
With the business objectives in mind, I also use the Kano model or MosCow framework to prioritize “must have” and “nice to have” features in a matrix, so that the features are reasonably planned out in a roadmap. It’s also the UX designer’s job to probe the product team about the value created for the end users.

User experience design is a purpose-driven profession, and every UX designer should constantly ask the “why” as well as the “who” and “how”. For this, I craft product plans, or product requirement documents (PRDs), with the team. Writing is a great way to put things in perspective.ĭocumenting strategies and design goals will also come in handy later on when the team gets overwhelmed with the day-to-day and loses sight of the big picture. My typical UX workflow starts, surprisingly, with writing. If you’d like to see what a day in the life of a remote UX designer working from home in Berlin in 2022 is actually like, then this video will tell you all! In it, Maureen shares her typical workday, rituals, and habits:

I worked on the beaches in Bali, explored the temples in Chiang Mai, took tram rides in Lisbon, and canoed around idyllic towns outside of Amsterdam. Waking up to the sound of birds chirping on my balcony overlooking the stately avenue of La Rambla, I breathe in the warm winter air in Barcelona-my remote working destination for the month.Įven before the pandemic, the life of a remote UX designer sounded appealing to me, so I went on a two-year journey to live and work remotely for non-stop inspiration. Can UX designers work remotely? This day-in-the-life answers with a resounding yes.
