by Chris Kiess | Mar 31, 2019 | Design, Uncategorized, User Experience / UX
In the sprawling suburbs of Chicago, there existed two organizations devoted to making life better for humankind. Each one developed products and provided services intended to improve the health of its customers. But their products were not always widely...
by Chris Kiess | Feb 4, 2019 | User Experience / UX
A little more than a year ago, I decided to implement a system. I wanted to write more as part of an overarching career theme to increase my professional standing within the UX community. I have been writing for years but was never consistent in sitting down routinely...
by Chris Kiess | Jan 31, 2019 | Design, User Experience / UX
Originally published on Medium. After more than a decade in UX design, I have seen a number of design projects fail. I have seen even fewer design projects reach success. And, I have watched entire programs fail in some instances. It would be easy to sit back, play...
by Chris Kiess | Oct 30, 2018 | Design, User Experience / UX
Originally published on medium.com I’m about to commit a cardinal sin against the gods of UX in penning this article. My design soul will likely suffer eternal damnation. And, like Judas Iscariot, I’ll be forever haunted by the sound of thirty pieces of silver...
by Chris Kiess | Sep 30, 2018 | UX Careers
Originally published on Medium I have often wondered what drives people to become UX designers and why anyone in their right mind would pursue a career in this profession. When I step back and look at the overall challenges and hurdles, the trials and tribulations of...