User Defenders – UX Design & Personal Growth

040: Should Developers Design with Laura Elizabeth

Laura Elizabeth believes developers can learn design. She articulates the importance of reflecting on our users’ needs more than our personal tastes. She touches on how making a product makes us better designers. She also inspires us to always be genuine in our dealings with our customers if we want to build (and keep) trust. Secret Identity (4:05) Origin Story (9:55) Biggest Superhero (13:32) Biggest Failure (16:23) Design Superpower (20:54) Transition from Freelance to Product (23:04) Design Kryptonite (26:13) Design Superhero Name (29:34) Should Developers Design? (34:10) Habit Of Success (42:59) Invincible Resource (48:55) Book Recommendation (52:09) Listener Question (54:58) Best Advice (59:39) Connect &amp; Keep Up (64:08) Check out the detailed show notes and Eli Jorgensen’s astonishing superhero artwork at <a href="https://userdefenders.com/040">userdefenders.com/040</a> This episode is brought to you by Adobe, makers of XD. Try it free at <a href="https://userdefenders.com/xd">userdefenders.com/xd</a> Get your FREE audiobook from Audible at <a href="http://userdefenders.com/freebook">userdefenders.com/freebook</a>. No commitment. Cancel in 30 days, and you won't be charged. The book is still yours to keep.

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