Chris Harley

Designers should learn to code. Now more than ever. Adam Creeger and I talked about this. There was a time when web designers learned HTML and CSS. That was part of the job. Then a bifurcation happened. UX designers stopped learning any code. They worked entirely in tools like Figma. They did handoffs. But now with AI? It's worth learning to code. You don't need the drag-and-drop tools as much. Maybe you use them to flesh out concepts. But modern CSS is amazing. And AI can help you punch above your weight. The designers who can tweak UX and generate code? They're going to win. Learn to code. Use AI to help. Build the thing yourself. Watch the full episode: https://lnkd.in/ePt6np_m

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UI Peeps Presents - Guest Speaker - Jason Strickland During the UI Peeps Masterclass, we had the pleasure of welcoming Jason Strickland, Lead UX Designer at Treyarch working on the Call of Duty franchise, as a guest speaker. In his session, Jason walked students through his UX process using fictional examples to illustrate how ideas evolve throughout development. He explained how concepts move from early gray boxing to high-fidelity mockups, giving students a clear understanding of how UX and UI solutions are developed and refined over time. Jason also showed how he prepares documentation to ensure teams are aligned and using the same terminology across design, engineering, and production. He also spoke about the importance of accessibility in game design, how it influences UX decisions, and how he approaches feedback. Jason shared how he handles both positive and critical feedback, and how he uses that input to iterate and improve designs in a collaborative production environment. It was an incredibly valuable session for students, offering practical insight into the mindset and workflow of a lead UX designer working on a major AAA franchise. https://lnkd.in/gS6NzDcK

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Pretty vs. Meaningful Every week I ask myself a simple question: Did I create something meaningful, or just something pretty? It’s easy to get caught up in color palettes, typography, and polished visuals. But design isn’t decoration, it’s problem solving. When a design helps a user accomplish something faster, feel less frustrated, or simply understand better… that’s meaningful. The truth is, pretty designs catch attention. But meaningful designs create impact and that’s what lasts. #UXDesign #UIDesign #ProductDesign #DesignThinking

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The role of a UI/UX designer is shifting from "pixel pusher" to "product architect." To make that shift, you need to leverage the right tools to handle the repetitive stuff so you can focus on strategy and empathy. We've broken down five AI tools that every designer should have in their toolkit this year. We cover tools for: 📌 Rapid Prototyping 📌 User Research Analysis 📌 Automated Accessibility Checks 🚀 Check out the video to see the full list. Question: Are you embracing AI in your design workflow, or are you still skeptical? Let's discuss below. ⬇️ #UIUX #ArtificialIntelligence #DesignThinking #CareerGrowth #TechTrends #ProductManagement

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UX designers: your portfolio should be doing more than showing work. It should be landing you a job. Shopify shares key tips for designing a UX portfolio that gets you noticed and opens doors. https://bit.ly/4jYpFoR

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