinking of 'How do you work?', 'What is the process like?' And, you might not have time to set up a call. If that's you, you are in the right place.Data DrivenEvery design choice is made based on data and current trend to ensure familarity.Feedback DrivenFeedback driven collaboration to yield better result and ensure vision intact.CommunicationSchedule stand up call to keep everyone updated of the progress. First. Getting to know you and your business better. There are so much that we do [...]
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Design Portfolio launching Kit
Everything you need to build an incredible design portfolio. You’ll get dozens of design projects, exercises, and guides that will teach you to create an amazing Visual Design, Product Design, or UX/UI portfolio that will stand out to employers and help you get a job. See why designers around the world are calling it “amazing”, “an incredible value”, and “exactly what I was looking for.” Buy Now Ready to launch your design career? A strong portfolio is crucial if you want to land a job [...]
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SultanGFX Sketchsheets
The easiest way to turn your ideas into lovely sketches! Sketchsheets is built for UI/UX Designers to help them design lovely apps for mobile, tablet and desktop devices. Just choose any of the sketch sheets that fits your project, print it out and start to sketch your dream!Download All SMARTPHONE The smartphone sketch sheets will make it super easy for you to think and design user-centered mobile apps. Just download any of the device sketch sheets and start to sketch quickly. 2-UP BLANK 2-UP smartphone [...]
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